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Kuredu Island Resort

 

  • Distance From Airport: 180 km
  • Number of Rooms: 383
  • Location: Lhaviyani Atoll

Kuredu Island Resort on the northern reef of Lhaviyani atoll. An area famous for its beauty and abundant fish life. 80 miles north of the International Airport and 35 minutes by seaplane. Our guests choose from three resorts and nine categories of accommodation.
Exotic Bungalows and wonderful Villas line the white sand beach in Kuredu Island Resort. Tastefully decorated O-villas in the modern O-resort, over the lagoon the fabulous Water Villas in Sangu Resort and in the centre of the island the magnificent Sultan Pool Villas. Kuredu is a large island with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and activities among them the first golf course in Maldives.

 

ACCOMMODATION

SULTAN POOL VILLAS

Sultan Pool Villas

The Villas are located at the west centre part of the island, tucked into rich tropical vegetation the Pool Villas are the epitome of tranquil luxury with the unique Kuredu profile. The Villas have a large wooden deck with an outdoor open walls living room with thatch ceiling under a cedar shingle roof, comfortable stylish seating overlooking the private 1,5 m deep, 4 x 10 m swimming pool, sun beds, surrounded by a lush tropical garden.
The bedroom is furnished with a romantic four post king size bed in teak wood and a large comfortable lazy chair, dressing table and a TV console. CD player and iPod docking station allows you to choose from personal collection of songs or use CDs from our CD Library.
The bedroom has a separate dressing area with a walk in wardrobe and a mini pantry equipped with a mini bar and wine cooler. A magnificent semi open bath room with twin ceramic counter top wash basins and a large shaded walk in rain shower, a Jacuzzi bath tub and all amenities set amidst yet another private tropical garden.  For the comfort of the guests each pool villa also has on the beach its private beach cabana with sun loungers. This room type is available as one or two bedrooms.

FACILITIES – Private swimming pool, private beach cabana, four poster bed, air conditioning, walk in wardrobe, mini bar, wine cooler, safe, telephone, sun beds, Jacuzzi bath tub, beach towels, hair-drier, kimonos, satellite TV, 40″ flat screen TV, CD player & iPod docking station, espresso & coffee machine.

 

SANGU WATER VILLAS

Sangu Water Villa

Fabulous Villas on wooden columns in the north-west side of the lagoon with a romantic view of the sun set from the secluded furnished veranda, sun deck and steps down to the beautiful lagoon.
From the veranda you can watch baby reef- sharks learning to hunt or small rays resting in the quiet lagoon. These Villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and bathrooms with walk in shower overlooking the turquoise lagoon.
The Sangu Resort has a beautiful bar and restaurant in traditional Maldivian style and separate check in at the Sangu hospitality reception. Patrons in the Sangu Villas have Sangu Restaurant as their allocated restaurant and also the option to eat in the other main restaurants – Koamas and The ‘O’ Restaurants with same day table reservations.

Due to safety reasons we do not accept reservations for the Water Villas for guests below 12 years of age.
The magnificent Sangu Water Villa Suite with prime location at the west end with a 360 degree ocean view of mother nature at its best!! King size four post bed in teakwood and a comfortable sitting group. Large outdoor decking area partly shaded with sun loungers and a romantic jacuzzi bath.

FACILITIES - four poster beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, telephone, sun beds, beach towels, hair-drier, kimonos, 32″ flat screen TV, CD & cassette player, tea / coffee making facilities.

 

SANGU JACUZZI BEACH VILLAS

Sangu Jacuzzi Beach Villa

Romantic Villas with views of the Indian Ocean line the south-west Beach a few steps from the beautiful lagoon. These Villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area. They are exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture and feature a furnished verandah.
Open-air bathrooms with walk-in shower. Guests staying in Sangu Jacuzzi Beach Villas have Sangu Restaurant as their allocated Restaurant and also have the option of dining in any other main restaurant with a same day table reservation. Each Villa has a spacious secluded garden with a wooden deck and a Jacuzzi.
Due to children policy, this room category is not available for reservation with children below 12 years of age.

FACILITIES – four poster beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, telephone, sun beds, beach towels, hair-drier, kimonos, 32″ flat screen TV, CD & cassette player, tea / coffee making facilities.

 

‘O’ JACUZZI BEACH VILLAS

'O' Jacuzzi Beach Villa

Romantic Villas with views of the Indian Ocean located at the south-east Beach just a few steps from the beautiful lagoon. These Villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area.
They are exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture and feature a furnished verandah.
Open-air bathrooms with walk-in shower. ‘O’ Restaurant is their allocated main restaurant and also have the option of using any other main restaurants with same day table reservations.
Each Villa has a spacious secluded garden with a wooden deck and a Jacuzzi..
Due to children policy, this room category is not available for reservation with children below 12 years of age.

FACILITIES – four poster beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, telephone, sun beds, beach towels, hair-drier, kimonos, 32″ flat screen TV, CD & cassette player, tea / coffee making facilities.

 

KOAMAS JACUZZI BEACH VILLAS

Komas Jacuzzi Beach Villa

Romantic Villas with views of the Indian Ocean are located at the southern Beach a few steps from the beautiful lagoon. These Villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area. They are exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture and feature a furnished verandah. Open-air bathrooms with walk-in shower.
Each Villa has a spacious secluded garden with a wooden deck and a Jacuzzi..
The main restaurant allocated for the guests in Koamas Jacuzzi Beach Villas is the Koamas Restaurant and have the option of using any other main restaurants with same day table reservations.

FACILITIES – four poster beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar, safe, telephone, sun beds, beach towels, hair-drier, kimonos, 32″ flat screen TV, CD & cassette player, tea / coffee making facilities.

 

‘O’ BEACH VILLAS

'O' Beach Villa

The ”O” Beach Villas have a spacious bedroom with a sitting area and are exquisitely furnished with double beds, dressing table and sofa with table in teak, The terrace have a daybed with fan on top, and a sitting group, romantic open air bathrooms with walk in shower.
Located on the north east part of the island catch the very first rays of the rising sun as they enter your room through the glass wall in the front.
The ‘O’ Beach Villas entices you with the stunning view of Kuredu Express, the Lhaviyani Atoll’s famed channel that; sports dolphins occasionally as they cross in and out of the atoll.
The view rolls over the far horizon where the deep blue Indian Ocean is further beautified with the short green lines of the distant deserted islands. While taking in these stunning views, feel the full and soft breeze, laden with the deep Indian Ocean fragrance, brush over your face while relaxing on the sun beds or on comfortable sun deck chairs.
The allocated main restaurant for the guests in the ‘O”’ Beach Villas is the ‘O’ Restaurant and have the option of dining in any other main restaurants with a same day table reservation. The allocated restaurant will be Koamas for families with children below 12 years of age.

FACILITIES – king size bed, cupboards with plenty of storage space, air conditioning, ceiling fan inside and on the deck, mini-bar, wine-cooler, safe, telephone with IDD, sun-beds, day-bed, beach towels, hair-drier, kimono, 32″ flat screen TV, CD & cassette player and tea / coffee making facility.

 

KOAMAS BEACH VILLAS

Komas Beach Villa

Cozy, comfortable Villas with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, on the fine white beach a few steps from the beautiful lagoon on the south centre part of the island.
These Villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area, a small garden and are exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture, romantic open-air bathrooms, walk in shower and feature a furnished verandah.

The allocated main restaurant for the guests in Koamas Beach Villa is the Koamas Restaurant and has the option of using any of the other main restaurant with same day table reservations.

FACILITIES – Four poster beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, safe, telephone, sun beds, beach towels, hair-drier, kimono, 32″ flat screen TV, CD & cassette player and tea / coffee making facility.

 

BONTHI BEACH BUNGALOWS

Bonthi Beach Bungalow

These Bungalows line up most part of the northern beach of the island and are comfortably furnished with rattan furniture and a spacious open-air bathroom with walk in shower and tastefully done garden.
Beach Bungalow reservations could be made for families with members in all ages. Beach Bungalows have four poster beds and can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Bonthi is their allocated main restaurant and does not have any age restrictions.

FACILITIES – CD-player, Tea & Coffee making facility, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, safe, telephone, beach towels, hair-drier(on request), a wooden terrace and sun beds.

 

BONTHI GARDEN BUNGALOWS

Bonthi Garden Bungalow exterior

Located amidst tastefully landscaped garden just behind the ‘O’ Beach Villas in the north eastern part of the island, the Garden Bungalows are the same as our Beach Bungalows in design and facilities offered. They are just a few steps away from the beach.
Garden Bungalows can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Garden Bungalows could be booked for families in all age groups and Bonthi is the main restaurant for all their meals.

FACILITIES – CD-player, Tea & Coffee making facility, air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, safe, telephone, beach towels, hair-drier(on request), a wooden terrace and sun beds.

 

 

RESTAURANTS

Sangu Restaurant

Bonthi Restaurant is located within the signature building of Kuredu in the centre of the island and it is the main restaurant for the guests in Beach Bungalows for all their meals. Bonthi serves international and local cuisine on rotating theme nights chosen from around the world.

Koamas Restaurant is also situated in the renovated signature building of Kuredu, serving international & local buffets with show cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner for all guests in villas on the southern coast of the island comprising of some Beach Villas, and Jacuzzi Beach Villas.

Sangu Restaurant is the allocated Restaurant for the guests in the Sunset Water Villas.
This restaurant accepts guests above 12 years of age only.

‘O’ Restaurant with deck spreading over the water on the eastern end of the island has an ambience of being one with nature. This is the allocated restaurant for the new Beach Villas on the north eastern part of the island.
This restaurant accepts guests above 12 years of age only.

The Sangu, ‘O’ & Koamas serve wide buffets with show cooking for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Guests in the Sunset Water Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Beach Villas can also eat in main restaurants other than their allocated restaurant if they choose to with a prior table reservation.

 

BARS

Bar

Babuna Bar is the main bar where we have our entertainment & disco’s.

Akiri Bar the quiet bar for the romantic evening.

Pool Bar specialises in cool cocktails like, margaritas, daiquiris.

Sangu Bar is the Bar for Sangu guests.

 

‘O’ Bar is luxury entwined with breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean.

Golf Bar quench your thirst with a cold beer or a soft drink after your golf practice.

Sai Kotari is our romantic tea house. Situated at the end of Kuredu harbour, “Sai Kotari” offers from dusk till midnight exclusive fresh Ceylon tea in 9 different flavours and a variety of coffee cocktails.

 

SPORT & FUN

GOLF

Golf

Kuredu Golf Club is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Golf course is located on the eastern portion of the Island, surrounded by natural forest and the noise of the ocean. There could be no where more peaceful for the game of golf.
The Golf Club boasts a full size driving range with the option of a shaded area and also hitting from the grass. A large putting green is also available to perfect the short game.
The golf course is a 6-hole Par 3 course with the average length of a hole being 55 yards. With some great characteristics on the golf course it proves to be a fun and ”sometimes” a challenging experience. The Kuredu Golf Club is a perfect setting not only to begin golf but a basic understanding of the game is necessary.
The Golf Club also provides a bar where you can simply relax with a cool drink or catch up on the latest news and from around the world.
Our Head Pro, PGA qualified golf professional is available for tuition on all aspects of the game. All equipment is provided for rental free of charge from the Pro´s Shop, where all bookings can be made. Any teaching course can be set up to suit the individual or group.

 

DIVING

Kuredu is home to the Prodivers PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center. In addition to offering the full range of PADI scuba diving courses, Prodivers also has one of the Maldives’ only dedicated snorkel centers.
In addition to having snorkel equipment for rent, Prodivers also offers a range of snorkel courses, including the very popular Turtle & Manta Ray Specialty Courses. The snorkel center also run daily trips to a number of snorkel sites around the Atoll.
With over 50 dive and snorkel sites on offer, variety is the key around Kuredu. If you’re already a certified diver, check out some of the boxes on the right of this page to find out more about the latest happenings and fish sightings.
The multinational team of instructors can teach all the PADI courses from BubbleMaker through to Instructor. There are regular course starts throughout the week in various languages. It’s now possible to complete the theory sections of many of the PADI courses from the comfort of your own home with the eLearning Online Courses.
There are regular introduction dives in the shallow lagoon surrounding Kuredu throughout the week. If you want to get more of a feel as to what diving is about, there is also a 3 Dive Resort Course available for non-certified divers.
Whether you’re putting on mask and fins (not goggles & flippers!) for the first time, or expanding your diving experiences, the professionalism and passion of the Prodivers team will leave you itching to come back for more!

 

OCEAN WATER SPORTS

Kyaking

As the largest Watersports centre in the Maldives, we offer a wide range of activities to suit every interest and level of experience. Whether you have never tried it before, or you are an old pro at the sport, come and have some fun and thrills with us!
If you are looking for power and speed….why not try wakeboarding or kitesurfing.
If you are looking for something a little less strenuous, why not try Parasailing or Windsurfing?

PARASAILING: The easiest and least strenuous activity on offer, but by far one of the most unique ways to spend your afternoon! Let us whisk you up into the clear blue skies over Kuredu to enjoy the stunning views of the reefs and islands from a birds-eye view!

WATERSKI/WAKEBOARDING: Available for beginners or people with more experience, this sport is fast and exciting! Those who have tried it before will remember the first time they ever stood up and how exilerated they felt. Don’t let being new to the sport put you off, it’s not as difficult as it looks, but it is as fun as it looks!

BANANA & BLAST RIDES: Appropriately named, these sports are fast and exciting to say the least! Challenge your partner to a ride or two and see which of you can manage to hang on the longest as we whip you around the beautiful clear waters! A giggle for all the friends and family!

SPEED BOAT EXCURSIONS: Whether you want to see dolphins, go snorkeling and view the fantastic marine life, or combine the two while taking a trip around the atoll for the day, we can design a fantastic trip for you and your partner to enjoy together! A perfect surprise for your loved one on a special occasion or anniversary!

PEDALOS & CANOES: A more leisurely way to enjoy an afternoon in paradise! Why not take your snorkeling gear, canoe or pedal out to the house reef and hop into the crystal clear waters whenever you feel like it, jumping back on when you want a rest! Not so happy in the water, but have a partner crazy about snorkeling?

This is a great way to spend your time together, why not stay on the Pedalo and catch some rays while your other half snorkels along side?

 

ACTIVITIES

Kuredu is very unique in offering multifaceted holiday concept. If your kind of holiday is a total “chill out”? It is possible on Kuredu. Or, if your kind of holiday needs to be either dotted with activities or loaded with activities, we got them too!

Entertainment Centre is one of our new facilities designed to offer a variety of activities in one location within a spacious semi open Maldivian House.
The Entertainment Centre features a TV Hall with satellite channels and DVD player, a library with books in number of languages, a table top chess, giant floor chess with approximately two feet tall figures, table tennis, “fussball” (table football), darts and two pool tables within an air conditioned room.

Beach Volleyball is an everyday favourite of our guests of all ages. Once a week, the beach volleyball tournament between our guests is a festival.

Football on an island is possible if you are in Kuredu. A multipurpose ground is the venue for various games like football and cricket, and we conduct competitions also during the week.

Floodlit Tennis on hard court is open almost all the day long between 08h00 and 20h00. Racquets and balls could be rented on the island.

Floodlit Badminton is also open between 08h00 and 20h00 with the possibility of renting the racquets and shuttle cocks. Playing on the sand based court is an all new experience and is fun with no shoes!

Board Games for those who prefer more of mental challenges are available between 09h00 and 01h00 at some of our bars.

Gym is newly refurbished and fully air conditioned with soothing music. The gym offers you a wide variety of workout possibilities from Cardio Section to heavy weight lift. The modernly designed and well selected range of equipment includes Fit Stride (total body trainer), cycles, multi press, lat / row, leg curl / extension, leg press / calf raise, tread mills and of course the weights and dumbbells which are predestined to your exercise habits.

 

SPA

Spa

Enter a world of complete sensory heaven where time is left at the door and a new journey begins, step into a sacred place of touch and aroma here at Duniye Spa.

See this guide to wellness in discovering new experiences to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit! There are many paths to wellness. Duniye Spa offers an exquisite range of treatments to start you on your journey. Our menu is flavored by the world’s time-honored beauty, healing and rejuvenation traditions. These ancient traditions are reflected in the way the treatments are delivered – with mindfulness, grace and a spirit of generosity.
At Duniye Spa our philosophy follows a natural approach health and well-being. Our high-touch instead of high-tech approach honors the body’s innate intelligence, embraces natures healing properties and infuses ancient beauty therapies.
Our Thai, Indian and Balinese Therapists are trained professionally in the health and beauty industry and deliver treatments from the heart and give for the sheer joy of giving.
For the ultimate Spa experience, enjoy a package to discover total wellness or simply enjoy one of the various treatments offered from our diverse Spa Menu. An unforgettable experience awaits you.