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  11. Vihamanaa
  • Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Kurumba
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    International / Buffet
  • Style
    Buffet
  • Setting
    Main
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About Vihamanaa

Vihamanaa is Kurumba's main buffet restaurant. Mornings begin with the aroma of baked pastries and freshly brewed coffee as the sun rises over the island, with island fruits, fresh juices and classic egg dishes, while generous international spreads return for lunch and dinner.

Part of the dining roster at Kurumba, North Malé Atoll, this international / buffet restaurant runs a buffet format · main setting.

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The resort

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…

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How to reach

Getting there

10 min speedboat from MLE

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.

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Questions about Vihamanaa

  • What cuisine does Vihamanaa serve?+
    Vihamanaa at Kurumba serves International / Buffet in a buffet format, set main. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is Vihamanaa 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 Vihamanaa sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is Vihamanaa located?+
    Vihamanaa 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.
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Reserve at Vihamanaa

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.

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