• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Makunudu Island
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Cocktails & Beverages
  • Style
    Main Bar
  • Atoll
    North Malé Atoll

About The Sand Bar

Quench your thirst at the Sand Bar, day or night, with refreshing drinks and sunset cocktails cooled by the ocean breeze. Set beside the beach, it is an easy, sociable spot to relax and make conversation with fellow travellers as the light softens over the lagoon.

Part of the dining roster at Makunudu Island, North Malé Atoll, this cocktails & beverages restaurant runs a main bar format.

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The resort

The Makunudu Island experience

Makunudu Island, located in the North Malé Atoll, is a 4-star private island resort accessible by a 45-minute speedboat transfer. The property features 36 villas on a 2-hectare island and offers meal plans from Bed & Breakfast to Full Board through its single, highly praised restaurant. A key feature is its…

How to reach

Getting there

45 min speedboat from MLE

Makunudu Island is reached by speedboat (45 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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Frequently asked

Questions about The Sand Bar

  • What cuisine does The Sand Bar serve?
    The Sand Bar at Makunudu Island serves Cocktails & Beverages in a main bar format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is The Sand Bar included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Makunudu Island cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Sand Bar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is The Sand Bar located?
    The Sand Bar is one of the dining venues at Makunudu Island, 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 The Sand Bar

Specialty restaurants at Makunudu Island 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.