Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaKandima Maldives
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
9.0
8.8
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.2
·
Rooms
8.5
8.7
Value
8.7
8.2
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (10,504)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,019)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
45 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.6
9.2
Service
–
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Pools
–
8.7
Value
8.2
8.8
Family
8.8
–
Romance
8.5
–
Nightlife
8.2
8.7
Adventure
–
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Kandima Maldives
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
Pros · Kandima Maldives
- Large Maldives resort with broad room and restaurant choice.
- Good fit for families, active couples and friend groups.
- Optional Dine Around All Inclusive gives flexibility.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
Cons · Kandima Maldives
- Not as quiet or intimate as smaller Maldives resorts.
- Premium menu items can still cost extra.
- Transfer logistics and costs matter.