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  11. Kandu Bar
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Gangehi Island Resort & Spa
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Cocktails, Juices, Spirits, Wine, Beer
  • Style
    Cafe/Bar
  • Setting
    Next to main restaurant, sea views
  • Dress
    Beach Casual
  • Atoll
    North Ari Atoll

About Kandu Bar

Panoramic bar overlooking the sea. Open all day serving fresh juices, cocktails and imported liquors, beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Ideal gathering point for pleasant and relaxing evenings. Board games available.

Part of the dining roster at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa, North Ari Atoll, this cocktails, juices, spirits, wine, beer restaurant runs a cafe/bar format · next to main restaurant, sea views setting. Dress code: beach casual.

Opening hours

When the kitchen serves

daily
07:30 – late

Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.

Dine at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa

Other restaurants at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa

All dining
  • Veli Restaurant
    Veli Restaurant
    Mediterranean, Oriental, InternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Sea and beach views
    View restaurant
  • Thari Lounge & Restaurant
    Thari Lounge & Restaurant
    InternationalÀ la CarteOverwater — suspended above the lagoon ahead of the wharf
    View restaurant
The resort

The Gangehi Island Resort & Spa experience

Gangehi Island Resort is a 4-star private island hotel located on Gangehi Island in the Maldives. The resort holds a 4.4/5 rating from 396 guest reviews. Its dining is noted for an excellent and varied cuisine with a strong Italian influence, featuring a good selection of beef, steaks, and fish. The experience…

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How to reach

Getting there

25 seaplane from MLE

Gangehi Island Resort & Spa is reached by seaplane (25) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in North Ari 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.

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Questions about Kandu Bar

  • What cuisine does Kandu Bar serve?+
    Kandu Bar at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa serves Cocktails, Juices, Spirits, Wine, Beer in a cafe/bar format, set next to main restaurant, sea views. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is there a dress code at Kandu Bar?+
    Kandu Bar operates a beach casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
  • Is Kandu Bar included in resort meal plans?+
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Kandu 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 Kandu Bar located?+
    Kandu Bar is one of the dining venues at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa, set in North Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at Kandu Bar

Specialty restaurants at Gangehi Island Resort & Spa 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.

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