Set in Rasdhoo Atoll, on one of 5 islands located in this tiny archipelago, Kuramathi offers a naturally Maldivian holiday experience, with unique twists to suit everyone. Whether you are one half of a couple on a romantic getaway or part of a big family seeking to enjoy quality time together, whether you prefer undersea activities to overwater, whether you would rather indulge in sensual spa therapies than play a game of outdoor tennis, there is literally something for everyone. Come to Kuramathi and discover the Maldives at its best. Relax, get comfortable and enjoy the beautiful island: sun, sand, surf, mouth-watering food, range of villas to suit all budgets, diverse facilities and, of course, welcoming and friendly service that the Maldives is known for.
Kuramathi is located 56 kilometres west of the Male’ International Airport. The island is over 1.8km long, with acres of luxuriant vegetation surrounded by spectacular beaches tapering into an endless sandbank. Guest villas are scattered around lush gardens, facing secluded areas of long beaches or poised over water, and some feature additional luxuries such as outdoor jacuzzis or private pools.
Airport Hosts will greet you on arrival, check you in for your seaplane and escort you to the terminal which features a dedicated Kuramathi Lounge for you to relax in whilst you wait for your flight. Refreshments and complimentary internet access are offered here. Soon you will embark on your 20 minute seaplane flight that offers an unforgettable bird’s eye view of the stunning atolls below.
The award-winning Eco Centre at Kuramathi is the hub of all our corporate social responsibility efforts. We strive to protect our environment, offer enriched experiences to our guests and maintain eco-friendly approaches within our operations. Visit one such initiative: our Hydroponic Garden, which grows salads for the resort’s use. The Eco Centre is led by the Resident Marine Biologist who plays a key role in ensuring that guests are aware of proper snorkelling etiquette. The Eco Centre also offers guided snorkelling safaris and provide detailed insight into the magnificent underwater world through visual presentations. A key specimen on display is a sperm whale skeleton. The Eco Centre is also involved in various external conservation projects and works with a local school to promote environmental awareness and initiatives.
With villas in several distinct styles both on land and over the water, you are bound to find the perfect one for you. Kuramathi offers an option for everyone, ranging from the simply designed Garden Villas for those with a modest budget, to the well appointed pool villas.
All villas feature king-sized bed, attached bathroom, shower, hot and cold water, air conditioning, fan, hair dryer, bath and beach towels, bathrobes, bathroom amenities, minibar, in-room safe, IDD telephone, coffee/tea making facilities, flat screen TV with cable and sundecks with sunloungers. Check-in is at 14:00hrs, check-out is at 12:00hrs.
Garden Villas
With four built together, the Garden Villas are simple yet stylish and feature a semi-open air bathroom with rainfall shower. Close to the beach and the pristine blue waters, they provide for our most affordable Kuramath experience.
Beach Villas
Beach Villas are individual villas hidden within the abundant vegetation, yet only a few steps away from the beach. Facing the lagoon side of the island, they feature king-sized four-poster beds, wooden decks at the front with daybed and sunloungers. The Beach Villas also include semi-open air bathrooms with outdoor rainfall shower.
Beach Villas with Jacuzzi
Sited amongst the natural gardens of the island, the wooden Beach Villa with Jacuzzi features king-sized four-poster bed and an inviting daybed, whilst the deck outside offers daybed and sunloungers for two. The bathroom is large and open air, and includes a tempting jacuzzi in the corner.
Superior Beach Villa with Jacuzzi
These villas are contemporary in design. Round in shape, the villa includes a wooden deck featuring an alluring built-in outdoor daybed and sunloungers. The bedroom is spacious and minimalist, displaying a modern king-sized low bed as the centrepiece. The open air bathroom leads to an outdoor jacuzzi.
Deluxe Beach Villa with Jacuzzi
Facing the turquoise lagoon, these villas feature oversized wooden decks with sunloungers, sun umbrella and daybed. The bedroom features a king-sized four-poster bed and a built-in sunlit daybed. The bathroom has a bath/shower, twin vanities, and a large outdoor area with a rainfall shower, outdoor daybed, and an inviting jacuzzi on an elevated deck. The added luxury of an espresso machine with complimentary refill is included from this villa category upwards.
2 Bedroom Beach Houses
Ideal for families or friends travelling together, the 2-Bedroom Beach Houses have two stories each featuring separate living spaces, with individual entrances. Both come with expansive bedrooms with king-sized beds, day beds and wooden sundeck, or balcony. Spacious and airy bathrooms are complete with bath, shower, vanity and outdoor rainfall shower. These duplex villas are located at the top end of the island facing either the lagoon or reef, each accommodating 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.
Water Villas with Jacuzzi
These magnificent villas are built on stilts, close to the house reef with its colourful myriad of marine life. The villa features an airy bedroom with king bed and a spacious bathroom with twin vanities and rainfall shower. The villas also include an oversized two-tiered sundeck with your jacuzzi, sunloungers and sun umbrella. Enjoy panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Deluxe Water Villas
Set in the middle of our vast turquoise lagoon, the Deluxe Water Villa feature a king-sized bed and a daybed. The spacious bathroom offers a freestanding bath, and opens onto an expansive deck with steps down to the azure waters. In addition to the wide range of in-villa amenities, all villas from this category upwards also feature a fuller minibar complete with a separate wine chiller featuring over 30 bottles from around the globe.
Water Villas with pool
The Water Villas with Pool are located either in the crystal clear lagoon or facing the house reef, all featuring modern interiors similar to the Deluxe Water Villas. These villas also include a private pool (18sqm) overlooking the ocean.
Pool Villas
Set right at the edge of the beach, enter the Pool Villas through your own private courtyard. The bedroom boasts views out to the infinity pool (18sqm) matching the picturesque vista beyond. The villa is furnished with a walk-in wardrobe and an indoor bathroom complete with a free standing bath, twin vanity, and a separate outdoor rainfall shower.
Thundi Water Villas with Pool
These villas are identical to the Water Villas with Pool, in style and in size, yet provide for even a better experience as they are located just on the edge of the famous Kuramathi sand bank.
2 Honeymoon Pool Villas
Designed for couples celebrating romance, these are large one bedroom villas with a separate living area. The bedroom features a king-sized bed and a daybed, whilst the living area includes an inviting sofa and a large flat screen TV, DVD player and an espresso machine. A private sanctuary at the back features an open air bathroom with twin vanities, large ceiling LED-lit shower, a bath for two and an air-conditioned lounge. A 10 metre lap pool completes this piece of heaven.
In addition to the three buffet restaurants where international themed dining is offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kuramathi offers nine à la carte restaurants featuring a range of cuisine to suit all palates. For something more elaborate, you can book a Romance Dinner or enjoy a sumptuous Lobster Dinner on a secluded corner of the beach.
Malaafaiy, Haruge and Farivalhu Restaurants – Main restaurants featuring international themed buffets.
Tandoor Mahal – An authentic Indian experience for neophytes and enthusiasts alike.
Palm – Culinary delights from the Mediterranean shores and homemade ice cream under a canopy of palms.
Island Coffee Shop – All day dining in an open air setting.
Siam Garden – Savour the unique flavours of Thailand.
Duniye – Gastronomic world cuisine served with our collection of well-acclaimed wines.
Inguru – Light dining options during the day, and exquisite Asian Fusion cuisine for dinner.
The Reef – Freshly caught fish and prime cuts prepared just the way you like it. Set over the water for that ultimate dining experience.
Island Barbeque -Traditional grill on the beach overlooking the infinity edged swimming pool.
Kobe – An over-water teppanyaki dining experience complete with a culinary performance.
Depending on your mood, dance under the starlit skies, listen to mellow sounds of our band or while away the day sipping flavourful concoctions. Be spoilt for choice.
Fung Bar – A lively hangout, spacious and with views out into the ocean.
Dhoni bar – Facing the Lagoon with an expansive deck, this bar offers hookahs in an array of exotic flavours.
Laguna Bar – Perfect Place for a swim in the frest water pool or to enjoy breathtaking scenery
Pool Bar – Opt for healthy fruit blends and tropical mocktails.
Havana Club – With an eclectic wine selection and focus on dark spirits, Havana Club is an indoor bar showcasing branded cigars from Cuba.
Sand Bar – Sand Bar A beach bar splayed with bean bags, a superb venue to chill out and watch movies on the beach.
Champagne Loft – Choose from a wide range of champagnes, sparkling wines and white spirits together with unbeatable views.
The Sports Centre provides an excellent opportunity for you to keep fit whilst on holiday. It features a fully equipped gymnasium with all modern fitness equipment. The sports centre also includes a floodlit tennis court, fresh water swimming pool, children’s pool, jacuzzi, and Pool Bar. Two additional fresh water infinity-edged pools are also available, one located near Fung bar, and the other at Laguna Bar.
The combination of abundant marine life, colourful reefs, warm waters and big fish encounters set the Maldives apart from other popular diving destinations. On Kuramathi, you find a fully equipped PADI/SSI dive centre offering a wide range of underwater adventures including the chance to dive with manta rays. It is also one of the few places in the world where you can still see hammerhead sharks!
Experience fun and adventure! Take part in a wide range of non-motorised water sports including windsurfing, catamaran sailing or kayaking. If you need something more thrilling, you can try parasailing, water skiing, wake boarding, semi-submarine experience and even an exhilarating banana ride! The Water Sports centre also offers RYA certified courses in windsurfing and sailing for all ages, and a variety of excursions on a catamaran or a motorboat.
Join our excursions for some excitement or to discover the Maldives and the traditional way of life of its inhabitants. A full range of excursions is available including island hopping, visits to local islands, snorkelling trips, sunset cruise and big game fishing. Kuramathi fully supports ‘catch and release’ policies in Big Game Fishing of bill fish. We are also one of very few resorts which do not offer Night Fishing as an excursion. We take pride in our decision and our part to protect our pristine surroundings.
The term Bageecha is coined from the local name for ‘Park or Garden’ and is also the name of the Kids Club at Kuramathi Island. Shaped like an inverted Maldivian boat or ‘Dhoni’, Bageecha offers age-appropriate fun experiences to our younger guests. A wide range of outdoor and indoor activities is organised for kids of 3 to 12 years, including nature walks, treasure hunts, beach activities, as well as marine life education in conjunction with the resort’s Eco Centre. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, over 300 sqm is dedicated to Bageecha, and it includes a large play room, an entertainment room, a dining area where children can enjoy snacks or have lunch, and a large outdoor area featuring a playground, sandpit and a barbecue corner! A professional team is on hand to ensure that the little ones have a fun time on Kuramathi, whilst allowing their parents to do the same.
Kuramathi Spa prides itself with its level of excellence in spa hospitality and services provided. The setting emanates well-being and tranquility, all yours to enjoy. We have integrated, ancient rituals with the highest level quality of European beauty products and Far Eastern natural essential oils, all in great respect to our environment and location. Our rituals are performed by our team of highly trained professionals, from Asia, each eager to create an unforgettable experience every time you are in their care. You can arrive at the spa early to begin your journey with hot and cold water experiences. A relaxation area and separate wet areas for men and women are available, each featuring steam, sauna, icy plunge pool and rainfall shower. Kuramathi Spa offers single and couple treatment rooms both on land and over-water. The menu includes a selection of treatments meticulously thought of for both men and women ranging from specific skin care treatments, a variety of body care programs, foot care and hair care. Our body massages and care programs are based on traditional rituals from Europe, India, Thailand and Indonesia.
