Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma

Mr. Kumar

A Memorable Family Retreat at Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Our stay at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives was an exceptional experience that exceeded our expectations as a family-oriented getaway.​ Accommodation Excellence: The rooms at this resort were absolutely superb – impeccably clean with a wonderfully positive vibe throughout. What truly impressed us was their commitment to sustainability, evident in thoughtful touches like glass drinking water bottles and herbal shower gel. Whether we stayed in the garden villa or water villa, both accommodations were exceptionally well-oriented and maintained to the highest standards. The spacious layout and attention to detail made each room feel like a private sanctuary.​​ Exceptional Staff Members: I must give a special mention to Fathooh, an outstanding local staff member from the island who works in security. He is an absolute gem – his extensive knowledge of marine life is remarkable, and he captures stunning photographs that help preserve your vacation memories. Fathooh goes above and beyond to be helpful and genuinely makes every guest's stay memorable.​ A huge shout out to Ismail from Kandooma Cafe, who took extraordinary efforts to organize baby food for my toddler – his thoughtfulness and attention to our family's needs truly made a difference. I also want to recognize Nurjoom, Bhupati, and Santosh for their excellent service and warm hospitality throughout our stay.​ Dining Experience: The Kandooma Cafe, while offering decent survival food, unfortunately didn't quite cater to Indian taste buds as we had hoped. That said, the desserts were delightful, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Maldivian night platter, which showcased authentic local cuisine.​ However, I must mention that Chef Soby was very arrogant and severely lacks customer-facing skills. His attitude was disappointing and stands in stark contrast to the otherwise warm and welcoming staff at the resort. This is an area that management should address to maintain the resort's reputation for excellent hospitality.​ Overall Impression: Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives is an excellent choice for families, with overwhelmingly helpful staff throughout the resort and impressive end-to-end connectivity. The resort successfully balances family-friendly amenities with the natural beauty of the Maldives, creating a welcoming environment where guests can relax and create lasting memories. Despite the dining challenges, we highly recommend this resort for families seeking a well-rounded island experience with genuine hospitality from most team members.​

Sahil Kundan

We are currently staying at Holiday Inn Kandooma, Maldives, and our experience has been absolutely wonderful. The property is beautiful, the food is excellent, and the activities are well organized and fun. We are vegetarians, and we were pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of vegetarian options available—much more than we expected in an island resort. The staff has been extremely accommodating with dietary preferences as well. A special mention to Bala from the hospitality team. He served us multiple times during our stay and has been exceptional—kind, attentive, and genuinely caring toward guests. His service really made our experience even better. Overall, a fantastic stay. Highly recommended!

Lucy Day

This resort was absolutely incredible. I cannot compliment the staff and service enough for making this such an unforgettable holiday. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by an amazing team, and the rooms were spotless, modern, and of truly high quality. The food was exceptional — a wide variety at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all beautifully prepared. Compliments to the chef! A special thank-you to Riza and Maleeh, who went above and beyond for us. Their kindness and dedication made this our favourite trip ever. Thank you to everyone at the resort for such an outstanding experience. We can’t wait to return!

ROBBY SINGH

Have a lovely stay at the property. Definately recommended for the family vacations. All the crew members were very hospitable. Food was good and specially at Bokkura coffee club where we had our last dinner. Mr. Ravindra from the coffee club have taken care of the dinner services and had shared lot of information about the area around. 🎉🎉

Neco Salomon

Our stay at this resort was absolutely amazing. Everything was perfect — the beaches, the food, and especially the variety of activities available every day. The staff was always kind and welcoming, making us feel at home from the first moment. But most of all, we want to give a special thanks to Bala, our personal assistant. He was incredibly helpful, always available whenever we needed something, and made sure every detail of our stay was taken care of. Bala was truly outstanding — friendly, professional, and always with a smile. Thank you for making our trip unforgettable! We’ll definitely come back. 🌴✨