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

Scores at a Glance

Kuredu Island Resort & SpaVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
8.9
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
8.1
8.5
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.2
8.3
Value
8.3
8.7
Romance
8.7
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Kuredu Island Resort & SpaMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
8.6Overall Score8.9 (better)
4-starStar Rating4-star
4.8 (2,633)Google Rating4.8 (1,376)
(better)From $101Price / Night (pp)From $176
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
35 minAirport Transfer25 min (better)

Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Main Area welcomes all ages, while O Resort and Sangu have age restrictions; families should avoid adult-restricted zones when booking with children. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. Kuredu's All Inclusive Plus exclusions list does not cover room service.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: The Beach, Far East. Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Bonthi Restaurant: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Koamas Restaurant: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Sangu Restaurant: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Official current resort page says Sangu villas 15+ and O villas 12+, while the older plan says Sangu facilities 18+; do not resolve villa admission versus facility access without confirmation. O Restaurant: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Official current resort page says Sangu villas 15+ and O villas 12+, while the older plan says Sangu facilities 18+; do not resolve villa admission versus facility access without confirmation. The Beach: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Far East: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Franco's: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Babuna Bar: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Sangu Bar: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Official current resort page says Sangu villas 15+ and O villas 12+, while the older plan says Sangu facilities 18+; do not resolve villa admission versus facility access without confirmation. O Bar: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Official current resort page says Sangu villas 15+ and O villas 12+, while the older plan says Sangu facilities 18+; do not resolve villa admission versus facility access without confirmation. Sai Kotari Tea House: Existing room-area allocation and pricing are retained. The recovered All-Inclusive Plus specification is a 2024 version; confirm current band access and entitlements. Kuredu assigns buffet restaurants by room area and uses all-inclusive bands; guests should check their band permissions before assuming full dine-around access.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Private Pool Villa Family Suite; Two-Bedroom Beach Villa. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

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

Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • 7 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows

Why choose it

  • Huge review base and long track record for a Maldives private-island resort.
  • Excellent snorkeling/diving positioning with turtle and lagoon appeal.
  • Wide room choice from beach bungalows to water villas and private-pool villas.

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive rules are more limited and more category-dependent than many guests expect.
  • Some à la carte restaurants, excursions, room service, and selected minibar items are excluded from the standard All Inclusive Plus package.

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

Kuredu Island Resort & SpaMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
8.8Beach9.1 (better)
8.1Food8.5 (better)
8.5Service8.8 (better)
8.2Rooms8.3 (better)
8.1Pools8.2 (better)
8.3Value8.7 (better)
8.0Family–
8.7Romance–
8.1Nightlife–
8.6Quiet–
9.0Adventure9.4 (better)

Of the 10 measures we call, Kuredu Island Resort & Spa leads on 1 and Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa leads on 9.

Vibes

Kuredu Island Resort & SpaMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
YesLively–
YesAdventureYes

Activities

Kuredu Island Resort & SpaMeasureVilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlife–
YesKidsYes
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