© Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma MaldivesHoliday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
South Malé AtollMid-rangeSpeedboat 45′
Tilted toward Value; Villa / pool is weaker and needs to be OK with you.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With kids
- + Three generations
- + With friends
- − People who put villa / pool first
- − People who put dining first
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1 of 1 on Kandoomaafushi; a 4-star class; sub-scores Rooms / Cleanliness / Service / Sleep 4.7, Location 4.6, Value 4.4
Common praise
- World-class dive sites plus a right-hand break on the doorstep, a decent house reef, some free diving for certified divers
- Older kids stay and eat free, a Kandoo kids' club, family beach houses - a value family island in South MalE
- Friendly staff, a high repeat-visit rate, a 45-minute speedboat
- 'A value king / the best transit resort island' is the strongest tag
- 'A speedboat pick-up, holiday the moment you land'
Common complaints
- A Value sub-score of 4.4, positioned on value, rooms that are 'enough'
- Under renovation and changing hands (left IHG in 2026)
- A family / surfer crowd, average privacy
- Officially left IHG for owner operation (2026) - check the status before booking
- Positioned on value, rooms and dining are 'enough'
Tripadvisor 4.7/5 (3,304 reviews, a 4-star class) and Google 4.7/5 (2,918); on Xiaohongshu, 'a value king / the best transit resort island' is the strongest tag. The consistent draws: world-class dive sites (Cocoa Thila) and a right-hand break on the doorstep, older kids stay and eat free plus some free diving for certified divers, a Kandoo kids' club, and a 45-minute speedboat. The consistent weaknesses: a Value sub-score of 4.4, rooms and dining that are 'enough', and a family / surfer crowd that is not quiet. In 2026 it left IHG for owner operation and is being renovated - check the name and operating status before booking.
Island & location
- Opened
- 2009
- Island
- Kandoomaafushi island in South MalE Atoll, with world-class dive sites and a right-hand break on the doorstep; long an InterContinental / IHG Holiday Inn brand, in 2026 it left IHG for owner operation and is being renovated.
- Area
- N/A
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Good · The house reef is entered from the beach, with reef fish / turtles; Cocoa Thila / Kandooma Thila off the island are world-class dive sites.
- Official site
- Open →
What South Malé Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- South Malé Atoll
- Tier
- Mid-range
- Low-season price
- $347–$903 / night
- High-season price
- $528–$1,250 / night
- How you arrive
- Speedboat
- Time from Malé
- approx. 45 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 154 villas
- Villa size
- 48–215 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- No pool villas
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Some semi-detached / duplex
- Standard villa sleeps
- 4 guests
- Villa highlights
- World-class dive sites (Cocoa Thila / Kandooma Thila) and the right-hand break Kandooma Right on the doorstepOlder kids stay and eat free plus some free diving for certified diversIn 2026 it left IHG for owner operation and is being renovated
Facilities
- Dining
- 3 restaurants · 4 bars
- Cuisines
- International buffetAsianSeafood
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club ages 4–12
Cost
- Board included
- Breakfast
- All-inclusive scope
- Breakfast is included; half board / all-inclusive are upgrades, with older kids stay and eat free and some free diving for certified divers; a la carte / excursions and premium drinks cost extra.
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the speedboat costs extra.
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversaryFamily celebration
Sources
- Villas: resort website · holidayinnresorts.com · luxatolls.com · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: resort website · 2026-09-11
- Cost: resort website · booking.com · 2026-09-11
- Good for: resort website · holidayinnresorts.com · 2026-09-11
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives?
- Speedboat, about 45 minutes. Speedboat about 45 minutes (runs 24 hours); Kandoomaafushi Island, South Male Atoll.
- Does Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good. The house reef is entered from the beach, with reef fish / turtles; Cocoa Thila / Kandooma Thila off the island are world-class dive sites.
- Is Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–12). Positioned on value, with rooms and dining that are 'enough'; a surfer crowd and lots of families, average privacy; in 2026 it left IHG for owner operation and is under renovation, so check the status before booking.
- How much does Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives cost per night?
- About $347–$903 a night in low season and $528–$1,250 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: Breakfast. Breakfast is included; half board / all-inclusive are upgrades, with older kids stay and eat free and some free diving for certified divers; a la carte / excursions and premium drinks cost extra.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, US$12 per person per night green tax; the speedboat costs extra.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-11