Kuramathi Island Resort
Kuramathi · Rasdhoo Atoll
Mid-Range · speedboat · 65 min · $300 – $900 / night
All-inclusive available
Kuramathi Island Resort is known for its genuinely social atmosphere and remarkable culinary diversity, making it ideal for couples, families, and groups who enjoy an energetic resort experience. With twelve restaurants and bars, it offers an exceptional variety that rivals higher-tiered properties, creating real evening energy. Its large scale ensures there's always something new to explore, from gastronomic adventures to island activities.
Getting There
Sixty-five minutes by speedboat from Malé — the longest speedboat transfer to any significant resort, but it runs 24 hours a day so any flight time works. The ride through Rasdhoo Atoll is scenic.
Food
Twelve restaurants and bars for a mid-range resort, an exceptional variety that rivals luxury properties at three times the price. Three buffet restaurants, nine à la carte options, and seven bars. The all-inclusive option covering alcohol makes this outstanding value.
The Vibe
Genuinely social. Kuramathi's large scale and twelve-restaurant range creates real evening energy. It's popular with repeat visitors and families, which gives it a warmly communal character.
Activities
Twelve restaurants and a beach club create strong social activity options. The dive programme is one of the better in the Maldives for the price, covering some of Rasdhoo Atoll's best sites including the famous hammerhead shark dive.
The Reef
Kuramathi's house reef is among the best in Rasdhoo Atoll, a full wrap-around reef with multiple entry points and excellent marine diversity including eagle rays, manta rays, reef sharks and turtles. Experienced divers rate the nearby hammerhead shark site at Rasdhoo Atoll as one of the best in the Maldives.
Kids' Club
A good kids' club with beach and water activities. Kuramathi is genuinely family-friendly and the children's programme reflects this.
What Guests Say
Kuramathi stands out for its extensive dining options across 12 restaurants, creating a social and energetic evening vibe, especially for a mid range resort. Its house reef is among the best in Rasdhoo Atoll, but the long speedboat transfer might deter some guests.