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Hotel Information

Bandos, a beautiful coral island located in North Male Atoll, about 7 kilometres from Male International Airport and the capital Male, is covered with lush tropical vegetation, numerous palm trees, surrounded by a wide sandy beach and the crystal clear waters of an azure lagoon.

The island owns one of the best house reefs, just 40 - 60 metres away from the beach. The natural splendor is complemented by the modern amenities of the resort, which ensure that your stay is both comfortable and memorable.

A major reconstruction project successfully completed in 2005 has brought a trendy new look to Bandos. Front desk, lobby areas, shops, all the restaurants, bars, and a new swimming pool have been rebuilt with the state of the art architectural designs blending perfectly with the tropical surrounding and maintaining the local feel.

Rooms on the northern side of the island have been replaced by elegantly designed individual loft type Beach Villas with the most modern facilities and amenities.

North Male Atoll, 7 km from Male (20 minutes by speedboat)

 

Hotel Facilities Information

• swimming pools • Beauty salon • Paradise Club with tennis, squash, badminton, billiards, gym and sauna • Dive centre with decompression chamber. •Watersports, including windsurfing, snorkelling and catamaran sailing, Deep-sea fishing can be arranged. •Excursions include boat trips to Male. (payable locally)• Regular evening entertainment

Baby-sitting and child minding facilities on Bandos Island Resort are reliable with caring, qualified and efficient staff. The Child Care Centre, the Kids Club, situated inside the Sports Complex, is open from 0800 to 1700hrs, free of charge. The staff of Kids Club can provide baby-sitting services for free between 0900hrs to 1700hrs, and after 1700hrs for a small supplement. The Kids Club is equipped with a nursery full of toys, and a large playground outside. Cots available on request.

 

Dining

Bandos Island Resort offers you six different culinary experiences, ranging from A La carte to set menus.

Gallery Restaurant

The main restaurant of Bandos Island Resort is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and specialises in catering for guests whose holiday package includes meals - yet is open to all the guests. Package holidaymakers, however, are not restricted to one restaurant, but are welcome to eat either at the Coffee shop or the Harbour Grill with a discount. Breakfast: 0700 - 0945hrs. Lunch: 1230 - 1400hrs. Dinner: 1915 - 2130 hrs. On Fridays Lunch is served between 1300 - 1430hrs

The Harbour

Dine with style in the newly built and elegantly designed fine dining restaurant - The Harbour. Here you will have options of dining either in air-conditioned comfort or while enjoying the cool breeze and the breathtaking scenery on the open air over water deck. The Harbour specialises in presenting you with the best of Maldivian fish, a large variety of seafood, home-made pasta and a selection of tender steaks char grilled to your taste.

Coffee Shop

True to its name, Sea Breeze Café has been newly built right at the edge of the water with an open air over water deck and an amazing view of the sea. It is open 24 hours and offers from snacks to A La Carte Menu, ranging from Spaghetti Bolognaise, a variety of pizza to authentic Indian Curry

Paradise Bar

When you visit the Paradise Club for a therapeutic massage, tennis, a vigorous workout or a swim in the pool, you can take advantage of the thirst quenching drinks and the light fare menu the Paradise Bar offers.

Sundowners Bar

Located on the east side of the island, close to our Dive School, is the Sundowners Bar, open daily between 0730hrs to 1930hrs. A favourite among divers for a quick snack and a cool drink after a dive.

Sand Bar

Right at the waters edge is our Sand Bar, reconstructed with modern equipments and the state of designs blending well with its name and surround. It is the main bar and is open from 0730hrs until the last satisfied customer leaves. Enjoy the exotic atmosphere barefoot on the sand floor sipping a tropical drink from the wide selection. Their live band invites you to listen or dance the night away, try Karaoke or dance to the hot rhythms played by the DJ.

 

Room Facilities Information

Standard Rooms

A total 103 Standard Rooms, conveniently located on the southern side of the island are all beach-fronted and in blocks of four rooms adjacent to each other. Facilities include: double/twin bed, tiled floor, mini bar, International Direct Dial telephone, air-conditioning, beach beds with beach chairs, bathroom with shower, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safety deposit box.

Deluxe Rooms.

48 Junior Suites are all beach-fronted and in blocks of two rooms each with inter-connecting doors and are more spacious with sitting/living area. Junior Suites are also ideal for families with small children as well as for the wheelchair-bound guests. Facilities include: double/twin bed (some rooms have four-poster beds), tiled floor, mini bar, International Direct Dial telephone, air-conditioning, beach beds with beach chairs, bathroom with shower, bath tub, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safety deposit box.

Garden Villas

All 12 Garden Villas are located in the middle of the island, facing the landscaped gardens and the newly built swimming pool. These are full wooden chalets with private patio and are elegantly furnished. Facilities include: four-poster king size bed, mini bar, International Direct Dial telephone, air-conditioning, bathroom with shower, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safety deposit box.

Jacuzzi Beach Villas

The 48 Jacuzzi Beach Villas have been newly built in 2005 on the northern side of the island, with most modern facilities and amenities, yet blending in well with the tropical surroundings. Designed in loft type individual units with living room, bathroom, and Jacuzzi on the ground floor and the bed room is located on upstairs with a private balcony overlooking the azure lagoon. Facilities include: king size bed, mini bar, International Direct Dial telephone, air-condition, beach bed with beach chair, bathroom with separate shower, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safety deposit box.

Water Villas

The 2 exclusive Water Villas built in 2005, on stilts over the azure lagoon, are the first of its kind to be built on Bandos. These two luxurious and spacious Villas are designed with utmost care in ensuring comfort and privacy for its residents. A spacious living room gives you the breathtaking ocean view, leading to the large private sundeck with sun loungers. Facilities include: Jacuzzi, four-poster king size bed, mini bar, International Direct Dial telephone, air-condition, beach bed with beach chair, spacious bathroom with an excellent ocean view and direct access to the lagoon, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safety deposit box.

 

Board Basis : Bed & Breakfast (Half & Full Board Available)