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Club Med Kani & The Finolhu VillasvsSpice Island Beach Resort

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

North Malé Atoll, Maldives

Five-Star·★ 4.8

Spice Island Beach Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu VillasSpice Island Beach Resort

Overall

9.0

9.1

Beach

9.3

Food

8.7

8.8

Service

9.0

9.4

Rooms

9.1

9.2

Luxury

8.8

9.2

Value

8.4

Romance

9.1

9.3

9.0

9.1

Overall

9.3

Beach

8.7

8.8

Food

9.0

9.4

Service

9.1

9.2

Rooms

8.8

9.2

Luxury

8.4

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Value

9.1

9.3

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas	Measure	Spice Island Beach Resort
9.0	Overall Score	9.1 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.8 (2,256)	Google Rating	4.7 (360)
(better)From $369	Price / Night (pp)	From $404
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Oceanfront	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
30 min	Airport Transfer	–

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4+. Club Med Kani is the family-oriented side; The Finolhu Villas are quieter and more luxury-focused, while guests can access Kani facilities. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Spice Island Beach Resort

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Tripadvisor amenity listings identify Kids Club and babysitting; official accessible text did not expose ages. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. Official inclusions state guests may dine in the comfort of their suite.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Royal Cinnamon and Saffron Beach Suites; Seagrape Beach Suites. Adult limit unverified.

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Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas

Highlights

Finolhu Villas overwater experience
PADI 5-star dive center
Trapeze and circus school
Eco-snorkeling excursions

Why choose it

Strong all-inclusive structure with meals, drinks, sports, activities, and entertainment.
Useful dual-island fit: family energy at Kani and quieter villa luxury at Finolhu.
Excellent snorkeling and non-motorized water-sports profile.
Convenient 30-minute speedboat access from Malé.

Keep in mind

The combined experience is not a single quiet private-island product; Kani can feel lively and social.
Some water sports, scuba, excursions, spa treatments, and transfers cost extra.
Travelers seeking adults-only quiet should prioritize Finolhu and avoid treating Kani as the main fit.
Checkout extras and transfer charges require careful review before departure.

Spice Island Beach Resort

Highlights

2 places to eat
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security

Why choose it

Exceptional Grand Anse Beach location.
Strong all-inclusive inclusions, including premium drinks and watersports.
Large suite-style accommodations.

Keep in mind

High price point.
Limited nightlife.
Fewer restaurants than larger all-inclusive complexes.

All Scores

Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas	Measure	Spice Island Beach Resort
9.3	Beach	9.3
8.7	Food	8.8 (better)
9.0	Service	9.4 (better)
9.1	Rooms	9.2 (better)
8.0	Pools	8.4 (better)
8.8	Luxury	9.2 (better)
8.4	Value	–
(better)9.2	Family	8.1
9.1	Romance	9.3 (better)
8.2	Nightlife	–
8.6	Quiet	9.0 (better)
9.0	Adventure	–
8.2	Wellness	–
6.5	Remote work	–