Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Bandos Island Resort & Spa was renovated in 2005 and is located in North Male Atoll, reachable by just a 15-minute speedboat ride. The resort stuns with its triple advantage of perfect scores across all six dimensions, outstanding house reef snorkeling, and a swift 15-minute transfer — scoring 5 out of 5 across reef, lagoon, beach, family-friendliness, photography, and honeymoon appeal, a rare achievement in the Maldives. Its excellent house reef makes it a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts, while the 15-minute speedboat ride ranks it among the most conveniently located resort islands in the country. All 225 villas are beach villas — a pure beach villa resort with no overwater rooms. Three flexible meal plans (half-board, full-board, and all-inclusive) are available, with 5 restaurants, 3 bars, and a swimming pool offering diverse cuisine from Chinese to Western flavors. A Chinese-speaking team and Chinese restaurant cater to international guests, the kids' club is well-equipped, the PADI dive center is professionally run, the spa offers relaxing treatments, and wedding and honeymoon services are thoughtfully arranged. With nearly 5,000 reviews on TripAdvisor, its enduring service quality is well proven. As one of the closest resort islands to the airport, Bandos masterfully combines convenient access, perfect six-dimension scores, and exceptional snorkeling — a top choice for families and couples who value time savings and hassle-free holidays at a great price.