Kandolhu Maldives has bagged another recognition from TripAdvisor, this time retaining the Certificate of Excellence for the third year.
“We are humbled by another great milestone for the resort, we would like to thank our esteemed (and often repeat) guests, and of course our stellar team going to great lengths to ensure each guest at Kandolhu Maldives has the genuinely-serviced and laid back luxe experience we are known for,” Marc LeBlanc, Resort Manager, said, in an announcement by the resort.
Now in its seventh year, the Certificate of Excellence designation recognises establishments that consistently earn great reviews on TripAdvisor from travellers.
It accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.
Earlier this year, Kandolhu Maldives, which is owned and operated by pioneers of Maldives tourism industry Universal Resorts, won the Travellers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor in 11 separate categories, including:
- Top 25 Hotels – World (#11)
- Top 25 Hotels – Asia (#5)
- Top 25 Hotels – Maldives (#2)
- Top 25 Hotels for Romance – World (#24)
- Top 25 Hotels for Romance – Asia (#8)
- Top 25 Hotels for Romance – Maldives (#2)
- Top 25 Luxury Hotels – World (#8)
- Top 25 Luxury Hotels – Asia (#3)
- Top 25 Luxury Hotels – Maldives (#1)
- Top 25 Hotels for Service – Asia (#8)
- Top 25 Hotels for Service – Maldives (#1)
Ringed by an intricate yet stunning coral garden teeming with colourful reef fish, Kandolhu Maldives is a patch of paradise hidden in the North Ari Atoll and accessible by a 25-minute scenic seaplane flight. The resort offers just 30 villas in five different styles — Jacuzzi Beach Villas, Pool Villas, Duplex Pool Villas, Ocean Villas and Ocean Pool Villas — that feature local architecture with modern interiors.
Kandolhu Maldives features four à la carte restaurants and a bar as well as beach dining experiences and in-villa dining options. The intimate island resort also has a spa, and offers a range of recreational activities, including diving, snorkelling, water sports and excursions.