Kandooma crowned Maldives’ top dive resort; offers free diving
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been crowned ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort 2025’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, marking a major milestone as the inaugural winner of this newly introduced category. The announcement was made at a glittering gala ceremony held on 29 June in Tanzania, attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across […]
Award-winning Aussie duo The Presets to headline at Kandooma Maldives
Imagine your favourite music festival—but swap muddy fields for white sands, palm trees, and crystal-clear waters. In April 2026, acclaimed electronic duo The Presets will trade stadiums and festival crowds for an exclusive beachfront series of shows at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, offering fans an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime island escape curated by Music in Paradise. […]
Kandooma Maldives to host F45 Festival fitness retreat
The private island Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives welcomes the return of Active Escapes fitness retreats 27 April to 4 May, with the 2025 F45 Festival added to the annual event line-up. Running 22-29 September 2025, the F45 Festival at Kandooma Maldives is a highlight on the Active Escapes event calendar, and perfect for those […]
Kandooma Maldives offers exciting Easter adventures
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites families to embrace the spirit of Easter with an exciting line-up of activities and themed experiences from 18 to 24 April 2025. Set on a private island in the South Malé Atoll, the resort offers the perfect setting for a memorable tropical Easter escape. A Week of Wholesome Adventures […]
Honouring people behind 40 years of Kandooma Maldives
As Kandooma Maldives celebrates 40 years of island hospitality, it pays tribute to its evolution as a world-class destination and to the people who have been at the heart of its success. Among them, Zakariyya Mahmood and Mohamed Hashim (fondly known as Modey) stand out as pillars of the island’s rich legacy. Their decades of […]
Four decades of memories: Kandooma Maldives marks 40th anniversary
Kandooma Island marks a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 40 years of unforgettable experiences, warm hospitality, and cherished memories. Since opening in 1985, it has become a destination where guests return time and again to explore, connect, and create lasting moments. To honour this incredible journey, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives will host […]
Kandooma Maldives unveils exclusive dive package for certified divers
Certified divers have the opportunity to take advantage of the ‘Dive into Paradise’ offer at Kandooma Maldives, which was awarded Best Diving Resort in the Maldives at the 2023 TTM Awards. Renowned for its world-class dive sites, including the famous ‘Kandooma Thila’, located just five minutes from the island, the resort provides easy access to […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives showcases local heritage
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives showcases the archipelago nation’s rich Maldivian heritage to holidaymakers through specially curated guest experiences centred on exploration and learning. Guests are invited to experience the “Spirit of the Maldives” Tuesday weekly event, which features a lavish buffet dinner with all the traditional favourites. Local Maldivian cuisine is influenced by the […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives to host Aussie singer Missy Higgins in June 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives and event organisers Music in Paradise have announced ‘Missy Higgins’, one of Australia’s most respected female singer/songwriters will perform for the first time at the private island resort 14 – 21 June 2025. The week-long event combines all the attributes of a tropical island getaway with three intimate performances by […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma launches month-long Manta Ray conservation celebration
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives will host a series of engaging activities for the inaugural ‘Kandooma Manta Month’ to raise awareness about manta ray conservation and offer guests unforgettable experiences in the pristine waters of the Maldives. Last year the Resort embarked on a week-long celebration which kicked off on World Manta Day and received […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives wins TTM Award 2024 for best surf resort
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been awarded “Best Surf Resort in the Maldives” at the prestigious Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2024. This honour highlights the resort’s world-class surfing experiences curated by partners and acclaimed surf travel operator Perfect Wave. “We are thrilled to receive this award from Travel Trade Maldives,” said Mark Eletr, […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives protects Hawksbill Turtle nests
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has taken steps to secure the nests of hundreds of eggs from a returning Hawksbill Turtle who has selected the western shores of the private island paradise as her nesting beach. “We are thrilled to have discovered the nest which is a good indication that the turtles feel safe and […]
