Malahini Kuda Bandos

Sara Teele

We just returned from a short stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos, and we genuinely had an amazing time. The only possible negative I can come up with is that the rooms and some facilities are a little bit run down with a lot of wear-and-tear, but not in a way that seriously affected our trip or our enjoyment. Everything was clean, comfortable, and more than sufficient for a relaxing beach escape. Loved the ceiling fan in the room so I could skip the AC! The true highlight of this resort is the staff. Every single person we interacted with was friendly, warm, and incredibly helpful. Special shout-outs to Vanesa, Ansari, Leona, and Astini - they were absolute stars and made us feel so welcomed. We did have a rocky start due to a 5-hour flight delay, and some confusion over WhatsApp where we were mistakenly told that the resort had no plant-based milk options and that we could not bring our own. As vegans, this worried us. But the moment we arrived, we realized the complete opposite was true. The team went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs. They had plant milks, vegan butter, a chef familiar with vegan cooking, and staff who were eager to make delicious meals for us. We felt so cared for. One of the highlights of our trip was the private beach dinner. It was absolutely worth it; romantic, beautifully set up, and surprisingly affordable (almost the same price as the buffet). They created a customized 4-course vegan menu for us, full of flavor and beautifully presented. The only thing missing was a vegan ice cream - like coconut milk ice cream or dairy-free sorbet - which I hope the resort considers adding because it would make the dining experience even better! We were only there for two days, but we left feeling relaxed and refreshed. Another huge plus is the location: just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé Airport. It saves so much time compared to resorts requiring long seaplane transfers. There is a bit of light pollution from the Malé coastline, but we still saw plenty of stars and enjoyed the peaceful island atmosphere. Overall, we loved our stay, felt truly looked after, and would happily return. With a few small updates to the rooms and some vegan dessert options, this resort would easily be perfect!

Salman Muhammad Soomar Ranani

Amazing resort and specially amazing staff, food and atmosphere. Would like to start with transfer to resort; transportation was excellent and the boat staff were really good. Reaching resort was smooth, cucumber, mint & lemon juice was served. When we reached rooms were available but they made us pay additional for early check-in though rooms were available but they kept us asking to wait or pay additional. Later everything was very great, comfortable stay, good food, great activities. Really enjoyed the welcoming nature of staff, variety of food and of course the resort itself which was preserved well with nature surrounding. The great thing was very minimal or no plastic and polytene use.

Sofia Ahmad

We had an absolutely amazing stay at malhini kudos Bandos during our first trip to the Maldives for our babymoon and 5 year anniversary! The staff were incredible and gave us a cake to celebrate the occasion with amazing room decor aswell! They even upgraded us to a larger suite on the last day of our stay which was so nice! The food was really delicious too in the maaga restraunt and all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful especially Shees and Ms Yadanar.

Ursula Baumberger

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A wonderful stay at Malahini Kuda Bandos We were warmly welcomed by Subha, who anticipated every wish and made us feel at home from the very first moment. Amdadul prepares the best omelets for breakfast – simply perfect to start the day! All the staff were incredibly kind and caring. Aiya always greeted us with a warm smile at the restaurant, and Rosi looked after us with so much attention and friendliness. A special thank you to our housekeeper Forhad, who decorated our bed every day with flowers and leaves and left such lovely messages. Our massages and spa treatments were professionally and lovingly performed by two wonderful ladies – pure relaxation! The food was delicious – compliments to the chefs! We felt completely comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. Thank you to the entire team – our time at Malahini was truly amazing!

SUMAN KUMARI

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this resort in the Maldives! The hospitality of the staff was exceptional – always friendly, attentive and ready to help with a smile. The rooms were stunning, spacious and beautifully maintained, offering breathtaking views. The amenities were top-notch and made our stay even more memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect Maldivian getaway!