The name 'Kurumba' is derived from the coconut trees that grow on Kurumba Maldives in glorious abundance.
Kurumba is Maldives' first resort and one of its finest. Talcum white beaches with lush coconut palm trees leaning over, a coral reef teeming with marine life ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling, villas with or without private pools steps from the beach and nine fine restaurants make Kurumba ideal for a honeymoon.
180 bungalows and villas are dotted throughout the island within verdant foliage paces from the beach. Every one of its 180 individual villas and rooms is a symphony of good taste and glorious space, orchestrated with the harmony of polished wood floors, high timber-clad ceilings and antique style wooden furniture. Complemented by a walk-in dressing room and a bathroom of exquisite extravagance with sandstone tiles, a marble-sided tub and a second, out-door art-deco shower in a private open-air patio, each bedroom comes equipped with In - Room safes, Private mini bar, Tea/ Coffee makers, Satellite TV, High speed Internet Connections and Luxury amenities.
SUPERIOR ROOM
Spacious double storey, four room houses built in graceful colonial style with each room having a private beach view terrace or balcony. The bedroom leads to a bright, spacious bathroom partly open to the sky. 38 Superior Rooms - 74 sq. metres: 4 room double storey houses situated an easy stroll from the sea - Air conditioned - Beach view private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room safe - IDD telephone - Highspeed internet access - Satellite TV - Tea / Coffee making facilities - 02 daybeds (01 in room, 01 in terrace) Bathrooms: Partially open air / Two washbasins / Open air shower & garden / Glass walled shower / Free standing bathtub.
DELUXE ROOM
Situated on the edge of the Sea. Open air shower and a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. Cozy and intimate. 39 Deluxe Rooms - 50 sq. Metres: Intimate rooms situated on the edge of the sea - Air conditioned - Private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room safe - IDD telephone - Satellite TV - High speed Internet access - Tea/Coffee making facilities; Bathrooms: Partially open air / Open air shower & garden / Shower / Free standing bathtub.
DELUXE BUNGALOW
Dedicated ocean front with a daybed. furnished with a king-size four-poster bed, a day bed, with a view of the beach and the ocean. Dressing room with walkin wardrobe. Luxurious bathroom with two washbasins, a glass-walled shower, a free-standing bathtub, and an open-air sand and stone floored shower garden. Window wall opening onto the verandah & beach - King size four poster beds - Air conditioned - Private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room Safe - Highspeed internet access - IDD telephone - Satellite TV - Tea / Coffee making facilities - 02 daybeds (01 in room, 01 in terrace) Bathrooms: Partially open air / Two washbasins / Open air shower & garden / Glass walled shower / Free standing bathtub.
GARDEN VILLA
Bedroom with a king size bed adjoining a sitting room and a verandah. A patio at the entrance, bathroom with a glass walled shower, marble bath tub and an open courtyard complete with a “Rain Shower” under a traditional thatched awning. The Garden Villa looks over beautifully manicured gardens. 10 Garden Villas - from 103 sq. metres: Oversized room with separate sitting area adjoining the bedroom - Courtyard with open air rain shower and Jacuzzi - Air conditioned - Private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room safe - IDD telephone Highspeed Internet Access - Satellite TV - Espresso machine - Tea / Coffee making facilities. Bathrooms: Partially open air / Open air shower & garden / Shower / Free standing bathtub.
PRIVATE VILLA
king size 4 poster bed adjoining a sitting room and a verandah. A patio at the entrance, bathroom with a glass walled shower, marble bath tub and an open courtyard complete with a “Rain Shower” under a traditional thatched awning. The Villas come with a choice of Beach Front or Garden Front, the latter looks over beautifully manicured gardens. Jacuzzi - Air conditioned - Private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In oom Safe - IDD telephone - Highspeed Internet Access - Satellite TV - Espresso machine - Tea / Coffee making facilities. Bathrooms: Partially open air / Open air shower & garden / Glass walled shower / Free standing bathtub.
POOL VILLA
Bedroom with a four poster king size bed, a sitting room and verandah and a private swimming pool complete with Jacuzzi. There is a graceful waterfall, a lush open-air shower and a daybed for two set in a thatched roof pavilion. Private speed boat transfer - Private swimming pool/Jacuzzi in flower garden with therapeutic stones - King size daybed under a thatched roof pavilion - Private terrace with enclosed courtyard - King size four poster beds - Air conditioned - DVD player - Satellite TV - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room safe - IDD telephone - Tea / Coffee making facilities - Espresso machine - Highspeed internet access - On request personal butler service Bathrooms: Open air shower garden /Glass walled shower / bathtub.
Vihamana Restaurant : The delightful main restaurant at the Kurumba Maldives. Offers gourmet buffets for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. With a different theme buffet every night the restaurant offers all Full and Half Board guests some of the best cuisine options to choose from. Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Lebanese, Italian to name a few. Friday afternoons are Brunch by the seaside and Sunday evening a surprise thrown in every now and then. Vihamana is always a fresh experience. The Restaurant is also open to all bed and breakfast and Room only guests. Open seven days a week.
The Ocean Grill : Located on the edge of the beach with an overwater deck offering a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Prime cuts of beef, fresh lobster from the lobster pond are highlights of a varied menu. All bar-be-cued to your taste in a display kitchen.
An eclectic selection of fine wines. Ideal for romantic candlelit dinner as well as special groups of 10 to 15. Lavish seafood buffet on Sundays. Open seven days a week.
The Hamakaze : “Ocean Winds” – The Hamakaze is the Sushi Bar and Teppen – Yaki counter serving a unique style of cuisine from the Land of The Rising Sun . With a selection of Octopus, Tuna, Salmon, Ell and much more the Hamakaze serve the choicest selection of Sushi and Sahsimi. Sip on a selection of Hot Or Cold sake as the Chef creates one culinary presentation after another on the grill and on to your plate. The Hamakaze is located right next to the Ocean Grill and the Lobster pond. It is closed on Sunday.
Al Qasr : Arabian Nights at the Kurumba Maldives. Come savour a fare from the mystical Middle East . Grand palatial décor does justice to its name, Al Qasr – The Palace. Set with Arabic and other artefacts from the Middle East the Al Qasr serves traditional Lebanese specialities. Charcoal grilled meats, succulent kebabs, mezze and a variety of dips and pastes. The restaurant is closed on Tuesday.
Kurumba Mahal : Cuisine from the royal kitches of North India. Succulent tandoories, curries - some spicy, other subtle, Naan and Paratta breads and luscious desserts make for a dinner fit for a Maharaja. It is closed on Tuesday.
Ming Court : The Specialty Chinese Restaurant serving oriental delicasies from the Mainland. The Chef serves up superb selections from the Canton and Schezuan regions. With a soft waterfall on one side and a plant garden on another, marble tables and tasteful décor, the restaurant has a very contemporary and cozy look. The restaurant is closed on Wednesday.
Golden Cowrie : Fine Italian cuisine. In an elegant, classical setting. Pesce, proscuitto, jambone, fromaggio. A variety of pastas and risottos. In the flavours of Tuscany and Lombardy, Sardinia and Sicily. Sensuous, full bodied Italian wines. Sinful Tiramisu. Bon Apetito! It is closed on Saturday.
Neptune-Coffee Shop : Located right opposite the pool the Neptune Coffee Shop is the laidback all day dining restaurant at the Kurumba Maldives. From a selection of A la carte breakfast items to international favourites and light snacks the coffee shop is the perfect place to grab a quick bite or a small meal. Pastas, sandwiches, burgers, children's menu and select beverages are available at the coffee shop for every taste through the day till late at night. Serves a selection of pizzas from 1130 hrs to 1630 hrs. Open seven days of the week.
The Beach Bar : The place to chill! Whether you are on the overwater deck gazing at the horizon over a leisurely, meandering lunch or at the stars over fine wine. Or dancing the night away on the classy wooden floor next to the bar inside. The selection of champagne, wines, spirits and liquors here is celestic and vast. A live band is in attendance five nights a week. Open seven days a week.
The Rendezvous Lounge : The Rendezvous Lounge Karaoke Bar at the Kurumba Maldives is the perfect place to explore your singing talents. Conveniently located in a quiet corner next to the Coffee shop has the choicest selection of spirits, cocktails and liqueurs, iot shares the same wine list as the Beach Bar too. Sing away to evergreeen favourites and other top chart hits available to you on the latest top class Karaoke equipment. Your road to Fame and very late nights. Open seven days a week.
An inner sanctuary of calm and wellbeing surrounded by a reflection pond of healing water and stunning architecture sets the scene for the care and wisdom that radiates from the AQUUM experience. Dedicated to perfection of treatment and standard, their spa menu includes remedies and rituals to soothe the mind and nourish the body.
Their signature ritual is entitled: Kurumba Spa Escape - indulge your body with a unique foaming exfoliation, using their signature dancing removal technique to soothe skin and leave it silky smooth. Then, experience a symmetry massage finished with their signature mind ritual, designed to de-stress your spirit using pressure point massage and calming breathing. This package offers total escape, and an unforgettable spa journey.
Spa Facilities :
8 Treatment Rooms
Aroma Steam Room
Hydrotherapy Pool
Refreshing Bucket Shower
Gymnasium
Relaxation Lounge
Yoga Pavilion
Bespoke Spa Packages
Activities
Guests can relax on the beautiful beach, go fishing, jogging, swim in one of the fabulous pools, take a steam, go scuba diving with the PADI certified instructor/guides, snorkeling, and tennis.
There is also a catamaran and wind surf school that offers a range of fun activities - parasailing with platform boat, waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, banana rodeo, fun tubes, sailing safaris with a skipper and more.