Bandos, 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.
A major reconstruction project successfully completed in 2005
has brought a trendy new look to Bandos. Front desk, lobby areas,
shops, all the restaurants, bars, and a new swimming pool have
been rebuilt with the state of the art architectural designs blending
perfectly with the tropical surrounding and maintaining the “local
feel”. Rooms on the northern side of the island have been
replaced by elegantly designed individual loft type Beach Villas
with the most modern facilities and amenities.
Bandos has perfected its role of the “welcoming host”
and can cater to every mood. The natural splendor is complemented
by the modern amenities of the resort, which ensure that your
stay is both comfortable and memorable.
ACCOMMODATION
Nature has created a perfect home away from home on Bandos. We
offer you the comfort of modern living without diminishing the
beauty of the natural surroundings. Bandos Island Resort has a
total of 225 guestrooms discreetly tucked away in the lush tropical
vegetation, spacious and airy. After a long day in the sun the
cool comfort of your room is the ideal place to relax. The types
of accommodation offered.
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.
DINING
Bandos Island Resort offers you six different culinary experiences,
ranging from A La carte to set menus.
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.
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. • Breakfast: 0700 - 0945hrs. •
Lunch: 1230 - 1400hrs. • Dinner: 1915 - 2130 hrs. On Fridays
Lunch is served between 1300 - 1430hrs
HOTEL SERVICES
Within a few minutes you feel at home on this welcoming island
and wonder what took you so long to discover this haven in the
middle of the Indian Ocean.