Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaKuramathi Island Resort
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
9.0
9.4
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Luxury
·
8.6
Value
8.7
8.5
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (10,504)
Google Rating
4.8 (2,636)
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
90 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
8.4
–
Luxury
8.6
8.7
Value
8.5
8.8
Family
8.8
–
Romance
9.2
–
Nightlife
7.6
–
Quiet
8.4
8.7
Adventure
9.3
–
Wellness
8.6
–
Remote work
7.8
–
Accessibility
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
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
Kuramathi Island Resort
- 2 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 90 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 · Kuramathi Island Resort
- Excellent house-reef and snorkeling access from shore.
- Very broad villa range, including family houses, overwater villas and private-pool categories.
- Large dining and bar inventory for a single-island Maldives resort.
- Flexible meal plans suit different budgets and trip styles.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
Cons · Kuramathi Island Resort
- The best dining access requires the higher Dine Around All-Inclusive plan.
- Premium-label drinks and some dining items are excluded.
- The island scale may feel less intimate than smaller Maldives resorts.
- Transfers add planning complexity, especially for late arrivals.
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