- At Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay Maldives, we create a unique experience that is memorable for everyone.
- Our contemporary Island resort is a tropical wonderland, located just a 45 min speedboat ride from Velana International Airport Malé, offering 154 spacious and modern Overwater, Beach or Garden villas, with stunning views of the glistening Maldivian sea and the unspoiled beach that surrounds our resort.
- Featuring world-class diving sites and surf breaks right at our doorstep, our spacious villas are dotted around the island and appeal to a wide variety of guests, offering access to the beach, ocean or lagoon. For families, the two and three-bedroom villas offer ample space for fun and relaxation as you discover Kandooma fushi, our island paradise.
- Parents can introduce the kids to the thrill of island life through activities like PADI Bubblemaker, Surf Camps, swimming lessons, and best of all, the Kandoo Kids' Club with daily rotating educational and recreational activities. Along with Holiday Inn®’s "Kids Stay and Eat Free policy", we provide a tropical adventure that the family will always remember fondly.
- The resort has three dining outlets and four bars offering a range of culinary delights for your dining pleasure with themed evenings and private dining options to enhance your dining experience.
- Soak up the sun as you participate in a range of activities, whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation; from exploring the treasures of the sea guided by our PADI-certified 5-star Kandooma Dive Centre staff and surfing the waves to indulging in soothing spa treatments at the Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala. With our private dining experiences and Renewal of Vows ceremonies, our resort is the perfect escape for you and your loved ones.
- All surfers wishing to come to the Resort would be required to book a complete “Surf & Accommodation” package through The Perfect Travel Group and the resort will not be able to accept any booking for surfing directly due to the exclusivity with The Perfect Travel Group. Therefore, guests looking to surf must book a complete package, including accommodation and daily surf pass through The Perfect Travel Group.
- Dive Free Program: The Kandooma Dive Free Program allows for 2 dives per person per day for a maximum of 2 Certified Divers per room, when staying a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. No diving on day of departure and a 24 hour no-fly time is strictly enforced. As per the Diving Regulations of Maldives, a diver must be able to provide evidence of diving within the prior 3 months. In the absence of any such evidence, the diver will be required to join an orientation dive to successfully demonstrate the skills and abilities of a certified diver. If the diver is unable to pass this orientation dive or fails to demonstrate safe diving practices at any time, then the diver will be required to firstly undergo a Refresher Program where charges apply.
- Drone Policy: To maintain the privacy of our valued guests, aerial drones are strictly prohibited from being used on or in proximity to the resort premises. Upon prior notice to our reception team, drone flying may be permitted in designated island areas supervised by the resort security team.
- Third-Party Services: For the safety and security of our guests, third-party activity and excursion providers are not permitted on the island. The resort organises activities and excursions to ensure and maintain the safety standard and enjoyable experience. For further details and assistance, please get in touch with the watersports team.