Bandos Maldives

Bandos Maldives, North Malé Atoll, Republic of Maldives Visit Maldives / directories sometimes list postal code 08480; no full street-style ZIP is emphasised on the main official pages.

Over-water Villas

About

Bandos Maldives sits on its own island in North Malé Atoll, roughly 7 km from Velana International Airport. The resort positions itself as a family-friendly, hospitality-led escape with sun-drenched beaches, house reef, extensive sports/convention facilities, and a long diving heritage. Accommodation ranges from standard beachfront rooms to sunset water villas with private pools.

Resort Highlights

✓220 rooms/villas in 8 categories
✓4 restaurants and 3 bars (plus private dining and all-inclusive option)
✓Orchid Spa — massages, body scrubs, facials
✓Maldives’ first hyperbaric / decompression chamber; longest-running award-winning dive centre
✓House reef; 40+ dive sites; water sports
✓Family-friendly Kids Club; clubhouse gym and sports (squash, badminton, tennis, table tennis)
✓Convention / conference facilities
✓Access: ~10 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport (7 km)

Property Details

Atoll: North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll)
Address: Bandos Maldives, North Malé Atoll, Republic of Maldives Visit Maldives / directories sometimes list postal code 08480; no full street-style ZIP is emphasised on the main official pages.
Rooms and villas: 8
Restaurants and bars: 5
Pools: 3
Spas: 1
Research status: Complete

Rooms and Villas

Standard Beachfront Room

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Spacious, traditional ambience; near beach

Garden Villa

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Near swimming pool and clubhouse; outdoor deck in gardens

Deluxe Beachfront Room

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Spacious living/bedroom; interconnecting options for families

Superior Villa

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Western side of island; modern whitewashed interiors; outdoor showers; sunset views

Beach Villa

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Beach-fringed; short walk to water

Premium Beach Villa

Size: ~109.7 m² (brochure: 49 villas)

Duplex style; open-air whirlpool bathtub

Beach Pool Villa

Size: ~89.38 m² (brochure: exclusive/romantic category)

Private plunge/infinity pool, cabana-style sun deck, jetted tub

Sunset Water Villa with Pool

Size: ~83 m² (brochure: 6 villas)

Private infinity pool; direct lagoon access; couples/honeymoon focus

Restaurants and Bars

Gallery

Main restaurant: expansive halls with a cosy atmosphere; all-you-can-eat international buffet for meals.

Sea Breeze

Perched on the water’s edge; relaxing setting with sea views and a variety of flavourful cuisines.

Huvan

Sunset-focused venue (“serene seas and azure skies”); cocktails, drinks, and dishes with soft background music — a preferred end-of-day dining/drinks spot.

Umi Yaki

Cabana-style “Grill by the Sea”; fine dining with live teppanyaki theatrics (flames, flipping, juggling) and ocean views.

Bars (not restaurants but part of the 7 F&B venues)

Grill Bar — Overwater deck; meats and seafood with handmade sauces and wines
Sand Bar — Island pub atmosphere; brews/cocktails; movie nights, karaoke, live bands, DJ
Pool Bar — Swim-up bar among palms; jetted stools

All Inclusive package: breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Gallery, plus a curated selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and non-motorized water sports (details on official meal-plan page).

Private dining: bespoke beach dinners (e.g. four-course, lobster and wine under moonlight).

Spas

Orchid Spa

Massages, body scrubs, and facials in a wellness setting marketed for mind, body, and soul. Secondary fact sheets also mention steam/sauna and beauty treatments; prefer official spa page for current treatment menu.

Pools

Communal resort swimming pool (with Pool Bar swim-up service)

Private pools

on Beach Pool Villa and Sunset Water Villa with Pool