55 m²Up to 4 guests
Sky Studio
From USD 165 / per night2 adults · lowest month November 2026 · excl. taxes
Sky Studio: a villa of about 55 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. You get a treatment room.
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Kandima Maldives
At a glance
Kandima Maldives is a 5-star private-island resort in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, with 270 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a seaplane flight (40 minutes) or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (60 minutes).
The island
Kandima Maldives is a 5-star lifestyle resort in Dhaalu Atoll, opened in 2017. It is about 40 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane, or around 60 minutes by domestic flight and speedboat. The island is long and lively, with a good reef where sea turtles are often seen and a big choice of things to do.
Villas and studios
There are 270 rooms, and most sleep up to four. Sky Studios and Beach Studios (about 55 m²) are the entry options. Beach Villas with Swirl Pool (about 97 m²) and Sunrise and Sunset Beach Pool Villas (about 125 m²) sit on the sand. Aqua Villas (about 73 m²), the Ocean Pool Villa and the Sunset Aqua Pool Suite (about 130 m²) are over the water, and the 2-Bedroom Family Sky Suite sleeps eight.
Dining and drinks
Eight restaurants, including Flavour for international dishes, plus beach and pool bars give plenty of choice. Meal plans range from bed & breakfast to all inclusive.
Spa and activities
A spa, two outdoor pools and a kids' club sit alongside diving, snorkelling and water sports.
Getting there
Kandima Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. The seaplane flight takes about 40 minutes, with views over the atolls on the way. Another option is a domestic flight followed by a speedboat, a route of about 60 minutes. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so guests landing late in the day usually spend a night near the airport and fly on next morning. Check-in is from 24-Hour Check-in/Check-out (direct booking benefit) and check-out is at 24-Hour Check-in/Check-out. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
Who it suits
Kandima suits families, groups and young couples who want an active, sociable resort at a good price. Through Maldives Agents, rooms start from about USD 165 per night for two adults, excluding taxes and transfers.
Best for
- Honeymoons and couples
- Families
- Divers and snorkellers
- Spa and wellness breaks
- All-inclusive holidays
Villas &suites
10 accommodation categories at Kandima Maldives. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
55 m²Up to 4 guestsBeachfront
Beach Studio
From USD 199 / per night2 adults · lowest month November 2026 · excl. taxes
Beach Studio: a villa on the beach of about 55 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. You get a treatment room.
- Beach access
- Treatment room
97 m²Up to 4 guestsBeachfront
Beach Villa with Swirl Pool
The Beach Villa with Swirl Pool is a villa on the beach of about 97 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a treatment room and a sun deck.
- Beach access
- Treatment room
- Sun deck
125 m²Up to 4 guestsBeachfront
Sunrise Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool
From USD 322 / per night2 adults · lowest month April 2027 · excl. taxes
Sunrise Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool: a villa on the beach of about 125 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. Highlights include a private pool, sunrise views and a treatment room.
- Beach access
- Private pool
- Sunrise views
- Treatment room
- Sun deck
125 m²Up to 4 guestsBeachfront
Sunset Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool
From USD 366 / per night2 adults · lowest month October 2026 · excl. taxes
The Sunset Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool is a villa on the beach of about 125 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. You get a private pool and sunset views.
- Beach access
- Private pool
- Sunset views
73 m²Up to 4 guestsOverwater
Aqua Villa
From USD 285 / per night2 adults · lowest month October 2026 · excl. taxes
The Aqua Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 73 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. Expect direct lagoon access, a treatment room and a sun deck.
- Overwater
- Direct lagoon access
- Treatment room
- Sun deck
73 m²Up to 4 guestsOverwater
Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool
From USD 325 / per night2 adults · lowest month October 2026 · excl. taxes
The Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool is a villa over the lagoon of about 73 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. Highlights include sunset views and direct lagoon access.
- Overwater
- Sunset views
- Direct lagoon access
110 m²Up to 4 guests
Ocean Pool Villa
From USD 349 / per night2 adults · lowest month April 2027 · excl. taxes
Ocean Pool Villa is a villa of about 110 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. You get a private pool, a treatment room and a sun deck.
- Private pool
- Treatment room
- Sun deck
130 m²Up to 4 guestsOverwater
Sunset Aqua Pool Suite
From USD 809 / per night2 adults · lowest month October 2026 · excl. taxes
Sunset Aqua Pool Suite: a suite over the lagoon of about 130 m². It sleeps up to 4 guests with a king bed. Highlights include an infinity pool, sunset views and sunrise views.
- Overwater
- Infinity pool
- Sunset views
- Sunrise views
- Treatment room
110 m²Up to 8 guests2 bedrooms
2-Bedroom Family Sky Suite
From USD 406 / per night2 adults · lowest month April 2027 · excl. taxes
2-Bedroom Family Sky Suite: a two-bedroom suite of about 110 m². It sleeps up to 8 guests. Highlights include a treatment room.
- Treatment room
Getting there
How to reach Kandima Maldives
International flights land at Velana International Airport (MLE) near Malé. The resort transfer is arranged around your flight times; seaplanes fly in daylight only.
- Seaplane40 minutes
- Domestic flight + speedboat60 minutes
Questions
Good to know
How do you get to Kandima Maldives?
Kandima Maldives is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a seaplane flight (40 minutes) or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (60 minutes). Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
How much does Kandima Maldives cost per night?
Through Maldives Agents, villas at Kandima Maldives start from USD 165 per night for 2 adults (Sky Studio, lowest month November 2026), excluding taxes and transfers. Rates change by date, villa and meal plan, so we confirm the exact price for your dates with your quotation.
Where is Kandima Maldives?
Kandima Maldives is in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 2.7359, 73.0148.
What meal plans does Kandima Maldives offer?
Kandima Maldives offers bed & breakfast, half board, full board and all inclusive. Plan names and inclusions vary by resort, so we list exactly what is included in your quotation.
What villas and rooms are there at Kandima Maldives?
Kandima Maldives has 10 accommodation categories: Sky Studio, Beach Studio, Beach Villa with Swirl Pool, Sunrise Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool, Sunset Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool, Aqua Villa, Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool, Ocean Pool Villa, Sunset Aqua Pool Suite and 2-Bedroom Family Sky Suite.
Does Kandima Maldives have overwater villas?
Yes. 3 of its 10 villa and room categories are overwater: Aqua Villa, Aqua Villa with Swirl Pool and Sunset Aqua Pool Suite.
Is Kandima Maldives good for families?
Yes. Kandima Maldives welcomes children and has a kids’ club. Some villas, pools and activities can carry age limits, which we check for your dates.
Does Kandima Maldives have a house reef?
Yes. Kandima Maldives has a good house reef with sea turtles.
What restaurants and bars are at Kandima Maldives?
Dining venues at Kandima Maldives include Flavour. In total the resort lists 8 restaurants and 2 bars.
What is there to do at Kandima Maldives?
Facilities and activities at Kandima Maldives include an outdoor pool and a spa.
How do I book Kandima Maldives through Maldives Agents?
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with Kandima Maldives and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
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