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Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, a tropical island resort, is a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort offers 154 spacious villas with beach, ocean, garden, or lagoon access. Dining options range from casual to gourmet, with three restaurants and four bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Amenities include a full-service spa (Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala), an outdoor pool, a waterslide, complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). All-inclusive rates are available. Children's activities include the Kandoo Kids Club, PADI Bubblemaker, surf camps, and swimming lessons; the resort offers a Kids Stay and Eat Free program. For certified divers staying a minimum of three nights, a Dive Free program (two dives per person, per day, maximum two divers per room) is available. A 24-hour airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. The resort has 2153 square feet of meeting space. Guestrooms feature MP3 docking stations and flat-screen TVs. Nearby beaches include Kandooma Beach (0.3 km), Gulhi Beach (13.2 km), and Vadoo Beach (29.3 km). Surfers must book through Perfect Wave. Drones are prohibited except in designated areas with prior notice. Third-party services are not permitted. To arrange airport transfers, contact reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com at least 24 hours in advance. The Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a Beach Resort, Child Friendly, Honeymoon, Leisure, Tourist hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a tropical island oasis located a short, approximately 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport (MLE). This all-natural island resort is surrounded by lush tropical greenery, clear turquoise waters, and offers world-class diving and surfing right at its doorstep.
The resort features 154 spacious villas, offering beach, ocean, garden, or lagoon access, including overwater options and multi-bedroom configurations for families. Each individually decorated guestroom provides comfort with amenities such as memory foam beds with premium bedding, flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet access, and air conditioning. Selected rooms also feature MP3 docking stations, satellite programming, kitchenettes, balconies or terraces, and separate living areas. Bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Guests can embark on a diverse culinary journey with three restaurants, including The Kitchen, offering international cuisine, and a coffee shop/cafe for snacks. Multiple bars and lounges, including a beach bar, poolside bar, and The Sunset Deck sky bar, provide refreshing beverages. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily, and the resort offers various meal plans including half board, full board, and all-inclusive options, with halal choices and themed evenings. Room service and BBQ facilities are also available. Guests can enjoy a complimentary daily reception.
Relax and rejuvenate at the full-service Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala, offering massages, body treatments, facials, a sauna, steam bath, and hot tub. Recreational amenities include a private beach, an outdoor pool with a children's pool, and a complimentary water park. The resort provides a wide range of activities, from PADI Bubblemaker and Surf Camps for children to swimming lessons, a well-equipped fitness center, aerobics, yoga, billiards, darts, and table tennis. Live music and karaoke rooms offer evening entertainment.
Families are well catered for with the Kandoo Kids Club, offering daily educational and recreational activities, and the Holiday Inn Kids Stay and Eat Free program. Babysitting services are available for a surcharge.
The resort offers complimentary wireless internet access throughout, a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. Airport transfers are arranged via shared speedboat for a surcharge, and guests are required to provide flight details at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
Please note the resort has specific policies: a Dive Free Program for certified divers (conditions apply), a Surf Policy requiring bookings through Perfect Wave, and a strict Drone Policy (prohibited without prior notice). Third-party activity providers are not permitted. The resort is smoke-free, with designated smoking areas.
Renovation work is scheduled from May 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026, affecting one dining venue, a bar/lounge, the exterior, and the front desk, with efforts made to minimize disturbance. The Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is a Beach Resort, Child Friendly, Honeymoon, Leisure, Tourist hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.