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Makunudu Island

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Relax on a secluded beachside deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a pristine white sandy beach and a coral reef.
Enjoy a tranquil moment on the deck overlooking the ocean, where you can sit and take in the view.
Relax in a casual outdoor lounge area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by a brick wall and overhead lighting.
Enjoy a restful stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, a comfortable chair, and a shelf.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed under a canopy, offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
North Male' Atoll, Makunudu, 2059
  • Madivaru Beyru Dive Site
  • Paradise Island Beach
  • Gili Lankanfushi Beach
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

Room options

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Deluxe Beach Bungalow

Deluxe Beach Bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Beach Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Makunudu

At Makunudu Island you'll be in proximity to popular sights like Paradise Island Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A relaxing visit to Aavun Spa can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages along with body scrubs, facials and reflexology. The resort's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking and scuba diving, as well as sunloungers. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In the area of this 4-property class Makunudu resort, you'll find Madivaru Beyru Dive Site.
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Restaurants

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

About this property

Makunudu Island

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Some rates at Makunudu Island are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Makunudu Island offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Makunudu Island.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Makunudu resort.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Makunudu Island offers 36 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Aavun 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. The spa is open daily.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Volleyball
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Makunudu Island

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • 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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1000374cST001

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Makunudu Island
Makunudu Island Resort
Makunudu Resort
Makunudu Island Maldives/Male
Makunudu Island Lodge
Makunudu Island Hotel
Makunudu Island Resort
Makunudu Island Makunudu
Makunudu Island Resort Makunudu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Makunudu Island?

Makunudu Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Makunudu Island?

The closest beach to Makunudu Island is Paradise Island Beach (32.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Makunudu Island?

Yep, Aavun Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

What makes Makunudu Island a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Makunudu Island.

Does Makunudu Island serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Makunudu Island?

No, Makunudu Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Makunudu Island?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Makunudu Island?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Makunudu Island?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Makunudu Island Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

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 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul & Trudy , Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice

Most welcoming staff - hospitality great. Food excellent, facilities very good. Beautiful island
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Felix, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

roxanne, washington dc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ein kleines Paradies
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tres bien

Hôtel authentique loin des gros complexe. Bien isolé. Bonne restauration. Lagon magnifique. Merite une rénovation des bungalows et des abords. Ecoresponsable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shahar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Letizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendido

In un'isola stupenda: piccolissima e molto curata
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super stay

Remote island... super friendly staff.. 10 out of 10
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

かめさん

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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。
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Entspannte Ferien

Die Bungalows sind nicht mehr ganz neu, aber fürs Preisleistungsverhältnis gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019