Private Dining

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Bespoke menus
• Style
  Fine Dining
• Setting
  Secret location — beach, villa, or Tower Deck
• Reservation
  Required
• Atoll
  South Malé Atoll

About Private Dining

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  Kandooma Café

  International, Local MaldivianBuffetOverlooking the ocean and pool

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  The Asian Kitchen

  AsianÀ la CarteOverlooking the ocean, few steps from beach

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  Bokkuraa Pool Deck

  International, Light Bites, BBQÀ la CarteAdjacent to Kandooma Café, facing the pool

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  BAR-Aveli Beach Bar

  Cocktails, Light SnacksCafe/BarMain Beach, near swimming pool

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  Sunset Bar

  Cocktails, BeveragesCafe/BarAbove The Asian Kitchen, panoramic sunset views

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  Sway Lounge

  Cocktails, Beverages, Light BitesCafe/BarAdjacent to reception

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The Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG experience

Located in the South Malé Atoll, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG is a private island resort accessible by a 40-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. The property features 154 modern villas, which include overwater, beachfront, and garden accommodations. Guests have a choice of three…

Getting there

45min speedboat from MLE

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG is reached by speedboat (45min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South 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.

Atoll

South Malé Atoll

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Questions about Private Dining

• What cuisine does Private Dining serve?+

  Private Dining at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG serves Bespoke menus in a fine dining format, set secret location — beach, villa, or tower deck. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Private Dining?+

  Yes — reservations are required at Private Dining, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.
• Is Private Dining included in resort meal plans?+

  Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Private Dining sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Private Dining located?+

  Private Dining is one of the dining venues at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.