Kuramathi Resort in the Maldives is one of its best-known and most affordable resorts, featuring rooms and board options that provide plenty of flexibility to cater to both relaxing and active vacationers alike.
This hotel is only 20 minutes by seaplane from Male, and includes round-trip transfers. Furthermore, their Eco Centre teaches proper snorkeling etiquette as well as provides a sperm whale exhibition.
Beachfront Villas
Kuramathi stands out among Maldives resorts thanks to its one-kilometer stretch of pure white sand, world-class watersports centre, and luxurious spa. Since 1975, this idyllic paradise has become one of the grand dame resorts. Today it continues to amaze with its choose-your-own adventure appeal and recently earned TravelLife Gold certification for eco initiatives.
These cozy beachfront villas provide ample room to unwind, featuring an airy king-size bedroom and a spacious bathroom featuring twin vanities and a free-standing tub that looks out onto the lagoon. Each room opens out onto a furnished deck featuring two lounging chairs and an integrated whirlpool tub that seem to blend into its aquamarine waters seamlessly.
Kuramathi Island Villas come in several categories, from 12 garden villas and 71 beach villas to 35 superior beach villas. You may also opt for a luxury beachfront pool villa for extra space and direct water access.
Each villa boasts its own private veranda with daybed and sun loungers that can be moved between sun or shade as desired. If dining is desired in-villa dining is available; alternatively romantic in-room dinners for two are also available upon request.
An oceanfront jetty makes exploring the variety of marine life found within and surrounding the resort incredibly simple, as does our selection of guided snorkelling safaris where you may spot hammerhead sharks, manta rays or turtles!
Back on land, the spa makes full use of its beach setting with treatment rooms set amongst palms for maximum shade and fitter guests can find respite at a floodlit tennis court and sports centre offering everything from kickboxing circuits to HIIT training.
Male International Airport is just 20 minutes by seaplane ride or 1.5 hours speedboat transfer away from Kuramathi Resort, and round-trip transfers are included with your stay. Simply contact Kuramathi directly or book them when reserving your accommodations – additional transfers can also be arranged to accommodate early or late flights!
Overwater Villas
Thundi Water Villa with Pool stands out amongst a stunning selection of overwater villas at this resort, and can be reached via wooden walkway for added privacy and offers all of the same amenities found in standard beachfront and garden villas – with a unique “wow factor.”
At Kuramathi Sandbank, this villa offers a truly magical experience as its surrounding calm turquoise waters create a serene ambience. A king-sized bed can be opened to face the sea from any room in the villa; an outdoor shower features a charming curved bench for taking in its breathtaking surroundings.
Like the other overwater villas, this bathroom was created with both indoor and outdoor elements in mind. The spacious bath features a free-standing tub and twin vanity while its outdoor rainfall shower can be found in its own private courtyard.
Kuramathi overwater villas feature a minibar and complimentary Wi-Fi so that guests can stay connected during their vacation. Furthermore, upgraded wine chillers with bottles from around the globe are included with all water villas above this category.
The resort is committed to protecting its natural surroundings and has implemented an Eco Center on the island. Here, led by marine biologist and horticulturist specialists, guests are educated about sustainable environmental practices while all fish feeding is discontinued – creating a model for other Maldivian hotels to follow.
Kuramathi Resort’s attractions include an impressive one-kilometre white sand beach, sparkling cerulean ocean and impressive selection of restaurants and bars, making it a firm traveller favorite. But this grand dame of resort has more to offer than endless ocean vistas and palm-shaded lanes; they also boast world-class spa, excellent kids club programs as well as exciting excursions and activities; once all that excitement has worn off, secluded villas provide ideal spots for unwinding with wine and good book.
Garden Villas
Kuramathi Resort Maldives’ Garden Villas provide travelers seeking more privacy an ideal solution. These spacious rooms feature their own garden area and separate outdoor lounge, furnished terrace, private plunge pool and bedrooms featuring king-sized beds with twin vanities and rainfall shower en suite bathrooms. Furthermore, guests staying in these garden villas have the choice between dining at either of three main restaurants at Kuramathi or Island Barbecue located beachfront for traditional BBQ’s and fresh seafood – plus 7 bars offering refreshing beverages and cocktails!
Kuramathi Resort Maldives is located in Rasdhoo Atoll and only 20 minutes away by seaplane from Male International Airport. When arriving, a hotel representative will greet you upon your arrival before taking you either by speedboat or seaplane to your resort of choice – speedboat is recommended given its proximity. At Kuramathi’s three main restaurants there is an array of international buffet-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
If buffets aren’t your style, the resort offers six other eateries with more diverse menus to suit all tastes. There are several bars – Sand Bar and Laguna Bar among them – as well as more intimate options such as booking a table at the spa restaurant for dining experiences that match.
Of course, most people associate Maldives with overwater bungalows – which is understandable; however, Kuramathi Resort Maldives has many villa types to suit varying traveller needs. For instance, Thundi Water Villas offer similar size and interior features as the Water Villas with Pool; their standout feature being located along a stunning sandbank that’s home to herons resting peacefully on soft sandbank. They make for the perfect starting point for daywalks where herons often rest peacefully resting there before watching sunset – while offering great water conditions ideal for snorkelling (with marine life all around) catamaran sailing and dinghy trips as well.
Family Villas
At our resort, family-friendly villas feature their own private pools ideally located directly on the beach or water, complete with spacious bedrooms featuring a king-sized bed, minibar and ensuite bathrooms with twin vanities, rainfall shower and free-standing bath. Furthermore, each villa features its own terrace complete with loungers and steps leading directly down to either beach or lagoon.
Kuramathi offers several room types to select from, with its deluxe water villas offering an additional free-standing tub and upgraded minibar. They are situated at the heart of its natural lagoon, surrounded by gentle turquoise waves on all sides, each featuring air conditioning, cable television with flat screen televisions, private terraces, air conditioning units, large four poster beds equipped with air conditioning units and large open plan living areas complete with dining table, sofa seating arrangement, mini bar storage space and an IDD telephone stocked with calls from Kuramathi.
Overwater villas provide couples with an ideal setting for spending quality time together in peace, away from the other villa types. While similar in size and layout to Water Villas with Pool, these stunning overwater villas boast more sublime locations near iconic sandbanks – as well as boasting larger private pools. In addition, each has an ensuite bathroom featuring twin vanities, an outdoor rainfall shower, and free-standing bathtub for even greater romance!
Maldives resorts offer something spectacular and luxurious for every guest, including this impressive and luxurious Maldives resort in Rasdhoo Atoll. Offering everything from bars and restaurants that meet any taste to world-class spa facilities and floodlit tennis courts with classes such as kickboxing circuits and HIIT, it provides access to an incredible view of Maldivian islands and atolls from above.
The resort features an assortment of villas to meet varying budgets, from basic all-inclusive accommodation to more extensive Select rate packages that include meals from nine a la carte restaurants. Furthermore, three swimming pools, jacuzzi, gym and floodlit tennis court can all be found within its boundaries as well as children’s clubs and a Renewal of Vows service for couples.