Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma

Arya Chowdhury Mugdha

Overall a great experience. The entire resort was extremely clean and well maintained. Room service was frequent and responsive. This resort was reasonably priced compared to the other ones nearby. We were also really happy with the service of the maintenance and staff. In this aspect, I wanted to mention the name of Bala who provided us with excellent service during the dinner buffets. The buffets were also quite good as they had a wide selection of dishes from various countries of the world. We booked one of the overwater villas for our honeymoon and were deeply amazed at how beautiful the ocean views were from the villa. Would definitely visit again when we get a chance.

Pavan Kumar Pola

We had a wonderful stay in the Maldives. The water was beautiful, and the water sports activities were amazing—truly worth experiencing. This was our first international trip with family, and we enjoyed it a lot. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to the café team—Mr. Ranjith, Sai Harshith, Komu Durga Prasad, and Ganapathi—for their excellent service and warm hospitality. Highly recommended!

Joanna Durrance

Well what can I say? We didn’t know what to expect when using our IHG reward points on a Holiday Inn resort in the Maldives, however this place was fantastic. From amazing rooms (79 - ocean view beach house), beautiful calm waters for snorkelling and brilliant staff who looked after us well. After 6 nights we truly didn’t want to leave and have started pricing up a visit for next January! Although all staff here ensured we had the perfect stay, we have to give some special mentions - Ibrahim who kept our room spotless each day, especially having to cope with the amount of diving / snorkelling gear we brought with us. Yoosuf who ensured we always had a table at breakfast or lunch in the buffet, with a cup of tea or wine at the ready 😊 Ravindra, Renuka, Ajay and Roshin who always ensured we stayed hydrated at the beach / pool bars 🍹Rabina who provided great service at lunchtimes at the pool bar and Bala for making the best cosmo cocktails in the Sunset bar, a perfect tipple before an evening meal. We paid 2 visits to The Kitchen restaurant during our stay (included on the AI package) and Donna was extremely attentive on both our visits. A final shout out goes to Maleeh who provided us a personalised welcome to the island and ensured we were fully looked after and happy during our stay. We have visited the Maldives 4 times now, each a different resort. We recommend Kandooma for those looking for water sports fun, good diving spots (lots of turtles, eagle rays and sharks), snorkelling, varied food options and a family fun atmosphere. My partner is the diver and said the team and dive locations were phenomenal. Dive prices were reasonable for the area, however if we had gone standard AI (not used IHG points) the diving would have been included. Something for dive fans to consider when looking at this resort. For info, Kandooma is close to other islands that can be seen (one local island is having construction work), however this didn’t impact our stay.

Leslie Moyo

Overall, this is a very well run resort and an easy place to relax from the moment you arrive. Everything is so well organised without being rigid, the island is beautiful, and the atmosphere is relaxing, calm and welcoming. There are numerous activities but sone of highlights included snorkelling, the Kandooma swing and the lovely rooms and villas. The water there is a deep, striking blue but incredibly clear, with excellent visibility and plenty to of fish and sea life to see without needing to go far. What really stood out, though, was the people. Ranjith,& Ravindra were consistently excellent throughout the stay. They were attentive, professional, and genuinely helpful in a way that makes a difference. Management also gave us an outstanding welcome and set the tone right from the start, making us feel immediately comfortable and well looked after. All the staff but particularly those mentioned are a credit to the resort, and I hope management takes note of the impact they have on the guest experience. A sincere thank you as well to the wider team and management. It’s clear that the standards here come from the top and are carried through by the whole staff. The combination of a beautiful setting and people who clearly care about what they do made this a memorable stay.

Abdullah yassen

It was truly one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. I booked this for our honeymoon, and everything exceeded our expectations. The team was absolutely amazing, starting from Selina at reception to Ajay, Jieme, Roshan, Bala, Nojoom, and the rest of the team. Every detail was perfect, and these memories will stay with us forever. The water activities were also incredible. Thank you for making our honeymoon unforgettable.