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 Rooms on the northern side of the island have been
replaced by elegantly designed individual loft type Beach Villas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.