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Makunudu Island

4.0 star property
Makunudu beachfront resort with spa, restaurant

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Bungalow

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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North Male' Atoll, Makunudu, 2059

What's nearby

  • Full Moon Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Paradise Island Beach - 3 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Gili Lankanfushi Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Kani Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hulhumale Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lime & Chili
  • Kaage
  • Bayrogue
  • Reef Bar
  • Rah Bar

About this property

Makunudu Island

When visiting Makunudu, Makunudu Island is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs. Other features include a beach bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Makunudu Island are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 36 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 1 AM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi in rooms*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 160.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: USD 125.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: USD 160.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: USD 125.00 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 249 (return)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 125 (return), from 3 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 240 per person, per stay
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for USD 10 per stay (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 10 (1-device limit, rates may vary)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Makunudu Island Lodge
Makunudu Island
Makunudu Island Resort
Makunudu Island Resort
Makunudu Island Makunudu
Makunudu Island Resort Makunudu

Frequently asked questions

Does Makunudu Island offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Makunudu Island does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Makunudu Island?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Makunudu Island?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing are available.
What is there to do at Makunudu Island and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, windsurfing and rowing. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a picnic area. Makunudu Island also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Makunudu Island?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Makunudu Island Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the feeling of being on a secluded, peaceful island that felt authentic in design and decor rather than like a Westernized modern hotel. The staff were incredibly nice. There was a variety of delicious and fresh food everyday. The sea activities were plentiful. The massage at the spa was deeply restful and high quality. We stayed at three different places in the Maldives and this was our favorite.
Melanie, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

В целом не плохо, но есть два замечания, которые было бы необходимо отметить на вашем сайте. 1. Персонал говорит только на английском языке! Нет никого, кто говорит по-французски, по-немецки и т.д. 2. На вашем сайте указано "WI-FI free". Это не правда, и многие на это жалуются. Вам дают бесплатно 2 Гб, остальное за деньги! Для тех, кому необходим интернет для работы, это не очень удобно. 3. Всё было хорошо до момента отплытия в аэропорт. Нам потратили много нервов. Одна парочка из Германии оплатила свой тур он-лайн ещё до приезда. Во время выезда начались выяснения, платили - не платили... В итоге задержали всех пассажиров в качестве заложников на 30 минут. Мы еле успели на свой рейс. Ребята сумели в последний момент испортить впечатление от такого прекрасного отдыха.
10-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to nature at Makunudu
Everything was perfect! The villa was clean and cozy, ideal for holiday mood. The food was simply amazing mainly served as a menu, and twice a week as buffet. Excellent taste and plaiting. And now comes the best part: the house reef accessible from the beach! The coral reef was not in the best shape, but it was bundled with sea life. We saw so many beautiful fishes and also big turtles, octopuses and sharks(not dangerous). The vibrant island has something special with so much life: crabs,bats, small lizards and some birds with their weird songs(sometimes at 5am) adding it to the charm. As a negative point, they were providing only 2GB per device for free.Since nothing about the extra charge was mentioned in the reservation on Hotels.com, we argued about it and they provided free Wi-Fi in the end. We loved this resort for simplicity and because it is close to nature in all meanings!
Andrei, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful island without all the unnecessary things like swimming pool, flat screen TVs etc. It’s a real retreat from the stress of life. Great food. Rustic accommodation, understated elegance theme throughout, no plastic chairs in sight! You relax from the moment you arrive due to the chilled atmosphere the staff create. So much sea life sharks, turtles, eagle ray, sting ray etc. I will be back someday to lovely Makunudu.
8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful, Beautiful Manunudu
We love Makunudu and have returned there 3 times for its peacefulness and tranquility. A beautifully simple quiet hotel island, with just beach rooms, a single restaurant and bar. Snorkelling a plenty, good dive centre, some other water sports, no gym or pool.
13-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Natural Island
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff were so helpful and friendly. Couldnt do enough to ensure our holiday was pretty much perfect. The resort management, Ali and Sunil, were always on hand for any questions. The island is so beautiful and unspoilt ... the chef is brilliant and the food amazing. I know there are some renovations planned especially to the bathrooms which are now a little tired but overall the standard of the bungalows are very good. The bars/restaurant are lovely and the views over the island/water are breath taking ... the sunset cocktail bar is a must to visit as the sunsets are spectacular to see. There is no need for towels on sunbeds at 4am! Each bungalow has its own designated beds which are comfortable with mattresses and sit on the beautiful beach outside your bungalow. I would definitely visit again ... 2 weeks flew by! My only suggestion would be to perhaps make the island adults only .... there were very few children when we were there ... but they did make themselves heard. Overall, a holiday at Makunudu Island is definitely a must
Paul & Trudy , 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice
Most welcoming staff - hospitality great. Food excellent, facilities very good. Beautiful island
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

amazing island resort, but disappointing coral
Everything is great in this island. The staff, the food, the activities on the island. The only problem is: we were very disappointed with the corals. plenty of them are already dying. There are often miscommunication with the staff about time, but they are very professional in general. There are two snorkeling activities: 1) Turtle Point Discovery: don't waste our money. You can do it on your own. 2) Snorkeling Discovery: nice Two ways to make this place better: 1) don't make fake sushi 2) get a new table tennis bat please
Felix, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Hire done gardeners before it's too late
The resort is very run down and in need of total upgrade. The scenery around it, blue sea is beautiful. However the vegetation is so over grown and in kept , you cannot see it. Also there are piles of cegatuon , old leaves etc that are just left and consequently become breeding grounds for flys and mosquitos. Both me and my Wife were bitten to death. We stayed only one full day , the final straw was finding a worm/ leech like insect in the bed. We decide to book flights and leave that day. When we in formed reception we were leaving and neede transfer to Male, no one even asked if there was a problem. Pity could be a beautiful place. However like many resorts in Maldives they are living in the past and believe they are a cut above the rest . Sadly that's not the case any more Abd these overpriced and run down resorts are being shown for what they are. Pictures on website are very flattering , beware reality is different. I pointed out the overgrown and cononeteky unkept shrubs and trees only to be informed the gardener left several months ago. Lack of real care and it shows.
Peter, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place for Digital Free Vacation
We had a great trip, best part for us was the lack of a tv and very limited internet access. The staff was incredible and the food was good. The hotel could use some updating, the beaches are rocky and you need water shoes or tough feet. There is only one place that you can real snorkel on the island where you can see fish. If you want to see more sea life yo need to go on a boat. I would recommend this resort if you are seeking a rustic vacation with great staff.
roxanne, 6-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tres bien
Hôtel authentique loin des gros complexe. Bien isolé. Bonne restauration. Lagon magnifique. Merite une rénovation des bungalows et des abords. Ecoresponsable.
NATHALIE, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

M, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Une ile très intimiste (seulement 36 bungalows) et très belle au nord de l'atoll de Malé. Une cuisine de grande qualité, raffinée et inventive, la meilleur que j'ai mangée aux Maldives. Un personnel gentil et efficace avec un patron qui parle français ! Des tortues tous les jours à la barrière de corail ! Nous avons passé un séjour délicieux.
OLIVIER, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Makundu resort is the ultimate gateway place. The island is a small piece of paradise surrounded by blue water and sandy beaches. You can do snorkeling, diving and water sport but if you are looking for some peace and quiet you can just find it in the Beach in front of your room. There are around 30 rooms on the resort so you can get a lot of privacy and quiet in your room area. The restaurant is really good with reach breakfast and set menu dinners (exceptions are Tuesday which is a barbecue night and Friday which is a Maldivian nights, both are buffet). the staff is very friendly and kind. In the evening you can enjoy the bar (average Maldivian resort prices) but also, see shark feeding, stroll around the beach and see the stars. We Had an amazing week and we will definitely come back.
Shahar, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Splendido
In un'isola stupenda: piccolissima e molto curata
Letizia, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ein schöner Ort zum träumen und entspannen
Die Zimmer werden 2 mal täglich gereinigt. Insgesamt ist, mit kleinen Abstrichen die Anlage in sehr gepflegtem Zustand. Als wirklich einzigen Kritikpunkt möchte ich die ziemlich verkalten Armaturen im Bad erwähnen . Wirklich gratis sind nur 2
Klaus, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

super stay
Remote island... super friendly staff.. 10 out of 10
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tolle Bungalows auf einsamer kleiner Insel
Wir hatten wunderschöne Ferien auf Makunudoo Island. Die Insel ist klein und total naturbelassen. Man kann taeglich Haie sehen, Geckos, Voegel und ganz viele andere Tiere. Die Bungalows sind sehr sauber gehalten und die Outdoordusche ist wundervoll. Direkt vor dem Bungalow beginnt der schoene Sandstrand. Es ist wie im Maerchen. Das Fruehstueck ist in Ordnung, bietet nur wenig Auswahl, hingegen das Abendessen ist abwechslungsreich und lecker! Die Angestellten sind sehr freundlich und erfuellen jeden Wunsch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefuehlt und wersen wieder kommen.
Suzana, 9-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Little island outside of time
For the ones looking for untouched nature, a small and personal resort blending into the environment and respecting local architecture to unwind, Makunudu is just perfect.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's the third time we're coming back to Makunudu! It has become like a second home! The island and the resort are as beautiful as there were before. The service, the restaurant, the sand and sunset bars, the bungalow are just perfect!
Meri, 20-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

食事、特に夕食がコースでとても美味しかった。 ホテルのサービスも良く、スタッフもとてもフレンドリーでした。
かめさん, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Entspannte Ferien
Die Bungalows sind nicht mehr ganz neu, aber fürs Preisleistungsverhältnis gut.
3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
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