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Kuramathi Island Resort
Kuramathi Island Resort
Four-Star·★ 4.8
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Four-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Kuramathi Island ResortVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
9.4
9.1
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.3
Luxury
8.6
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Value
8.5
8.7
Romance
9.2
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Kuramathi Island ResortMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
(better)9.0Overall Score8.9
4-starStar Rating4-star
4.8 (2,773)Google Rating4.8 (1,376)
(better)From $125Price / Night (pp)From $176
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
90 minAirport Transfer25 min (better)

Kuramathi Island Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 3–12. Bageecha Kids Club is complimentary for ages 3–12, open 08:30–18:30 in the official sheet. Crèche and babysitting cost extra; after-hours service requires advance reservation and an additional fee. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Tandoor Mahal, Palm, Island Coffee Shop, Siam Garden, La Belle Vie, Inguru, The Reef, Island Barbeque, Kobe. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Malaafaiy: Buffet coverage depends on the booked board plan; no unrestricted specialty access follows from standard Full Board. Haruge: Buffet coverage depends on the booked board plan; no unrestricted specialty access follows from standard Full Board. Farivalhu: Buffet coverage depends on the booked board plan; no unrestricted specialty access follows from standard Full Board. Tandoor Mahal: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Palm: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Island Coffee Shop: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Siam Garden: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. La Belle Vie: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Inguru: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. The Reef: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Island Barbeque: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Guests must be aged six or older. Kobe: Dine Around All-Inclusive only: one starter, one main and one dessert per person, during operational hours. Dinner reservations required; premium dishes marked on menus and premium-label drinks excluded. Standard All-Inclusive does not establish included specialty dining. Guests must be aged six or older. Meal-plan access varies: the Dine Around All-Inclusive plan is the broadest dining plan. Standard All-Inclusive requires at least three nights; Dine Around All-Inclusive requires at least four. The specialty allowance is three courses per person and dinner reservations are required. Island Barbeque and Kobe are for ages six and older; private dining is chargeable.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Two Bedroom Beach House. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Kuramathi Island Resort

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. in-villa dining menu offered; not listed in All-Inclusive Plus
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Funama Restaurant: FUTURE REOPENING TERMS from 15 November 2026, not operating certification for today: Family villa buffet. Dine Around selected three-course lunch/dinner at Asian Wok or Faru requires pre-booking and space availability; child restrictions apply. Other menu food 20% discount, excluding special events/teppanyaki. Confirm booked plan. Ahima Restaurant: FUTURE REOPENING TERMS from 15 November 2026, not operating certification for today: Adults-only buffet for Romantic villas, 18+. Dine Around selected three-course lunch/dinner at Asian Wok or Faru requires pre-booking and space availability; child restrictions apply. Other menu food 20% discount, excluding special events/teppanyaki. Confirm booked plan. Asian Wok Restaurant: FUTURE REOPENING TERMS from 15 November 2026, not operating certification for today: Asian and teppanyaki. Dine Around selected three-course lunch/dinner at Asian Wok or Faru requires pre-booking and space availability; child restrictions apply. Other menu food 20% discount, excluding special events/teppanyaki. Confirm booked plan. Faru Restaurant: FUTURE REOPENING TERMS from 15 November 2026, not operating certification for today: Seafood venue in new sheet; previously stored Hot Rock is historical. Dine Around selected three-course lunch/dinner at Asian Wok or Faru requires pre-booking and space availability; child restrictions apply. Other menu food 20% discount, excluding special events/teppanyaki. Confirm booked plan. Boashi Café: FUTURE REOPENING TERMS from 15 November 2026, not operating certification for today: Poolside coffee, smoothies and snacks. Dine Around selected three-course lunch/dinner at Asian Wok or Faru requires pre-booking and space availability; child restrictions apply. Other menu food 20% discount, excluding special events/teppanyaki. Confirm booked plan. FUTURE REOPENING TERMS: supplier announces 15 November 2026 reopening. New dining/Heron Kids Club details are prospective, not proof facilities operate today. Faru/new villa names belong to that plan. The existing is_open flag, room categories and capacities are deliberately unchanged and need a separate reopening review before any publication. No new category names, count, admissions age or childcare price inferred.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 4 people in one accommodation. Beachfront Villa. Adult limit unverified.
Category age restrictions
Tropical Villa: Adults only (18+); 13 units; romantic soaking tub Romantic Beachfront Villa: Adults-only area (18+); 30 units; private sundeck and Jacuzzi for two; formerly Jacuzzi Beach Villa; max 3 adults Romantic Ocean Villa: Adults only (18+); 30 units; overwater villa with private sundeck and steps into the lagoon; private bathtub; formerly Jacuzzi Water Villa; max 3 adults
See supplier details at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Kuramathi Island Resort

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 12 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • 90 min from MLE

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 4 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from MLE

Why choose it

  • Excellent house reef and strong snorkeling reputation.
  • Classic private-island Maldives setting with white sand and lagoon access.
  • Good value relative to many luxury Maldives resorts.
  • Multiple pools and dining venues for a mid-size island.
  • Strong recurring guest praise for staff and island upkeep.

Keep in mind

  • Rooms are comfortable but not positioned as ultra-luxury compared with newer high-end Maldives resorts.
  • Food feedback is positive overall but not the main reason most guests choose the resort.
  • Seaplane timing can complicate arrivals and departures.
  • Travelers seeking a highly design-forward or nightlife-heavy resort should choose elsewhere.

All Scores

Kuramathi Island ResortMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
(better)9.4Beach9.1
(better)8.8Food8.5
(better)9.0Service8.8
(better)8.8Rooms8.3
(better)8.4Pools8.2
8.6Luxury–
8.5Value8.7 (better)
8.8Family–
9.2Romance–
7.6Nightlife–
8.4Quiet–
9.3Adventure9.4 (better)
8.6Wellness–
7.8Remote work–
7.2Accessibility–

Of the 10 measures we call, Kuramathi Island Resort leads on 7 and Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa leads on 3.

Vibes

Kuramathi Island ResortMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
YesRomance–
YesLively–
YesQuiet–
YesAdventureYes

Activities

Kuramathi Island ResortMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlife–
YesKidsYes
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