Kandima Maldives
8.8 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on beach and rooms
Kandima Maldives at a glance
- Location
- Kandima Island
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 on Google2,369 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- Airport transfer
- MLEAbout 45 minutes
- Dining
- 10 restaurants
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Oct 11, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 3 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Kandima Maldives
Things to know
before you go
Kandima should be classified as optional all-inclusive because it sells multiple board types, including Bed and Breakfast, Full Board and Dine Around All Inclusive.
Choose Kandima for activity, family variety and dining choice rather than ultra-quiet seclusion.
The Dine Around plan is broad but not unlimited across every premium dish or drink.
Hidden tips
Book a la carte restaurants early because the official dining page recommends advance booking.
Compare transfer offers because some promotions discount domestic flights.
Things guests wish they had known
Kandima offers several meal plans, so Dine Around All Inclusive must be selected deliberately.
This is a lively lifestyle resort rather than a silent honeymoon hideaway.
Some premium dishes and drinks can still cost extra on the all-inclusive package.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
Not as quiet or intimate as smaller Maldives resorts.
Premium menu items can still cost extra.
Transfer logistics and costs matter.
What guests say
Most loved
- Large lively island atmosphere5 mentions
- Dining variety5 mentions
- Family and activity options4 mentions
- Beach and lagoon setting4 mentions
Most complained about
- Not the quietest Maldives resort3 mentions
- All-inclusive surcharges on selected items3 mentions
- Transfer cost and complexity2 mentions
From Reddit
Recent Maldives Reddit threads mention Kandima as a good-value, active Maldives choice, especially for travelers who want more facilities and energy than a tiny romantic island.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Kandima Maldives. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa and salon services are available but not verified as included.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Airport transfersCosts extra
Domestic flight or seaplane transfer is arranged separately from most room pricing.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Dine Around All Inclusive gives access to buffet and a la carte restaurants, but selected dishes and drinks can carry surcharges.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
All-inclusive drinks are included under the Dine Around plan, but premium-menu exceptions are reported.
- In-room minibarPartly included
Minibar rules vary by meal plan and should be checked against the booked package.
- Non-motorized water sportsPartly included
Water-sports center is available; included activity entitlement varies by package.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 270
- Value
- 8.2 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.8 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.6 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.7 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, romance, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Kandima Maldives
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 19, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, romance, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.2Medium confidence
- Room Choice
- 8.6
- Surcharge Risk
- 7.2
- Meal Plan Flexibility
- 8.4
- Transfer Cost Penalty
- 6.8
Beach8.8High confidence
- Lagoon
- 9.0
- Watersports
- 8.8
- Sand Quality
- 8.8
- Swimmability
- 8.4
Dining8.6High confidence
- Venue Count
- 9.0
- Surcharge Risk
- 7.4
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
- Dine Around Scope
- 8.7
Rooms8.7High confidence
- Room Count
- 8.8
- Family Choice
- 8.4
- Overwater Options
- 8.6
- Private Pool Options
- 8.6
Family8.8High confidence
- Room Choice
- 8.4
- Activity Depth
- 9.0
- Kids And Teens
- 8.5
- Dining Flexibility
- 8.6
Romance8.5Medium confidence
- Overwater Villas
- 8.6
- Sunset Categories
- 8.6
- Private Pool Options
- 8.6
- Lively Resort Penalty
- 7.4
Nightlife8.2Medium confidence
- Bar Choice
- 8.5
- Family Energy
- 7.8
- Lively Positioning
- 8.4
Remote work8.2Medium confidence
- Room Space
- 8.4
- Wifi Availability
- 8.3
- Daytime Facilities
- 8.0
- Island Transfer Friction
- 6.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- Not as quiet or intimate as smaller Maldives resorts.
- Premium menu items can still cost extra.
- Transfer logistics and costs matter.
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Sunset Aqua Pool SuiteOfficial room copy positions the Sunset Aqua Pool Suites at the end of the Aqua Villa jetty with prime sunset views.
Everything we read on Kandima Maldives
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.6 / 10
- Places to eat
- 10
International · Mediterranean · Asian fusion · BBQ · Cafe
Official dining FAQ states Kandima has 10 restaurants and bars, with buffet restaurants walk-in and a la carte restaurants recommended for advance booking.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Kandima Maldives?
Official dining FAQ states Kandima has 10 restaurants and bars, with buffet restaurants walk-in and a la carte restaurants recommended for advance booking.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach StudioBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beach |
| Sky StudioBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Villa with Pool | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beachprivate pool |
| Aqua Villa | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Lagoon |
| Sunset Aqua Pool Suite | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Sunset lagoonprivate pool |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Property has pool and private-pool room categories, but total shared pool count needs manual confirmation.
The beach itself
Private Dhaalu Atoll island with lagoon beaches, reef and water-sports access; best swimming and snorkeling areas vary by side of the island.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Kandima Maldives
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program listed
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Teen program
- Active: events teens actually show up to
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does Kandima Maldives have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Kandima Maldives lists a kids' club. Kandima is unusually activity-heavy for the Maldives and is positioned for families as well as couples. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
- Is the beach at Kandima Maldives good for young children?
- The water in front is typically calm, and the entry varies along the shore.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Nov to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Sep to Dec.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 84°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C |
| Rain days | 12 days | 8 days | 14 days | 18 days | 22 days | 10 days | 17 days | 15 days | 18 days | 18 days | 23 days | 18 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Fine | Wet | Fine | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Kandima Maldives
- Nearest airport
- MLE · Velana International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 45 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Destination essentials & trip planning
Kandima 20066, Maldives · +960 676-0077
Maldives
- Language
- Dhivehi (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Rufiyaa; resorts run on USD
- Power
- 230V, UK-style Type G/D plugs
- Getting around
- Seaplane or speedboat to your island
- Main airport
- Malé (MLE)
- Flight time
- Long-haul, usually one connection
Who it suits
Three of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Kandima Maldives; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into MLE, 45 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1337.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Our full take on Kandima Maldives
Kandima is a big, active island in Dhaalu Atoll, for families and friend groups who want the Maldives with something to do. It has 270 rooms and ten restaurants and bars along a long island, with kids' and teens' clubs, a water-sports centre, and beach and lagoon on either side. It is a lifestyle resort rather than a honeymoon hideaway, and all-inclusive is the Dine Around plan you choose rather than the rate.
Guests praise the size and energy of the island, the dining variety, the family and activity options, and the beach and lagoon setting. The complaints are that this is not the quietest island in the country, surcharges on selected items inside the all-inclusive, and the cost and complexity of the transfer. The thing people wish they had known is that Dine Around has to be selected deliberately, and that some premium dishes and drinks still carry a charge on it.
The Dine Around All Inclusive plan opens the buffets and the a la carte restaurants, though selected dishes and drinks carry surcharges, the minibar rules change with the plan, and the water-sports entitlement varies by package; the spa is extra, and the transfer by domestic flight or seaplane is arranged separately from most room rates. Book the a la carte restaurants ahead, because the buffets take walk-ins and the rest are better reserved. A Beach Villa with Pool is the value with sand at the door, and the Sunset Aqua Pool Suite sits at the end of the jetty. Couples who want silence should book a smaller island.
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