KANDOLHU

KANDOLHU ISLAND

www.kandolhu.com

Hailed as Maldives’ best kept secret, Kandolhu is a small lush island and a sanctuary of tranquillity and beauty. The island is ringed by an intricate, pristine coral garden, renowned amongst snorkelers and divers as one of the best in the Maldives. Intimate and tiny, encircled with white sand and surrounded by pure turquoise ocean, this haven of peacefulness is located in the heart of the Maldives, in North Ari Atoll, just a 20 minute seaplane flight from the airport, which feels a world away.

Despite the resort’s impressive 5 star rating, the resort puts agreat focus on giving its guests an ‘island experience’ instead of a typical hotel stay. Petite and perfectly formed, this island offers a real Maldivian experience where guests are enveloped in luxury.

“Something very unique for the Maldives, where islands of this size are very rare.ˮ

“Find quietude and peace, and enjoy absolute serenity with your loved one.”

General Manager Abdul Latheef describes Kandolhu as, “...something very unique for the Maldives, where islands of this size are very rare. We offer guest the chance to experience a Maldives that is not typically seen. Kandolhu is the perfect combination of ‘small island Maldives’ and complete indulgence. It is an island that will make you feel like Robinson Crusoe, but with numerous luxuries at your disposal. Find quietude and peace, and enjoy absolute serenity with your loved one.”

Exclusive and intimate, the island features just thirty luxury villas across five different categories, each distinct in design and many housing private pools. Villas are scattered around the island, on the beach with sea views or set over the water with direct access down to the sparkling ocean below. Each villa offers Maldivian architecture and distinctive natural elements, combined with modern interiors, and contemporary designer furnishings. Modern-day luxuries enhance the experience further with creature comforts including king-size beds, guest iPad, Go Pro, Wi-Fi, Bose surround sound system and an espresso machine. The flooring, by Parador comes from certified, sustainably managed forests. While outdoor pieces from Rausch Classics invite guests to relax in the alfresco areas of the villas, enjoying stunning panoramic views and complete privacy.

Guests at Kandolhu Maldvies are spoilt for choice as the resort offers highest restaurant-to-room-ratio in the Maldives, having recently opened its fifth restaurant; Mexican and Peruvian street food offering Ata-Roa. Serving up authentic, simple and light street food with classic and unique takes on ceviche and tacos, the mouthwatering menu was created by Executive Chef Mickaël Farina inspired by his recent trek across South America.

The Sea Grill opens as the sun sets over the island and invites diners to savour fresh seafood, sizzling cuts and experience the unique taste of the tandoor, while for a flavour of the Far East, guests can dine at Banzai and indulge in vibrant sushi and fresh specialties cooked with flair on the teppan, under the starlit sky.

Superb gastronomy from a range of cuisines is housed across a further four gourmet restaurants. The Market serves a selection of a la carte international favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes classic from ‘Breaky Bruschetta’ (tomato and avocado salsa and rocket herb on toasted country loaf) and ‘Garden Bagel’ (rocket, pickle, hot English mustard, grilled zucchini and eggplant) to Eastern Congee, whilst Lunch and Dinner feature mouth-watering essentials such as the re-imagined ‘New Nicoise Salad’ (green bean salsa, cherry tomato, kipfler potato, confit artichoke with olive vinaigrette) and ‘Scarpetta’ (Vegan spaghetti, tomato, basil and black olive).

Olive boasts sweeping ocean views complimented by Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Starters include ‘Olive Tartare’ (cantaloupe melon dice and soup, blood orange vinaigrette, rice tuile and gold leaf, followed by ‘Red Paella’ (bomba rice, capsicum to ways, lemon and tarragon salsa) and finished with a delectable range of vegan ice creams and sorbets.

For a flavour of the Far East, guests can dine at Banzai and indulge in vibrant sushi and fresh specialties cooked with flair on the teppan, under the starlit sky. For a lazy day, in-villa dining offers a menu featuring international and local specialties, to be enjoyed in your own private haven. While for pure romance, a Beach Dinner allows guests to feel the sand beneath their toes, while enjoying a bespoke gourmet meal.

The spa menu, with a heavy focus on Voya products, brings guests “organic beauty from the sea” – the perfect partnership to the resort’s nature-based approach to the art of relaxation.

Kandolhu launched their Vegan offering across their four gourmet restaurants in 2018. Having always offered bespoke Vegan dining choices for guests curated around seasonal produce, the move to design the menus came as a response to veganism as a lifestyle and not just a dietary requirement. With Kandolhu’s team of internationally renowned, and award winning chefs constantly innovating exciting dishes the menu development has happened naturally through fresh flavour combinations that effortlessly complement the existing restaurants’ menus.

Kandolhu offers three meal plans, to suit every need; Bed & Breakfast includes a sumptuous buffet breakfast either in The Market or in-villa, A La Carte Dining includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at any one of our exquisite restaurants. For complete indulgence guests can opt for the Ultimate All-Inclusive, which adds to the extravagance of dining at any of the restaurants, by including a wide range of drinks ranging from, beers, cocktails and fresh juices to a fantastic selection of bottled wines. Also incorporated with the Ultimate All-Inclusive plan is a well-stocked invilla wine cellar with 26 handpicked, globally accredited wines, as well as the option of a private snorkelling tour, or sunset cruise with champagne and canapés.

No Maldivian holiday would be complete without a beach bar and Kandolhu’s provides stunning panoramic views of the lagoon and the azure sea beyond. Guests can also enjoy the water sports centre which includes diving and non-motorised sports (most on a complimentary basis), a gym and an array of excursion options, from snorkelling safaris to big game fishing.

Varu Spa at Kandolhu indulges guests in an expansive wellness experience with 4 treatment rooms complete with beautiful wet areas set into private gardens. The spa menu, with a heavy focus on Voya products, brings guests “organic beauty from the sea” – the perfect partnership to the resort’s nature-based approach to the art of relaxation. Choose from a wide range of treatments including massages, body wraps, natural scrubs and much more.

Guests can walk around the island barefoot in just minutes and snorkel one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, rich in both coral and fish life and just a stone’s throw from the beach.