Kuredu Island

Kuredu Resort & Spa is situated on the island of the same name, within the Lhaviyani Atoll. Kuredu’s territory is not vast but packed enough to please guests with a variety of entertainment and places to visit - diving, fishing, a wide selection of water sports, Spa treatments and, of course, varied and tasty food. Irresistible Maldivian lagoons, snow-white beaches, the paradise nature of the island combined with excellent service guarantee a great stay at Kuredu Resort & Spa.

Features of the hotel:

• The area of Kuredu Island is 57 hectares (1,800 metres long, 325 metres wide).
• The distance from the airport in Male to the island is 145 km.
• The number of rooms is 387.
• The resort has two Spa centres: one is on the water, and the other one is on the ground.
• The resort has a golf course, a tennis court, a padel court and a fitness centre.
• There is a kid’s club for families with children.
• There are seven bars, a tea house, an ice cream parlour and seven restaurants.

Restaurants and bars

Kuredu Resort & Spa has a wide selection of restaurants where visitors can enjoy the tastes of the finest cuisines in the world. A great addition to a pleasant stay is bars, which will serve an ideal place to enjoy magnificent views of the ocean while sipping a drink.

A la carte restaurants

• The Far East serves gourmet Japanese cuisine. An entertainment for visitors is a teppanyaki table - a way to fry fish, meat, seafood and vegetables in front of guests on a hot surface.
• Franco’s specializes in Mediterranean cuisine - Spanish, Greek and Italian. Delicious food seasoned with spices and fresh herbs grown in the restaurant’s greenhouse will take you to a gastronomic paradise. The romantic atmosphere of the establishment contributes to a wonderful dinner under the stars.
• Beach Shack is a restaurant with a good location, which allows guests to enjoy amazing views of the ocean. Its menu has many gourmet seafood dishes, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Buffet restaurants

• Sangu offers a wide selection of local and international dishes, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two recreation areas: indoors and on the terrace. It serves guests of Sangu Water Villa and Sangu Jacuzzi Beach Villa. There is a wine cellar in Sangu, with about 1,100 bottles of the best brands from around the world.
• ‘O’ Restaurant is situated on a platform above the water and offers gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean. Its buffet is abundant in various delicacies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It serves guests of ‘O’ Beach Villa and ‘O’ Jacuzzi Beach Villa.
• Koamas is situated in the main area of Kuredu. Meals are served in a buffet style, with live cooking stations before visitors and rotation themed dishes. Koamas is adjacent to the main entertainment centre - Babuna Bar, a venue for various events. It serves guests of Koamas Beach Villa and Koamas Jacuzzi Beach Villa.
• Bonthi is the largest restaurant located in the centre of the island. The buffet includes dishes from various cuisines, as well as original dishes from the chef. It serves guests of Bonthi Beach Bungalow and Bonthi Garden Bungalow.

Bars

• Sangu is situated on one of the best beaches on the island, overlooking the wedding chapel. A wide selection of drinks and a cosy atmosphere is a wonderful opportunity to relax and quench your thirst. Sangu Resort (restaurant, bar, pool) welcomes guests above 18 years old.
• ‘O’ Bar is an ideal place with a magnificent view of the ocean. It offers a variety of drinks and snacks for every taste - morning coffee, afternoon cocktail or spirits in the evening. ‘O’ Resort (restaurant, bar, pool) is open for guests above 12 years old.
• Babuna is a universal bar, one of the best on the island, located next to the main pool. It’s known for the fact that every Friday evening, there is a rousing White Night Party - live music, a DJ, an entertainment programme and refreshing cocktails make visiting the bar unforgettable.
• The pool bar is a great option where you can cool off from the heat and enjoy cool cocktails and different beers.
• Akiri is a bar with the romantic setting perfect for evening relaxation on the terrace overlooking the ocean and the setting sun.
• Raalhu stands next to the water sports centre. It’s a place where you can drink a glass of freshly made juice after or before windsurfing or looking for stingrays in the ocean.
• Golf Bar is part of the golf club. Fans of this sport can enjoy cool drinks at the bar, discuss sports news and watch football or rugby matches on the big screen.
• Sai Kotari is a tea house famous for its excellent coffee and a wonderful collection of tea. Drinks are complemented by delicious pastries. It is situated at the end of the pier - an ideal place for relaxation while admiring sea landscapes.
• Island Ice is a cafe, which offers various types of ice cream with an exquisite taste and original filling. Enjoy freshly made ice cream in the fresh air - the top of bliss on the Maldivian island.

Duniy Spa

Kuredu Resort & Spa invites guests to relax and plunge into the world of relaxation at Duniye Spa. Various types of massage, facial and body treatments, as well as other types of services, will rejuvenate your body and soul and energize you. The resort has two zones:

• Land Spa located in the main area of the resort. It offers wellness and beauty treatments.
• Over Water Spa mounted on stilts in the ocean, offering scenic ocean views.

Popular treatments

• Coconut body polish that moisturizes and nourishes the skin, perfectly preparing the body for a perfect tan.
• Back, neck and shoulders massage (unique massage techniques, which perfectly relieve tension and stress).
• Balinese massage (a gentle, soothing treatment using acupressure and relaxing tapping).
• “Him and Her” (Balinese massage for two followed by champagne to enjoy it after the procedures).
• Romantic solitude (for her: Oriental or Balinese massage, body scrub, head and hair massage; for him: relaxing muscle massage, scrub and reflexology).

Ocean Watersport

Ocean Watersport, a water sports centre, provides a wide range of activities. First-class instructors and professional equipment will help master new activities in the turquoise lagoons of the island. The list includes:

• Windsurfing - sailing on a sailing board, available for both experienced surfers and beginners.
• Kitesurfing - a combination of kiting and surfing, allowing you to curb the sea wave and wind power.
• Catamaran - a fascinating boat trip and a breeze on your face - a reality that is worth experiencing.
• Water skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding - designed for fans to rush at high speed along the lagoon.
• Canoeing, pedal, SUP boarding (rowing while standing on a board) - popular activities that bring a lot of pleasure.
• Excursions - dolphin safari, snorkelling safaris, speedboat trips in the atoll of Lhaviyani or Noonu, catamaran safaris - services provided by the water sports centre.

Fishing

The waters of Kuredu Island are a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. In these waters, you can catch sailfish, barracuda, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado and other types of fish. Fishing options include:

• “Big Game” - an excursion held daily on the Noosa Cat fishing boat at different time intervals: 2 hours (from 06:30 to 08:30), 4 hours (from 06:30 to 10:30), 8 hours (from 06:30 to 14:30).
• Full Day Fishing - fishing on the Stella fishing boat equipped with navigation equipment and a top-notch fishing gear. Three meals a day, prepared on board, including freshly caught fish, are available for guests.
• Night fishing, line fishing and casting fishing.

Water activities

• Sea cruise is the sailing on a comfortable yacht, which will allow you to enjoy the magnificent nature of the wild islands around the Lhaviyani Atoll, azure lagoons and meetings with dolphins. Cruises take place at sunrise and sunset (duration 1 hour), as well as for a full day.
• Snorkelling is a fascinating journey into the underwater world of the Maldives. Incredible coral reefs, manta rays, turtles and graceful dolphins - all this wealth of the local underwater world can be observed with your own eyes.
• Diving is the descending into the Indian Ocean, which will be an exciting adventure for amateur divers. Local waters are ideal for beginners. The first dive under the supervision of an instructor will give you incredible emotions.

Leisure on the island

• White Night Party. A night of dancing, rousing music tracks from the DJ, an incredible atmosphere of fun and positive vibes takes place at Babuna Bar every Friday. Dress code: white clothing.
• Golf game. Kuredu Golf Course is the only golf course in the Maldives. The course has six holes, the average length of which is 50 metres, which is ideal for a short round. It’s a great opportunity to play your favourite game while listening to the sound of the ocean.

Romance

The Maldives is one of the most romantic places on the planet. Couples in love seek to hold a wedding ceremony on the islands, celebrate a memorable event or enjoy a honeymoon. Feel all the charm of the romantic solitude, where there is only gentle sand and azure waters of the ocean around you. Kuredu Resort & Spa organises:

• Veli Dinner - a romantic meal under the starry sky. Dinner includes five gourmet dishes and wine and a soft sand arrangement near the iconic sandbank of Kuredu Island.
• Wedding ceremony - a declaration of love against a backdrop of the endless ocean. It will fill your relationship with unforgettable emotions. The ceremony includes a romantic dinner, bridal makeup at Duniye Spa, a bottle of champagne and a wedding cake. Other options are available to match your dreams.

Transfer: Kuredu Resort & Spa is situated 145 km north of Male. The duration of a seaplane flight is 40 minutes. Flights from Velana International Airport are operated by TMA (Trans Maldivian Airways).