Sway Lounge

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

• Cuisine
  Cocktails, Beverages, Light Bites
• Style
  Cafe/Bar
• Setting
  Adjacent to reception
• Dress
  Smart Casual
• Atoll
  South Malé Atoll

About Sway Lounge

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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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  Bokkuraa Pool Bar

  Cocktails, BeveragesCafe/BarPoolside, adjacent to Kandooma Café

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Other Cocktails, Beverages, Light Bites restaurants in the Maldives

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  Baa Atoll (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)

  Beach Bar

  at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu

  Cocktails, Beverages, Light BitesCafe/BarBeachfront, West-facing for sunsets

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  North Malé Atoll

  Pool Bar

  at Joy Island Maldives by The Cocoon Collection

  Cocktails, Beverages, Light BitesCafe/BarPoolside

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  North Malé Atoll

  The Reef Bar

  at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa,

  Cocktails, Beverages, Light BitesCafe/BarBeachfront — by the pool

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  North Malé Atoll

  Sails Bar

  at Baros

  Cocktails, Beverages, Light BitesCafe/BarAmong the palms, Beachside

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  Gaafu Alifu Atoll

  Alita Pool Bar

  at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort

  Cocktails, Beverages, Light BitesCafe/BarPoolside

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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 Sway Lounge

• What cuisine does Sway Lounge serve?+

  Sway Lounge at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG serves Cocktails, Beverages, Light Bites in a cafe/bar format, set adjacent to reception. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
• Is there a dress code at Sway Lounge?+

  Sway Lounge operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.
• Is Sway Lounge 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 Sway Lounge sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
• Where is Sway Lounge located?+

  Sway Lounge 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.