Resort · South Ari (Alif Dhaal ) Atoll
The resort
Just 200 × 150 m in size, Kandolhu Maldives features only 30 villas across five unique styles, each blending contemporary design with Maldivian charm. Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal waters and a thriving house reef, the resort is ideal for couples, honeymooners and discerning travellers seeking a tranquil, yet sophisticated escape with world-class cuisine, reef snorkelling and bespoke inclusions.
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
The island
Stay in style
85 sqm, located on the western shores of Kandolhu — a king bed, a spacious open-air garden bathroom with a jetted bathtub, shower, and twin vanity, plus a second outdoor shower in the garden. A veranda with a plush daybed and dining area, and an adjoining sundeck with sun loungers.
Private pool of 9 sqm, facing the east side of the island — a lavish bedroom with a king-size bed, an oval daybed overlooking the pool and lagoon, an expansive wardrobe, and a large open-air bathroom. A veranda with an outdoor daybed and a private dining area. Sleeps up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
90 sqm with a 7 sqm plunge pool, facing the sunset with unmatched intimacy — reached by its own private walkway, an oversized bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, an open and airy bathroom with a bathtub and twin vanity, and an expansive private deck. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
120 sqm with a 23 sqm private pool — expanded space offering an elevated experience of laidback luxury.
150 sqm, a two-storey villa on the west side of the island — a ground-level living area with a daybed and garden bathroom, a private terrace with an 18 sqm pool and sun loungers, and an upper level with a spacious bedroom and a second bathroom. Sleeps up to 3 adults.
Culinary experiences
An all-day dining à la carte restaurant with a relaxed and welcoming ambiance and picturesque ocean views, serving international and local specialties — a breakfast buffet with cooking stations, and a diverse lunch and dinner menu.
Set on a higher level with panoramic ocean views, Olive serves Mediterranean cuisine at this open-air restaurant — Italian classics and Mediterranean delicacies.
Set right on the beach, Sea Grill opens as the sun sets over the island — sizzling meat or freshly caught seafood served from the grill.
A Japanese restaurant offering authentic sashimi, sushi, and teppanyaki-grilled meat and seafood under a canopy of the starlit night sky — a 6-seat teppanyaki counter, open nightly for dinner.
Tropical fresh juices and fabulous cocktails at a sand-floored beach bar, with low-key entertainment from a two-piece band and beach movie nights.
Explore and indulge
The award-winning Varu Spa, nestled amidst lush foliage, offers a range of indulgent treatments blending traditional Maldivian techniques with modern wellness practices — 4 spa rooms, separate changing rooms, and a fitness room.
Just minutes from some of the best dive sites in North and South Ari Atoll — three dives daily aboard a Maldivian dhoni, PADI and SSI certified courses, and access to sites including Maalhos Thila, Fesdu Wreck, and the protected Fish Head dive site.
One of the best islands in the Maldives for snorkelling — complimentary gear for all guests, with the house reef offering one of the best snorkeling experiences in the region, plus organised trips to nearby reefs.
Explore more
Other stays in the same part of the Maldives.
South Ari (Alif Dhaal ) Atoll
Nestled between two islands linked by a bridge, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island offers luxurious private villas and unique experiences. Home to the renowned all-glass underwater Ithaa Restaurant and two award-winning spas, the resort presents sprawling villas extending up to 500 meters into the Indian Ocean.
South Ari (Alif Dhaal ) Atoll
Constance Moofushi is an all-inclusive private-island resort in South Ari Atoll, its thatched Beach, Sand and Water Villas set around a coral-fringed lagoon renowned for whale sharks and manta rays.
South Ari (Alif Dhaal ) Atoll
Diamonds Athuruga is a small green island encircled by white sand in South Ari Atoll, its overwater bungalows and beachfront suites blending Italian-inspired design with authentic Maldivian island living.
South Ari (Alif Dhaal ) Atoll
Diamonds Thudufushi is a private island resort in South Ari Atoll, its beachfront villas and overwater suites blending Italian-inspired elegance with the shelter of a rich, colourful coral reef along the atoll's outer edge.