BANDOS MALDIVES
OVERVIEW
In the middle of the Indian Ocean sits the island of Bandos. A picture perfect paradise hidden away from life’s everyday stresses. The clear blue water, vibrant plant life and white sandy beaches create an immediate feeling of tranquility. .
From the moment you arrive you will see first hand the friendly, attentive service that has earned Bandos the reputation of the ‘Island of Hospitality’.
AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE
- One of the best family friendly resorts
- Located ten minutes away from the international airport (Speed Boat Transfer)
- One of the most beautiful house reefs in the Maldives
- Our medical center has two doctors available round the clock for general and dive related requirements.
- Equipped with a hyperbaric and decompression chamber
Diving Equipment
YES ($)
Free WiFi
YES
Distance
8 KM from Airport
Swimming Pool
YES
Transfer Type
Speed boat
Beach Access
YES
STANDARD BEACHFRONT ROOMS
STANDARD BEACHFRONT ROOMS
With their simplistic elegance quite strongly reflect all that is good about Bandos; the unyielding attitude towards settling for anything less than the highest quality and unrivaled customer satisfaction.
GARDEN VILLAS
GARDEN VILLAS
Conveniently located within reach of swimming pool and clubhouse, our Garden Villas are a blissful marriage of traditional Maldivian style architecture and all the comfort and luxury of a contemporary island resort. The decorated wooden chalets offer extensive secluded outdoor decking area, ensconced within our beautiful manicured gardens.
DELUXE BEACHFRONT ROOMS
DELUXE BEACHFRONT ROOMS
Spacious and inviting with several amenities at your disposal. Both living and bedroom areas are topped off by uniquely thatched high ceilings and parquet flooring. With the possibility for interconnecting rooms, these rooms are ideal for families with children, due to the spacious layout.
SUPERIOR VILLAS
SUPERIOR VILLAS
With whitewashed interiors and modern furnishings, the Superior Villas are a class apart. The bathrooms ooze style, with mosaic detail and outdoor showers. Surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation, these villas are the perfect setting for your holiday in the Maldives.
DELUXE BEACHFRONT ROOMS
SUPERIOR BEACH VILLAS
Fashioned as a duplex, the living and bedroom facilities boast the requisite amenities necessary for your comfort and satisfaction. The balcony provides a pleasant view of the beach front, while the gentle rumble of the surf is constantly soothing. In the seclusion of your Superior Beach Villa, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, is the open-air jetted tub with its little hut designed for your relaxation and enjoyment.
BEACH VILLAS
BEACH VILLAS
The perfect fusion of traditional Maldivian architecture with whitewashed interiors and thatched roofs, these villas you will find all modern conveniences, and stylish minimalist decor. Beach Villas have direct access to the white sandy beach and come with a bathtub and an outdoor shower.
BEACH POOL VILLA
BEACH POOL VILLA
A luxurious modern villa is with a private infinity swimming pool and cabana style sun deck. The Beach Pool Villa has a state of the art king size bed, rustic wooden furnishings and a serene, romantic atmosphere for those looking to relax and unwind in style. The spacious jetted tub adorns the en-suite bathroom, where one can enjoy a luxurious soak.
WATER VILLA
WATER VILLAS
Our elite villa, features unique décor and breathtaking views of the ocean and the beach, giving you the sense of floating on the ocean. It offers luxury and tranquility with full privacy and services exclusive to the villa. The living quarters come fully furnished with modern amenities, while the ultra-luxurious and roomy Jetted tub affords one an uninterrupted view of the ocean and the unending horizon.
DINING
GALLERY RESTAURANT
The Gallery – consisting of three spacious halls open for breakfast, lunch and dinner is the main restaurant at Bandos. Serving up elaborate buffet-style dining with a wide choice of dishes, guests can relax knowing that all tastes are catered for them.
GRILL BAR
Combining contemporary interior with a rustic look and feel, the Grill Bar is situated on the north-eastern side of the island. Guests can choose to be seated either indoors or out on an overwater deck, which offers breath- taking views of the Ocean. The Grill Bar offers a variety of seafood and meat, grilled to your liking and served with a homemade sauce of your choice. Pair your freshly-grilled platter of seafood or meats with a glass of wine, or just grab your favorite drink from the bar and head out on to the deck and let the lingering breeze relaxes and soothes your mind and soul.
SEA BREEZE
Aptly named, the Sea Breeze Cafe is situated at the edge of the water where customers can lounge on the large outdoor over-water deck and enjoy the breathtaking view of the lagoon while relaxing in the gentle breeze. Open round the clock, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dining options from a la carte offerings such as spaghetti or even authentic Indian curries to alternative fast-food fixes such as pizza and hamburgers.
HUVAN
Huvan, which means blue skies and calm sea, is the best place to view the stunning Maldives sunset.
The enormous sundeck allows you to unwind under a star-filled night sky or while admiring the dazzling blue horizon. In the evening soft music fills the air while you wonder at the dreamy tones of another glorious sunset.
SAND BAR
The classic island bar is ideal for guests to enjoy one of our many tropical cocktails or any other beverage that suits their fancy. The Sand Bar is designed with fun in mind to offer our guests a wonderful time with our top-notch karaoke facilities, live band or discotheque evenings.
POOL BAR
The swim up bar in our pool is located in the midst of the beautiful surroundings of palm trees and blossoms with their lush fragrance. A chilled drink is all you need to bring out the sunny spirit within you. Relax under the shade with your loved ones and feel the bubbles of its jetted stools.
UMI YAKI
Umi Yaki translates to ‘grill by the sea’ which is fitting as guests can enjoy beautiful views in the open air restaurant during their dinner. Sit around teppan hot plate and watch as our chefs skillfully cook your food in front of you, using their theatrical skills, flipping and juggling and with a dash of fire, your meal is prepared for you before your very eyes.
PRIVATE DINING
Experience a private dinner on the beach. The couple sit surrounded by candles and soft music while a private chef serves delicacies of Bandos exclusively to the couple.
Candle-Lit Dinner
Candle-lit dinner is arranged at the beach of our most romantic sunset restaurant, The Huvan. Soft music plays in the background while dining under a dark sky lit up by millions of stars.
Lobster Dinner
The perfect romantic choice for just the two of you.
ACTIVITIES
CLUBHOUSE
Keep fit, unwind and simply have fun at our Club house sports complex. Enjoy beach volleyball or tennis on our flood-lit courts, relax and unwind at our steam bath or Sauna, or take advantage of our fabulous fitness suite, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The fitness suite is open to all guests free of charge. Guests seeking a slower pace can unwind in our lounge and entertainment area and catch up on the latest news and sport from around the world. Board games and table tennis are also on offer, ensuring there’s something for everyone in paradise.
WATER SPORTS
In a country that is more water than land, the possibilities for fun-filled aquatic activities are almost inexhaustible. Whether it is the turquoise of the lagoon, or the azure blue of the rich coral reefs, or even the vast, mystical expanses of the ocean deep, the waters surrounding Bandos offer limitless opportunities to explore. The Water Sports Centre at Bandos is staffed with professionals who are highly skilled in their craft and are fluent in English, Japanese and German. Snorkelling, water skiing, parasailing, banana boat riding, wakeboard, knee board, fun tubes and canoeing are just some of the activities at your disposal during your time here. The Water Sports Centre here at Bandos also offers top notch catamaran and windsurfing facilities, with top of the range equipment from HiFly, North Sails and Topcat among others.
BIG GAME FISHING
Your stay at the lovely beachside villas at Bandos will not be complete without an adventurous excursion. Inspired by our rich fishing tradition, we offer you one of the most exciting excursion to truly enjoy your holiday the ‘Maldivian way’. Gather your friends to form a team of 4 and take the morning boat for a fishing expedition; explore the large monsters of the deep ocean. These extraordinary fish weight up to 70 kilos and grows up to 8m or more. We offer trolling and casting techniques, Baracudda, Sail fish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin and Tuna are popular with trolling method. Giant Travelly, Red Snappers, Groupers are more common with casting.
NIGHT FISHING
Bait your hook, drop your line direct from a Dhoni to the reef and hope for a nibble as you watch the spectacular colours of the sunset and listen to the ocean waves lap the surrounding islands.
ISLAND HOPPING
Hop on board a local mechanised Dhoni and sail away across the North Malé Atoll to explore the different types of islands in the area. Snorkel, swim or take a nap while you top up that tan in our tropical paradise. You will discover a local island and see Maldivians at work and experience their island lifestyle. Visit a local souvenir shop where you can buy something to remember your trip. The full day tour includes a picnic lunch on the beach on of Bandos Maldives. Half day tours start after breakfast and we return to Bandos for lunch.
SNORKELING TRIP
The coral reefs in the Maldives are inhabited by diverse marine life and are teaming with colourful fish. Snorkelling is the easiest way to enjoy the beauty found beyond the lagoon. Reef snorkelling takes place directly from the boat and is therefore suitable for stronger swimmers.
SUNSET DOLPHIN CRUISE
Experience our fun search for wild dolphins while viewing the best sunsets the islands have to offer.
MALE' TOUR
Malé must rank amongst the smallest capital cities of the world but it has plenty of atmosphere and history to interest visitors. Explore the streets of this tiny and unique island city through a tour by experienced local guides. Watch the fisherman unload their catch at the bustling local fish market or wander the aisles of colourful Maldivian produce at the local market. Malé also has a number of interesting historic and religious sites that illustrate the history and culture of the Maldives. Take a walk in the narrow lanes and witness the hustle and bustle as shopkeepers, fishermen, civil servants and businessmen all go about their daily business.
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
Explore the beauty of the Bandos House Reef whilst you sit in our Glass Bottom Boat that has a magnifying glass at the base of the boat from which you could see underwater. Most popular amongst our young guests.
SAND BANK PICNIC
Spend a tranquil day on a sand bank with your loved ones. Snorkel, eat, soak up the sun and repeat.
WHALE SHARK EXPEDITION
Ever snorkeled or dive with a Whale Shark one of the largest fish in the ocean? Well here’s your chance now. We have just started our very new Excursion that lets you seek out Whale Sharks in their natural habitats. Take this two-hour journey to the center of Maldives and seek out the Whale Sharks and jump in to get a closer peek. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!
DIVE BANDOS
Dive Bandos is one of the longest established centres in the country and our professional staff will ensure that you experience the lush underwater gardens, colourful fish and magnificent seascapes in total safety. The Dive Centre is a spacious facility complete with air-conditioned audio visual classrooms, library, hot water showers and large storage rooms.
The convenient location of Bandos in the southern part of the North Male Atoll offers access to over 40 impressive dive sites.
ORCHID SPA
Orchid Spa offers a variety of wellness services that relax, re-align and rejuvenate. There are many positive aspects to receiving massage therapy and with the busy lives we lead, we can all benefit from a little stress-management.
PHOTO SHOOT
Capture your time in paradise with our professional photography service. Take home a quality, hard cover photo book of your cherished memories, along with all the digital copies, for a great price. Our photography service is perfect for couples, family portraits or wedding photo books, creating something you’ll treasure forever.
