Kanuhura Maldives
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Encompassing three private islands-two deserted neighboring islands and Kanuhura itself- our sublime hotel is the ultimate luxury retreat for free-spirited adventurers. Discover a new realm of bohemian elegance surrounded by tropical gardens and bordered by stretches of pristine beaches that fade into scintillating tropical waters; where alluring private islands provide the perfect hideaway for wild-hearted world travelers.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Private pool
Yoga classes
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Canoeing
Diving
Game room
Snorkeling
Squash
Tennis court
Water sport equipment rentals
Windsurfing
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Fishing
Table tennis
Kids club
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Steam room
Waxing services
24-hour security
Concierge
Gift shop
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Infirmary
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private beach
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Bottled water
Refrigerator
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Went in February 2022. The place, the staff, the food were beyond expectations. We hope Six Senses, the new management company, will maintain the same bohemian vibe and above all retain the entire staff as they go above and beyond for their guests. Highest mention goes to chef Nasru who makes superb meals! Hope to return one day…
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Date of stay: February 2022
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It was our first trip to the Maldives and since we are very active it was important for us that the island was not to small and that they had a fitness center as well as other activities. We stayed for 7 nights in a Beach pool villa with an outdoor shower. Kanuhura had the best service I have ever had, and I have traveled the world. Its the small details that really make a difference. That unique touch for geniun service. The staff was amazing! Every singel one, highly educated, well spoken, genuin. The bartenders, service personell, cleaning, Villa hosts(both), their personal trainer, management..... Every singel one made our stay a memory for life. The Island was beautiful and well taken care of, food amazing and If we can save enough we are going back. I rarely go back to the same place, but I honestly loved Kanuhura Resort and the staff is the main reason I want to go back. Personal but not private. If you have the oppertunity, you will not regrett Kanuhura Resort, which will be Six Sences soon. Hopefully they will keep their amazing staff.…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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From the moment we arrived everyone on the island was so kind and helpful and clearly wanted to make this a holiday of a life time for us. Nothing was to much trouble. Our accommodation was outstanding, and the food was truly exceptional, we all agreed that the breakfast was the best breakfast ever. There were lots of activities if you wished to participate, but the turtle safari and the nurse shark snorkelling is an absolute must. We can’t thank everyone on Kanuhura enough for being so exceptionally professional, kind and nice. What a holiday! We are planning our return. Paul Lisa Alice and Elsa Mackey
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Beautiful views from all rooms
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Response from KNU Kanuhura, Other at Kanuhura Maldives
Responded Apr 24, 2022
Dear Lisamackey12, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. I am very happy that our team of hosts made you feel very well looked after during your stay and that you enjoyed our activities, our culinary experiences and your villa. I sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With Kind Regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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Wow this is by far the best place I have ever stayed at. The list of reasons are endless. The island itself along with the 2 other private islands are gorgeous. The beach is one of the largest in the Maldives, and the island is large enough where you don't have to be on top of each other. They are closing in May to redo the entire resort and it will be even more gorgeous when done. The staff were amazing. Viaam, Houmad, Farris and lyaad took care of us at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our villa host Daryna was great too, she took care of booking everything. We did the snark snorkel, turtle snorkel with the water sports staff and it was amazing. The hospitality was out of this world. My daughter woke up with an upset stomach one morning, and the staff made her chicken noodle soup and delivered it to our villa and it made her feel better! I also developed a rash on my arm (not sure what I got into) and the spa staff made an ointment from Aloe and gave me it for our plane ride home. It cleared it right up! The spa staff was from Bhutan and the best, we ended up getting 3 messages while we were there. We were greeted from our Seaplane arrival by the staff with a dump beat and everything. From that moment on, until we left it was pure relaxation. Tropical paradise! …
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded Apr 8, 2022
Dear reneescutie, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback and I am very happy that your stay with us exceeded your expectations. I am very pleased to hear that our team of hosts, specially Viaam, Houmad, Fariz, Daryna and our spa team, made you feel very well looked after. Indeed Kanuhura is a naturally beautiful island that we are fortunate to call home and it boasts one of the largest beaches in the Maldives. We are very pleased that you enjoyed our marine activities and we have shared your feedback with the Watersports team also. I sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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Wow. Wow. What an experience, from arrival to departure; truly stellar. Everything at Kanuhura Hotel exceeded expectations- customer service, food, villa, amenities, cleanliness, spa, spectacular beach, and the staff. Our Villa Host, Dahyvna, was informative, so kind, most helpful, and followed thru on everything exactly as she said she would. What a perk to have a personalized villa host to help coordinate dinners, activities, and answer any questions throughout the stay. In addition all of the exemplary options Kanuhura offers, the resort hosts a weekly event for the guests with champagne,cocktails, small bites, and traditional Maldivian live music. The event is so well coordinated, generous, and provides a great opportunity to mingle with other guests and staff members! I cannot say enough about Kanuhura, it truly is a 5 star experience. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for Kanuhura when it becomes part of Six Senses; looking forward to be back soon! A big thank you to our Villa Host, Marketing Manager, and the resort General Manager, who all made us feel very special, welcomed, and provided us with a superb experience!…
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 4, 2022
Dear Samuel T, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and I am very pleased that your stay with us exceeded your expectations. I am very happy that you you enjoyed our culinary experiences offered, your villa and the Spa. indeed Kanuhura is a naturally beautiful island with spectacular beaches and we are very fortunate to call it our home. I am also very glad that our team of hosts, specially Daryna and Lora made you feel very well taken care and that you enjoyed our weekly guest gathering on the beach. We look forward to welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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What can I say about this place that the other 735 + reviewers haven't mentioned. It has abundance of pristine natural beauty. The one thing that sets this place apart from any other hotels on earth is their staff. Everyone from the front office to the chefs, waiters, housekeeping, gardeners, even the guys clearing the weeds off the beach treat you with the same heart warming friendliness, smile and service that is difficult to coach, train and inculcate. Everyone of the employee was a star and deserves appreciation for doing this day in and out. I have named a few who we interacted with frequently Clovia the sommelier, Ameen our villa host,Jimmy the smiling yoga teacher who taught us very valuable exercises, Anupam at the SPA for his valuable tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a taster massage session, Edi the chef who prepared us a vegetarian fried rice when he knew the one on the buffet had meat, Vijay the chef at Veli who went above and beyond to prepare a 12 variety vegetarian thali for the 3 of us which was out of the world, Raja at the breakfast juice bar who made us some lovely shakes every morning that made up our day, Reneesh at Iru bar, Sujau at Amano who made sure we were well cared for whenever we stepped into Amano and Ibrahim our villa housekeeper who cleaned the place twice a day and even folded the clothes that we left astray in the room. Thanks Kanuhura for the dream holiday. Keep up the good work.…
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Responded Apr 4, 2022
Dear Malwi71, Thank you for sharing your lovely review and I am very pleased that you had a memorable stay with us. I am very happy that our team of hosts, specially Clovia, Jimmy, Ameen, Anupam, Edi, Vijay, Raja, Renesh, Ibrahim and Sujau made you feel very well looked after. Indeed Kanuhura is a naturally beautiful island and we are very fortunate to call it our home. I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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From the arrival with the seaplane we had a wonderful welcome and a high level of service was maintained during all our stay. Silence, nature, transparent sea, white sand, everything is like in a paradise. Also the other 2 private islands are very beatufil for the white sand beaches, transparent sea and quite. Also the house was really nice immersed in the nature and very comfortable. Good Food in the restaurnats, above alla AMANO. Wonderfull snorkeling around the islland, many colored fishes and tartles. A real dream for 8 days !!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Sunset Bungalow are really nice and quite and every day a wonderful sunset
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Response from KNU Kanuhura, Other at Kanuhura Maldives
Responded Mar 21, 2022
Dear PaolaCairella, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. I am very happy that you enjoyed our island and that our team of hosts made you feel very well looked after during your stay. Kanuhura is indeed a naturally beautiful island with a great beach, lagoon and a vibrant reef. I am glad you visited our two uninhabited islands and appreciated the tropical nature. I am also pleased that you enjoyed our culinary experiences offered, specially in A Mano. I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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A magical place with the most special staff. It feels like home, but I’m many ways much better! Words are not enough to describe the experience. Excellent food, excellent facilities. You need to visit to understand!
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from KNU Kanuhura, Other at Kanuhura Maldives
Responded Mar 21, 2022
Dear florentiub, thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. I am very happy that your stay with us exceeded your expectations and that our team of hosts made you feel very well taken care of. I am glad you enjoyed our resort and the culinary experiences offered and I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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From the moment we arrived on the island we felt looked after and welcomed with open arms by the charming, friendly and warm manager Bryce Seater and his staff. No checking in, your details are already taken at the lounge in the seaport in Male, just a lovely buggy drive to your room where your bags are already waiting. Bliss after such a long journey. Our beach bungalow with a heavenly outside bathroom, own sun loungers, with shade was very comfortable and private and opened onto a perfect beach. The island is stunning with gentle sloping white sandy beaches and clean azure sea and we walked and cycled around it very easily and snorkelled straight off the beach. The level of service and friendliness by the staff was heart warming and genuine. They wanted you to have the best time. This to me made this holiday even more special. So many of the staff had been working on the island for many years and knew returning guests and were so welcoming. Naif, our room butler was very efficient and thoughtful. He went out of his way to find us to swim with manta rays that had just been spotted close by. Jackson, the outstanding cook at the Reef restaurant who daily cooked us the best seared tuna ever. The reception staff who calmly helped me with checking confusing Covid flight rules on our return journey, the barman at the beach bar, putting coconuts in the fridge for us in case we wanted some at the end of the day, without us asking and outstanding staff at the restaurants, Sujau, Reneshe, Viaam, amongst so many others. Always smiling, friendly, chatty and kind. The boat house trips were fantastic and Kiah the in house conservationist was absolutely brilliant, fully engaged with her work and very knowledgable. The island has new ownership by six senses and is undergoing renovation and will close very soon for 6 months. I dearly hope this doesn’t change it’s laid back, barefoot appeal and charm and that the same staff return, because it is a unique place and we would go back in a heartbeat.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 8, 2022
Dear 851sunap, thank you for sharing your wonderful review with us. We are very happy that your stay with us exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed our island and beaches. Indeed Kanuhura is a naturally beautiful island and we are very fortunate to call it our home. I am also very pleased that our team of hosts, specially Naif, your Villa Host, Sujau, Renesh, Kiah and Viaam, made you feel very well looked after. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our little island paradise again soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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We warmly recommend Kanuhura for an amazing time in the Maldives. The island(s), the hotel, the nature have everything that one can wish for, but the biggest plus are the people. All of their staff is great, but Daryna excedeed our expectations and made out stay perfect. The kids club is very well organised, we needed to ask our kids to spend some time with us istead of the kids club and the marine biologyst, Kiah, who became their idol. We look forward to going back!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from KNU Kanuhura, Other at Kanuhura Maldives
Responded Mar 8, 2022
Dear cristinasimonag Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback and we are very pleased that your stay with us exceeded your expectations. We are very happy that our team of hosts, specially Daryna and Kiah, made you feel very well looked after during your stay. Kanuhura indeed is a naturally beautiful island and we are very fortunate to call it our home. We are glad that our little VIPs enjoyed the K-Club and we sincerely hope to welcome you back soon. With kind regards Bryce Seator General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$95 - $107 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kanuhura hotel kanuhura, kanuhura hotel kanuhara, kanuhura resort kanuhara
LOCATION
MaldivesLhaviyani AtollKanuhura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
80
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanuhura Maldives
Which popular attractions are close to Kanuhura Maldives?
Nearby attractions include Coco Bar (4.6 miles) and Champagne Pavilion (4.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Kanuhura Maldives?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Kanuhura Maldives?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Kanuhura Maldives?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Kanuhura Maldives?
Conveniently located restaurants include 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, Kashibo Restaurant and Bar, and Raakani.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kanuhura Maldives?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Kanuhura Maldives have airport transportation?
Yes, Kanuhura Maldives offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kanuhura Maldives?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Hindi, and Thai.
Does Kanuhura Maldives have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lagoon view available here.
Is Kanuhura Maldives accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.