Planning a trip to Maldives? Here’s the best of the best. Kandima Maldives is much more than just a holiday. This new game-changing destination offers a seriously stylish island setting with extraordinary restaurants and bars and plenty of on-site activities to choose from. With spacious rooms and suites on an island with a mesmerizing view, this is the perfect spot if you wish to stay closest to nature.
Located on a lush tropical island in Dhaalu atoll, Kandima opened in March, offering a choice of 272 stylishly designed studios and villas, with nine different categories to choose from. The four-star plus resort has first class infrastructure, boasting the largest swimming pool and one of the biggest selection of F&B outlets in the country, along with an endless array of activities and events to keep everyone occupied.
At Kandima, it’s all about genuine hospitality with a human touch and smart solutions that make use of the latest innovations. An example is the RFID bracelet given to guests — it’s a waterproof keyband so nobody at Kandima will ever lose their villa key again.
Tech-savvy inclusions, with complimentary wifi, their service is available right at the fingertips. With bright and light interiors, their studios and villas are anything but ordinary.
Different types of villas:
Their six family sky studios connected by a lounge area are perfect for groups of friends or families who wish to stay close together. They call it home away from home.
Set on the beachfront, these spacious beach villas with jacuzzi are perfect to enjoy the feeling of sand between your toes. These villas face the crystal-clear lagoon side of the island and feature a king-size bed, sofa bed, wooden decks at the front with sunbeds and their very own Jacuzzi .
Sunset Beach Pool villa with Jacuzzi
These are just like the beach villas with jacuzzi in addition to a perfect sunset view just when you step outdoors.
Sunrise Beach Pool villa with Jacuzzi
They give a perfect sunrise view along with the same features as the Beach villas.
Experience your daily dose of vitamin “sea.” Perched overwater, with direct access to the lagoon, these Villas are perfect for those seeking the ultimate overwater retreat. Featuring a private sundeck with sun loungers, and a bathroom have the perfect view of Kandima’s extensive lagoon.
Dive in and explore these Aqua Villas with Jacuzzi which are perfect for those seeking the ultimate overwater retreat.
These ultra-cool villas belong to the best of both worlds: semi-beach and semi-over water. One can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean from their very own private pool.
Located at the tip of the Aqua Villa jetty, the Honeymoon Aqua Pool Villas have the best sunset sessions. Featuring an expansive living space with a separate living area from the bedroom, these units come equipped with a massive infinity pool and a private overwater deck with sun loungers.
Restaurants
Kandima’s uncompromising glamour extends naturally to its restaurants and bars, offering exquisite dining and beverage options. Guests are spoilt for choice with a variety of ten different bars and restaurants. Whether you want to dine as a group or slope off somewhere more intimate for a dinner for two, there are plenty of options, all inspired by global trends. Their all-day-dining buffet restaurants are based on a contemporary European food court concept with multiple cooking stations where guests can help themselves to everything. Private Dining for Special Occasions- Beach, Water or inside the Beach Club UFO. Kandima Maldives has plenty of locations to celebrate and toast in a romantic hideaway.
This modern grill house is famous for its open-concept kitchen with the custom-made parilla grill and homemade giant smoker. Creatively designed with unique architectural features, this restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor mixed seating options, offering you beach side dining right under the stars. Large tables set out on the sand are perfect for groups of friends or families travelling together.
Located on the beach with indoor and outdoor seating, this chic beach house offers casual dining by day and elegant signature dining on the beach by night. Sample the endless mix of Mediterranean dishes, fish, tapas, steaks, oven-baked pizzas and delicious wines. With an extensive garden area this restaurant is perfect to host outdoor gala dinner events for larger groups.
Sea Dragon is the signature restaurant, which combines authentic Chinese cuisine with a live seafood tank and a modern touch. From freshly caught fish from the waters of Dhaalu Atoll to juicy lobsters and crabs up for grabs! Make your selection from the display tanks and dig in the meal.
Bar Options
Breeze Pool Bar- Breeze is the place to relax, unwind, dance or watch that stunning sunset. Mix and mingle while enjoying the live bands and the latest DJs as you drink tropical cocktails and smoke flavoured shishas.
Beach Club- is the perfect hangout spot for both families and couples alike. Watch the sun set across the island as DJs entertain you with their party tunes. Swim up for fruity cocktails and delicious shots or relax in their stylish cabanas perched above the turquoise pool.
Modern bar with an Asian twist. Head out to the adults-only Forbidden Bar accessible through a Kool psychedelic tunnel, where live DJs play into the night and the barmen make the most mouth-watering cocktails on the island.
Shopping Options
There are two shops, one being called “Kool stuff” and the other being called “Awesome stuff” with an incredible range of merchandise starting from accessories to local souvenirs, clothing, keychains, bags, etc. You will find an amazing variety of swimwear and other beachwear stuff and also tropical prints t-shirts.
Spa- esKape
Kandima also features an award winning luxurious esKape Spa for an immersive experience. Nestled in the tropical surroundings of the island, guests at esKape can enjoy short and effective beauty lifts or indulge in longer in-depth therapies to signature treatments. There is also an onsite steam room and plunge pool.
Gym- Burn
For those keen to uphold their fitness regimes, they have a gym, Burn, which is the fully equipped exercise room with equipment that provides an ultra-modern environment for targeted workouts.
Open 24/7 Kandima’s state-of-the-art fitness facilities such as BURN Fitness Centre with its own private swimming pool, will help you push the limits. You can get your own personal trainer or join a group session of Aqua Fun & Fit, Pilates, Kross Fit, TRX Suspension Training, POUND® fit, boxing and both traditional yoga and aerial yoga classes.
Water sports and Activities
Dhaalu atoll is one of the most pristine regions in the country. All guests can enjoy an incredible range of activities at Kandima Maldives which you could call an adrenaline rush island. Guests can experience speed, excitement, relaxation and explore marine beauty at Kandima. The activities include Parasailing, Scuba Diving turtle quest, Dolphins quest, Kite surfing, Top Cat sailing, Jet skiing, Kayaking, surfing, WindSurfing, and other fun rides.
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