Kuramathi Island Resort
9.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on beach and service
Kuramathi Island Resort at a glance
- Location
- Kuramathi
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive available as an add-on
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 on Google2,739 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- MLEAbout 90 minutes
- Dining
- 12 restaurants
- Drinks
- 7 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 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.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 17, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 17, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 17, 2026
This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on.
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Kuramathi Island Resort
Things to know
before you go
Kuramathi is not default all-inclusive; the broadest experience requires booking the Dine Around All-Inclusive plan.
The island is large by Maldives standards, which helps with variety but makes room location more important.
The house reef is directly accessible from shore, making it stronger for snorkelers than many purely lagoon-focused resorts.
Families get a real kids club and two-bedroom beach-house options, but the resort also works well for couples.
Hidden tips
Choose Dine Around All-Inclusive if restaurant variety matters; the standard all-inclusive plan is more buffet-centered.
Families should prioritize the Two Bedroom Beach House over squeezing into single-room categories.
Snorkelers should ask about house-reef-side locations rather than choosing only by villa category.
Things guests wish they had known
All-inclusive and Dine Around All-Inclusive are different products.
The resort is large enough that room location materially affects convenience.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
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.
What guests say
Most loved
- House reef and snorkeling
- Villa variety
- Dining variety on upgraded plans
- Island scenery and beaches
- Family-friendly facilities
Most complained about
- Meal-plan complexity
- Extra costs for premium drinks and some dining
- Large island distances
- Transfer logistics
From Reddit
Reddit discussions focus on whether Kuramathi's all-inclusive upgrades are worth it, with recurring emphasis on dining-plan value and the benefit of matching the plan to how much à la carte dining and drinking guests expect.
What’s included
The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at Kuramathi Island Resort. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
Official fact sheet lists free wireless internet.
- Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
Expedia lists gratuities as included in all-inclusive room rates.
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
Buffet dining is included on the standard all-inclusive plan; Dine Around All-Inclusive adds access to the nine à la carte restaurants with exclusions.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
The all-inclusive beverage list includes branded spirits, cocktails, house wine and draft beer; premium-label beverages are excluded.
- In-room minibarPartly included
Soft drinks, juices, beer and Kuramathi water are included in the in-villa minibar under the all-inclusive plan.
- Non-motorized water sportsPartly included
Snorkeling gear is included; windsurfing is limited to one hour per day and lessons are excluded.
- Spa treatmentsPartly included
Dine Around All-Inclusive includes a USD 35 spa credit on selected massages; treatments otherwise cost extra.
- Off-site excursionsPartly included
A local island visit to Rasdhoo is included once per stay under the all-inclusive plan.
Policies & availability
- Airport transfersNot available
The island is reached only by a roughly 90 minute shared speedboat or by seaplane from Velana International Airport, so no road transfer exists; the water transfer is booked and paid for separately from the room rate.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 360
- Pools
- 2
- Value
- 8.5 out of 10
- Service
- 9.0 out of 10
- Beach
- 9.4 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.8 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.8 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.4 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except remote work, nightlife and accessibility, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Kuramathi Island Resort
15 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 20, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 9 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except remote work, nightlife and accessibility, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.5High confidence
- Family Value
- 8.4
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.5
- Meal Plan Choice
- 8.6
- Transfer Cost Drag
- 7.6
- Included Activities
- 8.5
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Service9.0High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.0
- Kids Club Support
- 8.4
- Staff Helpfulness
- 9.1
- Transfer Handling
- 8.8
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Beach9.4High confidence
- Crowding
- 8.5
- House Reef
- 9.5
- Snorkeling
- 9.5
- Sand Quality
- 9.2
- Lagoon Variety
- 9.2
- Guest Sentiment
- 9.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Dining8.8High confidence
- Beverage Plan
- 8.5
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
- A La Carte Depth
- 9.0
- Restaurant Variety
- 9.4
- All Inclusive Access
- 8.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Rooms8.8High confidence
- Condition
- 8.3
- Room Variety
- 9.2
- Family Layouts
- 8.8
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.6
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
- Overwater And Pool Options
- 9.1
Pools & Spa8.4High confidence
- Kids Pool
- 8.5
- Pool Count
- 7.8
- Beach Priority
- 8.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.4
- Private Pool Categories
- 9.2
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Adventure9.3High confidence
- Dive Center
- 9.1
- Water Sports
- 8.8
- House Reef Snorkeling
- 9.6
- Marine Biology Program
- 8.8
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
- Included Local Island Visit
- 8.4
Romance9.2High confidence
- Beach Setting
- 9.4
- Dining Variety
- 8.9
- Overwater Villas
- 9.5
- Family Presence Drag
- 7.6
- Honeymoon Pool Villa
- 9.5
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Family8.8High confidence
- Kids Club
- 8.8
- Kids Pool
- 8.4
- Family Rooms
- 9.0
- Activity Variety
- 8.8
- Babysitting Extra Drag
- 7.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Luxury8.6High confidence
- Spa
- 8.6
- Service
- 9.0
- Setting
- 9.4
- Villa Variety
- 9.0
- Formal Luxury Polish
- 8.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Wellness8.6High confidence
- Spa
- 8.8
- Fitness
- 8.2
- Natural Setting
- 9.3
- Spa Credit Limitations
- 7.6
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Quiet8.4High confidence
- Island Scale
- 8.2
- Villa Spread
- 8.8
- Family Activity Drag
- 7.5
- Room Location Importance
- 8.0
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Remote work7.8Medium confidence
- Free Wifi
- 8.5
- Quiet Environment
- 8.4
- Workspace Evidence
- 7.0
- Island Transfer Drag
- 6.8
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Nightlife7.6Medium confidence
- Bar Count
- 8.2
- Late Night Depth
- 6.8
- Romantic Quiet Bias
- 7.4
- Island Evening Energy
- 7.5
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
Accessibility7.2Medium confidence
- Service Support
- 8.0
- Large Island Distances
- 6.8
- Room Choice Importance
- 7.4
- Tripadvisor Review Count
- 6655.0
- Boat Or Seaplane Transfer
- 6.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Beach VillaEntry beach category still provides direct island setting and enough space for up to three guests.
- Best For Families
- Two Bedroom Beach HouseOfficial fact sheet documents two bedrooms, two-storey layout and occupancy up to six.
- Best Room Category
- Thundi Water Villa with PoolBest-supported premium choice for overwater setting, sandbank position and private pool.
Everything we read on Kuramathi Island Resort
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.8 / 10
- Places to eat
- 12
- A la carte
- 9
- Buffets
- 3
- Bars and lounges
- 7
International buffet · Seafood · Grill · Barbecue · Mediterranean · French · Thai · Japanese · Asian fusion · Indian
Farivalhu
Buffet coverage depends on the booked board plan; no unrestricted specialty access follows from standard Full Board.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Farivalhu
- Service
- Buffet
Haruge
Buffet coverage depends on the booked board plan; no unrestricted specialty access follows from standard Full Board.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Haruge
- Service
- Buffet
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Inguru
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Island Barbeque
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Island Coffee Shop
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Kobe
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about La Belle Vie
- Service
- A la carte
Malaafaiy
Buffet coverage depends on the booked board plan; no unrestricted specialty access follows from standard Full Board.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Malaafaiy
- Service
- Buffet
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Palm
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Siam Garden
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Tandoor Mahal
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about The Reef
- Service
- A la carte
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.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Kuramathi Island Resort?
Tandoor Mahal: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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: Reservations required. 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. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beach VillaBack to sampled pricesRoom details for Beach VillaOfficial fact sheet lists 71 Beach Villas. | Sleeps 3 | 753 ft²70 m² | 1 bedroom | Beach or lagoon |
Superior Beach VillaBack to sampled pricesRoom details for Superior Beach VillaIncludes espresso machine and hot tub. | Sleeps 3 | 969 ft²90 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
More room options (8)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beach BungalowRoom details for Beach BungalowOfficial fact sheet lists 33 Beach Bungalows. | Sleeps 3 | 969 ft²90 m² | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Deluxe Beach VillaRoom details for Deluxe Beach VillaOfficial fact sheet lists 31 Deluxe Beach Villas. | Sleeps 3 | 1,023 ft²95 m² | 1 bedroom | Lagoon |
Deluxe Water VillaRoom details for Deluxe Water VillaIncludes deck with direct lagoon access. | Sleeps 3 | 1,238 ft²115 m² | 1 bedroom | Lagoon |
Water Bungalow with PoolRoom details for Water Bungalow with PoolIncludes 15 sqm private infinity pool. | Sleeps 3 | 1,259 ft²117 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
Thundi Water Villa with PoolRoom details for Thundi Water Villa with PoolLocated at the edge of the sandbank with 18 sqm infinity pool. | Sleeps 3 | 1,528 ft²142 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
Pool VillaRoom details for Pool VillaBeach-edge villa with private courtyard and 18 sqm infinity pool. | Sleeps 3 | 1,776 ft²165 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
Two Bedroom Beach HouseRoom details for Two Bedroom Beach HouseTwo-storey category with separate entrances. | Sleeps 6 | 2,207 ft²205 m² | 2 bedrooms | Lagoon or coral reef |
Honeymoon Pool VillaRoom details for Honeymoon Pool VillaIncludes separate living area and 10-meter lap pool. | Sleeps 2 | 3,337 ft²310 m² | 1 bedroom | Not publishedprivate pool |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Official fact sheet lists swimming pools and a kids pool.
The beach itself
Official fact sheet states the house reef is directly accessible from shore; beach and lagoon conditions vary around the long island.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- 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 Kuramathi Island Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program ages 3–12
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Rooms that fit a family
- Two Bedroom Beach House
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Kuramathi Island Resort?
- Yes. Kuramathi Island Resort has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Two Bedroom Beach House. The largest stated occupancy is 6. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does Kuramathi Island Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Kuramathi Island Resort lists a kids' club for ages 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, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
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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 May to Nov.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C |
| Rain days | 4 days | 2 days | 4 days | 6 days | 11 days | 10 days | 9 days | 9 days | 11 days | 11 days | 8 days | 5 days |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Kuramathi Island Resort
- Nearest airport
- MLE · Velana International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 90 minutes
- Transportation
- Check your package for transfer inclusions and arrangements.
Destination essentials & trip planning
Kuramathi, Ari Atoll, Maldives · +960 666-0527
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 15 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Kuramathi Island Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into MLE, 90 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $1337.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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