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2020 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best
Kanuhura is a 80 villa Luxury Lifestyle Resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll in the North-East of the Maldives, 1,4km long and 350m wide. Entirely renovated and redesigned in 2016 Kanuhura can be described as a timeless castaway chic experience for travelers seeking laid-back island living at its best with a casual and private atmosphere. The luxurious resort celebrates a Gypset lifestyle, a combination of the unconventionality of a free-spirited gypsy and the sophistication and elegance of a jet set life. Kanuhura is a place of natural enchantment especially known for its wide sandy beaches all around the island, amazingly turquoise lagoons and a lush green vegetation. With two private islands exclusively accessible for resort guests, Kanuhura is a unique and luxurious hideaway offering a wide range of 10 bars and restaurants, extensive leisure facilities, wellness center, elegant spa, curated experiences and a variety of sports.Member of "The Leading Hotels of the World" has been recently awarded World's Best Luxury Private Island Resort by World Luxury Hotels Award.
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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
Breakfast buffet
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
Banquet room
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
Concierge
Gift shop
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Infirmary
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Bottled water
Refrigerator
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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English, French, Filipino, German and 4 more
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We booked this resort by chance... and it was amazing! Kanuhura is an excellent choice if travelling with kids of any age (ours are pre-teens and loved it, but there were a lot of smaller kids and the kids club seemed to keep them very happy). The island is small but not too small (can walk around it in 35 mins, perfect for keeping up some semblance of activity), and each villa gets bikes to use. I did not wear my shoes, including flip-flops, fur the duration of our stay. The food is excellent, the on-site Dr extremely handy and efficient, and was able to perform Covid-19 PCR tests and get the results in 5 hours. We had a 2-bedroom family villa without a pool, and it was very spacious and comfortable, although quite sparsely furnished (especially the living room). The bathrooms are amazing. The beds, too, extremely comfortable, and the linen sheets are a nice touch. The gym (which my husband used) is small but good. The spa is amazing, truly, but book in advance. All of the staff are extremely friendly, perhaps not the most efficient, in all honesty. That was my first trip to the Maldives, and I expected to be underwhelmed, especially the beach... but I was not, it was impressive, especially the beach - you can swim from anywhere around the whole island, it really is white and turquoise everywhere.…
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Room Tip: Not 601/602... I think we had the villa with the worst view... still amazing, but...
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear PetaJ, Greetings from Kanuhura Maldives! Thank you for the lovely detailed review and for having taken the time to tell us about your experience at Kanuhura. We are delighted to learn that you had a memorable stay ‘unfettered paradise’ and we appreciate your kind praise of our team members We hope that you have taken away many wonderful memories of your stay on your unfettered paradise. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great vacation in the near future. Warm regards, Clency Romeo General Manager
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We had booked a holiday with Luxury Escapes and didn't know what to expect. We had heard a lot about the Maldives. It was supposed to be expensive but worth it. Living in Australia, which has amazing beaches and coastline, it was going to be hard to top. However, our Maldives experience (a bucket list item) was absolutely the best holiday we've been on as a family of four with a teenager and an 11-year-old. The island was Kanuhura. We stayed in the water villa with the sunrise view. From the moment we landed in Male, we knew the Maldives was special. Where else in the world would you find water ferries right at the airport. It had a holiday vibe the moment we landed. The temperature was perfect, the people were so friendly, the island was relatively clean for the main tourist spot. We had to stay overnight in Male. The next morning we caught a seaplane to Kanuhura. That was an experience in itself. The Maldives is an archipelago of 1900 islands grouped into 26 atolls. The view from the seaplane was amazing. Each island seemed to have its own resort. Our destination was Kanuhura. It did not disappoint. From the moment we met our guest relations we knew we were in for a treat. The staff were extremely extremely friendly. The restaurants were amazing. The facility was incredible. This was definitely a trip of a lifetime and the staff made it all the more special. We would definitely visit again. Highly recommended!!! …
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Koolace101, We are delighted to learn that you had a memorable stay ‘unfettered paradise’ and we appreciate your kind praise. We hope that you have taken away many wonderful memories of your stay on your unfettered paradise. Looking forward to welcoming you back for another great vacation in the near future. Warm regards, Clency Romeo General Manager
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I returned to Kanuhura for New year 2020/21. Clency Romeo and his team appear to have worked hard over the lock down break to ensure the resort was in terrific shape. The facilities are excellent, it is particularly strong on cuisine, with two, first rate, restaurants - Italian and Indian Grill - to supplement the main dining facilities. For my family, it is the ambience created by the staff, which generates a warm , informal environment - almost like staying with friends. There are numerous resources for activities: diving, water sports and gym, are all professionally run. The nearby marine life is diverse and abundant - the island now has a resident marine biologist to help educate, and we were able to participate in a little bit of reef- rebuilding. The required COVID changes had been throughly, but discretely, integrated into the hotel operation. All the guests I spoke to were uniformly positive. This is a truly first rate experience.…
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear NickF333, Thank you for your wonderful review . It is a real pleasure to have you and your family back with us and all of us are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your current stay at our in our ‘unfettered paradise’ so very much. We appreciate the time you took to post your superb review and we are very grateful that you find everything perfect and that we are exceeding your expectations. We have shared your words of praise with our team memebrs who are overjoyed to hear your response to their efforts. We hope to welcome you many more times in the future. Thank you again With very best regards Clency Romeo General Manager
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I haven't been to the Maldives in 15 years, it is somewhere I have wanted to visit for a long time. After a horrible 2020 and with my 30th birthday looming next month, my family and I booked a last minute trip to the Maldives, we chose Kanuhura and I am SO glad we did! The Maldives is not cheap but it is worth it, I have never treated myself to such a holiday in mu life! Your experience starts the moment you leave the airport, the island has its own lounge in the seaplane terminal which is great, it has aircon, wifi, nibbles and drinks. The seaplanes take around 30 minutes to the island and they are fun! We had someone in our party with claustrophobia and could not make it onto the seaplane due to a panic attack, we went straight back to the seaplane lounge and the island were incredible at organising a last minute boat to take us to Kanuhura. Our family went off on the seaplane and my sister and I took a 3.5 hour trip by boat. As we sailed up to the island, it took my breath away. Check in was quick and easy and done floating above the crystal clean Indian Ocean. We met our villa host Lateef who was amazing from start to finish. Our beach villas were upgraded to pool beach villas, I would highly recommend these as they are on the sunset side of the island and the beach is much wider on this side. We were in villa 126 and it was perfectly positioned between the heart of the island and the Iru beach bar on the other end. Bikes are provided so you can cycle around the island but walking is easy and enjoyable too. The island is luxurious but casual, I don't think I wore shoes for a whole week, it was just the relaxation I needed! The food and drinks were all great, we went all inclusive which included a great range of cocktails. Our favourite restaurant was the Italian, but each restaurant goes out of their way to accommodate you, even making things that aren't actually on the menu. The beach and ocean is divine, it was like stepping into a warm bath. Guests are able to snorkel straight from the island, snorkelling gear was free and we were able to keep this until we left. We also went on the snorkelling trip which I would highly recommend. For just $50 we were taken out into the ocean by boat for around 20 minutes, we saw dolphins, sea turtles, a white tip shark, plenty of tropical fish and the icing on the cake was swimming with 20+ nurse sharks, it was an experience I will never forget. The island is perfect for couples and/or families. We travelled with two young children, they absolutely loved the kids club. The restaurants all catered to children very well and they had the time of their life! The villas are pristine and spacious with gorgeous outside bathrooms. The sea villas are also magical and I would recommend splitting your stay between the two. We travelled during the pandemic, all entries into the Maldives require a negative covid test so we left the UK with confidence. Once on the island, all staff wear masks, however, it felt amazing to have a week mask free myself. Our temperature was checked each day to make sure no one on the island was developing Covid symptoms! I could not fault this trip and could not have asked any more from it. I feel like I left a piece of my heart on the island and I cannot wait to go back again some day.…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Hrb91x, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your positive feedback following your recent visit to our island. We were are very happy to host you and your famiy in our ‘unfettered paradise’ for your vacation. It was a true pleasure and delight for us to read your amazing comment. Thank you for all your regognition and praise. Together with my team, I hope to welcome you back soon again and provide you the best Maldivian hospitality again here at Kanuhura. With best regards and Merry Christmas Clency Romeo General Manager
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We stayed at Kanuhura to celebrate my parent's 25th anniversary and needless to say, all of us had a lovely time there. Arshad was our villa host and he made everything so simple and easy for us. He's one of the best people I met during my stay there. Super friendly and accommodating people. I felt every experience was personalized and custom made for us. I had a great time and I'm sure my family would say the say. We definitely had a hard time leaving that place. Until next time!
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Responded 5 weeks ago
Dear Anchal A, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences with us and to review your stay at our ‘unfettered paradise’, it’s a pleasure to read your kind words. We are glad you liked the service provided in Kanuhura and it will be our utmost pleasure to welcome you again soon and remain with best regards, Clency Romeo General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$540 - $3,748 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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kanuhura hotel kanuhura, kanuhura hotel kanuhara, kanuhura resort kanuhara
LOCATION
MaldivesLhaviyani AtollKanuhura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
80
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Claim Your Listing 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.
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 an airport shuttle?
Yes, Kanuhura - Maldives offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Kanuhura - Maldives offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kanuhura - Maldives?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Thai, and Indonesian.
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.