- At Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives - Kids Stay & Eat Free and DIVE FREE for Certified Divers for a minimum 3 nights stay Maldives, we create a unique experience that is memorable for everyone. - Our contemporary Island resort is a tropical wonderland, located just a 45 min speedboat ride from Velana International Airport Malé, offering 154 spacious and modern Overwater, Beach or Garden villas, with stunning views of the glistening Maldivian sea and the unspoiled beach that surrounds our resort. - Featuring world-class diving sites and surf breaks right at our doorstep, our spacious villas are dotted around the island and appeal to a wide variety of guests, offering access to the beach, ocean or lagoon. For families, the two and three-bedroom villas offer ample space for fun and relaxation as you discover Kandooma fushi, our island paradise. - Parents can introduce the kids to the thrill of island life through activities like PADI Bubblemaker, Surf Camps, swimming lessons, and best of all, the Kandoo Kids' Club with daily rotating educational and recreational activities. Along with Holiday Inn®’s "Kids Stay and Eat Free policy", we provide a tropical adventure that the family will always remember fondly. - The resort has three dining outlets and four bars offering a range of culinary delights for your dining pleasure with themed evenings and private dining options to enhance your dining experience. - Airport Transfer : All resort transfers are arranged based on the international flight schedule. Guests are required to provide the flight details at least 24 hours prior to the travel date. The shared return speedboat transfer price is: USD 150 per adult, taxes included and USD 75 per child from 4 to 12 years old taxes included. - Return speedboat transfer fee of USD 160 per Adult (13 Years and Above) and USD 80 per Child (4-12 Years) will be collected by the resort upon guest confirmation. Transfer rates are inclusive of taxes valid for stays from 01 November 2025. - Please contact the resort's in-house reservations team at reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com to arrange your airport transportation and provide the flight details at least 24 hours before your travel. - Please note that all surfers wishing to stay and surf at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives are required to book a complete Surf & Accommodation package through our exclusive surf partner, Perfect Wave. To preserve the exclusivity and quality of the surf experience the resort is unable to accept any direct bookings for surfing. All surfers must pre-book their stay and wave access through Perfect Wave. - Dive Free Program : The Kandooma Dive Free Program allows for 2 dives per person per day for a maximum of 2 Certified Divers per room, when staying a minimum of 3 consecutive nights. As per the Diving Regulations of Maldives, a diver must be able to provide evidence of diving within the prior 3 months. In the absence of any such evidence, the diver will be required to join an orientation dive to successfully demonstrate the skills and abilities of a certified diver. If the diver is unable to pass this orientation dive or fails to demonstrate safe diving practices at any time, then the diver will be required to firstly undergo a Refresher Program where charges apply. - Drone Policy : To maintain the privacy of our valued guests, aerial drones are strictly prohibited from being used on or in proximity to the resort premises. Upon prior notice to our reception team, drone flying may be permitted in designated island areas supervised by the resort security team. - Third-Party Services : To ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all guests, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives does not permit third-party providers to operate activities or excursions on, to or from the island. All recreation and excursion services are exclusively organised by the resort’s dedicated team. This approach helps us maintain consistent safety standards and deliver a high-quality, seamless experience for our guests. For more information or to arrange activities, please contact our Recreation Team directly.