Kandima

Kandima Maldives is situated in one of the most remote Maldivian atolls. Only 7 islands of more than 57 islands in the archipelago are inhabited. It makes Dhaalu Atoll one of the most pristine regions in the country. The road to the resort is very picturesque, so time flies by unnoticed. The five-star Kandima Maldives is more than just a holiday. It’s a lifestyle! Discover a truly stylish island setting with views you can only dream of. Relax, explore and catch moments of real pleasure!

Resort infrastructure:

• 266 studios and villas of 9 types
• 4 restaurants, 2 bars, 1 coffee shop and 1 food boutique
• Island length - 3 km
• Largest swimming pool in the Maldives, with a size of 100 m
• Water sports centre
• Fitness centre
• Tennis courts and football field
• Art gallery
• Photo studio
• Spa centre
• Library
• Kids club

Based on the values of the renowned hotel brand Pulse Hotels & Resorts, Kandima Maldives cares and deeply respects guests, colleagues, culture and the environment. Everyone will feel genuine hospitality with a friendly approach and smart solutions, the latest innovations and the spirit of easiness in everything!

Restaurants and bars on the island

The resort deliciously feeds each guest in five restaurants, two cafes and three bars, offering traditional dishes and gastronomic delights:

• Flavour-Zest is the main restaurant with international cuisine and rich breakfast buffets. Here you can also watch the secrets of cooking dishes by chefs and send your children to special kids’ corners. It’s an ideal place for family meals.
• Azure - Mediterranean cuisine in sophisticated interiors. The restaurant is located on the beach and has an indoor lounge and terrace. It serves salads, tapas, pizza, seafood and the best dishes of the Mediterranean basin.
• Sea Dragon - Asian cuisine and the freshest lobsters every day! It is tasty, healthy and unusual.
• Smoked - grilled dishes, laid-back atmosphere and unexpected combinations. It’s just finger-licking!
• Breeze will treat you with signature shakes to the rhythms of DJ sets! Stylish, trendy and youth!
• Beach Club - more beach bliss and less worries! It’s a great place to swim in the panoramic pool with your favourite fruit cocktail or enjoy shots at the bar.
• Forbidden Bar - bar for adults. It has special atmosphere and delicious aperitifs.
• Aroma is a cosy cafe serving tea, coffee, drinks, fresh pastries and ice cream.
• Deli - gourmet boutique cafe. It’s a great place for a quick snack or takeaway food.

Plenty of entertainment

On land and water. Active and calm. Extreme and family friendly. At the resort, you will definitely find everything that your soul desires:

• Water sports centre. It includes the School of Marine Biology, a dive centre, sailing, motorized and non-motorized sports and rental equipment for snorkelling. It will be exciting and informative for both adults and children. There are great diving places near the island, so we strongly advise you not to miss the opportunity and touch the magical world of corals and marine inhabitants of the Indian Ocean!
• Tennis court. It offers night lighting, excellent turf and all the necessary equipment. Take the racket and go to hone your shots!
• Sports grounds. Volleyball, football, table tennis, petanque, cycling - choose a lesson to your liking.
• Cooking courses. Learn the secrets of using exotic spices and cooking seafood, so that when you return, you will surprise your friends and family at home for a long time.
• It has a modern equipment, fitness trainer services, group fitness programmes in aerobics, Zumba, tae bo and TRX.
• Relaxing practices are special pleasure since you can practice asanas with the first sunrays, sitting on the beach and listening to the sound of the waves.

esKape Spa for full reboot

If you are really tired of the hustle and bustle of everyday work and need a reboot, visit the award-winning esKape Spa located in the tropical gardens of the island. Seclusion and distraction from reality thanks to healing massages, peeling and therapeutic procedures are guaranteed! There is also a steam room and a small pool, and the list of services is unusually wide - from classical full-body therapy to branded procedures.

Open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Baby sitting and leisure for kids

The resort staff believes that Small VIPs are just as important as adults. Kandiland, Kandima Kids Club, is run by a multilingual team of certified animators and educators and offers a daily programme full of fun and informative activities.

The club accepts children aged 4 to 12 years. Babysitting services are available for a fee.

How to get: The resort is found in the remote atoll of Dhaalu, 150 kilometres from Male International Airport. You can get there in 45 minutes by seaplane (only during the daytime) or in 45 minutes by domestic flight to the local Kudahuvadhoo airport, from where another 20 minutes by speedboat to the hotel.