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Reviews of Kandolhu Maldives 5 stars

Universal Resorts , 39 Orchid Magu, 09110 Himandhoo , Maldives

#2 of 5 hotels in Himandhoo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 21 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing to dislike.

    It is a tranquil location away from the noise. The sunset is amazing. The food is great. The staff is happy to help. I also liked the water activities available in the resort.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Enchanting scenery, wonderful staff, and a truly magical stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The weather - A couple of days we had some rain, and the clouds got in the way of the perfect sunset - of course I am being facetious, this didn't detract from our experience what-so-ever, it was the perfect getaway!

    The trip was truly incredible! We stayed for a week and had a wonderful time, thanks to every individual who worked at the resort, and everyone who had a part to play in putting our adventure together. From the moment we stepped off the boat, we were greeted by the owner and some of the staff, who couldn't have been more helpful throughout our stay, their attention to detail was phenomenal. The food in every restaurant was lovely, and there was enough to keep any palate satiated throughout their stay, along with a plethora of drinks options, whatever your tipple. The location itself was fantastic, surrounded by a magical reef that was teeming with wildlife, from colourful fishes, to turtles and reef sharks. Travel further afield and you can see manta-rays up close and personal, that one excursion was particularly awesome. If you want to be active on the island, the gym is adequately stocked with a enough equipment to keep you busy, and you can use the variety of water-sports equipment too, as well as a nice spa facility that offers expensive, but very enjoyable treatments. If you don't want to be so active, your time can be whiled away simply ogling the incredible turquoise waters, and the soft white sand that envelopes the island. Overall, we hoped that our trip to the Maldives was going to be special, and it exceeded our expectations in every sense, particularly the spell-binding scenery, but also the staff, they were awesome. We enjoyed celebrating our 20th anniversary, and we will no doubt return to celebrate another milestone in the future. Thank you!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Amazing week in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing rooms and beautiful island. Food is delicious and the service is the best!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    10
    A special atmosphere in a wonderful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    The property is fantastic, clean and the staff is very friendly. It feels boutique, but has facilities of a large hotel (5 restaurants, gym, spa..)

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    10
    All the staff was fantastic, going above and beyond made our stay exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the house reef, didn’t feel like going anywhere else maybe except taking a trip to see manta rays.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2022

    10
    Trip to heaven to earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothings

    It was trip to heaven to earth

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    10
    We visited Kandolhu on our honeymoon and I really could not imagine a better place for a honeymoon! This tiny island was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing - everything was truly perfect!

    Everything! This place is truly paradise. Everything you could wish for and so much more!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    10
    A taste of paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is the most wonderful accommodation we've ever stayed at. Enjoyed 6 days of ultimate relaxation. The stunning reef is right at your doorstep - we would wake up at 6 every morning with the ocean calling us to come over and snorkel. All the staff is extremely kind and caring. We would like to especially thank Estela and Sinan for always going the extra mile for us. The food and cocktails are all 10/10! You really cannot go wrong with this place.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    10
    Highly recommend this fantastic resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We didn't do the sunset cruise as it was too windy, but the boat they were using for this looked a bit basic.

    A fantastic resort - very beautiful with great snorkelling, restaurants & bars, rooms and staff. We ate at each of the restaurants and they were all excellent, we were also impressed with the extensive All Inclusive wine list. During our stay (early May 22) the wind was coming from the west and, judging from the beach erosion, this was the dominant wind direction. We had one of the pool villas on the east side of the island and we definitely felt this was the best choice. The main snorkelling area was just outside of our garden, which was much more private than with other types of villas. We were very happy with room 103 and would highly recommend this.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2022

    10
    complete luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2022

    9.0
    Paradise a real hidden gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    if I was being really picky the water villa rooms and terrace were poorly furnished didn’t reflect the cost of the holiday or the 5 stars the rest of the hotel deserves. the bathrooms however were lovely all glass looking out over the ocean.

    loved the fact it only had 32 rooms yet 5 restaurants! the food was incredible so was the house reef we averaged 3 turtles a day plus reef sharks and amazing reef fish in abundance. loved the fact the hotel lent us a go pro for snorkelling it meant we took some awesome videos of reef sharks and turtles etc.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Pool Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The road. A sea plane with an intermediate landing plus a boat is long and inconvenient, especially in bad weather. 2. The sea. Despite the beautiful pictures, reality looks different (photo attached). I do not recommend taking a duplex villa, in bad weather when entering the sea through sandbags you can damage your limbs. And the view is not beautiful. However, on the other side of the island there is practically no sea - shallow and small, only snorkelling behind the reef. 3. The room. I do not advise taking the hotel in bad weather - the room is flooded with water, which the hotel fights with towels (photo attached). 4. The island and entertainment - it is probably difficult to find a smaller island, no entertainment at all, except for a speaker in the bar, but the hotel management throws a party there for themselves every Tuesday. 5. Management - does not bother you to the level of indifference, you will not see them during the day, there was no communication from them for a week, neither about the return flight, nor about the dinner program, nor about the free sunset cruise included in the offer. However, in the evening you can regularly meet them in the same bar. And also when leaving the island, the whole team vigorously waves after you. Overall, one of the worst experiences in the Maldives in more than 20 years of travel.

    A wide variety of food, except breakfast. I actually add 2 points for stuff in the restaurant who really do their best.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food needs to executed to a higher standard

    Staff level of service House reef

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Perfect stay with many great memories:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to get around Lots of activities to do 5 restaurants with a bar Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Pool Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Pool Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2022

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