The island of Bandos is a perfect setting for that romantic getaway or those two weeks of bliss away from work. The sense of calm and serenity the island emanates is truly otherworldly. The gentle lull of the sea, the whistling breeze, and the rustling of the palm fronds on the beach will help transcend us from the hurly-burly rigours of daily life. This aural feast, complimented by an all colourful visual one, where the turquoise of the lagoon, the lush green vegetation, the pearl white beaches, azure blue sky and generous offerings of golden sunshine inspires in us the question, did heaven and earth meet?
Located a mere 7 Kilometres from Malé International Airport, the island of Bandos, where the glorious splendour of sun, sand and sea sways in perfect harmony with all the comforts and luxuries found in a world-class hotel. The team here at Bandos has a simple mission; to ensure that your holiday here is one of the most memorable experiences ever in your life. The high levels of service and dedication we undertake towards this goal is exemplary throughout the entire country, and it is no surprise that we have become renowned throughout the Maldives as “the island of hospitality”.
Bandos offers you a diverse catalogue of accommodation options. Comfort, luxury and convenience are common benchmarks wherever you choose to stay on Bandos. From the ultra-exclusive and luxurious Water Villas, to the Jacuzzi Beach Villas with their beach-hut inspired design and ensuite Jacuzzi, or the Garden Villas designed to cater for those who wish to remain in close proximity to nature, the accommodation options here at Bandos very clearly reflect the diverse tastes and requirements of our clientele. In similar vein, the simple elegance of the deluxe and standard rooms are for those who simply seek to experience the Bandos way of life.
Set on a strip of white sandy beach overlooking a crystal-clear lagoon blessed with abundant sunshine and tropical flora of unspeakable beauty, the Jacuzzi Beach Villas at Bandos will singularly make your stay on Bandos a most memorable occasion. Fashioned as a duplex, the living and bedroom facilities boast all the requisite amenities necessary for your comfort and satisfaction. The balcony provides a pleasant view of the beachfront, while the gentle rumble of the surf is constantly soothing. In the seclusion of your Beach Villa, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, is the open-air Jacuzzi with its thatched roof shade designed for your relaxation and enjoyment.
Water Villas
The crown jewels of our accommodation catalogue, the two Water Villas at Bandos were designed to inspire delight in the most discerning of customers. In tandem with the bountiful delights of nature, Bandos Water Villas virtually offer everything to make your holiday experience truly special. The living quarter comes with state-of-the-art plasma television, minibar, IDD telephone and tea and coffee facilities, while the defining feature of the bedroom (also with plasma TV) is the ornate four-poster bed whose elegance is certainly worthy of royalty. The ultra-luxurious and roomy Jacuzzi, set amongst lush tropical indoor plants and imported river pebbles, affords one an uninterrupted view of the ocean and the unending horizon. At Bandos Water Villas, one can simply while away many a moment on such simple pleasures as enjoying the sunset, a romantic soak with a loved one or, as they say in these isles, learning the art of doing nothing.
Standard Rooms
The 103 Standard Rooms here at Bandos, with their simplistic elegance quite strongly reflect all that is good about Bandos; the unyielding attitude towards settling for anything less than the highest quality and unrivalled customer satisfaction. It is in this sprit that we strive to ensure that all our guests experience a really memorable holiday and towards which we have equipped each standard room with mini bar, IDD 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
The deluxe rooms at Bandos are similar to standard rooms save for their partitioned living and bedroom facilities – a feature highly preferred by vacationing families. Our high standards for customer satisfaction and comfort ensure that the amenities such as mini bar, IDD telephone, air-conditioning, beach beds with beach chairs, bathroom with shower, bath tub, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities, electronic safety deposit box are provided.
Garden Villas
The Garden Villas with their neatly trimmed hedges and flower gardens are designed for those who want to while away their vacation in the elegance of a carefully tended garden environment. Located in the middle of the island, near the new swimming pool facilities, these wooden chalets are elegantly furnished and come with their own private patio. As usual the amenities present are of the highest order and include four-poster king size bed, mini bar, IDD telephone, air-conditioning, bathroom with shower, hot & cold water, hair dryer, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities and electronic safety deposit box.
Bandos strives to redefine the art of dining. Geared towards this goal are our selection of restaurants and bars, including a 24 hour coffee shop that will offer you a great many variety of culinary options from a la carte to Indian, from local cuisine to continental delicacies and so much more. Bandos’ proficient team of world-class chefs will readily ensure that dining at Bandos will be an experience that will leave even the most discerning of appetites satisfied.
The Harbour Restaurant
Artful and elegant, the Harbour restaurant at Bandos is designed with the art of fine-dining in mind. With an option of dining either indoors, in a comfortable air-conditioned atmosphere or outdoors where you can savour the view and gentle breeze, The Harbour specialises, among many other culinary delights, in Maldivian game fish, innumerable seafood delicacies, and the finest in Italian pastas.
Sand Bar
The classic island-beach bar, the Sand Bar’s modern facilities blend well with the tropical atmosphere. The sand floor and island-ambience of the bar is ideal for customers to enjoy one of our many tropical cocktails or any other beverage that suits your fancy. The Sand Bar is designed with fun in mind and we assure you that our guests would have a wonderful time either with our top-notch karaoke facilities, live band or discotheque. The Sand Bar is open from 7.30 in the morning till late at night.
Gallery Restaurant
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Gallery is the main restaurant at Bandos and usually has elaborate buffet setups during mealtimes. Although open to all guests, the Gallery specialises in catering to those who have pre-booked their meals. Guests who have pre-booked their meal arrangements are also welcome to patronise our other restaurants and are eligible for discounts at both The Harbour and Sea Breeze Café (Coffee Shop).
Sea Breeze Café
Aptly named, the recently commissioned Sea Breeze Café is situated at the edge of the water where customers can lounge on the enormous outdoor over-water deck and enjoy the breathtaking view of the lagoon while languishing in the gentle breeze. Open round the clock, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dining options from a la carte offerings such as spaghetti or even authentic Indian curries to more alternative fast-food fixes such as pizza and hamburgers.?
Sundowners Bar
Situated near our world class diving facility, the Sundowners Bar is so named because it is the best place to watch the setting of the sun. Frequented often by divers wishing to have a quick bite and drink after a dive, the bar is open daily between 0730hrs to 193ohrs.
A warm, Friendly and laid back host, Bandos Convention Centre has been popular for it's unique atmosphere and professional setup and co-ordinate international and regional conferences in the Maldives. The Bandos Convention Centre offers numerous facilities, modern equipments and experienced staff who have already hosted several international conferences with remarkable success. The Convention Centre has four rooms, out of which Orchid Room is the main hall and can accommodate 450 persons theatre style and 250 persons banquet style, the hall in addition has two administrational offices and six multi-language translation booths.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms with capacity of 20 to 40 persons attached with rest rooms mainly used for small seminars and meetings. Equipments such as white board, overhead projector, slide projector and television are available on request.
Bandos Convention Center
Anggerika Spa
Rejuvenate your body and mind while enjoying a perfect holiday in Bandos, through a splendid spa treatment at Anggerik Spa. The private villas and cabanas at our spa offer intimacy and privacy. The Eastern architecture is just a glimpse into the time-honoured Asian therapies. From facial treatments that revitalize the skin, to ancient Balinese therapies, Anggerik Spa provides a healing experience for all types of guests. An exclusive spa package for couples offers a romantic spa journey while children relish Junior Spa treatments for young guests. Our experienced and skilled therapists ensure a healing, soothing and charming spa experience.
Recreation At Bandos The Best of Sun, Sea and Sand
The Maldives has earned a reputation as a tourist destination famous for its excellent recreational facilities. Bandos, in this regard, is known to have excelled among the local tourism industry for both the range and quality of its recreational services. From idling away at the beach, or attempting to exhaust our wide variety of watersports including diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and catamaran sailing, Bandos certainly has something on offer for almost everybody. Scuba professionals and snorkelling enthusiasts alike will delight in the knowledge that the Bandos house reef itself stands prominent among the many acclaimed dive spots of the Maldives. Equally popular are our exciting range of excursions which include island-hopping, Male' shopping, night fishing, and barbecues on the adjacent island of Kuda Bandos. For those customers wishing to keep fit in a more professional manner, the Paradise Club at Bandos offers a range of fitness options from gym, tennis, badminton and even exotic massages.
Diving in Maldives
The Maldives has over 70 different species of coral growing in its waters, and these in turn play home to a thousand varieties of underwater life forms. The house reef here at Bandos, considered one of the best in North Malé Atoll, will certainly give visitors a glimpse of one the true marvels of the Maldives.
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