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Purely Maldives Ltd
Compass House,
24 Baddesley Close, North Baddesley
Hampshire SO52 9DR
United Kingdom
Encompassing three private islands—two deserted neighbouring islands and Kanuhura itself—our sublime hotel is the ultimate luxury retreat for free-spirited adventurers. Discover a new realm of bohemian elegance surrounded by tropical gardens and bordered by stretches of pristine beaches that fade into scintillating tropical waters; where alluring private islands provide the perfect hideaway for wild-hearted world travellers. The definition of utopia, Kanuhura balances laid-back barefoot luxury with natural sophistication, complemented by the mesmerizing beauty of the Maldives.
Kanuhura is no ordinary destination. It’s the tropical oasis that weaves its way into your wildest dreams; a destination you could never forget. At Kanuhura, topaz waters and palm-fringed beaches act as the backdrop to incredible signature experiences. These authentic moments have the power to ignite your soul and turn into treasured timeless memories.
Our Opinion
A luxurious island, perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway but also for an active family holiday.
Atmosphere: Lots of privacy for those seeking it but welcoming communal areas for socialising when needs be
Rooms: Beach Villas may be a bit on the small side cmpared with the other room types but are pleasantly decorated and more than enough in terms of function.
Dining: The restaurants offer an excellent and varied dining experience - buffets, seafood, grilled meat, live cooking and Mediterranean style cuisine. It is also possible to dine at the Drift Restaurant which is a short boat ride away on its own island.
Activities: The large, calm lagoon is perfect for swimming and watersports but unfortunately, this comes at the expense of a lack of house reef for snorkelling. However, there are daily guided snorkelling trips and diving excursions to shipwrecks. A great Kids Club to keep the little ones occupied.
Semi-Open Bathroom, Walk-in dressing, covered porch, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, classic bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table & chairs.
Semi-Open Bathroom, Entrance area, desk, Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table, chairs & outdoor loungers
Overwater villa, Semi-Open Bathroom, Entrance/reading room, entrance table, Walk-in dressing, covered porch, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, open-air designer bathtub, shower, covered deck with table, chairs & outdoor loungers, bathroom hammock, sun-deck, overwater hammocks.
Semi-Open Bathroom, Entrance area, desk Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table, chairs & outdoor Sun Beds, Outdoor plunge pool
Overwater villa, Semi-Open Bathroom, Living Room, entrance table, Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, open-air designer bathtub, shower, covered deck with table, chairs & outdoor Loungers, bathroom hammock, sun-deck, overwater hammock, sweet water infinity plunge Pool
Closed Bathroom, Entrance area, desk Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table & chairs, Privacy wall double day bed & Gazebo, Outdoor swimming pool
2 King size Bedrooms, 2 Semi-Open Bathroom, Large Living room, desks, 2 Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, minibar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table, chairs & outdoor Sun Beds & Gazebo
Master Bedroom & Twin Bedroom, 2 Semi-Open Bathroom, Living room, 2 Entrance area, desks, 2 Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table, chairs & outdoor Sun Beds & Gazebo, Outdoor plunge pool
2 King size Bedrooms, Semi-Opened Bathroom, Entrance area, desk Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table & chairs, Privacy wall, double day bed & Gazebo, Outdoor swimming pool
3 King size Bedrooms, Large Livingroom, Semi-Opened Bathrooms, Entrance area, desk Walk-in dressing, sea-view, TV, A/C, mini bar & coffee making facilities, designer bathtub, open-air shower, covered deck with table & chairs, Privacy wall, double day bed & Gazebo, Outdoor swimming pool
$ | £ | € | |
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Adult (12+) | 550 | 461 | 495 |
Child (2-12 years) | 325 | 273 | 293 |
Infant (0-1.99 years) | Free of charge |
Latest recommended arrival 15:00 hrs
Ideally situated on Kanuhura’s powder-white beach and surrounded by idyllic tropical scenery with picture-perfect views of the ocean, A Mano provides diners with an unparalleled casual dining experience either inside the beautiful restaurant or outside under the palm trees. Here, diners are taken on a sensory journey with extraordinary live cooking stations and themed buffets which are sure to dazzle even the most discerning epicures with a host of magnificent dishes that range from the exotic to the familiar.
This stunning restaurant is open for breakfast between 06:30 and 10:30 and dinner between 19:00 and 22:30.
A gorgeously lush vegetable garden, one large shared table: this organic mood sets the tone for the Chef’s Herb Garden, a restaurant specializing in fresh herbs and aromatic flavors. A selection of herbal infusion can be prepared upon request. Foodies will enjoy our interactive culinary demonstrations!
The Chef’s Herb Garden offers gourmet gypsetters an extraordinary private culinary experience surrounded by gentle candlelight in Kanuhura’s magnificent herb garden. This exclusive venue allows guests to celebrate a special occasion—or simply enjoy a unique experience—in style under the exceptional Maldivian night sky in this private oasis. At the heart of this unconventional dining experience is a specifically tailored, seasonal set menu that centres on beautifully prepared dishes that are sure to be no less than extraordinary.
This venue is exclusively reserved for private dinner bookings so be sure to book ahead for an unforgettable gastronomic experience in paradise.
Serving a blend of original and authentic flavours, Bottega is the perfect place to enjoy tantalizing cuisine in true Italian style. The wine cellar offers a wide assortment of premium vintages. A perfect dinner in a haven of tactile treasures.
Delectable, satisfying and undeniably moreish, each of the masterfully created Italian dishes at Bottega are made with beautifully fresh ingredients of the highest quality. Immerse yourself in the tantalising flavours of Italy with unparalleled Mediterranean dishes, wonderfully simple, yet sublime, salads, mouthwatering pastas and gourmet pizzas that are sure to have you coming back for more. Pair any of the meals with one of the exceptional imported wines from the wine cellar for a truly phenomenal culinary experience.
Open for lazy lunches in the sun between 11:30 and 16:00 and memorable candlelit dinners between 19:00 and 22:30.
If you’re in need of something light, head to the Deli. It offers a host of delicious teas, freshly-brewed coffees, sandwiches and sweet-tooth delights – ice creams, freshly baked pastries and cakes, you name it. Picnic baskets are prepared on request for those of you who want to go out and explore.
Sometimes the quintessential, carefree island lifestyle calls for a simple, light lunch or a sneaky sweet treat instead of a full, lavish sit-down meal. That’s why Kanuhura has an exceptional Deli that serves up everything from healthy drinks, delicious light lunches, freshly-baked treats and ice cream to aromatic teas, coffees and artisanal picnic baskets for the ultimate languid lunch enjoyed in a special spot on the magical tropical island. This wonderful and unique resort offering has an array of fresh, daily delights and is open daily between 10:00 and 18:00.
Set on Kanuhura’s very own exclusive island, Drift offers the best in grilled delights. Perfection really is enjoying a meal in this secluded, tropical gem.
Savour a day of barefoot frivolity on Jehunuhura as you make the most of the signature cocktails and delicious grilled fare at Drift. Make the most of a day spent in paradise; enjoy a lazy lunch at Drift, unwind on the sunbeds under the palm trees and immerse yourself in the topaz-blue water as you enjoy the serenity of this magical place where the cocktails are sublime and the food is spectacular.
Drift is open for lunch between 12:00 and 15:00 and can be accessed by boat shuttle which runs from 07:00 to 17:00 and leaves from Kanuhura every 20 minutes.
Veli creatively and contemporarily interprets traditional Asian-Fusion cuisine, with a unique, beach-front dining location – perfectly complemented by a small, more private set-up, modern décor, Yakiniku-style tables and an open kitchen. The restaurant also offers amazing tandoori cuisine from a traditional Indian oven.
The epitome of contemporary beachside dining, this remarkable restaurant is the ultimate place to indulge in the exotic flavours of the East. In the open kitchen, highly-skilled chefs create a plethora of exquisite dishes which include everything from expertly prepared sushi and Chinese specialities to Korean favourites, Singaporean dishes and tandoori cuisine which is prepared in a traditional Indian oven. A phenomenal venue for a special dinner, this exceptional restaurant offers private Yakiniku-style dining or the simple pleasure of dining under the stars while enjoying sublime, Asian-inspired meals that promise to be unforgettable.
Veli is open for dinner between 19.00 and 22.30.
Modern lounge by day, jazzy bossa nova by night: our infinity pool bar boasts one of Maldives’ largest selection of local and international cocktails.
Discover unique signature cocktails and classic favourites that are whipped up in style by the expert mixologists at the Cowry Club. With one of the most extensive cocktail lists in the Maldives, you can enjoy anything from exotic Kanuhura specialities to your standard classics—created to perfection and gorgeously presented. Savour the stunning cocktails at the Cowry Club while you take in the mesmerising views or relax in the lounge area on the edge of the infinity pool—this is luxury island living at its best.
This exceptional poolside bar is open between 11:30 and 16:00 for light lunches and from 10:00 until late for drinks.
One of the most incredible places to watch the sun go down and the coolest place to chill during the day. The Iru lounge is all about conceptual experiences: picnic-perfect low tables, swings at the bar, lounge tents, gaming tables and beach rocking chairs are all there, for a perfect laid-back chic living. Experience the Maldivian sunset with the best lounge sounds and paired cocktails.
Characterised by a distinct gypset style, Iru is a chic beachside bar and the perfect place to spend a glorious afternoon in the Maldivian sun while sipping on any of the extraordinary cocktails offered at the bar. A tropical haven unlike any other, at Iru, free-spirited, curious explorers have their pick of interesting places to relax; from bohemian beaded swing chairs at the bar, to low picnic-like tables and beach teepees, Iru provides the ultimate place to sit back and relax, cocktail in hand while soaking up the gorgeous sunset hues.
Open from 11:00 to midnight, guests have ample opportunity to embrace the wonders of this whimsical bar.
The resort’s Spa has its own lavish pavilion, complete with a health and beauty centre, with separate amenities for ladies and gents.
The kids club offers imaginative fun for kids ( 02 – 11 years ). Parents or a baby sitter should accompany all children under 4 years old. Baby sitting services by professionally trained nannies are available for a fee.
Kanuhura has a large fresh water swimming pool, beach volley, two floodlit tennis courts, an air-conditioned squash court, table tennis, games room, library and a lifestyle boutique.
A tennis/squash instructor is available as a playing partner or for coaching sessions.
Guests can also enjoy darts, table soccer and billiards in the games room, or just relax with a good read in the library.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS PRICELIST
The Water Sports Centre is a member of the internationally recognised Association of Windsurfing Schools in Germany, or VDWS (Verband Deutscher Windsurf und Wassersport Schulen e.v).
With the very best in qualified instructors and water sports equipment, guests are assured of a safe and fun time on the various excursions and lessons that are offered. Speedboat rentals, canoes, four-seater banana, water-skis, fun tubes, kneeboards and catamarans are also available.
Lhaviyani Atoll is known for its stunning underwater fauna and marine life, offering some of the best dive sites in the world. Over 40 dive sites, including two shipwrecks and a manta point are accessible within minutes from the resort. The PADI 5 Gold Palm certified dive centre offers newcomers a first-class introduction to diving and unique excursions for experienced divers. Nitrox diving is also available without extra cost
The outer reef at Kanuhura drops down to more than 1200 metres below sea level, offering an immensely rich diversity of marine life. In just 10 to 60 minutes from Kanuhura guests can reach over 40 dive sites, among them two shipwrecks and a manta point. Kanuhura's outer atoll location and undisturbed dive sites lie far from other resorts and shipping routes, making it possible to enjoy some of the best diving and snorkeling anywhere in the Maldives.
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Wind Surfing
- Catamaran Sailing
- Canoeing
- Water Skiing
- Wake Boarding
- Ringo Riding
- Banana Riding
- Aerobics
- Pool
- Billiard
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Volley Ball
- Carom
- Dolphin Watching
- Private Island Hopping
- Sunset Cruises
- Fishing trips
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