Lizie

Just booked and received this which may be helpful to some:

Please see general information regarding your upcoming stay with us:


Hotel Policy:

• Resort check in time is 14.00 hrs and check out time is 12.00 hrs.

• Early check-in and late check-out may be requested in advance and are strictly subject to room availability.

• Early check in and Late check out is not possible in the specialty categories such as the Water Villa, 2 Bedroom Family Beach House and 2 Bedroom Overwater Pavilion due to its limited number.

• Early check-in before 12:00 hrs will be charged at 50% of the best flexible rate of the day, excluding breakfast.

• Late check-out until 18:00 hrs will be charged at 50% of the best flexible rate of the day.

• Late check-out after 18:00 hrs will be charged the best flexible rate of the day.

• On arrival, we will be requiring a deposit of US$100 per night for incidental expenses; this can be done as a pre-authorization on a credit card or be paid in cash.


Maximum Occupancy Policy:

The resort’s Maximum occupancy is 3 people only except for Two Bedroom Family Beach. Children 12 years and above are considered adults at our resort hence, adult supplement will apply.


Third adult sharer (12 years and above) will be charged for third person supplement of US$150.00++ (Subject to Taxes, per person per night. Kids below 12 stay for free and will only be subject to green tax of $6 nett per day. However, if you will require extra bed in the room, additional supplement charge is at $60 nett per night, per room.


Kindly advise us on the age of the child if applicable.


Green Tax:

Please be also aware that government of Maldives has imposed Green tax of US$6.00 per person, per day. Green tax of US$6.00 per person, per day will also apply for every 12 hours spent after check-out.


IHG Rewards will cover Green Tax of a Member booked under reward night’s stay. Extra persons travelling with the member will be charged at a rate of US$6.00 Green Tax per person per night.


Speedboat Transfer Option:


Option 1: Shared Transfers

Return Speedboat transfers from Airport to resort and Resort to Airport (Roundtrip) will be at US$229.00nett per Adult/ US$139.00nett per Child (04-11 Years). (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST Tax)


Option 2: Private Transfers

Private Speedboat Transfers (max 4 Guests) USD 549.00nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST Tax)

Private Speedboat Transfers (max 8 Guests) USD 981.00nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 12% GST Tax)


Please be informed that all our resort transfers are arranged based on international flight schedule, hence we would require the flight details 72 hours prior to the arrival day.


Meal Plan:

Please find attached F&B dining. The rate is per person per day and subject to 10% Service Charge and 12% GST.

Please note that meal plan is in our main restaurant, the Kandooma cafe only and is applicable for full length of stay with minimum of 3 nights and all guests in a room must be on the same package.

Kindly advise if any of the guests travelling will have a dietary restriction and/or food allergies so as to update the booking profile.


Recreation Activities:

We have a snorkeling tour on a complimentary basis during the mornings. Equipment for the same is free of use. We also have the free use of kayaking equipment for 1 hour and succeeding hours will be on chargeable basis. Slot and equipment is subject to t availability.

Please note that all water sports activities are subject to weather condition. Please also see price list for other water sports activities available in our island.


Surf Holiday (April – October):

Please note that we have appointed The Perfect Wave Australia as our exclusive agent during surf season (April – October) for Surf Packages and accommodation to Kandooma and the surf numbers on Island are restricted to 50 Surfers maximum per day. Hence there will be a compulsory Surf Package surcharge for all Surfers to the Island which will include access to Kandooma Right Surf break and surf transfers to other breaks twice daily.


In order to manage the Surfer numbers on the island, we no longer take any direct bookings for Surf Holidays and all Surf Package bookings and accommodation would need to be made via The Perfect Wave Australia who will provide you with surf packages and accommodation to our Resort. They can be contacted at [email protected].


Prohibited imports:

- Pornographic literature, idols of worship, pork products and certain other animal products, explosives, weapons or drugs may not be imported.

- Alcoholic beverages cannot be imported without an official license. Drugs are strictly prohibited; the penalty for importing drugs for personal or other use is life imprisonment.



Obtaining Tourist Visa:

- The free 30 days visa is granted upon complying with the following procedures.

- Visitor should have a valid passport or travel documents authorized by a sovereign state.

- Visitor should have valid return ticket to exit the Maldives.

- Visitor should have financial capacity to cover the expenses for the duration of the stay or confirmed reservations from a tourist Hotel or Resort in the Maldives. The financial capacity is measured by US$100 + US$50 dollars per day.

- Visit the website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration http://www.immigration.gov.mv for detailed information about Tourist Visa and Immigration requirements.


Currency Accepted:

If you intend to use cash to settle your account please note that the bank regulations in the Maldives allow us to only accept USD, EURO, POUND, AUD, YEN & SGD. Damaged currency that is badly soiled, defaced, disintegrated, limp, torn, stapled or otherwise “worn out,” or were printed earlier than 2003 unfortunately cannot be accepted as payment at the resort, as they will not be accepted by the Banks.


Credit Card Accepted:

We accept Visa, Master and AMEX credit card for credit card payments.


Note for IHG Platinum and Spire Elite Member, complimentary room upgrade to the next room category is part of your benefit however, kindly be reminded that it is strictly subject to availability upon arrival. Furthermore, please note that Overwater villa, Two Bedroom Family Beach House and Overwater Pavilion is exempted to any complimentary room upgrade as it is our specialty room with a very limited numbers.


Hope the above information helpful and look forward to welcoming you as our valued guest to Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma.

enelym1978

I was wondering why the IHG website shows a different price for the transfer from Malé....

$150 net versus $229 net from what Lizie's email says.

I'm just looking at a simple hotel near Malé for 2 or 3 nights after my 8 days on a boat dive trip. I'll be using points so I don't want to pay an arm and a leg to transfer to a far-off resort for just 2-3 nights.
And this HI looks just good for what I need.

babypuwet

Hi guys, my family is two adults and two kids (8 and 2). Based on the description, it seems I have to book the two bedroom suite? Is that correct? Thanks

enelym1978

Guys, I would not book this resort for now.... I sailed past it 3 days ago and there is a huge construction going on at the Northern side of the island. Not sexy at all..... I'd call the hotel up to see how long this is going to last...

Brighterside

Sort of Kandooma related - in yesterdays (26/9) The Times Travel supplement there was a feature about Indian Ocean Escapes and I noticed this holiday 5 Hidden Maldives and thought I recognised the name of the first island, Guraidhoo. I realised that this is the island which is a couple of hundred yards from HI Kandooma and where some of the staff live. Just thought it was interesting that stays were encouraged.

blackzarg

I have a somewhat spontaneous trip planned for the Maldives. Had to book a free ticket by Nov 1, limited by blackout dates and my work schedule, so chase Maldives on a whim because, hey, free ticket! The Maldives haven’t really been on my bucket list but when doing my research it seems like the HI Maldives is a really great value. Just wondering if anyone has any recent stays or updates here?

Points are available at 27.5k per night, which become 20625/night after 4th night free. Cash rates are quite cheap as well, for $167/night (with a $1 add on for breakfast). Even though the points are quite cheap, I’m thinking with the breakfast add on for $1pp, it’s going to be a better deal than paying $30pp ($60 total) with points. Thoughts about this?

The property did reach out (good communication!) with some info and even though it’s an award stay I will still be upgraded to a beach villa from a garden villa (pending availability) as a Platinum, with cash upgrade available to OWV but they can’t tell me the price yet. I’m thinking of doing a cash upgrade for 1 or 2 nights just to experience a water villa.

Thanks everyone for posting - it was a fun read to go through since I hadn’t been aware of this property before!

happyfeet2020

I went fishing and they would cook the fish on the same day evening. if you didn't catch any fish, you can have fish for free. it's pretty cool. the fish is very delicious too - just grill it and put some water on top of it. since it is very fresh, so it is very delicious.

blackzarg

I emailed them asking about any construction projects (looking at a February 2021 stay) and they said there is no construction going on. Maybe it was just a short term thing?

enelym1978

It was too big to be a short term thing.... We were sailing from Alimathaa to Maafushi and when we passed by the HI, I asked our cruise manager if this was the HI and he confirmed it was. I could recognize the 3 domes near the "Kitchen". It could have been just next door, on Guraidhoo but too close to my taste

But I don't see why they would "lie" on the email though. So yeah, let's hope the GPS on my phone was wrong then.

domino007

Trying to use IHG points / reward nights for family of 3 (2 adults and one 11 yr kid) but I get the below option only (sleeping room with occupancy 2). Tried calling the hotel but did not get a clear response if they provide Garden / Beach Villa & can allow the kid to stay. Any thoughts?
Also any ideas what is the next room type they upgrade to (complimentary)

rebadc

When we last stayed in late 2018 we were upgraded on a points reservation to a Ocean View King Duplex Villa.
Wife and I with our 2 year old daughter.

I just looked at the website and it appears they have adjusted the names of the room types but I do notice that they indicate up to 3 persons can stay in each room type.
I also recall that children under 12 eat free at this resort.

We had a blast hope you enjoy as well.

domino007

For reward stay they make it 2 person only - I tried to search with a kid and it shows no availability (though the HI confirmed they will add the kid manually). However the bigger issue is the extra charges for the third person (kid age > 12 yrs). The interesting part is if u do paid stay the same room type can accommodate 3 folks but on reward stay 3rd person will be charged extra.

lendmeyourbrain

I tried searching for an OWB on Chase's portal and couldnt find it lol anyone else have luck?

vickh

any recent reviews. IHG reviews are great. Plan on spending 3 reward nites there with 2 kids.

They confirmed they would make an exception depending on the age of the kids. but charge $60/night for another bed. Hoping I get Plat upgraded and not need a + bed? It's strange that most resorts do 3 max occupancy but nice they'd make an exception
What do you do with 2 kids? How do they enforce the age limits? check passports?


Also they said half off MLE transfers. Can i do better on my own or do I have to use theirs?

vickh

still fish and eat?