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Makunudu Island

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Overview

Overview

Step off the boat and into a dream. Makunudu Island is more than a destination; it’s a feeling, a hidden Maldivian gem where time slows to the rhythm of the ocean and barefoot luxury takes the spotlight. Just a scenic 45-minute speedboat ride from...

Step off the boat and into a dream. Makunudu Island is more than a destination; it’s a feeling, a hidden Maldivian gem where time slows to the rhythm of the ocean and barefoot luxury takes the spotlight. Just a scenic 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, this intimate six-acre island in the North Malé Atoll offers a true escape into paradise. With only 36 beachfront bungalows nestled beneath swaying coconut palms and surrounded by powder-white sands, you’ll feel as though the island is yours alone.

This is not the Maldives of crowded resorts or busy beaches. Makunudu Island offers something far more special: natural beauty, pure simplicity, and quiet sophistication. Spend your days diving among vibrant coral gardens, enjoying a private candlelit dinner on a secluded sandbank, or relaxing in a hammock with only the gentle sea breeze for company. Every moment is designed to soothe your senses and nourish your spirit.

Wake up to endless turquoise views, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, and let the island’s calm rhythm wash over you. Perfect for couples, nature lovers, and those seeking true tranquility, Makunudu Island embraces an eco-friendly philosophy. Enjoy indulgent spa treatments, daily snorkeling adventures, sunset dolphin cruises, and freshly prepared seafood with Maldivian-inspired flavors at the resort’s restaurant. Every detail is carefully curated to help you reconnect with the beauty of living slowly. Makunudu Island doesn’t just offer a holiday; it creates memories that stay with you long after you return home.

How far is the nearest beach?

Pure white sands and crystal-clear waters surround the Makunudu Island resort.

How far is the nearest airport?

Tucked away in North Malé Atoll, Makunudu Island is a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport.

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Accommodation
Beach Bungalows
  • 40 sqm
  • Open-air garden shower room
  • Full air-conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Customised furniture
  • Teak writing desk with pens and writing pad
  • Rocking chair
  • King or twin beds with Sealy mattress
  • Pull-out mini bar
  • Tea & coffee in room facilities
  • Hair dryer
  • Personal in-room safe
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Deluxe Beachfront Bungalows
  • 50 sqm
  • Private Patio
  • Open-air garden shower room
  • Full air-conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Customised furniture
  • Teak writing desk with pens and writing pad
  • Rocking chair
  • King or twin beds with Sealy mattress
  • Pull-out mini bar
  • Tea making facilities
  • Coffee machine with capsules provided daily
  • Complimentary bottle of water
  • Bedroom slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Personal in-room safe
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • Daily Afternoon canapés
  • Daily Sundowner per person at the Sunset Bar
Facilities

Facilities

  • Private in villa dining
  • Table Tennis
  • Movie night under the stars available (on request)
  • Volleyball
  • Indoor Games
  • Feyli Boutique: Gift Shop
  • Volleyball (Sports)
  • Badminton (Sports)
  • Table Tennis (Sports)
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
  • Catamaran Sailing
  • Traditional Dhoni Sailing
  • Sunset Dhoni Cruise
  • Snorkelling
  • International Diving School (Dive Ocean)
  • Offers PADI Courses
  • Facials, Scrubs, Head & Body Treatments (Aavun Spa)
  • Ayurveda and Reflexology Inspired Treatments
  • Swedish and Balinese Massages
  • Laundry Service
  • Credit Cards Accepted: Amex, MasterCard, JCB, Visa
Dining

Dining

ARA IRU
  • All-day dining restaurant located on the eastern end of the island
  • Offers buffet breakfast and lunch, à la carte dinner
  • Local delicacies and international classics
  • BBQ every Tuesday and Friday
  • Opening hours:
    • Breakfast: 07:30 – 10:00 (Buffet)
    • Lunch: 12:30 – 14:00 (Buffet)
    • Dinner: 20:00 – 22:00 (À La Carte, BBQ Friday, Maldivian Special BBQ Tuesday)

SAND BAR
  • Main bar during the day and evening
  • Offers cocktails, hand-picked wines, and snacks
  • Ocean views, tropical breezes, tranquil music
  • Live musicians and traditional Bodu Beru music at night (on select evenings)
  • Opening hours:
    • 10:00 – 23:00
    • 17:30 – 18:30

MIYARU BAR
  • Located near the arrival jetty
  • Offers fresh coconut and beachside drinks
  • View of marine life including reef sharks and juvenile nurse sharks
  • Opening hours:
    • 16:00 – 18:00

SUNSET BAR
  • Located on the western beach
  • Ideal for watching sunsets with aperitifs
  • Open only on clear weather days
  • Opening hours:
    • 17:30 – 18:30

Dinner on the Rocks
  • Located on Rock Island, connected by a short bridge
  • Private BBQ under the stars
  • Secluded and intimate setting

Private In-Villa Dining
  • Dining experience within the privacy of your bungalow
  • Customised menu and romantic setup

Sandbank Dinner
  • Dining on a sandbank under the stars
  • Features grilled lobster, jumbo prawns, and lamb chops
  • Moonrise views and barefoot luxury experience

Lobster Dinner
  • Four-course gourmet dinner featuring lobster
  • Designed for romantic celebrations
All-Inclusive

All-Inclusive

Your All Inclusive package contains the following:

ARA IRU RESTAURANT

  • Breakfast (07:30 – 10:00): Buffet, room service chargeable, tea or coffee and water included
  • Lunch (12:30 – 14:00): Set menu, tea or coffee or soft drinks and water included
  • Dinner (19:30 – 21:30): Set menu or buffet, tea or coffee or soft drink and water included (Tuesday BBQ Buffet, Friday Maldivian night Buffet)

SAND BAR

  • Open daily from 10:00 – 23:30

SUNSET BAR

  • Open daily from 17:30 – 18:30
  • Unlimited soft drinks – Coke, Sprite, Soda, Tonic Water, Iced Tea, Bitter Lemon
  • Bottled Mineral Water (500ml)
  • Fruit juices (Orange, Pineapple, Tomato, Grapefruit)
  • Coffee: Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Mocha, Espresso
  • Draught Beer
  • Selected House Spirits - Gin, Vodka, Whisky, Rum, Brandy
  • Selected “All Inclusive Cocktails”
  • House wine by the glass

SNACKS

  • Available daily at two times:
    • 10:30 – 11:30
    • 15:30 – 17:00

IN-ROOM COMPLIMENTARY

  • Makunudu bottled water (1 Liter per day)

MINI BAR

  • Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Bitter Lemon
  • Ice tea and Ice coffee
  • Can beer
  • Wine: Red, White & Rose
  • Chocolate, Nuts, Chips
  • Refilled once per day as per regular schedule

Other

  • Inclusion of all non-motorised activities
  • Inclusion of daily replenished mini bar
  • Included access to all 3 bars and beverages (selected non and alcoholic)
  • 30% discount on spa services
  • Included experiences: Catamaran Sailing and Sunset Dhoni Cruise

Details are subject to change. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.

Offer Details

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Up to 30% Off when travelling between 01/11/2025 - 31/07/2026.

All discounts, offers and upgrades are already applied to the applicable prices, rooms and boards shown, please ensure you select your required room type or board basis at the time of booking. For example, if there is a board upgrade from 'Half Board' to 'Half Board Dine Around' available for your selected dates, please select 'Half Board Dine Around' as your chosen board basis. **Blackout Dates Apply

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Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (247)
Maryam E.hu
We stayed here recently and had a mixed experience. Positives: The resort is only about an hour from the airport by speedboat, and transfer timings are flexible, which is really convenient. The island itself is beautiful — very natural, filled with trees, and has that calm old-Maldives vibe since it’s one of the oldest resorts. Interiors are a bit dated. We were on the all-inclusive package, which included non-motorized water sports (kayak, snorkeling gear, etc.) and activities like sunset cruising and catamaran rides. The sea was absolutely stunning — crystal clear and blue. Drinks were unlimited and good quality (though you can’t take them out of the bar, which felt a little odd). Food was okay — breakfast and lunch were buffet style, dinner was à la carte. Could use more variety, but overall decent. The restaurant host, Milon, went out of his way to make us feel welcome with his warm smile, friendly conversation, and attentive service. Thank you, Milon. The room itself was lovely, but the bathroom was disappointing. The Muslim shower was placed far from the toilet seat, so it couldn’t be reached, there was a strange smell, only one showerhead, and the tap was old and rusty. Negatives: Unfortunately, the service let us down. Our very first impression wasn’t great — the resort rep scolded us for being “late” for the boat, even though we arrived at 7:15 for a 7:30 departure. Another guest mentioned the same experience. Not the welcome you’d hope for. We were also very disappointed about being denied snorkeling equipment. We explained that we can swim and snorkel (we do it often), signed the consent form, and even said we’d stay close to shore, but were still refused saying we initially mentioned we are not “pros” at swimming. This has never happened at any other resort we’ve stayed at. At check-in, the host didn’t know we were on the all-inclusive package and started explaining full board until we corrected her. Later, we were charged for sparkling water in the minibar, even though the host told us everything except alcohol was included. When we flagged it, we were told it was on the minibar menu — but since we were told otherwise, we didn’t think to double-check. Overall:
The island is gorgeous and the location is convenient, but poor communication and disappointing service affected our stay. With better hospitality, this could be a fantastic resort, but as it stands, I wouldn’t return.
S Banerjee
Recently stayed at this hotel. Very pretty, virgin, close to nature hotel. They have tried to keep the hotel as natural as possible. Sea is beautiful here. Everything is calm and quiet here. Service: Room service was overall good. People at the bar are friendly and nice. People at the RESTAURANT bluntly discriminate between Indians and AMERICANS/European/Russian people. Their overall attitude instantly changes wherever they communicate with Indians, you can’t even ignore that part. They need to know/learn guests are guests. They should not differentiate among people. Food options are pretty limited, vegetarians will hardly found any options apart from green salad and tropical fruits. Didn’t like their food either. If you can ignore those things Makunudu is good to go.
Nimasha Perera
Makunudu Island Resort is an absolute paradise, especially for those looking for an affordable escape to the Maldives without compromising on quality or experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality from the staff – their friendliness and attentiveness made us feel right at home throughout our stay. One of the highlights was the food – every meal was a delight. The variety was impressive, with both international and local Maldivian dishes available, all prepared with care and fresh ingredients. Whether it was breakfast by the beach or a romantic dinner under the stars, the dining experience exceeded our expectations. Our room was incredibly spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated in a rustic island style that added to the charm. The semi-outdoor bathroom was a unique and luxurious touch, and waking up just steps from the beach every morning was a dream come true. What truly sets Makunudu apart is its balance of comfort, beauty, and affordability. It’s a rare find in the Maldives – a resort that delivers an authentic island experience, delicious food, spacious accommodations, and five-star service without the hefty price tag. Thanks to FC Mr. Chandana and our waiter Mr. Lasantha for helping us to make the stay comfortable
Arzi S
A Memorable Stay at Makunudu – Heartfelt Thanks to the Amazing Team! After exploring a few different resorts across the Maldives, Makunudu truly impressed me with its outstanding service and warm hospitality. Water Sports & Dive Center A huge shoutout to Susan and Ricardo for their incredible support and enthusiasm! Their friendliness and professionalism stood out. Susan patiently explained everything I needed to know about snorkeling and helped me prepare for the next day. Ricardo was equally kind, assisting us with our kayak ride and making it a smooth and enjoyable experience. Looking forward to seeing you both again! Guest Services Subra deserves special thanks for turning around what could have been a disappointing moment. When we found out we had to leave on a morning transfer and I’d miss snorkeling, he went the extra mile to arrange an evening departure. Thanks to him, I had the chance to enjoy the breathtaking house reef. Reception & Welcome Despite our delayed arrival and rainy weather, Sneha gave us a warm welcome and guided us to our room with genuine friendliness. Her positive attitude instantly lifted our spirits and set a high standard for the rest of our stay. Dining Experience Lasantha provided excellent service at the restaurant, always attentive and courteous. The food, prepared by the chefs, was consistently delicious. I enjoyed every meal – the variety was good, and the kottu was especially memorable. Entertainment The Boduberu team delivered an energetic and enjoyable performance. It was a lively and culturally rich experience – hats off to the team for keeping the spirit alive! A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Makunudu for making our stay so memorable. With service like this, it’s easy to see why guests keep coming back – and I certainly will too. Keep up the fantastic work!
nishant gupta
I rarely write reviews, but my experience at this resort was so awful that I feel obligated to warn others. The service was shockingly bad from start to finish. Staff were rude, unresponsive, and completely untrained in basic hospitality. It took over an hour just to check in, with no explanation or apology. Requests for simple things like towels or room cleaning were either ignored or delayed for hours .Inside the resort is ful of lizards ,crabs ,snails,many type of insects ,you can not do any activity after sun set . It's clear the resort has no interest in guest satisfaction and absolutely no accountability. This place ruined our vacation. Spend your money somewhere that values its guests
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£1529pp
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£2139pp
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