North Ari Atoll
Kandolhu Maldives
A boutique island in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu counts just thirty villas — beach hideaways and overwater retreats with private pools above the lagoon. A rare house reef encircles the whole island, dropping straight into a wall of coral, while a cluster of intimate à la carte restaurants spans Japanese, European and seafood tables.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Seaplane — 25 min
Meal plans in source: Bed & Breakfast, Full Board, Ultimate Inclusions (All-Inclusive).
Villas
- Pool Villa — 150 m² · up to 2 guests
Facing east, the Pool Villa features a lavish bedroom with a king-sized bed facing the pool and the lagoon beyond. Through the expansive wardrobe lies a large open-air bathroom with a freestanding bath, shower, twin vanity and an outdoor garden shower. The broad veranda has an outdoor daybed, and the deck houses a private pool, sun loungers and a sun umbrella.
- Ocean Pool Villa — 90 m² · up to 2 guests
Facing the sunset, the Ocean Pool Villa includes an oversized bedroom with a king bed, a day bed and a walk-in wardrobe. The open, airy bathroom has a shower, twin vanity and a bathtub, with a sliding door onto the outdoor deck. The expansive, completely private deck includes sun loungers, a sun umbrella and a plunge pool set above the lagoon.
- Deluxe Ocean Pool Villa — 120 m² · up to 2 guests
Expanding over 120 square metres, the Deluxe Ocean Pool Villas offer enhanced space and an elevated experience of laidback luxury. The redesigned interiors include a spacious bedroom and a bright bathroom with a chic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. Outside, the expansive private deck holds sun loungers, a sun umbrella and a plunge pool facing the sunset.
- Jacuzzi Beach Villa — up to 2 guests
Beach villa with all the charm of the standard Beach Villa plus a private outdoor whirlpool jacuzzi on the deck, ideal for romantic evenings under the stars.
- Duplex Pool Villa — 150 m² · up to 3 guests
These two-storey villas on the west side of the island open into a dedicated living area with a daybed. The ground level has a large wardrobe and a garden bathroom with shower, twin vanity, freestanding bath and a separate outdoor shower. The front veranda offers an outdoor daybed and dining area, and a separate terrace holds the private pool, sun loungers and a sun umbrella.
- Beach Villa — 85 m² · up to 2 guests
These beach villas on the western shores of Kandolhu feature a king bed and a spacious open-air garden bathroom with a jetted bathtub, shower and twin vanity. A second outdoor shower sits in the garden. The front veranda has a plush daybed and a dining area, and the adjoining sundeck offers sun loungers and a sun umbrella.
Dining
- The Market — International · Relaxed all-day dining
Kandolhu’s all-day à la carte restaurant serves international and Maldivian dishes in a relaxed setting. Breakfast combines a buffet with made-to-order choices before the menu continues through lunch and dinner.
- Ata Roa — Mexican & Peruvian · Beachfront lunch
Ata Roa combines Mexican and Peruvian flavours in a relaxed beachfront lunch setting, with tacos and ceviches served beside the lagoon. Its menu centres on light dishes designed for an easy meal by the water.
- Olive — Mediterranean · Elevated open-air ocean view
Olive is an elevated open-air restaurant overlooking the ocean, serving Mediterranean cooking in a breezy setting suited to leisurely lunches and sunset dinners.
- Sea Grill — Seafood & Grill · Beachfront at sunset
Sea Grill opens for dinner on the beach as the sun sets, serving freshly caught seafood and grilled meats in a relaxed setting close to the sand and lagoon.
- Vilu Bar — Bar · Beach bar
Vilu Bar is Kandolhu’s relaxed beach bar, serving cocktails, wines, tropical juices and a selection of snacks between swims. Its beachfront setting is designed for an informal drink or light bite beside the lagoon.
- Private Dining — Tailored · Secluded beach; on request
A chef-tailored private dinner can be arranged on a secluded part of the beach, with the menu shaped around the occasion and available on request. The official page also presents a floating breakfast experience.
- Banzai — Japanese · Open-air evening dining
Banzai serves Japanese sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki in an open-air evening setting, with seafood and meat prepared on the teppan beneath the night sky.
- Villa Dining — International · In-villa
Breakfast and all-day dishes are delivered to the villa. The public menu lists breakfast from 07:00 to 10:30 and lunch and dinner from 11:00 to 21:30.
Wellness
- Varu Spa — Island spa with wet areas and relaxation terrace
Varu Spa is Kandolhu’s island wellness sanctuary. Its current facilities page lists three treatment rooms with private showers, a manicure and pedicure salon, couples changing areas, sauna, steam room, cold pool, rain showers and a relaxation terrace.
Diving
- Noovilu Sports — PADI and SSI training
Noovilu Sports is Kandolhu’s dive and marine centre, open 08:00–18:00 in the current guide. It offers house-reef, boat, night, private and safari diving, PADI and SSI training, rental equipment and Nitrox.
Experiences
- Windsurfing Private Lesson — 1 Hour — windsurfing · 60 min
- Wakeboarding or Kneeboarding — Experienced Rider — watersports · 20 min
- Kayak Tour — kayaking · 60 min
- Windsurfing Refresher — windsurfing · 30 min
- Desert Island Experience — island_visit
- Catamaran Joy Ride — sailing · 60 min
- Snorkelling Private Lesson — snorkelling · 60 min
- Big Game Fishing — Full Day — fishing
- Catamaran Rental and Check — sailing
The current official water-sports information lists this non-motorised option as complimentary with prior booking.
- Champagne Sunset Cruise — cruise
- Snorkelling Equipment Rental and 15-Minute Introduction — snorkelling
- Kandolhu Reef Exploration — snorkelling
- Manta Ray Mission — Private Excursion — snorkelling
- Big Game Fishing — Sunrise Half Day — fishing
- Catamaran Private Lesson — sailing · 60 min
- Windsurfing Private Lesson — 2.5 Hours — windsurfing · 150 min
- Glass-Bottom Kayak — kayaking
The current official water-sports information lists this non-motorised option as complimentary with prior booking.
- Windsurf Rental and Check — windsurfing
The current official water-sports information lists this non-motorised option as complimentary with prior booking.
- Snorkelling Private Guided Tour — snorkelling · 60 min
- In Pursuit of Whale Shark — Group Excursion — snorkelling
- Wakeboarding or Kneeboarding — Private Lesson — watersports · 30 min
- In Pursuit of Whale Shark — Private Excursion — snorkelling
- Manta Ray Mission — Group Excursion — snorkelling
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding Rental and Introduction — paddleboarding
The current official water-sports information lists this non-motorised option as complimentary with prior booking.
- Reef Hopping — snorkelling
- Big Game Fishing — Afternoon Half Day — fishing
- Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour — paddleboarding · 60 min
- Take It to the Bank — sandbank
- Kayaking Rental and Introduction — kayaking
The current official water-sports information lists this non-motorised option as complimentary with prior booking.
- Bite at Night — fishing