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Reviews of Komandoo Maldives Island Resort

4.5 out of 5
Komandoo Maldives Island Resort
Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful kind people easy access to things
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from Ali Navaz -General Manager on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Jerry, Thank you for taking the time to share your review rating with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a very good experience with us. We appreciate your kind words to our champions and we look forward to welcoming you in the future. Tropical Regards, Ali Navaz - General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Komandoo for 20th Anniversary to remember.A long journey from California but once we step into that seaplane which took us to about 45 mins flight to this beautiful island ....it is paradise!!! The water is so clear every where and reefs have abundant sea life . The overwater villa ER #14 was our home for a week.The bed is so comfy ,room is huge and the direct access to the ocean is wonderful.We can see the sunrise from our deck.Full board was excellebt for us for my husband doesn't consume alcohol ,so it worked for us.The buffet was never boring and the pasta station chef Pandian ,can cook delicious variety of pasta dishes.Suchi and Shifsa in Falhu Restaurant were very helpful and friendly.They were always welcoming every meals.Saeed ,our room keeper, always smiling and happy to serve.Making our room clean and homey.The special anniversary decor what a treat for us.Simaha ,our resort coordinator, was always responsive to our needs.Overall our stay in Komandoo ,was a trip of a life time.We will cherish our time in the island for the rest of our life.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from FJ - Resort Manager on 17 Oct 2022
Dear Nancy,Firstly, thank you for choosing us to be the destination of your choice and for celebrating with us your 20th Anniversary, and for sharing just how much you loved and enjoyed your stay with us.It is indeed a pleasure to hear that you have had a great time with us in every aspect of your stay. Thank you for praising our little island, your feedback was indeed well-detailed, this tells us that we have done well and that it strengthens our brand of service. Thank you for your appreciation to Pandian, Suchi, Shifza, Saeed, Simaha, and the rest of our Champions team for continuously going above and beyond to wow our guests. I will proudly share your feedback with all the Champions.Once again, thank you for your recommendation and we are looking forward to your next return as this motivates us in ensuring that you will have another memorable holiday with us.Warm Regards,FJResort Manager

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Getaway
We had the best vacation ever at Komandoo. The island is beautiful and romantic. The staff is so welcoming and friendly, they make you feel like family. The dive shop and dive instructors are the absolute best. Oh and all the food was so amazing, pretty sure I gained at lease 10 lbs lol
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Komandoo Champions on 7 Oct 2022
Dear Hillary,Thank you for your kind thoughts and appreciation of all our Champions and our island. Our main priority is your happiness and making you feel at home during your stay, and we are glad that we lived up to your expectations. Once again, thank you for your recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to paradise soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good house reef. Outstanding and friendly staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Komandoo is paradise. Stayed in water villa which was amazing. The staff couldn’t have been nicer. Great food, snorkeling, scenery and facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical Maldives
We had the most wonderful stay at Komandoo in December. Actually, it was so lovely that we decided to extend our stay for another week. Komandoo is a paradise island and offered us a refuge from all the Covid madness over here. The staff is exceptional, hard working and making such a difference on a daily basis. Everything feels personal and personalised at Komandoo from the communication before our stay, our arrival in Male, the welcome you receive getting off the seaplane and finally when you arrive at Komandoo when you are greeted by the General Manager and a welcome song. We have travelled a lot but never experienced anything like this before. This explains why Komandoo has so many repeat guests who seem to feel very connected to the island and the staff. I asked about vegan options beforehand and felt so much looked after during our entire stay. Chef Alex was always asking for feedback and making sure I had vegan options, also over at Aqua when we opted for a fine dining evening. Generally, the food is fantastic, trying to cover any dietary requirements (lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, halal) and everything is clearly labelled. The highlight were definitely the Gala dinners at Xmas and NYE where so much love and detail were put into the food, its presentation and decoration. Our Water Villa was very spacious, super clean and boasted of the most amazing views. The Spa ladies were absolutely lovely and made sure we could relax. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best holiday ever!
Amazing destination. Incredible staff. Love this place and will be returning very soon
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heena, Bradford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was by far the best we’ve experienced - a small island with a family feel. Perfect if you just want to relax. The buffet never felt repetitive and the quality was again the best. Normally after a holiday, being vegetarian, I am craving something home cooked. I did not get that feeling for the first time on a holiday. We also had the best couples massages. The snorkelling experience was amazing and so close to the island. The only feedback I would have is consider a variety of entertainment in the evenings but that is just personal preference. For a personal experience this is the place to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Leticia Agudon on 2 Feb 2020
Dear Heena, Sunny greetings from Komandoo Maldives! Thank you for taking your time to write your feedback of your recent stay here in Komandoo. We are delighted to know that you loved your stay here, from the snorkeling up to the foods and the couple massages. We are on the process to enhance our entertainment due to numbers of guest request. Thank you for the nice feedback. Once again, we are looking forward for your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic customer service, food excellent. Lovely being adult only 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 7 Jan 2020
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for staying in Komandoo and for giving us the rate of 5/5. We are looking forward to welcome you back again very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Taimur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 7 Jan 2020
Dear Taimur, Thank you for rating us 10/10 and Thank you for choosing Komandoo to stay for your holiday. We are all looking forward to welcome you back again very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite simply Komandoo is the best resort I've ever been too. We booked it for our honeymoon, and I was quite worried, as I wanted everfything to be perfect. There are lots of options when booking in the Maldives, and I had concerns about the seaplane to arrive and just how "inclusive" was all-inclusive. All of my concerns have been answered with a truly remarkable experience. The food, included in the cost, is world class. The preparations of seafood, rival any you will find in the world. The service is first class, and the rooms are a personal oasis. The seaplane is what it is, but the experience has been refined as much as possible, and there's never any uncertainty as to what to do next. If you're debating which resorts to go to, I'll remove all doubt, and say, it will be almost impossible not to have a wonderful stay there. It is truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 7 Jan 2020
Dear Joshua, Thank you for taking your time to write a review about your recent stay with us. We are delighted to know that you find Komandoo as the best resort you'd been to. Our team of Champions' are doing their best just to make your stay more memorable, and a big credit to our Culinary Team for the varieties of food which make your stay more unforgettable. We are all looking forward to welcome you back for your anniversary very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Perttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 12 Dec 2019
Dear Perttu, Greetings from Komandoo Maldives! Thank you for giving us 10* review. We are looking forward to welcome you very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 12 Dec 2019
Dear Anonymous, Greetings from Komandoo Maldives! Thank you for giving us 5* rate. Hoping to welcome you back again in our little paradise "Komandoo"

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Madhah Faiz on 18 Jul 2019
Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool, nice bar and friendly staffs. Enjoyed every moment staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from Madhah Faiz on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you for taking the time in sharing with us your experience, we are so happy that you had great holiday with us. I am so happy to hear your kind words regarding the friendly champions and facilities of Komandoo. Our champions are very special and truly enjoyment their work and insure that all our guest leave us with fantastic memories. Once again thank you for your special comments and truly look forward in welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice overall resort
All of the staff at Komandoo are helpful and friendly. They seem genuinely interested in providing excellent service. Overwater bungalow was really comfortable - the only thing we did not care for was the toilet area which had swinging saloon-type doors. The island is immaculate with regular raking of the beaches and pathways. Food waste generally quite good for a buffer format. The tandoor oven and BBQ had the most tender meats and nice naan breads. Diving with ProDivers was solid but pricey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 12 Dec 2019
Dear Michael, Sunny greetings from Komandoo Maldives! I am glad that you had a great holiday at our resort and I am very happy that the entire Champions' was able to deliver an excellent service during your stay. Our sincere gratitude for appreciating our Bungalow and the food variety in the restaurant, a special credit to our Culinary team, and also for the pro-diver's for making your experienced more memorable. We are looking forward to welcome you again here in our cute Island Komandoo.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Leticia Agudon on 12 Dec 2019
Dear Adrian, Thank you for staying with us and for giving us 10/10 ratings.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Madhah Faiz on 8 Jan 2019
Dear Anonymous, Greetings from Komandoo! Thank you for your 5* review.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful island
Some the best diving and snorkeling we've experience. Resort is very friendly and relaxed, with wonderful staff who are engaged and "real people". Resort is 20y old but is mostly not showing it's age and the new manager is renovating. We had a wonderful week over New Years. Excellent choice of food. Great dive center. And a wonderful spa experience. The resort has lots of returning guests and I can completely understand why. I hope to return myself sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Madhah Faiz on 8 Jan 2019
Dear Ian Sunny greetings from Komandoo Maldives! I am happy to read that you enjoyed our stunning island and had an amazing experience with us. we appreciate your kind words and I will share your comment with team, as they will appreciate knowing that they have contributed to your trip to be very special. We hope to be welcoming you back to Komandoo and thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel on a very small island in a northern atoll. The staff was exceptionally attentive and genuinely friendly and the facilities were well kept and very nice. The only downside was that there is only one main restaurant with a buffet (aside from the restaurant that doesn't come with the all-inclusive package.) The selection was good, but eating at the same place every day can get old. All in all a fantastic resort and wonderful staff. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Madhah Faiz (Front Office Manager) on 2 Dec 2018
Dear Tyler, Thank you for taking the time in sharing with us your experience, we are so happy that you had great holiday with us. I am so happy to hear your kind words regarding the friendly champions and facilities of Komandoo. Our champions are very special and truly enjoyment their work and insure that all our guest leave us with fantastic memories. Once again thank you for your special comments and truly look forward in welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

A, Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best place to honeymoon ever
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Afra Romania, Front Office Manager on 17 Jul 2018
Dear A, Greetings from Komandoo Maldives! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your opinion. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your honeymoon with us and hope to see you soon again Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay there very much, the resort is very beautiful and the staff are friendly and accommodating. However the seaplane rides can be very unflixable at times and if you miss yor scheduled ride due to international airlines delay you could easily end up having to wait until the next day for another seaplane flight to the resort, which is rather annoying when especially if you are there in a short holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Afra Romania, Front Office Manager on 21 Jun 2018
Dear Fatima, Greetings from Komandoo Maldives. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your valued feedback. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your holiday with us. As far as your transfer with the seaplane is concerned, Trans Maldivian Air manages the seaplane flight transfer schedules. I will pass on this feedback so we can work on improvements. We do try our best to improve on the overall arrival and departure experience, and offer our guests access the Airport Lounge with refreshments while they wait for their transfers. We hope to welcome you again on our little paradise. Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome !!!
Location is awesome, very friendly staffs, very warming staffs, we felt the happiness while we stayed there !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Afra Romania, Front Office Manager on 19 Jun 2018
Greetings from Komandoo Maldives! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us. We hope to see you again in your home away from home. Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Komandoo
We had a very wonderful 8 night stay at Komandoo – if you can afford the luxury, this resort is almost faultless! I left a really comprehensive review on Trip Advisor for anyone wanting to find out more info. We stayed in water villa which was lovely - we suggest asking for room number 7-15 for the best views. A sunrise beach villa would be the next best option. The all inclusive package had a huge range of alcohol, including 4 bottles of wines in the room, and heaps of cocktails at the bar (which you can get takeaway). The food is amazing with a huge range at the buffet - I miss it! Fantastic snorkelling in the ocean. Lovely peaceful swimming in the infinity pool. Definitely worth it!
Response from Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Maldives on 9 May 2018
Dear Shannon, Thank you for your great review and kind words. I and the team are delighted your visit with us wonderful. I hope we can welcome you back for another fantastic holiday soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rested, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of Paradise
As close to perfect as can be sought, certainly a week leaves you desiring that little bit longer without feeling blasé about the natural beauty around you. Most staff go out of there way to accommodate and enhance the experience; water villa is a must if you want to be unemcumbered for the best snorkelling and minimise human contact.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Leticia Agudon on 12 Dec 2019
Dear Rested, Sunny Greetings from Komandoo Maldives! All of us here are greatly motivated day by day to make our guests happy and satisfied during their stay. Thank you for highlighting your experienced from the facilities to amenities. We are all looking forward to welcome you back here in our little paradise.

10/10 Excellent

jane, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous holidt
Komandoo is just pure bliss. Staff are so friendly. Food is superb. Diving excellent. Would love to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Leticia Agudon on 12 Dec 2019
Dear Jane, Thank you for taking your time to write a simple review with us. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay in Komandoo. We are looking forward to welcome you again very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A rwal heaven on earth
Great resort... the best ever holidays.. great place , great staff , great island
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Fathuhulla on 7 Sept 2017
Dear Hamid, Sunny greetings from Komandoo! Thank you very much for your excellent feedback about your stay with us. We appreciate your kind comments and personal words about the excellent service, which has clearly contributed to a wonderful holiday for you at our Resort. Thank you for choosing Komandoo as your Maldives holiday destination and we hope to welcome you back again to our island paradise soon. Warm regards, Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

Ravi, toronto , Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise on earth
It is a paradise and once a life time experience.Especially staying in a over water villa is a awesome experience.I would love to go back some day again .The staff are super friendly.They are lot of activities.Life can't get any better .God thank you for giving me a chance in life to visit such and beautiful island and beautiful people .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Owen Ealden, General Manager. on 7 Sept 2017
Dear Ravi, Sunny greetings from Komandoo! Thank you for your kind review about your visit to our Island paradise. It is delightful to read that you had an amazing holiday and could experience the best that we have to offer: great hospitality and a variety of activities! I hope to welcome you back again on your next trip to Komandoo. Warm regards, Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

Johnny, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SIMPLY AMAZING
Everyone was super friendly and accommodating from the second we stepped off the sea plane. There is nothing bad at all I can say about Komandoo Island. Would Recommend this to everyone I know. Food was amazing, beaches were amazing, reef was amazing! Staff was more than amazing! Only thing you need to know, Is if you're going for Whale shark or Manta sightings, apparently, November is the time to go! Also, July there were no "GLOWING PLANKTON". I saw maybe 5 or 6 PIECES, that's it. I hear you have to be lucky for that. They gave us a free upgrade into a Jacuzzi beach villa. Didn't use the Jacuzzi, but was still a nice gesture. Used the pool instead. Which was incredibly beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Nikkie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overrated
Food variety was terrible, tuna for seafood every day. Service wasn't great either, most of the staff weren't friendly and passive. Minimal activities and very small island
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Owen Ealden, General Manager on 17 Jul 2017
Dear Nikkie, Thank you for taking the time to pen this review. We take pride in our award winning, friendly and attentive staff, delicious cuisine and the natural charm of our paradise Island. For a relatively larger Island, please allow me to recommend our Sister Resort, Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, which is also in the Lhaviyani Atoll. We hope to welcome you back to the Maldives in the near future for a more enjoyable vacation. Warm regards, Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Take me back
We had a short one day stay but it was a beautiful island. Staff went way and beyond for us. The water villa was so comfy and neat and we loved it! Food was very good as well. Great price for all inclusive..
Response from Owen Ealden, General Manager on 21 May 2017
Dear Guest, Sunny greetings from Komandoo! Thank you for your kind review about your visit to our Island paradise. I am thrilled to read your compliments. I will be sure to pass them on to the team. We would love to have you back and look forward to welcoming you again for a longer stay in Komandoo. Warm regards, Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine , Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible! Maldives dream come true
We have just returned from a trip to the Maldives which included a 5 night stay in Komandoo. It surpassed expectations in every way.. a beautiful resort, quiet and relaxing with only 65 villas so you really get the attentive care from staff. The staff are incredible.. they went out of their way to make our stay so perfect. We stayed in a water villa which was an amazing experience and the views were picture perfect! The snorkelling right off our private deck was brilliant. We were all inclusive and the choice of food and drinks was second to none..it was excellent value for money.We are already planning a trip back!
Response from Owen Ealden, General Manager on 30 Apr 2017
Dear Lorraine, Sunny greetings from Komandoo! We truly appreciate your kind review about your stay at our adults-only Resort. Thank you for making Komandoo your destination of choice in the Maldives. It is delightful to read that Komandoo has surpassed our expectations and that you enjoyed your stay in our Jacuzzi Water Villas, which brings the beautiful clear blue lagoon and colorful underwater world to your doorstep, making it perfect for snorkeling adventures. Thank you for your kind words about the value for money that our All Inclusive Package provides, as well as our excellent service. We indeed do our best to give the most attentive and friendly service to our guests to ensure they have an unforgettable vacation at Komandoo. We all look forward to welcoming you back again on your next trip. Please do not hesitate to use our website or email our Reservations team for future bookings. Warm regards, Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little island of Paradise
Beatiful scenery, easy access to house reef (with turtles a 10m swim away), small island with a remote and peaceful feel (it felt like we had the whole beach to ourselves most day), friendly staff, delicious food with changing variety everyday (i loved the fresh tropical fruits everyday from mango, mangosteen to gauva), everyday was another beautiful view of the island from our over-water villa and aqua blue waters.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort!!
I went for a honeymoon and the resort was great. Had an amazing time!!

10/10 Excellent

kq5si, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true tropical paradise honeymoon!
Komandoo is amazing. We stayed in the jacuzzi water villa (Eagle Ray 4) and it was wonderful! With air conditioning, wifi, tv, and plumbing it has all the modern amenities along with giant windows, a huge deck with chaise lounges/table and chairs/day bed, rain shower, and jacuzzi tub. The food was amazing. They have a huge buffet with all kinds of options.The service is unmatched. We also ate at Aqua one night and did dinner on the beach one night - both were awesome experiences. The entire staff at Komandoo is very pleasant and friendly. We did a couples massage and enjoyed it! What we really loved most was the snorkling. This island doesn't have the soft sand, but it does have the clear blue waters and it is so cool to walk down off your deck and have the coral reefs right there. We saw tons of fish, turtles, rays, lobsters, crabs, sharks, and even dolphins on our sunset cruise! Only downsides were a lot of smokers and some common drinks like mohitos were not included in the all inclusive (not sure why). Also be aware that while the resort takes US dollars, the Maldives doesn't take any older bills (will only accept the newest version of each bill) and any little rip/tear in the bill they won't accept. TOverall, I would absolutely go back and highly recommend Komandoo. It is truly amazing and I loved it was adults only. You feel so special with the tiny island feel and getting to know the staff. This has been my dream vacation for a while and I'm so glad we finally did it!

10/10 Excellent

robin, Mulberry, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful retreat at Komandoo Resort.
Other than our Jacuzzi water villa being oversold for the first night, everything was amazing. Beautiful resort. Great service and happy workers which means that the company and management is great.

10/10 Excellent

James , Abu Dhabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Get Away
I had a great experience from the start. We arrived and met Patrick (Manager) and his staff and they made us feel excited about our stay. They showed us to our villa and I will say the rooms were so nice. We stayed two nights in the water villa and the beach villa. I will say that the water villa is the way to go if you want privacy. It has a big deck and an entrance in to the water. We went snorkeling and we saw turtles, sharks, and a variety of fish it was amazing. The food was great and the bar was good as well. I will say that the staff was the best staff that I have ever seen. From the grounds crew all the way up to Patrick the General Manager. So if you want a great adults only get away this is the island for you.

8/10 Good

Kev and Hev , Aust and New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Selection of meals available
We enjoyed the accomodation and selection of food available on the island. Unfortunately the bar on the beach closed at 730 pm each evening. This facility was utilised by patrons during the day as it was on the side of the island which received the cool breeze and would have been great to have had this facility open during the evenings. This view was shared by many of the guests we spoke to.
Response from Patrick De Staercke, General Manager on 9 Jun 2016
Thank you for sharing your review of your stay with us. Along with the entire team, it was our pleasure to serve you. We are delighted to hear that you had a great holiday at our resort and enjoyed snorkeling. Also we thank you for the suggestion about the opening times of our Beach Bar which comes in as a great motivation to continue our quest to greatness. We will certainly discuss about this. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a great resort with great value for money
Small and beautiful island with great house reef and marine life. Staff are very friendly and professional. Daily buffet was very good with variety, quality and freshness.
Response from Patrick on 5 May 2016
Dear Jason, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay at our resort. We are glad to hear that you had a great time at our resort. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our beautiful island some time. Please keep in touch with us through our Facebook. Best regards Patrick De Staercke, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

ALVARO

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Manoj, Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and service. Fantastic food. Great place to relax. Cons: The resort is low on activities. Try to schedule the sea plane transfer in advance so that you don't spend too much time at the airport.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
One night only
We stayed at this hotel for one night only as we were waiting for our flight out of Male. Positive: The hotel picked us up and dropped us off at the airport, which is about a 5 minute drive. Negative: The hotel is what you would expect for a 3 star hotel, but the walls were quite thin and thus we could hear the guests above us which sounded of parents entertaining their toddler and bouncing a ball. The noise continued on until midnight.

8/10 Good

Esmeraldo, Mandaluyong Philippines

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but poor coordination
The whole stay was great though a bit hassle that our sea plane schedule going to the resort was set at 6AM. We arrived at Male airport at 10 PM and when we reached the hotel where we're supposed to stay overnight, it was already past midnight. We came to know when we asked the hotel to coordinate the sea plane transfer that we are supposed to check in at 5:15 AM. That was already past 1AM in Male. We ended up having no rest at all and paid 150 dollars for the hotel stay for nothing. The sea plane transfer schedule should have been communicated to us in advance.

10/10 Excellent

carlos, NY, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite holiday!
Very romantic. A gorgeous location! We stayed in one of the overwater bungalows and it was magnificent. The "house reef" that you can simply walk out to is quite impressive and actually better than many of the reefs to which a boat trip is required. Such a lovely and cozy setting. The service is truly wonderful and the food is delicious and diverse. There is something (many things!) for all tastes!

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ben, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of paradise...
Well, I am sure there are some even more luxurious resorts in the Maldives than Komandoo. But why would you want to stay there. We had the most amazing Maldives experience at Komandoo that we could think of. It doesn't offer everything...but what it offers it does so with style and class. The luxury is the simplicity and the attention to detail. A beautiful, quiet place in paradise with a friendly and helpful staff. We'd go back tomorrow if we could.
Response from Patrick De Staercke, General Manager on 29 Aug 2016
Dear Ben, Thank you for making Komandoo your holiday destination. At Komandoo, we never stop surprising guest with surprises along with the touches from the team which hopefully makes every stay a personalized experience for our valued guests and to return home with a plan of their next visit. We are delighted that we have surpassed your expectations and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.