Kurumba - Maldives - overview introduction
- Property, Picture View 
- Property Overview
The first resort in the country to be opened and the nearest to the Airport, Kurumba remains a beautiful looking island. Built on the island is a top class city hotel. The obvious choice for businessmen and visiting VIPs, it also suits holiday-makers who enjoy being in an environment of luxury and service. Now this probably includes all of us, but the reality is that you get less of a sense of the real Maldives here than usual. The focus of the resort is as much inward to the swimming pools, restaurants and bars as it is outward to the beach and lagoon.
No other island is as fully landscaped as this one. It is like one large garden, with colorful flowers (from tiny border plants to bowers of bougain villa) and trimmed hedges under a canopy of tall coconut palms. Around about you will find the five restaurants, the coffee shop and the pizza outlet. The specialty restaurants are a Chinese, a French, an Indian and a Grill. Their reputation could be higher.
Gentle swaying palms, fine white sand, and crystal clear waters offer the perfect setting for a lazy, get-away-from-it-all holiday, or a fun-packed time with a wide range of sports activities. Since it is the closest resort to the capital, Malé, and the airport, Kurumba Village is also ideal for business travelers, with international conference facilities and a ready fleet of speed boats at your service. Whether you are visiting the Maldives on business, pleasure, or both, Kurumba is ideally located for you. We are just minutes from Malé and the airport.
- Location
The island of Kurumba is in the North Male' Atoll of the Maldives. The resort is 5 minutes by speed boat or 03 km from the Male Airport (on the island of Hulhule)
- Quick Facts:
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 3.00 Km
Total no. of rooms: 180
No. of room types: 10
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: Kurumba, North Male' atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
Transfer time between the airport and the resort is about 35 minutes by SpeedBoat.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Night Transfer available. Speed Boat transfer.
Kurumba - Maldives - Accommodation Room Villa Suites
- Accomodation Overview
The 180 bungalows and villas are dotted throughout the island within verdant foliage paces from the beach. Every one of its 180 individual villas and rooms is a symphony of good taste and glorious space, orchestrated with the harmony of polished wood floors, high timber-clad ceilings and antique style wooden furniture. Complemented by a walk-in dressing room and a bathroom of exquisite extravagance with sandstone tiles, a marble-sided tub and a second, out-door art-deco shower in a private open-air patio, each bedroom comes equipped with In – Room safes, Private mini bar, Tea/ Coffee makers, Satellite TV, High speed Internet Connections and Luxury amenities.
- Superior Room - (38 rooms / units)
Spacious double storey, four room houses built in graceful colonial style with each room having a private beach view terrace or balcony. The bedroom leads to a bright, spacious bathroom partly open to the sky. 74 sq. metre. 4 room double storey houses situated an easy stroll from the sea - Air conditioned - Beach view private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room safe - IDD telephone - Highspeed internet access - Satellite TV - Tea / Coffee making facilities - 02 daybeds (01 in room, 01 in terrace)
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hot & Cold fresh water Open-air bath room Bath tub IDD Telephone Safe Cable / Satellite TV Internet LAN (laptop) Sofa Bed Hair Dryer Mini bar Tea / Coffee
- Deluxe Room - (39 rooms / units)
Situated on the edge of the Sea. Open air shower and a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, cozy and Intimate.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hot & Cold fresh water Safe Cable / Satellite TV Internet LAN (laptop) Tea / Coffee Complementary toiletries Mini bar
- Deluxe Bungalow - (74 rooms / units)
A dedicated entrance lobby leads to a teak floor bedroom furnished with a king-size four-poster bed, a day bed, and a window wall opening onto the veranda and beach. There is a dressing room with access to a spacious bathroom complete with two washbasins, a glass-walled shower, a free-standing bathtub, and an open-air sand and stone floored shower garden.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hot & Cold fresh water Mini bar Bath tub IDD Telephone Open-air bath room Cable / Satellite TV Internet LAN (laptop) Safe Complementary toiletries King size bed available
- Garden Villa - (10 rooms / units)
Bedroom with a king size bed adjoining a sitting room and a verandah. A patio at the entrance, bathroom with a glass walled shower, marble bath tub and an open courtyard complete with a “Rain Shower” under a traditional thatched awning. The Garden Villa looks over beautifully manicured gardens. Oversized 103 sq. metre room with separate sitting area adjoining the bedroom - Courtyard with open air rain shower and Jacuzzi - Air conditioned - Private terrace - Hair dryer - Mini bar - In room safe - IDD telephone Highspeed Internet Access - Satellite TV - Espresso machine - Tea / Coffee making facilities. Bathrooms - Partially open air / Open air shower & garden / Shower / Free standing bathtub
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Hot & Cold fresh water Mini bar Bath tub IDD Telephone Safe Children allowed to share Internet LAN (laptop) Separate living area Complementary toiletries King size bed available Tea / Coffee Hair Dryer
- Private Villa - (16 rooms / units)
The private villa features a separate sitting area with television and adjoining the bedroom with king-size four-poster bed . Large open air bathroom with outdoor shower jacuzzi.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned IDD Telephone Open-air bath room Bath tub Internet LAN (laptop) Safe Cable / Satellite TV Jacuzzi Separate living area Complementary toiletries King size bed available Tea / Coffee Hot & Cold fresh water Mini bar
- Pool Villa - (08 rooms / units)
Each Pool Villa has the luxury of a private swimming pool and a jacuzzi in a garden of flowers and therapeutic stones. There is a graceful waterfall, a lush open-air shower and a daybed for two shaded by a thatched roof pavilion. The private courtyard has an exclusive entrance from the beach or through the villa's enormous bathroom.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Internet LAN (laptop) Open-air bath room Bath tub Jacuzzi Plunge Pool Cable / Satellite TV King size bed available Safe Complementary toiletries Mini bar Tea / Coffee Hot & Cold fresh water
- Presidential Villa - (04 rooms / units)
Each Pool Villa has the luxury of a private swimming pool and a jacuzzi in a garden of flowers and therapeutic stones. There is a graceful waterfall, a lush open-air shower and a daybed for two shaded by a thatched roof pavilion. The private courtyard has an exclusive entrance from the beach or through the villa's enormous bathroom.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned IDD Telephone Open-air bath room Balcony Internet LAN (laptop) Plunge Pool Bath tub Jacuzzi Safe Cable / Satellite TV King size bed available Separate living area Complementary toiletries Mini bar Tea / Coffee Hot & Cold fresh water
- Royal Kurumba Residence - (01 rooms / units)
Luxurious two bedroom suite with two swimming pools and a spacious sundeck over the beach ideal for an intimate reception. Entrance is through a courtyard with steps over an ornamental pool with a thatched pavilion and daybeds on either side. A patio gives access to a foyer and drawing room, complete with butler’s pantry and guest washroom.
Doors on either side of the foyer open into the two wings of the Royal Residence; each wing has a walk-in dressing room, opulent bedroom with king-size four-poster bed, veranda onto the beach, and a large, luxurious bathroom leading to a private courtyard with swimming pool and a Jacuzzi, outside shower, and shaded king-size daybed.
- Available facilities and amenities:
2 bedroom Complementary toiletries Mini bar Air-Conditioned Hot & Cold fresh water Open-air bath room Balcony Internet LAN (laptop) Plunge Pool CD Player Jacuzzi Safe Cable / Satellite TV King size bed available Tea / Coffee
Kurumba - Maldives - Food and Beverage Restaurant
- Food & Beverage
A choice of every type and range of food you need is available for you at Kurumba. No matter where you eat, the Chinese restaurant, the Mediterranean restaurant, or the Indian, the food is authentic and mouthwatering. Our Chefs come direct from the kitchens of famous restaurants across the world, working with the common aim of providing you with the most finely cooked dishes.
Decorated with butter carvings that display intricate artistry or providing a stunning view of the beach and the ocean, the six restaurants in Kurumba will satiate your culinary desires however adventurous they may be. Let your appetite be the guide.
- Vihamana - Main Restaurant
The delightful main restaurant at the Kurumba Maldives. Offers gourmet buffets for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. With a different theme buffet every night the restaurant offers all Full and Half Board guests some of the best cuisine options to choose from. Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Lebanese, Italian to name a few. Friday afternoons are Brunch by the seaside and Sunday evening a surprise thrown in every now and then. Vihamana is always a fresh experience. The Restaurant is also open to all bed and breakfast and Room only guests.
- The Ocean Grill
Located on the edge of the beach with an overwater deck offering a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Prime cuts of beef, fresh lobster from the lobster pond are highlights of a varied menu. All bar-be-cued to your taste in a display kitchen.
An eclectic selection of fine wines. Ideal for romantic candlelit dinner as well as special groups of 10 to 15. Lavish seafood buffet on Sundays.
- The Hamakaze
"Ocean Winds" - The Hamakaze is the Sushi Bar and Teppen - Yaki counter serving a unique style of cuisine from the Land of The Rising Sun . With a selection of Octopus, Tuna, Salmon, Ell and much more the Hamakaze serve the choicest selection of Sushi and Sahsimi. Sip on a selection of Hot Or Cold sake as the Chef creates one culinary presentation after another on the grill and on to your plate. The Hamakaze is located right next to the Ocean Grill and the Lobster pond.
- Al Qasr
Arabian Nights at the Kurumba Maldives. Come savour a fare from the mystical Middle East . Grand palatial décor does justice to its name, Al Qasr - The Palace. Set with Arabic and other artefacts from the Middle East the Al Qasr serves traditional Lebanese specialities. Charcoal grilled meats, succulent kebabs, mezze and a variety of dips and pastes.
- Kurumba Mahal
Cuisine from the royal kitches of North India. Succulent tandoories, curries - some spicy, other subtle, Naan and Paratta breads and luscious desserts make for a dinner fit for a Maharaja.
- Ming Court
The Specialty Chinese Restaurant serving oriental delicasies from the Mainland. The Chef serves up superb selections from the Canton and Schezuan regions. With a soft waterfall on one side and a plant garden on another, marble tables and tasteful décor, the restaurant has a very contemporary and cozy look.
- The Golden Cowrie
Fine Italian cuisine. In an elegant, classical setting. Pesce, proscuitto, jambone, fromaggio. A variety of pastas and risottos. In the flavours of Tuscany and Lombardy, Sardinia and Sicily. Sensuous, full bodied Italian wines. Sinful Tiramisu. Bon Apetito!
- Neptune - Coffee Shop
Located right opposite the pool the Neptune Coffee Shop is the laidback all day dining restaurant at the Kurumba Maldives. From a selection of A la carte breakfast items to international favourites and light snacks the coffee shop is the perfect place to grab a quick bite or a small meal. Pastas, sandwiches, burgers, children's menu and select beverages are available at the coffee shop for every taste through the day till late at night. Serves a selection of pizzas from 1130 hrs to 1630 hrs.
- The Beach Bar
The place to chill! Whether you are on the overwater deck gazing at the horizon over a leisurely, meandering lunch or at the stars over fine wine. Or dancing the night away on the classy wooden floor next to the bar inside. The selection of champagne, wines, spirits and liquors here is celestic and vast. A live band is in attendance five nights a week.
- Rendezvous Lounge
The Rendezvous Lounge Karaoke Bar at the Kurumba Maldives is the perfect place to explore your singing talents. Conveniently located in a quiet corner next to the Coffee shop has the choicest selection of spirits, cocktails and liqueurs, iot shares the same wine list as the Beach Bar too. Sing away to evergreeen favourites and other top chart hits available to you on the latest top class Karaoke equipment. Your road to Fame and very late nights.
- Dine Around
You can have your own meals in the restaurant of your choices (excludes Ocean Grill and Room Services). If you choose to dine around in Ocean Grill or Hamakaze u are entitled for a 50% discount on the total food bill. USD 65.00 per person per meal (child: 50%). All clients should be advised at the time of booking.
Kurumba - Maldives - Facilities & Services - Recreation
- Facilities & Services
A well equipped gymnasium for the total workout, sports ranging from tennis to a challenging game of chess are all a matter of choice. A whirlpool takes any tension away while the soothing sauna can have your blues evaporate in steam. While you play, the children can have just as good a time at the Children's Park next door. Or should they, on the unlikely occasion, insist on staying indoors or need to sleep while you take time out to play, let the caring and experienced baby-sitter take care of the baby's needs.
A Convention Center, arguably the best and the largest in the country, is available for you to hold the important meetings that you are planning. It has successfully served as the convention venue for Heads of States, the luxurious interior and the efficient service winning the appreciation of many.
The efficient and modern communication facilities available ensures that your meeting goes without any mishaps or delays, and that you keep in touch with your contacts across the world, International direct dialing facilities are readily available at the reception any time of the day or night. Kurumba's urge to keep up with modern developments ensure that Internet and E-mail facilities are available to you, and satellite links ensure that you know exactly what is happening in the rest of the world while you are on holiday.
- Available Facilities
Aroma Therapy Game Centre Reflexology Baby Cot Gift shop Restaurants Bar Hair Salon / barber Room Service Bar in-house In-house Doctor Safe Deposit Beachwear Shop Internet desk with PC Sauna Beauty Saloon Internet dial-up Secretarial services Bicycle (for rent) Jacuzzi Souvenir Shop Childrens pool Laundry Spa Services Coffee shop Lounge area Steam Bath Conference Facility Massage Parlor Suitable for children Cosmetics Shop Meet & Greet at Airport Swim-up Bar Fax Service Meeting facilities Swimming Pool First Aid Photo Shop Video Screens Fitness Facility Porters Wirlpool
- The Kurumba Spa
The architecture of our spa draws on the inspiration of ancient Maldives. You are guided across a stone walkway embedded in water, to your single or double treatment rooms. The design is drawn from an ancestry of care and wisdom, of balance and serenity.
The Kurumba Spa offers spirited experiences with water to bring about lasting rejuvenation. The menu of the Spa merges east with west using the universal and life-giving properties of fresh seawater, nutritious sea plants and minerals as well as indigenous plants, herbs and flowers from Nature. The environment is natural and understated to make you feel at home. Each guest is offered a complimentary health consultation. Whilst one can book into the day long pre-packaged wellness programmes , we custom-design treatments to suit individuals lifestyle.
- Meetings & Events
The Kurumba Maldives enjoys the largest Banqueting and Conferencing area in the Republic Of Maldives. State of the art conference equipment is available with facilities for Audio and Video conferencing available on request*, a variety of themes, multi cuisine buffets and set menus, innovative concepts and set ups the Kurumba Maldives is the most preferred venue for a Conference, Business meting or an informal social gathering. The resort also can cater to requests in terms of the best Live entertainment available in the country. With two conference halls and a beach for small functions, whatever the occasion, we will help you find the best suited option to suit your requirements
- Renewal of Vows - In Paradise
For a communion blessed by God and for an institution made in Heaven, relive your vows in paradise. With sand beneath your feet and wind in your hair, live a timeless moment, when you are one with nature.
Start your day at the Kurumba Spa with the Absolute Spa Ritual, a special treatment designed to be shared. Feel you senses come alive as both of you relax with a wellbeing massage and a radiance facial. Our staff is at your disposal as you wear your traditional Maldivian dress. Ride to a setting created just for the two of you. To beats of Traditional Drums in the background, flower girls escort you to an Altar, where a Judge awaits you. With the Sun, Sea and Sand as your witness read your vows. The Judge presents you with a hand carved Certificate. After cutting the Wedding Cake, the Bride and Groom are escorted by their Butler to a cruise into the sunset. Sip champagne while you watch the Dolphins and the setting sun.
Kurumba - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities
By the beach there is a meandering, free-form swimming pool, and there is another one near the Spa. The Sports Centre in the island's interior has a fully equipped gymnasium, a sauna, a Jacuzzi, table tennis and three floodlit tennis courts. At the Watersports Centre, equipment and instruction can be arranged for windsurfing, catamaran sailing and canoeing.
- Available Facilities
Aroma Therapy Fishing trips Restaurants Baby Cot Fitness Facility Room Service Badminton Foot Ball Safe Deposit Bar Game Centre Sauna Bar in-house Gift shop Scooter/ Jet Ski Beach Volley Gym Scuba Diving Beachwear Shop Hair Salon / barber Sea side Games Beauty Saloon In-house Doctor Secretarial services Bicycle (for rent) Internet desk with PC Snorkeling Billiard/ Snooker Internet dial-up Souvenir Shop Boating Jacuzzi Spa Services Canoeing Karaoke Steam Bath Catamaran Sailing Laundry Suitable for children Childrens pool Live Music Swim-up Bar Coffee shop Lounge area Swimming Pool Conference Facility Massage Parlor Table Tennis Cosmetics Shop Meet & Greet at Airport Tennis court Cultural Shows Meeting facilities Video Screens Darts PADI Dive School Volley Ball Discotheque Photo Shop Water Skiing Excursions Porters Windsurfing Fax Service Reflexology Wirlpool First Aid
- Diving
With popular dive sites in close proximity, Kurumba is a favourite with scuba divers. Beginners are especially welcome and an open divers licence could be obtained in a week's diving. The resort's dive school is run to the exacting standard of PADI, with both Maldivian and foreign diving instructors.
- Water Sports
Includes a catamaran and wind surf school and offers a range of fun activities - Parasailing with platform boat, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Kayaking, Banana Rodeo, Fun Tubes, Sailing Safaris with a skipper and more.
- Sports & Fitness
Fully equipped with State of the Art Muscle Building & Cardio Vascular Fitness equipment, Indoor games and 3 Tennis courts the Kurumba Sports Centre is your answer to Exercise & Recreation. Pump iron or Walk the Treadmill, A Leisurely game of tennis or a Quick game of Ping Pong, Shopping at the Cloth store or Just lazing by the pool, if you are looking for it, this is where its at.
- Snorkeling
The top of the Kurumba House Reef is approx. 1-2 meters deep and slopes down from there to 10 – 30m (80m on the south side) from the edge. The Kurumba Wall slopes down to 20 – 40 meters where the sandy bottom begins. Progressing a little at a time you will discover the wonders of the house reef: millions of years of coral growth forming an island that teems with life both above and below the waters.
- Life in the House Reef
Sea creatures abound in the Kurumba Reef - ancient Hawksbill Turtles, shy Sharks, sought after Bluefin Tuna - busily maintaining underwater ecology.
- Leisure Activities
* Island Hopping
This excursion by Dhoni (traditional boat ) takes you to two islands within the Atoll. See local culture in an island village and experience wondrous marine life as you swim and snorkel on the uninhabited island of Kuda Bandos . Enjoy a picnic lunch.
* Glass Bottom Boat
A great way of exploring the underwater marine life of the Maldives.
* Sunset Cruise
Cruise into the beautiful sunset with drinks and canapés on board our Dhoni. You may even get the chance to see a school of dolphins.
* Big Game Fishing
For the avid angler . The seas in Maldives are teeming with large fish thanks to the strict conservation laws of the country . You weigh , measure and possibly even photograph the fish before you release it back into the sea . You could bring your own fishing rods or use the ones provided by the resort .
* Night Fishing
This is for amateurs too . Fish in the calm waters of the Maldives and have your catch cooked the next day for lunch or dinner.
* Snorkeling Trip
Cruise by dhoni to one of the coral reefs to explore the spectacular underwater world.
* Male Excursion
Discover the sights of Male and visit the museum, monuments, the local bazaar and fish market.
Kurumba - Maldives - Photo Gallery
Kurumba - Maldives - Quotes, Availability and Booking
