Address : 4th Floor, Kaneeru Villa, Orchid Magu Malé, 20212, Maldives
Kandima Resort Maldives is much more than just a holiday. This new game-changing destination offers a seriously stylish island setting with extraordinary restaurants and bars and plenty of on-site activities to choose from.
Creatively designed to challenge the status quo
Based on the values of the umbrella brand Pulse Hotels & Resorts – smart, playful, rooted, responsible, human – Kandima Maldives is a place with soul, deeply rooted and respectful of our guests, colleagues, community, culture and surroundings. Here, it is all about genuine hospitality with a human touch and smart solutions that make use of the latest innovations – not to mention a playful spirit!
Kandima Maldives is much more than just a holiday, it’s an affordable lifestyle! Experience this new game-changing destination with 264 stylishly designed studios and villas, 10 extraordinary dining venues and plenty of fun-packed activities to choose from. This seriously stylish resort caters for guests of all ages and on different budgets: families, couples, groups of friends and honeymooners. Whether you seek romantic escape, aquatic adventures, fitness activities, spa getaways or just family time, Kandima Maldives has something for everybody. Situated in the Dhaalu Atoll, the island is just a thirty-minute flight from Velana International Airport, which is followed by a twenty-minute boat ride to this seriously stylish island.
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Kandima Studio & Villas
Beach & Sky Studios
Welcome to your very own cool and stylish retreat. Take in the perfect view of Kandima’s expansive lagoon above tree tops or just step away to the beach. Need more space? We have got six family sky studios connected by a lounge area are perfect for group of friends or families who wish to stay close together. Now that’s what we call home away from home!
Room Details
- 138 Studios
- 55 m2
- Situated along the main beach
- 2-bedroom Family Sky Studios are also available
- 2 adults/2 children OR 4 adults
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- One really kool and funky balcony swing!
- Walk-in rain shower
Beach Villa with Swirl Pool
Set on the beachfront, our spacious beach villas with Swirl Pool are perfect to enjoy the feeling of sand between your toes. These villas face the crystal-clear lagoon side of the island and feature a king-size bed, sofa bed, wooden decks at the front with sunbeds and their very own Swirl Pool – how Kool is that?
Room Details
- 20 villas
- 97 m2
- Situated along the main beach
- Suitable for families and friends
- 2 adults + 2 kids
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- A bubbly hot tub to soothe and chillax
- Semi-outdoor bathroom with bathtub, rainfall shower and day-bed
Sunset Beach Pool Villa
Set on the beachfront facing the lagoon, these spacious villas are perfect to enjoy oh-so awesome sunsets and the feeling of sand between your toes anytime you please! The private deck extends towards the pool with endless views of the Indian Ocean and features a king-size bed, sofa bed, wooden decks at the front with sunbeds and its very own Swirl Pool – how Kool is that?
Room Details
- 29 villas
- 105 m2
- Situated along the main beach
- Suitable for families and friends
- 2 adults + 2 kids
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- A seriously stylish pool
- Semi-outdoor bathroom with bathtub, rainfall shower and day-bed
Sunrise Beach Pool Villa
Set on the beachfront, these spacious villas are perfect to enjoy oh-so awesome sunrises and the feeling of sand between your toes anytime you please! The private deck extends towards the pool with endless views of the Indian Ocean and features a king-size bed, sofa bed, wooden decks at the front with sunbeds and its very own Swirl Pool – how Kool is that?
Room Details
- 29 villas
- 105 m2
- Situated along the main beach
- Suitable for families and friends
- 2 adults + 2 kids
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- A seriously stylish pool
- Semi-outdoor bathroom with bathtub, rainfall shower and day-bed
Aqua Villa
In need of a little sea habilitation? Perched overwater, with direct access to the lagoon, these Villas are perfect for those seeking the ultimate overwater retreat. Featuring a private sundeck with sun loungers, and a bathroom have the perfect view of Kandima’s extensive lagoon. Your daily dose of “vitamin sea” guaranteed.
Room Details
- 30 villas
- 73 m2
- Suitable for couples and friends
- 2 adults + 2 kids (Child policy disclaimer must be signed)
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- Private deck with lagoon access
- Freestanding bathtub with a sea view
Aqua Villa With Jacuzzi
In need of a little sea habilitation? Dive in and explore our oh-so chic Aqua Villas with Swirl Pool are perfect for those seeking the ultimate overwater retreat. Featuring a private sundeck with a Swirl Pool, sun loungers and a bathroom have the perfect view of Kandima’s extensive lagoon. Your daily dose of “vitamin sea” guaranteed.
Room Details
- 29 villas
- 73 m2
- Suitable for couples and friends
- 2 adults + 2 kids (Child policy disclaimer must be signed)
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- Private deck with Jacuzzi and lagoon access
- Freestanding bathtub with a sea view
Ocean Pool Villa
These ultra-cool villas belong to the best of both worlds: semi-beach and semi-over water. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean from your very own private pool.
Room Details
- 18 villas
- 95 m2
- Suitable for couples and families
- 2 adults + 2 kids (Child policy disclaimer must be signed)
Room Highlights
- Free Wifi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- Private deck with a pool big enough for a pool party!
- Freestanding bathtub with a sea view
Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villa
Located at the tip of the Aqua Villa jetty, the Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villas have the best seats in the house for epic sunset sessions! Featuring an expansive living space with a separate living area from the bedroom, these units come equipped with a massive infinity pool and a private overwater deck with sun loungers. Everything about this oh-so-chic villas are spell-binding!
Room Details
- 2 villas
- Suitable for couple & honeymooners
- 2 adults + 2 kids (Child policy disclaimer must be signed)
Room Highlights
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room entertainment system with 40-inch LED TV
- Mini bar / Hair Dryer / Safe
- Coffee Machine
- Private deck with a pool big enough for a pool party! Direct access to the ocean.
- Freestanding bathtub with a sea view
Kandima Resort Maldives Restaurants & bar :
Feast your eyes on this!
Spoilt for choice, you can choose from a total of ten unique restaurants and bars offering mouth-watering flavours from all over the world. Whether you want to dine as a group, or slope off to somewhere more intimate for a romantic meal for two – we have the perfect place for you. Enter a world of choice in our one of a kind island (desti)nation.
Breeze Pool Bar
Dive into the blue!
Want to make a splash and take a dip? Well, Breeze is the place to relax, unwind, dance or watch that stunning sunset. Mix and mingle while enjoying the live bands and the latest DJs as you drink tropical cocktails and smoke flavoured shishas.
Location: Beachfront Open: Daily, 10.00 – 24.00 Menu type: Pool bar
What’s happening at Breeze?
Beach Club
Laid-back vibes & spectacular views
Beach More! Worry Less! Day through to night, the Beach Club is the perfect hangout spot for both families and couples alike. Watch the sun set across the island as DJs entertain you with their party tunes. Swim up for fruity cocktails and delicious shots or relax in one of our stylish cabanas perched above the turquoise pool.
Location: Next to the art studio Open: Daily, 10.00 – 18.00 Menu type: Pool bar
Meet Danny.. Our Kool Events Manager!
Originally from Beirut in Lebanon, Danny is a Latin and ballroom dance instructor with a passion for creating fun atmosphere wherever he goes. Danny is also keen on the stylish and vibrant creation and development of medium-scale events such as pool parties, conferences, wedding ceremonies and team building getaways. Dany’s favourite dishes are tabbouleh and Lebanese BBQ.
What’s happening at the Beach Club?
Deli
Simply fresh!
Enter this casual and stylish food boutique for a quick bite or any other treats to take back to your abode. In the mood to relax in your studio or villa? No problem! Order from our K’ App and our Home Delivery will be at your doorstep in no time.
Location: Next to Flavour & Breeze Pool Bar Open: Daily, 10.00 – 19.00 Menu type: Grab-and-go
What’s happening at the Deli?
Azure
Simple, honest and (extremely) tasty!
Located on the beach with indoor and outdoor seating, this chic beach house offers casual dining by day and elegant signature dining on the beach by night. Sample the endless mix of Mediterranean dishes, fish, tapas, steaks, oven-baked pizzas and delicious wines from our own cellar With an extensive garden area this restaurant is perfect to host outdoor gala dinner events for larger groups or for family and friends’ get-togethers.
Location: Beachfront & Garden area
Breakfast – 7.00am to 10.30am
Lunch – 12.30am – 2.30pm
Dinner – 7.00am to 9.30am
Menu type: À la carte Kids menu: Yes
What’s happening at the Azure?
Flavour – Zest
A world of choice!
Taste the freshest flavours from around the world in these stylish and contemporary modern food hall restaurants with multiple live cooking stations and self-service areas. Watch our international chefs prepare tantalising dishes of the day right in front of you. Check out the kids’ corners offering special food choices for our little VIPs.
Aroma
Have your cake and eat it
Brewed to perfection – Aroma Café is a must visit for all coffee fanatics!
Perched over a natural lake, Aroma Café’ serves up speciality coffees hailing all the way from the fertile highlands of Southern Ethiopia to family grown beans from Batin Baru Indonesia. Join our resident Artists for painting or crafts classes and unleash your creativity in Kandima’s very own Art Studio!
Location: Next to art studio Menu type: Grab-and-go
Smoked
Grilled to perfection
This modern grill house is famous for its open-concept kitchen with the custom-made parilla grill and homemade giant smoker. Creatively designed with unique architectural features, this restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor mixed seating options, offering you beach side dining right under the stars. Large tables set out on the sand are perfect for groups of friends or families travelling together.
Location: Beachfront Menu type: À la carte Kids’ menu: Yes
Meet Chef Sobah
Maldives-born, Chef Soba started his culinary career in 2002. He has worked for many renown hospitality brands such as Taj Exotica, Waldorf Astoria, Shangrilla, or Sofitel Luxury Hotels & Resorts prior to landing an oh-so exciting pre-opening job at Kandima Maldives. He now heads up the grill house ‘Smoked’ operations as its Chef de Cuisine.
Sea Dragon & Forbidden Bar
Far east fine dining & modern bar with an Asian twist
Inspired by ancient architectural designs of the Far East, this restaurant offers authentic Asian cuisine with a modern touch. From freshly caught fish from the waters of Dhaalu Atoll to juicy lobsters and crabs up for grabs! Make your selection from our display tanks and let our chef’s whip up a feast to remember! Head out to the adults-only Forbidden Bar accessible through a Kool psychedelic tunnel, where live DJs play into the night and the barmen make the most mouth-watering cocktails on the island.
Location: Overwater Menu type: À la carte Kids’ menu: Yes
Meet Chef James Liu
Meet Chef James Liu, our Chinese Sous Chef, who’s in charge of our specialty Sea Dragon restaurant. Coming from the city of Fushun in the Liaoning province, he helms the kitchen with dishes made using traditional Chinese techniques with a modern twist. From the famous Atlantis the Palm in Dubai, Arabia Courtyard Hotel & Spa, Jinan Shangri-la and Hongqiao Sheraton, Chef James brings a wealth of his culinary skills to Kandima Maldives. When asked what he looks forward to, Chef James says, “My desire is to keep our guest satisfaction at its highest and offer unique dining experience to our demanding clientele”.
What’s happening at Sea Dragon & Forbidden Bar?
Destination Dining
Dine Amidst the Maldives’ Stunning Surroundings
Here at Kandima Maldives we create awesome memories shared between you and your loved ones at your kind of setup – there is plenty to choose from! Whether it’s a beach BBQ dinner for group of friends or private dinner in a deserted island, our private chef and krew will ensure you have the perfect evening.
Kandima Resort Maldives Activities:
K’Weekly
Welcome to a place where (almost) everything is possible, and boredom simply does not exist! Even the public areas and spaces around the Kandima Maldives invite guests to meet, socialise or simply unwind.
Aqua Holics
Discover the blue around Kandima Maldives. Whether you are looking for speed, excitement, relaxation, marine beauty or an opportunity to create that private version of paradise you have in your mind, then if it is water related, we can provide it for you! We have an incredible range of aquatic activities that you can enjoy here on our oh so Kool island (desti)nation!
Open: Daily, 8.00 – 18.00
Scuba Diving in the Maldives
Dhaalu atoll is one of the most pristine regions in the country. The atoll’s waters are perfect for beginners, as well as advanced divers can still explore greater depths and enjoy the thrill of drift diving in stronger currents.
Here are few of Our Kind of dive sites to explore near Kandima :
KandiLand
Our little VIPs are just as important as our adult ones. Kandiland, Kandima Kids Club is run by a dedicated, multilingual team of fully certified child careers, and offers a daily programme jam-packed with fun and informative activities.
Open: Daily, 9.00 – 19.00
Kandiland Babysitting Services
Kindly note that kids club age group is 4 to 12 years old.
Children under that age group will be charged unless they are fully potty trained. Parent accompanying children who are under age are most welcome to the kids club and they will be in charge of their child during the time at the kids club.
Babysitting service start from age 12 months to 4 years unless the child is potty trained. Note also are done only at the kids club. Kandiland’s krew can do babysitting at Kandiland from 9 am to 1 am.
For babysitting , kindly note that guest should book 24 hrs before and fully filled their babysitting form before the service . Guest can come any time and fill the form. Babysitting only can take place at Kandiland.
The pricing are as follows :
9am – 19pm – $15++ per hour per child
19pm – 00 – $20++ per hour per child
00 onwards – $25++ per hour per child
esKape Spa
If relaxation is more your thing, then simply visit our award-winning esKape Spa nestled in the tropical surroundings of the island. Detachment and distraction from reality – esKape spa helps you do just that! From exfoliation to healing therapies. Onsite steam room and plunge pool. Usual full-body therapy to signature treatments. You’re in for a treat!
Open: Daily, 09.00 – 19.00
Check out these kool treatments!
HQ & Den
HQ & DEN
Our HQ is not just a place you visit during rock in and rock out from Kandima Maldives. Here, things are done in a true Kandima style.
Snap
Snap!
Come and visit our in-house photo studio SNAP! located next to HQ and Aqua holics water sports & dive center. The professional team of photographers offers personalized photography and videography services catering to the guests’ needs.
Open: Daily, 9.00-18.00 and flexible timings for photo shoots upon request.
Kula Art Studio
Join our resident Artists for painting or crafts classes and unleash your creativity in Kandima’s very own Art Studio!