Bandos Resort Maldives, a beautiful coral island located in North Malé' Atoll, about 7 kilometres from Malé International Airport and the capital Malé, 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.
Comfort, luxury and convenience are common benchmarks wherever you choose to stay on Bandos.
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
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. The silver light of the moon, the most delicious food and our warm and friendly staff make it one of the most memorable moments of your holiday.
The 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
Sea Breeze Cafe
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.
Sand Bar
Right at the water's 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 our wide selection. Our live band invites you to listen or dance the night away, try Karaoke or dance to the hot rhythms played by our DJ.
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
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. Watch the sunset setting across the horizon while sipping your favourite cocktail with someone special on the large over water deck at the Sundowners Bar
Shopping
"The Blue Coral" Words alone are not sufficient to describe a holiday on Bandos. Why not take a souvenir home, a permanent reminder to you and folks at home of how great a holiday you had in Bandos. The Blue Coral Shop on Bandos Island Resort offers you a wide array of items ranging from post-cards, T-shirts, literature, wall decorations to ornaments. All bare necessities are covered too, such as suntan lotions, sunglasses, batteries, films and toiletries. Outfits for every occasion can be found here as well, such as tropical bikinis, evening clothes, slippers and tasteful tropical sandals - you will always know what to wear. Indulge in comfortable shopping without large crowds, long queues and within easy reach. Demas
Jewellery Shop - Earthly beginnings.Heavenly finish Our newly opened jewellery shop, Demas, is a branch of the famous Damas jewllery stores located in 25 countries all over the world. It offers you only the finest gems and precious stones. The diamonds are from South Africa and the pearls from Japan. Other gems and stones are from Spain, Burma, Tahiti, Columbia and Sri Lanka. The designs are from Italy. Famous brands include Choppard, Carrera y Carrera, TAG Heuer and Gemtique.
Sports
Bandos gives you the opportunity to keep fit and shape up your body and mind at the best sports complex in Maldives. Our sports complex, the Paradise Club provides you with everything you need even for the most complicated of workouts. Our gym has up-to-date equipment and qualified instructors and is absolutely free. Take part in an aerobics session with our qualified instructors. Squash, indoor badminton, beach volleyball and tennis on our floodlit courts are other options.
Occupy your mind with a competitive billiard game on our professional billiard table. Keep up with what is happening in the world via our satellite television with major news and sports channels or simply relax with table or board games such as carom, table tennis or darts.
Entertainment
The heart of the nightlife is at the Sand Bar, where two of the best Maldivian bands play twice a week, a Saxaphone, Ivory and Brass band once a week and our popular inhouse DJ invites you to the dance floor to dance away the blues. Or for something different, try your voice at Karaoke in the bar.