Just 15 overwater residences on a solar-powered private island where everything is included — dining, spa, diving, excursions, and 24-hour butler. Forbes Five-Star five years running.
Forbes Five-Star 40-Min Seaplane House Reef All-Inclusive
Atoll
Lhaviyani
Villas
15
Transfer
Seaplane
Transfer Cost
~$505 pp RT
Packages From
$9,659 / couple
Meal Plans
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$9,659 / couple
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Opened2018
Just 15 overwater residences on the world’s only fully solar-powered luxury island. The AAA philosophy means everything is included — dining, spa, diving, excursions, and motorised water sports. Forbes Five-Star for five consecutive years. Sister island to Hurawalhi, a 5-minute boat ride away.
41 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.9 / 5 from 346 total reviews.
+5% review volume vs. prior 6 months
5
Awards since 2018
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide '22, '23, '24, '25, '26
World's Best New Luxury Hotel
Luxury Travel Intelligence 2018
Best Island Resort
Robb Report 2019
Best All-Inclusive Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
Hospitality Design Award
Sustainable Resort 2019
How It Compares
Kudadoo 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
Kudadoo
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Kudadoo
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Kudadoo
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Kudadoo (15)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Kudadoo
Kudadoo
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Kudadoo has just 15 residences — all overwater, all with 44 sqm private infinity plunge pools. Designed by New York-based architect Yuji Yamazaki with Japanese-inspired curves and Tasmanian oak floors, the residences are arranged in a ring formation echoing the shape of a Maldivian atoll. Every residence includes a 54-inch Bang & Olufsen TV with surround sound, fully automated lighting, Netflix and Spotify access, handmade furniture, and 24-hour butler service. The two-bedroom residences are ideal for families travelling together or couples wanting the largest overwater living space in Lhaviyani Atoll.
OverwaterAll pool
One-Bedroom Ocean Residence
From
$3,220
310 sqm ·2.2× larger than avg
One-Bedroom Ocean Residence310 sqmPool$3,220
SignatureAll pool
Two-Bedroom Ocean Residence
From
$5,483
390 sqm ·2.8× larger than avg
Two-Bedroom Ocean Residence390 sqmPool$5,483
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
1 Restaurant, Wine Cellar & Destination Dining
Kudadoo's dining is built around freedom, not fixed venues. The Retreat is the main overwater dining space where chefs present the day's fresh ingredients and guests choose what they want, when they want it — the 'unscripted dining' concept. A curated wine cellar houses 30+ varieties rated Wine Spectator 88+ alongside an international cheese room. Destination dining takes meals to the beach, a private sandbank, your residence, or aboard the private yacht Bella. Guests also have access to Hurawalhi's 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, a 5-minute speedboat ride away.
The Retreat
Fine Dining
Kudadoo's culinary heart — an overwater venue where daily-fresh ingredients are presented and chefs craft bespoke meals based on guest preferences. No fixed menu, no fixed times. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner flow naturally with a personal approach. Head chefs prepare everything from Maldivian seafood to international fine dining, with the sommelier pairing wines throughout.
SettingOverwater main venue with open kitchen, flexible seating, and ocean views.
Wine & Cheese Cellar
Wine Bar
A hand-curated collection of wines rated Wine Spectator 88+ from six Champagnes to structured reds, alongside artisanal cheeses from France, Italy, England, and the Netherlands. The resident sommelier hosts tastings and pairs wines with multi-course experiences. An intimate space for couples seeking a more indulgent evening.
SettingCurated cellar within The Retreat housing 30+ wines and international cheeses.
Destination Dining
Private Dining
The 'Anywhere' in Kudadoo's philosophy — a private chef will prepare meals wherever you choose. A romantic beach dinner under the stars, a champagne picnic on a private sandbank, breakfast on your overwater deck, or a gourmet cruise aboard the resort's private yacht Bella. Every meal is bespoke, every location yours to choose.
SettingBeach, sandbank, in-residence, or aboard the private yacht Bella.
5.8 Undersea Restaurant
Fine Dining
The world's largest all-glass undersea restaurant at sister island Hurawalhi — a 5-minute speedboat ride from Kudadoo. Five-course lunches and seven-course dinners surrounded by reef life through floor-to-ceiling glass. Just 10 couples per sitting. One visit included in the all-inclusive plan; additional visits at supplement.
SettingAt sister island Hurawalhi, 5.8 metres below the surface, seating 20 diners.
Our tipBook the lunch sitting — natural light flooding through the glass with fish swimming past is unforgettable.
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Kudadoo operates under a single AAA (Anything, Anytime, Anywhere) all-inclusive philosophy — everything is included from the moment you arrive. All meals, premium wines and spirits, unlimited spa treatments, unlimited diving for certified divers, motorised and non-motorised water sports, excursions, laundry, and 24-hour butler service. One visit to Hurawalhi's 5.8 Undersea Restaurant is included per stay. The only supplements are the private yacht Bella charter and the owner's reserve wine collection.
Kudadoo's AAA philosophy extends to activities — unlimited diving, jet ski, parasailing, and excursions are all included. Certified divers have unrestricted access to Lhaviyani Atoll's premier sites via ProDivers at sister island Hurawalhi, while the house reef offers direct snorkeling from your residence deck. The private yacht Bella is available for charter, and the Sulha Spa's unlimited treatments mean you can book a massage every single day.
Water & Marine
Unlimited diving, house reef, jet ski, yacht Bella
Unlimited diving (certified divers)Via Hurawalhi's ProDivers PADI 5-Star centre · courses from Open Water to professional
Complimentary snorkeling equipment
Guided reef snorkelingHouse reef encircles the island · brain coral reef · snorkel from villa deck
Jet skiingUnlimited as part of AAA plan
Hoverboarding and flyboarding
Parasailing
Water skiing and wakeboarding
Kayaking & paddleboardingComplimentary for all guests
Windsurfing and catamaran sailing
Private yacht BellaLuxury yacht charter for sunset cruises, diving, and gourmet dining (from $5,000)
Unlimited diving included. Kudadoo is one of the few resorts where unlimited diving is included in the room rate. Certified divers have unrestricted access to Lhaviyani Atoll's premier dive sites via the ProDivers PADI 5-Star centre at sister island Hurawalhi. The channel between Kudadoo and Hurawalhi is legendary — strong currents attract walls of reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, and pelagic fish. Underwater scooters are available for the more challenging drift dives.
Unlimited spa included. While most luxury resorts charge $200–$400 per spa treatment, Kudadoo includes unlimited Sulha Spa treatments in the room rate. The spa occupies the second floor of The Retreat with overwater treatment rooms, a Himalayan salt chamber (the first in the Maldives), steam room, and sauna. Therapist Nita's 'Earth & Ocean' treatment is a guest favourite. You can have a treatment every day — or twice a day — at no extra cost.
Sports & Entertainment
Games room, outdoor cinema, yoga
Volleyball court
Badminton court
Table tennis
Pool table & games roomAir-conditioned · board games and darts
Movie nightsOutdoor cinema under the stars
Live entertainmentPeriodic performances and themed evenings
Yoga classesGroup and private sessions available
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
7.5
Very Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 25% of Maldives resorts
Direct villa deck access · reef 3m from villas · complimentary equipment
Kudadoo's house reef encircles the island with direct snorkeling access from overwater residence decks — the reef edge is just 3 metres from some villas. The reef is predominantly composed of brain corals, which have proven more resilient to temperature fluctuations and bleaching events than branching corals. Large schools of blue fusiliers, clownfish, moray eels, baby reef sharks, octopus, and turtles are regularly spotted. The real star is the channel between Kudadoo and sister island Hurawalhi — strong currents attract walls of reef sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, and pelagic fish. Lhaviyani Atoll is one of the Maldives' prime manta encounter zones, and the resident Manta Trust marine biologist at Hurawalhi leads conservation trips accessible to Kudadoo guests.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip, whitetip, and grey reef sharks — regularly spotted on the house reef and in the Kudadoo-Hurawalhi channel
Sea Turtles
Green and hawksbill turtles — frequent visitors, often seen from overwater residence decks
Stingrays
Eagle rays and stingrays along the reef edge and on guided dive excursions
Tropical Reef Fish
Dense schools of blue fusiliers, clownfish, moray eels, parrotfish — the brain coral reef supports excellent diversity
Octopus
Regularly spotted on the house reef and during guided snorkeling sessions
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins on sunset cruises — included in the AAA all-inclusive plan
Manta Rays
Lhaviyani Atoll is a prime manta encounter zone — Manta Trust guided trips via sister island Hurawalhi
Not typical at this reef (−1)
Whale Sharks
Not typical at Kudadoo — South Ari Atoll is the main whale shark destination
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Kudadoo is in Lhaviyani Atoll, approximately 130 km north of Malé. The only transfer option is a scenic 40-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only. For late arrivals, Crown & Champa arranges overnight accommodation near the airport with a seaplane departure the following morning. Guests share the VIP seaplane lounge with sister island Hurawalhi.
Only option
Seaplane
Velana Airport → Kudadoo (~40 min) · Daylight only
~$505 pp roundtrip
Seaplane transfers operate during daylight hours (approx. 6:00–16:30). Guests arriving on late flights are accommodated near the airport overnight, with seaplane transfer the following morning. The 40-minute flight offers spectacular aerial views of the atoll chain. VIP lounge access and airport meet-and-greet included.
Resort island map — Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Ideal for
Couples and honeymooners seeking ultra-privacy — just 15 residences, 24-hour butler, and a private island where you might not see another guest all day
Guests who want everything included — unlimited spa treatments, dining, diving, water sports, and excursions without a single bill to sign
Design and architecture lovers — Yuji Yamazaki's Japanese-inspired overwater residences with 310 sqm of living space, Tasmanian oak floors, and Bang & Olufsen throughout
Divers and marine life enthusiasts — unlimited diving at Lhaviyani Atoll's best sites, manta rays, reef sharks, and the legendary Kudadoo-Hurawalhi channel
Sustainability-conscious travellers — the world's only fully solar-powered luxury island, winner of the Hospitality Design Award for sustainable resort design
Consider elsewhere if
Budget travellers — from $3,220/night makes Kudadoo one of the most expensive resorts in the Maldives, even by ultra-luxury standards
Families with young children — children must be 13+ and the atmosphere is very much adult-oriented; no kids club or family programmes
Guests wanting variety of restaurants — The Retreat is the only dedicated dining venue; if you want multiple à la carte restaurants to rotate through, sister island Hurawalhi or larger resorts offer more
Guests seeking a large, lively resort — 15 residences means no nightlife, limited social interaction, and a very quiet atmosphere that some may find too tranquil
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 5Peak · Highest rates
Jan 6 – Apr 5High · +80–100%
Apr 6 – Apr 30Shoulder · +25–30%
OctShoulder · +25–30%
May – SepLow · 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
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island — FAQ
How many villas does Kudadoo have?
Just 15 overwater residences, each 300 sqm with a private pool, making Kudadoo one of the most exclusive resorts in the Maldives. The entire island is solar-powered with a rooftop solar array covering 100% of energy needs.
Is Kudadoo Maldives all-inclusive?
Yes — Kudadoo is completely all-inclusive with no bills. Everything is included: all dining, premium drinks, spa treatments, excursions, diving, water sports, and even laundry. It is one of the most comprehensive all-inclusive experiences in the Maldives.
How do you get to Kudadoo?
A 40-minute seaplane from Male to Lhaviyani Atoll. Guests wait in a private lounge at the seaplane terminal. The resort is adjacent to sister property Hurawalhi, and guests can access Hurawalhi's 5.8 Undersea Restaurant.
Is Kudadoo Maldives sustainable?
Yes. Kudadoo is 100% solar-powered with 984 rooftop panels generating all the resort's energy. It won the Maldives Green Resort Award and is one of the first fully solar-powered luxury resorts in the world.
Packages From
$9,659 / couple
3 nights · Ocean Pool Residence · AAA All-Inclusive · Seaplane extra
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3 nights in an Ocean Pool Residence with AAA All-Inclusive (all meals, 80+ wines, 6 champagnes, spa treatments, water sports, sunset cruise). Access to sister property Hurawalhi included. Seaplane transfers ~$1,010 extra.
