Bandos resort is a private island located 5 mi away from Male. Bandos Maldives features spacious rooms with balconies overlooking the garden or beach. A water sports center and dove school are available. The hotel has multiple dining options. Free WiFi access is available. Bandos Resort is ideally located on North Male' Atoll, just a 10-minute speed boat ride from Male International Airport, which is 4.3 mi away. Bandos’ rooms and villas are surrounded by nature’s beauty, some featuring high thatched roofs or wooden décor. Flat screen TV with cable TV channels are available. Tea/coffee makers and mini-bars are provided. Some feature separate living rooms or outdoor hot tubs. A pool with swim up bar is available, while beauty and massage treatments are available at the resort’s spa. Club House offers a range of fitness activities including a gym, aerobics, badminton, tennis courts, squash and table tennis. Kokko Club offers babysitting services along with a range of programs for the little ones. Union Pay is available here. AThe Grill Bar serves juicy steaks, crunchy chicken wings, and tasty delicacies fish, while Sea Breeze Café offers Western and international food by the sea. A wide range of buffet foods can be savored at Gallery Restaurant. Huvan and Sand Bar provide lovely tropical settings to enjoy cocktails and live entertainment. Chinese options are available for breakfast. Umi Yaki restaurant serves Japanese Teppanyaki food. Guests lodging at the resort on December 24th will be obligated to cover the compulsory expenses for the Christmas Gala Dinner. Similarly, guests staying at the resort on December 31st will be obligated to cover the mandatory fees for the New Year Gala Dinner.