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Kandholhu Island Resort & Spa

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Kandholhu Island Resort & Spa
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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Brussels, Belgium
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
7
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My husband and I just returned from a one week trip; it was out tenth visit to the Maldives, and exactly the type of island we look for: small, relaxed, friendly with a beautiful reef. Plus side: small size (18 rooms), friendly staff (special mention to Michelle in dining), easy going (no shoes and easy "clothing"), excellent food, very clean... More

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london
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012 via mobile
2
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We stayed in this beautiful island as an excursion from Kuramarhi . We have stayed on many islands during our 10 years travelling to the Maldives and this little gem is by far the very best of tge Maldives we initially booked a 2 night stay and were so impressed we booked another 2 nights later that same week. Paradise... More

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bergen norway
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
8
people found this review helpful

Just got back from 2 weeks in kuramathi & we had a fantastic 2 days trip to this beatiful island( you book it as Coral romance trip) we went with speedboat on flat sea & clear sky, was welcomed on the island by the manager who treated you like royalty... had a delxe beach villa right on teh beach (recommande... More

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Manchester, England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
2
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We stayed for just one night on Kandholhu, as we were on the Coral Romance Excursion from Kuramathie, where we stayed for two weeks. Everything about Kandholhu was amazing. Apart from the weather! Unfortunately the two days we spent here were the worst two days of weather we had, lots of rain, overcast when dry, and quite windy too. But... More

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Las Vegas
1 review
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
109
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I've just returned from 4 nights at Kandholhu Island (roughly pronounced Candle-hoo). Kandholhu is said to be one of the best shore-snorkeling islands in the universally beautiful Maldive Islands and it lived up to its reputation. The house reef was great and was fairly close against the island which was convenient. The variety of coral and sea life was excellent.... More

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Dublin
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2011
3
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A truly stunning island. We stayed for 4 nights in Sept 2007 (balance spent in the lovely Blue Lagoon resort, Kuramathi). Hard to describe its sheer beauty, tranquility, exclusivity and privacy. Total of 18 suites (beach & water bungalows) on an island that takes no more than 10 mins max to stroll around on its soft white sand. We really... More

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fort lauderdale
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2010
10
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Kandholhu resort provided a fantastic experience for myself and my wife. The rooms, the island, the reef, the excursions, the service...everything is top notch. The food is possibly a little "experimental"...but pretty good. My wife spent over 6 months researching the Maldives and narrowed our choice down to Kandholhu based on the small size, the great reef, and the free... More

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2010
2
people found this review helpful

Our second visit to this wonderful little island that incorporates the very essence of the Maldives feel.The best reef in the Maldives the best coral in the Maldives a few metres from your door peace and relaxation no swimming pools no entertainment really good food provided by an outstanding chef. The deal includes free snorkelling trips to other reefs, free... More

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London
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2009
4
people found this review helpful

What more can I say. This place is incredible and absolutley perfect in every single way. It's a tiny jewell, with only 18 rooms that are beautifully apointed. Service is impeccible, food is delicious, the spa is relaxation personified and the diving is beyond belief. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so special.

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london
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2009

stunning trip, service, food, accomodation. I have been to the far east, caribbean and nowhere comes near the maldives, then this island is a class above. too beautiful to describe. my fiance proposed to me there so its extra-special for that reason but i cant imagine ever being anywhere as beautiful again. please go!

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