- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Bandos
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineCocktails, Beverages
- StyleCafe/Bar
- SettingIsland Pub, Beachside
- DressBeach Casual
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Sand Bar
A sprawling island pub with a vibrant, casually elegant ambience and a packed line-up of movie nights, karaoke, live bands and DJ sets. Favourite brews, spirits and cocktails are served late into the evening at the social heart of the island.
Part of the dining roster at Bandos, North Malé Atoll, this cocktails, beverages restaurant runs a cafe/bar format · island pub, beachside setting. Dress code: beach casual.
When the kitchen serves
- daily
- All day and evening
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Bandos
GalleryInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, IndoorView restaurant
Grill BarGrills, Seafood, InternationalÀ la CarteOverwater DeckView restaurant
Sea BreezeInternational, VariedÀ la CarteWater's EdgeView restaurant
Umi YakiJapanese, TeppanyakiÀ la CarteCabana-Style, BeachsideView restaurant
HuvanCocktails, Light BitesCafe/BarSunset ViewsView restaurant
Pool BarCocktails, Beverages, SnacksCafe/BarSwim-Up Pool Bar, PoolsideView restaurant
Other Cocktails, Beverages restaurants in the Maldives
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- South Malé AtollBokkuraa Pool Barat Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHGCocktails, BeveragesCafe/BarPoolside, adjacent to Kandooma CaféView restaurant
- Dhaalu AtollPool Bar (Swim-Up)at Hotel Riu AtollCocktails, BeveragesCafe/BarMain Pool, Sea ViewsView restaurant
The Bandos experience
Bandos Maldives is located in the North Malé Atoll, a speedboat transfer away from Velana International Airport. The resort offers all-inclusive packages that include all meals, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and selected non-motorized water sports. Accommodations include spacious villas with direct…
Getting there
Bandos is reached by speedboat (10) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Malé Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Sand Bar
What cuisine does Sand Bar serve?
Sand Bar at Bandos serves Cocktails, Beverages in a cafe/bar format, set island pub, beachside. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is there a dress code at Sand Bar?
Sand Bar operates a beach casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is Sand Bar included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Bandos cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Sand Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Sand Bar located?
Sand Bar is one of the dining venues at Bandos, set in North Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Sand Bar
Specialty restaurants at Bandos are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.