Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Review: Room Comparison

When planning a Maldives getaway and trying to pick a resort,

the most crucial decision

has got to be your room type.

As for us (the RiRi couple),

we went with a split stay: 2 nights in a Beach Villa + 2 nights in a Water Villa.

It was the perfect combo!

Kandooma Resort Room Types & Rates

[ Official Website Rates ]

Beach Villa: From $263/night (including breakfast)

Two-Storey Villa: From $312/night (including breakfast)

Water Villa: From $512/night (including breakfast)

The signature rooms at

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma

are divided into three main types: Beach Villas, Two-Storey Villas, and Water Villas.

Please keep in mind that

rates may vary depending on the season and booking terms.

Beach Villa

Located right on the beachfront,

you can choose between ocean views or garden views.

Based on the official website,

nightly rates

start from $263.

Two-Storey Villa

These are townhouse-style villas nestled in the lush gardens.

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The ground floor is perfect for kids to play in the sand,

and it features a lovely terrace setup.

Based on the official website,

nightly rates

start from $312.

Water Villa

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Built right over the turquoise ocean,

this gives you that ultimate, dream-like Maldives vibe

everyone talks about.

If you're on a honeymoon or a romantic getaway,

I highly recommend the Water Villa—it's an absolute must!!

Based on the official website,

nightly rates

start from $512

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📌 If you book through the official website,

there's a complimentary speedboat transfer benefit for stays of 4 nights or more.

This benefit isn't automatically included in all bookings,

and it may vary depending on the booking terms,

so please double-check before you reserve!

Beach Villa VS Water Villa

Pros & Cons of Each Room Type

Since we didn't stay in the Two-Storey Villa,

we'll focus on comparing the Beach Villa and the Water Villa!

Beach Villa

Kandooma Resort Beach Villa Room

Kandooma Resort Beach Villa Bathroom

✔️ Pros

Affordable and reasonable pricing

Quiet and peaceful relaxation surrounded by lush gardens

Perfect for family trips

✔️ Cons

If you don't choose an ocean-view room,

it might feel a bit less like that iconic Maldives postcard scene ;;

Day and Night in the Beach Villa

If you are looking for a quiet getaway

surrounded by lush greenery,

or if you're traveling with kids,

this is the room we highly recommend!

Water Villa

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✔️ Pros

Perched right over the water, offering direct access to the ocean

Absolutely stunning sunrise and sunset views...

The ultimate, quintessential Maldives vibe

Maldives Kandooma Resort Water Villa Room

✔️ Cons

Highest price point among room types

Slightly longer walking distance to main resort facilities

For couples or honeymooners,

this is an absolute must-book room type!

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LiLi Couple's Honest Room Review

The Beach Villa

makes you feel like you're strolling through pure nature.

With the beach right in front of you

and surrounded by lush, green trees,

it was the perfect spot for some quiet, healing downtime.

The Water Villa

From inside the room, the terrace,

or even the hammock,

just watching the sunrise and sunset

is pure therapy.

You get to gaze at the crystal-clear ocean right before your eyes,

and that magical feeling of floating on water...

isn't that the real Maldives vibe? haha

Great for Family Trips with Kids

Kandooma Resort

Specifically,

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma is

Free Kids Club

Kids Pool

Kids Meals

so well-equipped with kids-friendly amenities,

that not only for honeymoons,

but also for family trips with kids,

we absolutely recommend it.

In fact,

even though we visited for our honeymoon,

there were barely any other Koreans,

and we saw many international travelers

visiting as families with young kids!

To wrap it up,

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Room Selection Tips!!

Best Value + Views: Beach Villa (Great for Family Trips)

100% Maldives Vibe: Water Villa (Great for Honeymoons & Couples)

Family Space + Privacy: 2-Story Villa (Great for Family Trips)

Keep these in mind

when making your decision!

In our next post,

we'll give you a closer look

at the room interiors! Stay tuned~!