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Nestled within the Kaafu atoll, encompassing a picturesque lagoon, white sandy beaches and turquoise crystal-clear water, Malahini Kuda Bandos is just a 10-minute speed boat ride away from the International Airport. Driven towards perfecting your ideal tropical holiday experience, Malahini opens its doors with extensive enhancements including new room categories, restaurants, modern amenities and refurbishments to the exiting ambience. Inspired by local Maldivian island homesteads and modern lavish interiors, our new room categories are the perfect blend of contemporary and tradition. Teeming with essence and style, our meticulously chosen and handcrafted furniture, washed with gentle celadons and sublime views create a fusion of every element that fills each of our Sunrise Beach Pool Villas, Sunset Beach Pool Suites and Lagoon Pool Villas with its unique charm.
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Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort is often celebrated for its exceptional service, with many guests appreciating the friendly staff and hospitality, though there have been occasional slower services. Reviewers speak highly of the resort's cleanliness and the appealing aesthetic of the well-maintained rooms and grounds. The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy and serene, making it a hit with couples and those looking for a peaceful getaway.
Despite some concerns over room size and value due to perceived high costs for additional services, the resort's amenities, including aquatic activities and dining options, receive high marks. The location's convenience to the airport is also noted as a significant plus by guests.
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First vacation in this hotel in Maldives for 10 days with a daughter aged 10. Came back with a wonderful experience. It is worth noting the warm and calm ocean, swimming with masks is mandatory to observe the beautiful marine life. The hotel is small but full of free space: on the beach, in the restaurant, in the bar. We lived in a garden view room, for an extra $30 per night you can move into a huge ocean view villa for any number of days. We had noisy air conditioning and the manager of the Misbah Hotel solved our issue instantly and we moved to another room. He was always in touch with us and handled any matter very quickly. Of the staff I want to say separately, such kind, attentive, customer-oriented and sympathetic people I have not met, even while on vacation in other hotels in the Maldives. There was also great food: all the dishes (meat, fish, vegetables, local fruit) are very delicious. It's important to me, because I'm very picky about eating, especially when you go on vacation with the baby. We don't eat fast food. Our holiday was as passive as possible, but we are delighted with the ocean, the weather (even when it rained), the mega sunny days, the food. It should be noted a very close location to the airport - only 15 minutes by boat, but the island is very clean and very green, lots of shade, two beaches in opposite directions. I will definitely recommend this hotel and plan to come here next time!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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The most positive impressions about the hotel staff. They're the ones who made me change the review I wrote earlier. Guys at the reception are always ready to serve the tourist, waiters and cooks also do great. The chef is always in the audience, supervising and welcoming guests. We had a full board-- no drinks. You can purchase them from the hotel bars for an additional fee. Cleaning rooms is a separate respect for labor. The island is small, quiet, snorkeling, don't forget to bring masks, the easiest on the island is $90. There's no entertainment in the hotel, kids are bored without a kids club. Four-star hotel food is decent. The property is very well maintained, green as in the jungle; dry palm leaves and coconuts are regularly cut down, plants planted. Rooms with sea views are small, not of the first freshness. Drinking water is always in the rooms, as are towels, beaches also constantly change. Better to take a room on the ground floor, there's a sofa in the room. On the second floor, a cramped room. Pros of the hotel: 10 minutes by boat to the airport, the nicest employees, green territory, a normal sandy entry into the water, the gym is also a worker-eat weights, basic exercise equipment. Cons: no animation at all
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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I contemplated long as to where to spend our honeymoon and based on a friends recommendation we choose Malahini. We definitly don't regret our decision. The location is beautiful, the personnel very polite, the food really tasty and diverse (we want to thank Vanesa and Eni for their help during our meals) and the accommodation more than perfect (we stayed at a sunrise beach pool villa-strongly recommend this one). The personnel will clean your room twice a day, once in the morning during breakfast and once in the evening during dinner. Also, we received a bottle of wine, a fruitbasket and a small chocolate cake from them as a welcome gift for our honeymoon. Also, we chose to have a dinner on the beach and a dinner at Thari (the location in the tree) during the sunset and we definitly recommend these experiences as they created long lasting memories (we want to thank Mona, Kelum, Simba, Pradeep, Akail, Reni, Rakib as they made our experiences outstanding during these dinners and not only then). We also strongly recommend you bring dollars and not euros or any other currency because the exchange rate at the location will be disadvantageous, If you bring cash of curse.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Easa Mohamed, General Manager at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort
Responded Apr 29, 2024
Dear Adventure703218, Greeting from Malahini Kuda Bandos! Thank you immensely for choosing Malahini for such a special occasion as your honeymoon, and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your stay with us was nothing short of perfect. It's wonderful to know that you found our location beautiful and our staff polite. We're particularly delighted that Vanessa, Eni, and the rest of our team were able to enhance your dining experience with their attentive service. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to them. We're delighted that you enjoyed your accommodation in the Sunrise Beach Pool Villa, and we appreciate your recommendation for future guests. Providing comfortable and luxurious accommodations is a top priority for us, and we're glad that you found it more than perfect for your honeymoon. We're thrilled that you appreciated the special touches we added to make your honeymoon even more memorable, including the welcome gifts of wine, fruit basket, and chocolate cake. It's our pleasure to ensure that every moment of your stay is filled with joy and celebration. We're delighted that you chose to experience a dinner on the beach and at Thari during sunset, and we're thrilled that these experiences created long-lasting memories for you. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Mona, Kelum, Simba, Pradeep, Akail, Reni, and Rakib for their outstanding service during these dinners. Thank you also for your valuable tip about currency exchange for our future travellers. We'll take note of this to ensure that future guests have the most convenient experience possible. Once again, congratulations on your marriage, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your honeymoon memories. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Malahini in the future for more unforgettable experiences. Warmest regards from all of us at Malahini, Thank you Easa Mohamed General Manager
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Pros: clean sea, clean beach, sunbeds were always enough, no mosquitoes, water is usually brought in the morning (2 bottles) and evening, beach towels are changed every day, regular towels and linen about once every 2 days, every day we cleaned, there was a faucet by the cabin to wash feet from the sand, very convenient. There was kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, free, updated as needed. The bathroom had a hat, toothbrush, soap, gel, shampoo, cotton pads.
Cons: 2 beaches, one is impossible to swim in - big waves and bad call, 2nd beach is near the reception, it is better, but small, wifi count no, nothing loaded, video in only 144 quality, buffet is very scarce! Of course, you go, you find something, but it's not enough, there was an evening dinner (tacos), they gave sushi, shawarma, the main course, which was always - rice and pasta.
The staff is inattentive: they promised to relocate in 2 days, because they confused with the bed (needed 2 separate), never relocated, the person from the family had a birthday, did not congratulate, not even a figure made of towels. Of course, if you go around and deal with it, it could have been solved, but I came to rest and not think about anything, not swear, it doesn't work out that way.
The room was the easiest with garden views, and it's very tired! The shower was scary, black with mildew and poorly sealed, there were holes in the bedding. Ants crawled across the table in the room. If you sit down for lunch at the far table, be prepared that the waiter with water won't notice you, there's nowhere to pour water themselves, so go deal with the staff again. Tea is only at breakfast, and again it is delivered by the waiter (1 cup per person, no more). Additional lunch/dinner fees can also be ordered.
If you take "FB," you have to pay extra for a minibar, drinks and cocktails at the beach bar, snorkeling equipment. Before the county came for reception, ask what time the transfer is, we were told at 8:00. Then there was a note in the door saying the transfer was at 8:15. Approached 8:00 just in case, what do you think? The boat left at 8:00 sharp.
Anyway, the hotel at 3, I bought well, but the staff are terrible, I'm not going there again.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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The Resort is really very nice: well maintained, clean and surrounded by greenery. The sea and beaches are those typical of the Maldives, simply beautiful, and rich in marine fauna, despite the fact that the reef is dead. It was wonderful to swim with the sharks, small and medium sized, but equally pleasant to sunbathe, even if our holiday was characterized by rainy days. Resort staff is very friendly, always available to solve any problem and well organized.
Our room was systematically cleaned by the excellent Simahyou, a discreet and always available person. We were greeted at reception by Kritika, a very prepared and courteous girl. We opted for Half Pension, which turned out to be more than enough, considering that cocktails are not as expensive as often thought, especially compared to Italian prices.
At the restaurant we were carefully served by Vanessa, who was fantastic, as well as all the staff in general. The food was good and varied, with great breakfasts. However, the prices of the bazaar are really high, so Recommendation to bring cigarettes, for those who smoke, and a good amount of high protection sunscreen, because even with cloudy skies you can burn. Shoes for entering the water are indispensable.
The only downside was the excursions, really too expensive. We only took part in the excursion to Malè, which, despite the price of $50 for three hours, turned out to be an interesting experience. We took advantage of an Italian Guide and visited much of the city.
In conclusion, I highly recommend staying at this Resort, even in the simplest rooms, which are really delicious.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The atmosphere created by the entire team was filled with smiles and positivity. As we moved around the property, we were met with friendly faces at every turn. From the front desk to the restaurant, and from housekeeping to the gardening team, everyone was incredibly welcoming. I was traveling with my family, including three children, and they kindly accommodated our early check-in request, even offering us breakfast upon our arrival. Karitika, one of the staff members, escorted us to our room with great politeness and a bright smile. She continued to assist us during our departure, helping my mother and me to the boat, for which I am very grateful. The room was spotless, and the restaurant staff was always cheerful and eager to help, especially a young woman whose name I cannot remember. Thank you Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Response from Easa Mohamed, General Manager at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort
Responded 4 days ago
Dear 334zanh, Thank you so much for your truly wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family had a "perfect stay" at Malahini Kuda Bandos. Your kind words about the atmosphere created by our entire team have truly brightened our day. We are especially delighted that you felt welcomed by every member of our crew, from the front desk to the gardening team. Creating a positive and friendly environment for our travellers is our top priority, and we are so glad you experienced this. We are also pleased that we were able to accommodate your early check-in and offer you breakfast upon arrival. It's our pleasure to make your family's journey as comfortable as possible. A special thank you for mentioning Karitika. We will be sure to pass along your heartfelt appreciation for her exceptional service and kindness, especially during your departure. We are also glad the room was spotless and that our restaurant crew made you feel welcome. We are truly honored that you chose Malahini Kuda Bandos for your family vacation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back to our island paradise again soon. From all of us here at Malahini, thank you! Warm regards, Easa Mohamed General Manager Malahini Kuda Bandos, Maldives
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The Resort was spotless and very clean and your whole room was cleaned twice a day , however sometimes my room was missed and I had to ask for my room to be cleaned on two different occasions, Food is nice but after a while becomes repetitive and puts you off a little bit, and there is not a wide selection of fruits and deserts. My room was lovely despite the fact my bed was not very comfy and had a hard mattress, It’s very expensive to buy extra things such as food or drinks at the beach but also the service is slow and takes half hour to receive a soft drinks sometimes, however staff are extremely friendly and go above and beyond to satisfy your needs and accommodate you as best at they can. The beach is also out of this world, the definition of paradise.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Easa Mohamed, General Manager at Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort
Responded Apr 30, 2024
Dear Voyage54526955878, Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are delighted to learn that your overall holiday experience was enjoyable, and that you found our resort to be impeccably clean with exceptional housekeeping services. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the occasional oversight in cleaning your room. Rest assured, we have addressed this matter promptly with our housekeeping team to ensure such lapses do not occur again in the future. Regarding your comments on our culinary offerings, we want to assure you that our buffet presents a diverse array of cuisines on a 7-day rotation, featuring tantalizing flavors from around the globe including Mediterranean, Mexican, Asian, European, Italian, and Maldivian delicacies. However, we understand the importance of variety and will carefully consider your feedback as we continue to refine and elevate our menu selections to provide an even more enriching dining experience for our valued guests. We sincerely regret any discomfort you experienced with the mattress in your room. Guest comfort is paramount to us, and we would have been more than happy to arrange for an alternative mattress to ensure your utmost satisfaction. We are thrilled to hear that our dedicated staff exceeded your expectations with their friendliness and exceptional service. Going above and beyond to cater to our guests' needs is ingrained in our hospitality ethos, and we are delighted that our team's efforts contributed to making your stay memorable. Lastly, we are elated that you found solace and delight in the natural beauty of our beach, which indeed stands as a testament to paradise with its pristine sands. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay with us in the near future. From All of us at Malahini, thank you Easa Mohamed General Manager
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Really enjoyed the holiday!!!))Holiday with a friend in January 2025.Booked a villa with a pool on the side of the sunset.On arrival at the airport we were politely escorted to the transfer.Special thanks to the flight attendants, they even gestured respect))Thank you))How arrived at the resort was escorted to the restaurant.The girl from the reception very politely and competently explained all the information on our package,for this she is a separate thank you)))Her name is Mia(beautiful Chinese 😍)And after check-in...It's roso chic!!The villa with pool,in a beautiful location))There is everything (absolutely everything for convenience!!))The guys from the restaurant and bar,high level of service (did not understand why the resort was given 4*)should be 5 stars 😇Beautiful beach,very comfortable ocean call,the swimming pool that is cleaned daily,about cleaning at all silent!! Our janitor did a good job, even when we gave up the evening cleaning he prepared our bed, and closed the outside door))It's my concern😌Forgot to ask his name,thank him very much))Liked the kitchen as well(although the buffet is very small, but delicious)Thanks also to the general manager of the resort who personally wrote a welcome letter for us😇Guys,thank you very much for the great holiday!!!Out of nuance I would like to point out, it would be cool if we added more fruit to the buffet(during our holiday there was only melon and watermelon)And the rest is great))
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Starting from the beginning, the first day we slept in a room overlooking the garden, but then we decided to change it to a villa with a swimming pool, and we never regretted it. Huge thanks to Damira, the girl from Kazakhstan at the reception, we couldn't pay for the hotel from our cards and she helped us out. If you suddenly, like us, read somewhere on the Internet that you can pay QR code in Maldives, then don't believe it! Just cash or foreign bank cards. And so, thanks to Damira, our holiday really became paradise, the pitchfork is huge, two steps away and you're in the ocean with warm clean water, you can see the sharks near the shore, you didn't risk touching them). The food is very, very delicious, lots of variety, the hotel staff is always smiling, and you want to be happy in this environment. Separately, I also want to add about the restaurant director, who one morning delivered us a pleasant surprise in our room, a bottle of wine and fruit, and breakfast in the pool was just worth it)) in general, guys, take all inclusive, villa and go to this island, will not regret.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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We arrived at 6.30am via the speed boat pick up from the airport which all went smoothly and quickly. Check in is at 2.00pm but we had our room at 7.45am as it was ready. Please note the All Inclusive package does not start until 2.00pm so we paid for a buffet breakfast which was very very expensive. Any drinks etc have to be paid for before 2.00pm. Our room was a garden room which had everything you require and the bed was comfy too. There is a mini bar and snacks in the room which are not included in All Inclusive and again really expensive. It is situated in the gardens and is lovely. The air con is fantastic and kept the room cool throughout our stay. It was cleaned daily sometimes twice I think so very clean. If you require more coffee or tea , towels etc ring reception and they arrive very promptly. The basic all inclusive package only covers the buffet for all meals, drinks in buffet and bars and afternoon tea in beach bar which was lovely. The resort put on special meal evenings such as fish bbq but everything is extra and is very expensive ( $80 per person extra if you have purchased All Inclusive). The other restaurants on the island are also extra and expensive. The food in the buffet was delicious, good quality and tasty. There is plenty of choice for 7 days but anymore I think you may struggle especially if you don’t like Indian type food such as curries etc . I love Indian style food and it was delicious - loved the Naan station. Breakfast had delicious pastries, omelette station ; fruits etc lunch had a sandwich , grilled fish or chicken usually 2 salads and small desserts. All excellent. The beach was stunning- white sand and turquoise ocean- they only have 12 sun umbrellas so hard to get as people up early reserving them with towels. Sun beds under the trees were great and gave welcome shade. The island has a reef right off the beach so the fish were amazing, snorkelling fabulous near to shore. We saw reef sharks right up in the shallows of the beach. The staff are really really lovely, always greeting you and very nice. They do trips on the island which again are very expensive and are not always on if can’t get a certain number of people. Also there is no entertainment in the evenings which suits us.
To sum up the resort is lovely and being on its own island you feel safe and never seems crowded. It’s very peaceful and laid back. The staff are wonderful and beach beautiful. Food fab although not a vast choice. Would definitely return and highly recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2025
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Very very expensive for extras over the All Inclusive package
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PRICE RANGE
$204 - $530 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MaldivesKaafu AtollNorth Male AtollKuda Bandos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
76
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