Just 65 villas on a sliver of sand in Lhaviyani Atoll — adults only, no crowds, and one of the best house reefs in the northern atolls. Komandoo is the Maldives distilled to its essentials: reef, beach, silence.
4-Star Superior Seaplane 40 min Excellent Reef Adults Only
Atoll
Lhaviyani
Villas
65
Transfer
Seaplane
Transfer Cost
~$400 pp RT
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Opened1998Renovated2023
Komandoo is the antidote to mega-resorts. Just 65 villas on an island you can walk around in ten minutes, with no children, no jet skis, and no beach club DJs. What it does have is a genuinely excellent house reef, mature vegetation, and the kind of quiet that makes you forget there's a world beyond the lagoon.
96 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.6 / 5 from 2,800 total reviews.
+8% review volume vs. prior 6 months
10
Awards since 2019
HolidayCheck Award
HolidayCheck '26
Travellers' Choice
TripAdvisor '25
Best Adults-Only Resort
TTM Awards '24
Best of the Best
TripAdvisor '22
Travelife Gold
Travelife '19
How It Compares
Komandoo vs. the Field
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Komandoo
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Komandoo
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Komandoo
CouplesFamily
W Maldives
Siyam World
Komandoo
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Komandoo (65)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Komandoo
Komandoo
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Five villa categories across beach and overwater. Beach Villas are the entry point — simple, sunset-facing, and set in mature gardens. Jacuzzi Beach Villas add a private outdoor jacuzzi. The overwater Jacuzzi Water Villas are the premium option with direct lagoon access and indoor jacuzzi.
BeachNo pool
Beach Villas
From
$400
55 sqm ·Standard for 4-star
Beach Villa55 sqmNo pool$400
BeachAll pool
Jacuzzi Beach Villas
From
$500
71 sqm ·15% above average
Jacuzzi Beach Villa71 sqmPool$500
Premium Jacuzzi Beach Villa71 sqmPool$550
OverwaterAll pool
Jacuzzi Water Villas
From
$700
88 sqm ·Compact for overwater
Jacuzzi Water Villa88 sqmPool$700
Ocean Jacuzzi Water Villa88 sqmPool$800
Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.
Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.
Dining
2 Restaurants & 2 Bars
Four venues for 65 villas is a generous ratio. Falhu handles all buffet meals with themed nights, Aqua is the overwater fine dining option, and two bars round out the social scene. Guests can also book the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at sister resort Hurawalhi.
Falhu Restaurant
International Buffet
The main restaurant with daily-changing international buffet and themed dinner nights. Open-air with sand floors and ocean views — intimate enough that you recognise fellow guests by day two.
SettingBeachfront · Sand floor
Our tipThursday Maldivian night is the standout theme
Aqua Restaurant
Seafood
Overwater à la carte with fresh seafood, grilled meats, and a wine list that punches above the resort's weight class. The sunset views are the best on the island.
SettingOverwater · Sunset-facing
Our tipBook for your first night — it fills up quickly
Kandu Bar
Cocktails
The main bar and social heart of the island — positioned by the infinity pool with lagoon views. Wine list, cocktails, and afternoon tea (included in AI Plus). Live music some evenings.
SettingPoolside · Lagoon views
Thundi Bar
Bar
A small thatched-roof beach bar on the south side of the island — the best sunset spot on Komandoo. Just 20 seats, which keeps it intimate.
SettingBeachfront · South side
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Komandoo is all-inclusive only — no half board or room-only option. This keeps things simple and removes the need to think about bills. The Gold upgrade adds spa treatments, an intro dive, premium spirits, and a candlelit beach dinner.
Plan
Restaurants
Alcohol
Minibar
~pp/day
All-Inclusive Plus
Falhu + 1 Aqua dinner
House
Daily
Included
All-Inclusive Gold
Falhu + Aqua unlimited
Premium
Daily
+$100
All-Inclusive PlusIncluded
Falhu + 1 Aqua dinner
Alcohol HouseMinibar Daily
All-Inclusive Gold+$100 pp/day
Falhu + Aqua unlimited
Alcohol PremiumMinibar Daily
Experiences & Activities
Your Days on the Island
Komandoo keeps it simple — the reef and the ocean are the main attractions. There's a solid dive centre, good snorkelling from shore, and enough to fill a week without ever feeling like you need to do anything at all.
Water Sports & Diving
Prodivers centre on-site. Non-motorised equipment complimentary.
Guided snorkelling tripsTo outer reef and nearby channels
Night snorkelling
Lhaviyani diving is world-class. Komandoo sits in one of the Maldives' best diving atolls. The Prodivers team runs trips to 40+ sites including Fushivaru Thila (mantas), Shipyard (wreck), and Kuredu Express (sharks and rays). The house reef alone has regular turtle and shark sightings.
Excursions & Cruises
Bookable through the resort. Small groups given the island size.
Sunset dolphin cruiseTraditional dhoni · spinner dolphins common
Private sandbank picnicDeserted sandbank with champagne — peak romance
Local island visit
Sunset fishing on dhoniTraditional handline · cook your catch at Falhu
Komandoo's house reef is one of its strongest selling points — a marine biologist documented 265 species without ever diving, and repeat guests have photographed 113 species in a single year. The reef wraps most of the island with easy shore entry and consistent marine life. Nearby Fushivaru is home to the largest known aggregation of juvenile manta rays in the Maldives.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip & whitetip — regular on house reef
Sea Turtles
Hawksbill & green — frequent visitors, often from shore
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Komandoo is in Lhaviyani Atoll — a straightforward 40-minute seaplane from Malé. It shares the atoll with Kuredu and Hurawalhi.
Option 1 — Scenic
Seaplane (TMA)
Direct from Malé · ~40 min · Daylight only
~$400 pp roundtrip
Option 2 — Late arrivals
Domestic Flight + Speedboat
Malé → Madivaru (35 min) + boat (10 min)
~$305 pp roundtrip
Seaplane daylight only. Late arrivals take domestic flight to Madivaru — the resort arranges both. Complimentary transfers sometimes offered for 10+ night stays.
Resort island map — Komandoo Island Resort
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Komandoo does one thing brilliantly: it gives you a small, quiet island with an excellent reef and absolutely no pressure to do anything. It's not the newest, not the most luxurious, and not trying to be. For couples who want genuine Maldives escapism without the mega-resort circus, it's hard to beat.
Ideal for
Couples wanting genuine peace and adults-only exclusivity
Snorkellers and divers — the house reef and Lhaviyani diving are excellent
Repeat Maldives visitors who've done the big resorts and want something quieter
Honeymooners who prefer barefoot romance over champagne theatre
Consider elsewhere if
Families with children — this is strictly adults only
Guests wanting lots of activities, nightlife, or a large resort feel
Those wanting ultra-modern or ultra-luxury interiors — Komandoo is comfortable, not flashy
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Apr 15High · +30–50%
Apr 16 – Jul 15Shoulder · +10–20%
Jul 16 – Dec 19Low · Best value
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls
More Inclusions, More Maldives
What you get booking with us vs. going direct or through an OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee — avg. 11% below OTAs
Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
One complimentary 60-min couples spa treatment
Early check-in / late checkout (subject to availability)
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, transfers, meal plan guidance
Direct resort relationship — we resolve issues in real time
Book Through Others
Standard rack rate
Room type as booked — no upgrades
No welcome amenities
No spa inclusions
Standard check-in/out times
Generic customer support
No direct resort contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Komandoo Island Resort — FAQ
Is Komandoo Maldives adults only?
Yes — Komandoo is strictly adults only (18+). There are no children's facilities, kids clubs, or family suites. This is a deliberate choice that keeps the island peaceful and intimate, making it one of the most popular honeymoon and couples resorts in the Maldives.
Does Komandoo have a good house reef for snorkelling?
Excellent. The house reef wraps most of the island with easy shore entry just metres from the beach. A marine biologist documented 265 species without ever diving. Hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, and eagle rays are regular sightings. Nearby Fushivaru hosts the largest known aggregation of juvenile manta rays in the Maldives.
Is Komandoo Maldives all-inclusive?
Yes — Komandoo is all-inclusive only with two tiers. All-Inclusive Plus covers buffet meals, one Aqua dinner per stay, house drinks, and daily minibar. All-Inclusive Gold adds premium spirits, unlimited Aqua dinners, weekly spa treatment, intro dive, and a candlelit beach dinner.
How do you get to Komandoo from Malé airport?
The standard transfer is a 40-minute seaplane with Trans Maldivian Airways (approximately $400 per person roundtrip, daylight only). Late arrivals can take a domestic flight to Madivaru Airport followed by a 10-minute speedboat (approximately $305 per person roundtrip).
Is Komandoo related to Kuredu and Hurawalhi?
Yes — all three are operated by Crown & Champa Resorts in Lhaviyani Atoll. Komandoo guests can visit Hurawalhi to dine at the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant (5.8 metres below sea level) and can access Kuredu for its golf course. Each resort has a distinct personality despite sharing an atoll.
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