Malahini Kuda Bandos is an excellent choice for a relaxing beach holiday away from everyday stress and fuss. The island is a resort where only the hotel staff live from the locals. The rest of the island's population is vacationers. Location 2-3 minutes walk from the exit of the airport building in Male to the pier and 15 minutes by speedboat directly to the island hotel. Service Beyond all praise! The hotel staff does everything so that guests do not have to worry about any household issues, and they can devote all their time to rest. The luggage from the boat to the room and back is delivered by the staff. The check-in is very fast. Those who arrive on the island during lunch are sent to the restaurant first, and only then - check in. We arrived at 10.30 am, and despite the fact that the official check-in time was 14.00, the room was already at our disposal at 11.00 without any additional charges. Cleaning - every day + in the evening, an employee always came and asked if they needed to throw out the trash, replenish water supplies or anything else. Towels are changed every day, regardless of whether you ask for it or not. Plus, beach towels are changed every day. It's very convenient - you can just leave them on the sunbed in the evening, new ones are waiting for you in the room. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, always smiling, greeting, ready to help at any moment, just charming. There are Russian speakers at the reception and in the restaurant. Number Clear. Each outlet has an adapter for Russian plugs. Safe deposit. Air conditioning + ceiling fan. 2 bottles of water were originally in the room + refilled every day. Kettle, tea, coffee. A minibar and snacks are available for a fee. Good wi-fi. Shampoo, gel, soap, dental cleaning kit, cotton swabs and tampons. Restaurant Dirty dishes are cleaned quickly, and the food is delicious and varied. Moreover, each dish is marked with a code: for vegetarians, gluten-free, etc. Tuna is eaten for a long time ahead - it is fried right in front of you, and added to salads, and pasta is made from it for sandwiches, and even tuna buns are baked. Made of meat: chicken, beef, mutton. Everything is delicious. There was seafood once a week. Stewed vegetables, fresh ones, and salads. Sometimes they're sharp. The fruits have always been pineapple, melon, watermelon, papaya. I especially liked pineapples - sweet, juicy, delicious. Desserts: some peculiar types of yogurt with filling, but traditional pastries are also very good. In general, there are also no complaints about nutrition. Beach There are 2 beaches on the island. One is very tiny. It is located next to the reception. Nearby there is a bar, a tour desk, a swing. It's good to relax here in the evening, when the bar is closed, everyone is gone, and you can just swing on the swing, enjoying the sound of the surf and the view of the ocean. But during the day it is incomparably more interesting on the second, big, beach. A wide and long strip of snow-white sand and turquoise surface. There are sun beds both directly on the beach under the fungi, and among the vegetation on the edge of the beach, creating shade and pleasant coolness. Here, in the shade of palm trees and some unfamiliar trees, there is an area with hammocks and a shower. There is a bar, a spa and a toilet nearby. A natural aquarium begins in the water almost near the shore. There are many beautiful and diverse fish. Sometimes there are whole shoals. We saw an octopus. Reef sharks were observed. They say they don't attack people. But it was somewhat uncomfortable with these guys - a one-and-a-half-meter shark looks very threatening underwater. If you're lucky, you can also see sea turtles. It is extremely fascinating to observe all these animals in their natural environment. By the way, masks, snorkels, fins can be rented at the hotel. In the evenings, a grandiose performance takes place on this beach: sunset over the ocean. It's an amazing sight! And after sunset, a new performance. Flying foxes begin to frolic above the coconut palms by the beach. Well, it's very unusual. You're lying on a lounger, and these creatures that you've only seen on TV or at the zoo are circling right above you. The price also includes the possibility to use a kayak, a jet ski and a ski boot. Island The island is quite small, but it is green. All the paths are white Maldivian sand, so it's comfortable to walk barefoot. In addition to flying foxes, there are herons that are completely unafraid of humans, lizards that look like iguanas, crabs, hermit crabs, macaw parrots and a strange small bird, the white-breasted pigeon, whose chicks resemble a dwarf emo, making very unusual piercing sounds. Guests There are many Russians, Germans, French, Portuguese, Hindus, and many Muslims (they didn't find out which countries they were from). No one bothers each other. Minuses The only downside for us was the high humidity in the room. Otherwise, the hotel left only positive impressions, a great place for a relaxing holiday.

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Олеся Ефремова

Level 4 Local Expert

I really liked the hotel! The territory is beautiful, lots of greenery and flowers. The staff is attentive to the guests, always ready to help. The beach is gorgeous, the ocean is full of beautiful fish. The entrance is comfortable, but it's better to take the corals with you. The hotel has a spa, a bar, rental of water equipment, excursions. The food is varied and very tasty!!! Meat, fish, chicken, fruits, cheeses, salads pastry. In the morning, the station prepares an omelet and an egg separately. Lunch includes sandwiches or burgers. There is alcohol. The rooms are cleaned daily, the floors are wiped every day. There are only positive memories left)))

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Юлия О.

Level 8 Local Expert

Excellent combination of price and quality! For those who have not been to the Maldives, but really want to fly, you can safely choose this hotel. By boat 15 minutes from the Airport and you're in paradise. Everything is clean, comfortable, and you can walk around the entire island in 15 minutes, but everything is located so that you practically don't meet other guests. If you want privacy, then go to another part of the island and get high alone. The only thing is to be careful with the rooms, some of the windows overlook the roof and the view deteriorates, of course, but if there are places, you can safely ask to replace or improve the room, as we did. The food is quite tasty, we tried to make a variety every day. The staff is very friendly and smiling. The hotel has a Russian-speaking guide who will help you with any questions. Thank you for a wonderful stay! 🌺

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