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Spectacular sunsets, soft white sandy beaches and an
aquamarine lagoon with exciting diving combine to make
Komandoo an immensely attractive tropical holiday
destination.
Service on the island is both professional and friendly.
Dining is made exciting not only by the range of cuisine on
offer but also by the scenery that surrounds you.
It's one of the best resort hotel with lots of sports
activities and many others.
The perfect escape from the pressures of modern life with
age-old palms standing majestically as the resort's crowning
glory. Komandoo is the picture of a perfect tropical island
paradise. Coconut palms sway gently to their own music,
created by the rustle of their fronds be it around the
bungalows, the walkways or out on the beach. |
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Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, about 130 kilometers north of
Male' International Airport, Komandoo can be reached in
about an hour.
First, a scenic 45-minute flight, across North Male' and
Lhaviyani Atolls, which offers breathtaking views of reefs
and lagoons in their multiple shades of blue and aquamarine,
takes you to the landing platform at Komandoo. A quick dhoni
ride of only 3 minutes will take you to this secluded
hideaway.
Alternatively, you may take the more leisurely option.
Begin your holiday in more local style, with a four hours
sea crossing on a comfortable and spacious speedboat- a
pleasant journey, which takes you past magnificent ocean
scenery and beautiful atolls, to Kuredu. A ten-minute ride
on a smaller speedboat then takes you to your final
destination, Komandoo. |
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Accommodation is in 45 well-appointed wooden bungalows
stretched right along the edge of the beach. Built on raised
platforms, steps from the side lead you on to the terrace
while steps in the front provide easy access to the beach.
The decked terrace is furnished with a wooden chequered
table and two director's chairs providing comfortable
seating for an afternoon of reading. On the beach in front
of the bungalow are two sun-beds placed for your private
use.
Inside the rooms the atmosphere is rich and elegant. Full
glass doors provide a perfect view of the beach and sea in
front of the bungalow. The hexagonal pine interiors
complement with the carefully selected slim and sleek cast
iron and wooden designer furniture. You could choose between
a bungalow furnished with a comfortable four poster bed.
Glass topped bedside tables and dressing table with
cushioned chair, a comfortable sofa seat, and a spacious
wardrobe and luggage rack complete the picture. Black-framed
paintings and marine picture adds to the ambience. Bedside
lamps and a combination of table and floor lamps enable you
to select your own comfortable lighting. All rooms are
air-conditioned, and equipped with ceiling fan, mini-bar,
mini safe and CD player. Bathrobes and beach towels are
provided in the room.
The spacious en suite bathroom is semi-open air with a
small, enclosed garden. The wooden look on the tiled floors
complement with the décor of the rest of the bungalow. The
fully fitted bathroom is equipped with a circular glass
shower cubicle, WC, twin wash basins with mirror, hairdryer,
12V DC shaver points and is facilitated with hot and cold
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Thatched roof and sand under foot-
the main restaurant presents an atmosphere, which is simple
and tropical. Open on all sides, with cedar wood shutter
windows that can simply be closed in case of the odd squall,
from inside it presents a view of the beach and the sea and
the vegetation with its numerous coconut palms swaying in
the breeze.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in these pleasant
surrounds. All meals are served buffet style and the
professional chefs present you with a choice that will
certainly delight any gourmet. Breakfast offers a choice of
English, American or continental - it is yours to choose.
Dinner buffets at the Main Restaurant packs variety. If
it is an international buffet on one evening it is an
Italian buffet or a Mexican, Asian and Maldivian buffets
would also feature in the dinner buffets during your stay.
The Maldivian buffet, with its localised curries, delightful
fish dishes in addition to the 'roshi' a local flat bread,
yams and sweet potatoes, offers you the opportunity of
sampling the local fare. |
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Komandoo is a haven for a relaxing holiday. Keeping in
line with this theme, the evenings' entertainment is
purposefully programmed to be low key, light and enjoyable-
the only exception being the disco evening once a week. This
too depends on whether you like it or not. If you would
rather have a quieter evening- which would obviously be
reflected from the level of activity on the dance floor- the
show ends.
The rest of the entertainment inclines more towards the
romantic. The 'Champagne Evening' or the 'Candlelight
Dinner' would certainly provide lots of romantic moments for
the memories. Just for a laugh and some fun the resort also
features 'animation' and bar games, from time to time, when
your talents and participation may also be called upon. |
Many different activities are available in Komandoo
besides diving and snorkeling. In front of the Bar you can
play Beach Volleyball, in the game room you can play table
tennis or darts. Badminton is also available. Selected
watersports are free of charge, as windsurfing and canoes.
Instructions in windsurfing or Top Cat catamaran sailing are
also available in our Watersports- center.
The house reef of the island is excellent for snorkelling.
However you may wish to see more of the underwater wonders
that the Maldives has to offer. With this in mind the
ProDivers Dive Centre organises snorkelling excursions. This
excursion takes you to two or three different reefs selected
from amongst the many dotted around the resort. |
A variety of excursions are on offer at Komandoo. These
offer you a range of possibilities for venturing out for a
change of scenery. You may visit resorts close by or catch a
glimpse of the daily life of Maldivians in one of the
fishing villages. For those who wish to test their skills at
fishing a variety of fishing expeditions are organised.
Excursions are organised on a weekly or twice-weekly basis.
However these are subject to weather conditions and a
minimum level of participation by the guests. |
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Our third Dive Center opened in November 1998 on Komandoo,
a new built luxury island resort located in the Lhaviyani
atoll. The fantastic diving conditions combined with the
relaxing island lifestyle and the best service will make a
visit to Komandoo ProDivers your most unforgettable holiday
ever.
Sister operation to Pro-Divers Kuredu and managed by
Staffan's team of professional instructors. Boat dives are
offered both morning and afternoon to one of 40 accessible
sites. It is also possible to shore dive on the islands
house reef, across the lagoon. The intimate nature of this
tiny island is reflected in the personal service of this
little dive centre. For non-diving partners Pro-Divers also
organises dedicated snorkelling trips.
Diving Facilities (Komandoo)
Air
Bauer Compressors
Equipment
Storage rooms & rinse tanks, aluminium tanks (10.5ltrs,
International & DIN fittings), Full equipment hire
available.
Photo/Video
Video and Stills photography equipment rental. |
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Komandoo Island Resort
