DESCRIPTION
Holiday Day Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is conveniently situated on the South Malé Atoll, adjacent to world-class diving and surÿng sites.As the internationally recognised mid-scale brand, it offers real value with a fresh, modern approach in a friendly environment. The hotel's practical comfort and modern design provide a haven for hard-working travellers seeking balance in their lives. Offering smart casual dining, extensive water sports and activities, dedicated kids services and a refreshing spa, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is the ideal gathering place for friends and families. Guests can choose to relax or enjoy an active getaway, knowing they will be genuinely welcomed and valued throughout their stay.Named after the abundant Kandoo tree, Kandooma welcomes you to stunning views of the Indian Ocean and soothing wave lullabies.

DINING
At Kandooma, simple pleasures are the order of the day. The resort o˜ers a selection of several restaurants, diners and cafés, each with its own distinctive cuisine, aroma and character. Are you worn out by the day's activities, and loathe to leave the comfort of your villa home? No problem, 24-hour take-out service o˜ers tantalising bites around the clock. To really settle in, order up a do-it-yourself barbecue delivered fresh to your doorstep.

• Kandooma Café
• Greet the new day in the “Big Barnacle” in the company of sunshine, atoll waves and Radio Kandooma's breakfast show. Tell our attendant chefs how you’d like your eggs to go with your international breakfast, complete with fresh orange juice, fresh ground coffee and loose leaf teas.Come evening, the “Big Barnacle” transforms from bright and breezy to soft and romantic, lit by the intimate glow of candles and buoyed by the chillout beats of Radio Kandooma Bleu. The dinner menu stars a unique fusion of Mediterranean cuisine spiced with touches of Asia as well as themed buffet nights.
• Open from 6.30 am to 10.00 pm

• The Lounge
• Order up a cup of coffee or tea and settle back and listen to the diving stories told by the divers who hang out here. Or play bar top games, enjoy light snacks or, perhaps, catch a classic movie under the twinkling stars.
• Open from 8.30 am to late night... or early morning

• Bokkuraa Coffee Club
• Enjoy a little bit of the “city-by-the-beach” at Bokkuraa Coffee Club. Choose from a daily changing rotation of fresh pastries and homemade ice creams to go with boutique coffees and teas freshly brewed to order. Take in the stunning vistas of pool, sea and sky, or catch up on the latest buzz while you wait.
• Open from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm

• Poolside
• Steaks, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and your favourite poolside beverages make a compelling case for lounging the day away in the sun. Go on, you know you want to!
• Open from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm

• The Deck
• Atop the Kitchen is the Deck, probably the best place in Kandooma to catch the sunset. Enjoy an aperitif or after-dinner cocktails mixed to perfection by the resident mixologist. After sundown, Moroccan lanterns take over to complement the stars in the night sky.
• Open from 5.30 pm to 11.00 pm

• The Kitchen and Wine Room
• An exquisitely elegant dining experience with the best view on the island, The Kitchen offers diners a sublime Mediterranean-Thai menu out on the beach with feet in sand, in upholstered comfort overlooking the Kandooma Channel. Or engage in light-hearted conversation with the chefs at one of the two main kitchen ranges. Just 15 paces away is the Wine Room with a choice of 250 different old-world and new-world wines.
• Open from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm

• Villa Barbecue
• Settle right in with a do-it-yourself villa barbecue, with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Enjoy Kandooma in the comfort and privacy of your villa, surrounded by family and loved ones, and great food on the grill!

• Take-out and delivery
• The perfect end to an exhilarating three-day dive, wind down with a selection of simple but tempting bites picked up at your leisure or conveniently delivered to your door. Two di˜erent menus – breakfast and all-day means that any time is a good time for a bite.
• Available 24 hours