- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Kurumba
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineBar / Café
- StyleBar
- SettingOverwater
- AtollNorth Malé Atoll
About Kandu
Kandu is the life and soul of the resort — an overwater deck to soak up the sun and an open-air pavilion offering shady, café-style seating. A relaxed all-day bar and café perfectly positioned over the water.
Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this bar / café restaurant runs a bar format · overwater setting.
Other restaurants at Kurumba
Other Bar / Café restaurants in the Maldives
The Kurumba experience
Kurumba Maldives occupies Vihamanaafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, reached by a 10-minute speedboat or 20-minute dhoni from Velana International Airport. Opened in 1972, it is recognised as the country's first resort and remains under Universal Resorts management, with 180 rooms and villas spread across a compact…
Getting there
Kurumba is reached by speedboat (10 min) 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 Kandu
What cuisine does Kandu serve?
Kandu at Kurumba serves Bar / Café in a bar format, set overwater. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Is Kandu included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Kurumba cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Kandu 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 located?
Kandu is one of the dining venues at Kurumba, 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 Kandu
Specialty restaurants at Kurumba 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.