The Top 10 Things We Love About Kuramathi Maldives

Kuramathi Maldives has long been a Kuoni favourite in the Maldives. It nails the desert-island dream at every level – sugar-fine beaches, shallow lagoons home to vivid reef life and skies that turn Aperol-orange at dusk – but adds sensational dining and more variety than most islands put together. We delve a little deeper and pick the top 10 reasons why we love Kuramathi.

Flavours to savour

Cooked-to-order steaks, homemade tropical ice cream, teppanyaki show cooking… there’s something in one of the 12 restaurants to match any craving. Guests on Full Board or All Inclusive dine in one of three main restaurants, each serving ever-changing buffets with live cooking stations and dishes from across the globe.

Select All Inclusive is definitely the pick for foodies, unlocking all nine à la carte restaurants (three open for lunch) and turning each meal into a three-course feast. If you love seafood, try The Reef, and don’t miss a night at La Belle Vie, the boujee French bistro. With Mediterranean, Thai, Asian-fusion and Indian eateries too, the dining options are among the best in the Maldives.

Rooms to rave about

Kuramathi’s collection of villas suits every style and budget, from rustic beach hideaways shaded by palms to swish pool sanctuaries. Live the overwater fantasy in thatched retreats with on-deck jacuzzis or ultra-modern villas with jaw-dropping infinity pools. You can even mix it up and split your stay between a beach and water villa to experience the best of both worlds. And for families? You can’t beat the roomy two-storey Beach Houses set right on the sand.

The family factor

With spacious rooms and a smorgasbord of activities, it’s no wonder Kuramathi’s a hit with families. The Bageecha Kids’ Club is packed with fun – think treasure hunts, palm-leaf weaving, mini Olympics, yoga sessions, eco-centre visits and even lessons in local language, Dhivehi. There’s a huge shaded splash pad for cooling off, and during summer, kids can join soccer academies coached by football legends.

But the kids don’t have to be in the kids’ club to have fun, there are loads of educational activities for all the family to get involved in, not to mention adventures in the island's Semi Submarine.

There's so much to do

Kuramathi has a stellar mix of activities and excursions. Visit the local island of Rasdhoo for a taste of traditional Maldivian life, spot nurse sharks or whale sharks on a sea expedition or dance the night away to the resident DJ. There’s also a gym, tennis court and three pools to choose from. A favourite way to enjoy the evening is the cinema under the stars where you can relax in front of the big screen whilst stretching out on the beach.

A flight you'll never forget

Although many prefer to sit back and enjoy a speedboat transfer, an insider tip is to take the awe-inspiring seaplane flight from Malé. Below, the ocean’s a paint palette of blues dotted with tiny islands and lagoons. Landing on the water, you’ll be greeted on the wooden jetty that stretches over the unbelievably clear lagoon – look out for reef sharks and parrot fish darting below the deck.

More to explore

The Maldives islands are often thought of as tiny, remote beach resorts, but Kuramathi Maldives is much larger than most. It takes about half an hour to wander from one end to the other, beneath palms and overhanging banyans. If walking’s not on your agenda, a regular buggy service whisks you from beach to bar in minutes. So many guests come back and tell us that it never feels overcrowded and it’s not unusual, at some points, to feel like they were the only ones there..

Island time for two

Kuramathi’s got romance down to an art. Sure, honeymooners flock here, but it’s just as special for an anniversary or a why-not week away together. Sip bubbles in the Champagne Loft, book a private dinner on the beach or start the day with a floating breakfast that’s almost too pretty to eat. And if you’re planning a big question moment, that sandbank backdrop’s hard to beat.

Time to unwind

It’s practically compulsory to book a little spa time in the Maldives, and Kuramathi’s is one of the best. Sip herbal tea before a rose body wrap, an aromatherapy massage or a glow-up facial, then unwind in the steam rooms or Finnish sauna. Guests on Select All Inclusive also get a $35 credit to use towards a treatment – another good reason to upgrade your meal plan.

The ocean playground

The draw of the Maldives, for many, is the beautifully blue lagoons that surround the islands. Aqua Sports offers kayaking, paddle boarding and water-skiing and for those thrill-seekers out there, parasailing and speedboat-pulled inflatables are also on offer. It goes without saying that snorkelling is a must, whether thats flipping around the stunning house reef by the jetty or diving in straight from the steps of your water villa. And for those looking to go deeper, the experts at Kuramathi’s dive school know exactly where to take you for the best underwater encounters.

Nature first

Kuramathi takes its eco credentials seriously. Visit the island’s eco-centre to meet the resident marine biologist, who makes learning about the reefs and marine life genuinely fascinating. Join them on a snorkelling trip to spot the ocean’s most colourful residents or get hands on during the weekly Muraka Project, where you'll create your own coral frame. You'll even receive updates once your'e home to see how your coral is growing. The resort proudly holds Travelife Gold certification and runs a range of sustainability projects such as reef monitoring and a hydroponic garden, plus its own on-island water-bottling system to help cut waste.

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