- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kandolhu
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineMediterranean
- StyleA La Carte
- AtollNorth Ari Atoll
About Olive
Set on a higher level with panoramic views of the ocean, Olive is an open-air restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. It is an elevated, breezy setting for a long lunch or a sunset dinner above the lagoon.
Part of the dining roster at Kandolhu, North Ari Atoll, this mediterranean restaurant runs a a la carte format.
Other restaurants at Kandolhu
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North Ari AtollTerra e Mareat ananea MadivaruMediterraneanFine Dining OverwaterView restaurant
The Kandolhu experience
Kandolhu Maldives is an intimate boutique resort in North Ari Atoll — just 30 villas on a compact island measuring 200 by 150 metres, reached by a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé. The small scale produces a genuinely personal atmosphere rarely matched at larger properties, and the house reef ranks among the…
Getting there
Kandolhu is reached by seaplane (25 min) 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.
Questions about Olive
What cuisine does Olive serve?
Olive at Kandolhu serves Mediterranean in a a la carte format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Olive included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Kandolhu cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Olive sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Olive located?
Olive is one of the dining venues at Kandolhu, set in North Ari Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Olive
Specialty restaurants at Kandolhu 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.