The resort
Nestled in the heart of Kaafu Atoll, Malahini Kuda Bandos is a serene boutique retreat surrounded by a picturesque lagoon, pristine white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Just a scenic 12-minute speedboat journey from Velana International Airport, the resort offers an idyllic island escape where natural beauty meets contemporary comfort and refined island living. Inspired by the charm of traditional Maldivian island homesteads and complemented by contemporary luxury, Malahini Kuda Bandos features thoughtfully designed interiors in soothing celadon tones, beautifully framed by breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery and the soothing rhythm of the waves, guests can immerse themselves in a truly restorative Maldivian experience. From exquisite dining experiences and exhilarating water sports to indulgent spa treatments and captivating recreational diving, every aspect of the resort is thoughtfully curated to create memorable moments in paradise. At Malahini Kuda Bandos, every stay is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and experience the timeless beauty of the Maldives in comfort and style.
The accommodation
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
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3 guests · 24 m²
The Garden Room offers a comfortable retreat featuring a Queen size bed within an 24 square metre space. This air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen television and bathroom. The room accommodates a maximum of three guests.
Direct beach access
2 guests · 22 m²
The Superior Room offers a comfortable retreat with a queen size bed . This air-conditioned space spans 22 square metres and accommodates up to two guests. The room features a flat-screen television , a private bathroom, and a balcony that provides views of the sea.
Direct beach access
2 guests · 27 m²
This air-conditioned family room features a desk, a patio, partial sea views and a private bathroom.
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A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
Bar 75 is Malahini's beachfront bar for sparkling wine, wine by the glass, spirits, beer, cocktails, alcohol-free refreshers, juices, coffee and tea. The current public beverage list distinguishes retail, all-inclusive and AI Gold values.
The Bluu serves a broad international food menu and children's selection in an indoor or outdoor seating. The current official page lists daily opening from 09:00 to 00:00 with last orders at 22:00.
Maaga serves as the main restaurant , offering a picturesque setting with views of the water-edge lagoon. Guests enjoy a diverse selection of international cuisine presented through both buffet and à la carte options. The culinary team prepares breakfast from 07:30 to 10:00, lunch from 12:30 to 14:00, and dinner from 19:00 to 21:00. The menu features signature dishes including Maldivian Fish Curry and the daily catch, alongside a variety of themed dinner buffets. No reservations are required for dining at this venue.
Kuredhi brings Mediterranean and Italian flavours to the beach, including thin-crust pizzas from a traditional wood-fired oven, pasta, seafood, meats and desserts.
Thari is an exclusive breakfast, lunch or dinner experience in a treehouse 17 feet above ground with lagoon views. The current official page and menu require advance reservation.
Malahini publishes Beach Dinner and Destination Dining as overlapping private beach experiences with white linens, fairy lights and a selection of set menus. Their duplicate pages are merged into one service record to avoid double counting.
Enjoy an intimate breakfast experience served in the privacy of your own pool or beside it. Available exclusively to guests staying in the Sunrise Beach Pool Villas and Sunset Beach Pool Suites, this reservation-only experience offers a memorable way to savour a delicious breakfast surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of the Maldivian lagoon.
Malahini's current in-villa dining menu provides the same extensive international and children's food selection for private service in guest accommodation.
Alizé Spa features three tranquil treatment rooms and draws inspiration from the rich wellness traditions of Asia, the Maldives, Thailand, India, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. We offer an extensive selection of rejuvenating massages, luxurious body rituals, revitalizing facials, beauty treatments, hair services, and thoughtfully curated spa packages. Designed to promote relaxation and well-being, every treatment provides a soothing escape in a serene island setting.
Malahini's Marine Hub provides guided diving, equipment rental, dive insurance, refresher sessions, PADI courses, boat and house-reef dives, Nitrox and fluorescent night diving. Conditions, medical requirements and certification prerequisites must be confirmed with the dive team.
Banana Reef and Kaafu Atoll dive sites nearby
Excellent house reef minutes from the island
Motorised water sports
Traditional Maldivian fishing excursion
Visit nearby local inhabited island
Visit capital city excursion
Nightly live music and DJ entertainment
Romantic sunset cruise
Exclusive breakfast 17 feet above ground — trees canopy
On-site library and board games for families
Malahini's Marine & Recreation Hub is the operating base for diving, motorised and non-motorised water sports, snorkelling trips, fishing and excursions.
Local Island Hopping (1 Island) is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Huraa & Himmafushi Local Island Hopping is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Malé Tour is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Bandos Trip is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Stingray Snorkeling Trip is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Turtle Snorkeling Trip is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Seasonal marine-life encounter; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Sunset cruise with a dolphin-search component; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Sand Bank Trip is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Private Snorkeling Guide for an Excursion is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Private Snorkeling Lesson is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Seasonal whale-shark expedition; sightings are never guaranteed.
Seasonal Hanifaru Bay manta expedition; sightings and access are never guaranteed.
Nurse-shark expedition; sightings are never guaranteed.
Private seasonal whale-shark expedition for 1–8 guests; sightings are never guaranteed.
Private nurse-shark expedition for 1–8 guests; sightings are never guaranteed.
Fishing, Casting or Gigging — 2 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Fishing, Casting or Gigging — 4 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Bonito Fishing — 2 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Bonito Fishing — 4 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Bonito Fishing — Minimum 4 Guests is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Night Fishing (Handline Fishing) is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Private Hire Night Fishing is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Yellowfin Tuna / Skipjack Tuna Trip is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Scheduled 05:30–09:30; timing may change with current and tide.
Scheduled 05:30–11:30; timing may change with current and tide.
Scheduled 05:30–13:30; timing may change with current and tide.
Deep Drop Fishing is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Waterskiing or Wakeboarding Lesson is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Waterskiing or Wakeboarding Round is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Banana Ride is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Funride Tubing — 1 Guest is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Funride Tubing — 2 Guests is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Funride Tubing — 3 Guests is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Jet Ski — 20 Minutes is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Jet Ski — 30 Minutes is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Jet Ski — 60 Minutes is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Jet Ski Excursion — 1 Hour is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Jet Ski Excursion — 2 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Flyboard Beginner Lesson is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Flyboard Beginner Lesson Round is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Flyboard Pro Ride is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Parasailing Single Flight is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Parasailing Tandem Flight is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Private Parasailing Single Flight is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Private Parasailing Tandem Flight is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Speed Boat Hire — 1.5 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Speed Boat Hire — 2.5 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Speed Boat Hire — 3.5 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
GoPro Video and Photos by Instructor Add-on is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
36-foot Speed Boat Hire Add-on is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Windsurf Complete — 1 Hour is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Windsurf Complete — Each Hour (1–4 Hours) is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Windsurfing Trial Lesson is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Windsurfing Short Course is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Basic Windsurfing Course is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Basic Windsurfing and Catamaran License is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran F2 Rental — 1 Hour is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran F2 Rental — Each Hour (1–4 Hours) is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran Sailing with Skipper — 1 Hour is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran Sailing with Skipper — 2 Hours is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran Sailing Trial Lesson — 1 Guest is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran Sailing Trial Lesson — 2 Guests is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Catamaran Sailing Basic Course is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Single Kayak Rental is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Double Kayak Rental is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Stand-up Paddling or Kayak Lesson is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Stand-up Paddling is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Wave Surfing Board Rental is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Night Snorkeling on the House Reef is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Dive Insurance — 1 Day is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Dive Insurance — 7 Days is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Single Person Boat Dive with Two Tanks is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Private Dive Guide per Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Dives 1–4 — Full Equipment per Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Dives 1–4 — Tank & Weights per Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Dives 5–8 — Full Equipment per Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Dives 5–8 — Tank & Weights per Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Scuba Tune Up (Refresher Course) is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Scuba Diver is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Scuba Diver Upgrade is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Referral Course is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Open Water Diver Course is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Adventure Dive Course is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Rescue Diver is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Dive Master is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI E-Learning is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Emergency First Response is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Specialty is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Fluo Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Bubble Maker is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Repeat Explore Dive is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Discover Scuba Dive — Boat and House Reef is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Single Boat Trip per Day is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Two Boat Trips per Day is listed in Malahini's current public Marine Hub tariff.
Malé tour, Bandos trip and dolphin cruise.
Jet ski, tandem parasailing and catamaran sailing for two guests.
Jet ski, tandem parasailing and fun-tube riding for two guests.
Jet ski, catamaran sailing and fun-tube riding for two guests.
Jet ski, flyboarding lesson and fun-tube riding for two guests.
Stingray snorkelling, Bandos trip, Malé tour and shark snorkelling.
Choose four: stingray snorkelling, night fishing, Malé tour, dolphin tour or discover scuba dive with video.
The current official experience page lists the resort fitness facility; use is subject to the published gym guidelines.
The current official resort experience inventory includes evening entertainment; schedules vary and require reconfirmation.
The current official resort experience inventory includes Koyya Kids Club; ages, supervision and schedules require reconfirmation.
Sustainability
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Concierge
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know Malahini Kuda Bandos room by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.
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Malahini Kuda Bandos is located in Kaafu Atoll (North Malé Atoll). Kuda Bandos Island, Kaafu Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Malahini Kuda Bandos offers: Free Wi-Fi, Paid breakfast, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service, Kid-friendly and more.
Malahini Kuda Bandos offers 5 accommodation categories, including Garden room, Superior Room, Deluxe room, Sunrise Beach Pool Villa, Beach Pool Suite. Of these, 2 have a private pool.
Malahini Kuda Bandos has 4 restaurants and 2 bars, including Bar 75, The Bluu, Maaga, Kuredhi, Thari Treetop Dining, Beach & Destination Dining and more. Cuisines span Cocktails, wine, beer and refreshments, International all-day dining and children's menu, International buffet and à la carte, Mediterranean and Italian.
Yes — Malahini Kuda Bandos features Alizé Spa (by Alizé), with signature treatments such as The Alizé Special, The Malahini Experience, Jet Lag Recovery.
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