Family hotels and homes in Mushimasgali

True barefoot luxury in a relaxed, natural atmosphere with a warm and friendly staff. A special shoutout to Sameera, Atul, and Hameed in the restaurants and Iray and Robi at the dive center. They took time to connect with us and make great conversation, making it once again feel like home. There's a reason I've come back five times to this little jewel of a resort.

From the very first moment, we arrived at the airport and met the Kandolhu team until our departure. Every detail of our stay was flawlessly orchestrated to create an exceptional experience. Though we stayed for only three nights, the warmth, professionalism, and excellence of the team made it truly unforgettable. Location: The journey itself is part of the magic—just a 20-minute scenic seaplane flight followed by a short 5-10 minute boat ride that transports you to this paradise. The Island: Small, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful, Kandolhu is the epitome of a private island retreat. The Resort: Thoughtfully designed with just 30 villas, the property balances exclusivity and comfort. It offers five outstanding restaurants, a stylish bar, a well-equipped gym, a serene spa, and a sea activities center—ensuring that every guest finds their own perfect way to unwind. Our Villa: We chose an overwater villa, and it exceeded all expectations. With a private pool and direct sea access, it provided the perfect blend of luxury and tranquillity. Staff & Service: The essence of true hospitality is mastered here. The team anticipated our needs before we even realized them, creating a seamless, highly personalized experience. Their warmth and attention to detail set a new benchmark for excellence. Dining: A standing ovation to the executive chef, sous-chefs, and the entire culinary team. The food was fresh, inventive, and packed with flavour. With five distinct restaurants—offering Mexican-Peruvian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Sea Grill, and an all-day dining option—every meal was a delightful journey of taste. Spa: We had the 'couple ritual'. A sanctuary of relaxation, the spa at Kandolhu offers a truly rejuvenating experience. With expert therapists, soothing treatments, and a tranquil setting, every session feels like a retreat within a retreat—perfect for unwinding and embracing the island’s serenity. Housekeeping: Impeccable.

everything is cleaned and looked after, employees have exceptional customer service and the island is just amazing

Beautiful private island with domestic style of architecture. Best part of this island is their Staff! Amazing people work here!

Everything was perfect and over expectation! The hotel is very clean and the staff is willing to satisfy all of your needs. The owner will welcome you and he really wants to meet the guests with real interest! He is there for every need. They really care to have the best experience, to feel comfortable and enjoy your stay. The breakfast is very good. There is everything for all tastes, they prepare every morning your omelete by the time you go to eat breakfast! Of course there are foods from the local cusine. The best dinner on the beach ever comparing to others that we saw. We were alone in the whole beach and the scenery was like the best romantic movies! The island is totally safe and the local people are so kind and good willing. Everyone in this island is friendly. I can't describe the beaches with words, you must go there and you will understand! It took us a lot of days to reallize that this place really exists. Way better than any tropical picture i have ever seen. Since now it was the best trip of our lives!

"food" was exceptional - absolutely delicious, the cuisine varied and the Maldivian themed night dinner was just incredible! "reef" was exceptional - excellent snorkelling, for all level of swimmers, they even offer you a free diving experience. "water villa" was exceptional - it was beautiful, well maintained, well located and the housekeeping services excellent. The staff are amazing, they are kind, warm, helpful and welcoming. The beverages are of very high quality. Truly an incredible experience - a must-see on any Maldivian tourist list. And we've been to the Maldives 10 times. This was by far the best experience - the resort and island has an incredibly serene vibe.

The staff were great, they really worked hard to make us feel at home and pampered! The beach dinner set up was fantastic 😍

Everything. The location in the island was unbeatable, next to the pier to see the sharks. The staff? EVERYONE was great, and Abdulla (hopefully I spelt it correctly) was SO KIND. The welcome to the hotel was incredible, and it really felt like they were there for us for anything. Also, the property was incredible. The best indoors we've seen in the Maldives, especially for guest houses. All and all, we agreed that having chosen their guesthouse was one of the best decisions we made on this trip.

Very nice and comfy place and the best hosts!