Welcome to Niva Kurumba Maldives. A Maldives island resort that offers more than just sun, sand and sea! A resort full of surprises, fun activities, lively entertainment and smiling faces that are sure to give your Maldives holiday so much more.
Niva Kurumba was the Maldives first private island resort and is one of its finest. Go barefoot, be served on your white sand beach under coconut trees, dine by the moon and candles or dress for dinner and dance into the morning.
The Niva Kurumba Maldives housereef is home to live coral growing on ancient volcanic mountains and a thousand different variations of stunning fauna - a paradise for divers.
Named after the coconuts that grow in abundance throughout the island, Kurumba Maldives pioneered tourism in the Maldives in 1972. Completely renewed, it re-opened in 2004 as a resort of distinction, class and style and run with panache.
Shaded paths lead from one side of this 48-acre circular island to the other. The white sand beach embracing the island is lapped by crystal clear waters of an azure lagoon, protected by eco-breakwaters of weathered coral.
Niva Kurumba Maldives is classical in design , a unique holiday resort newly built to ancient Maldivian architecture , with graceful meditation pavilions and a calm induced by a succession of ornamental pools. The serenity of the resort is perfectly matched by the uncompromising luxury of its bungalows and villas. Its lush gardens are lovingly raised over years.
Niva Kurumba Maldives offers attentive hospitality and gracious service in an unspoilt tropical paradise.
180 bungalows and villas are dotted throughout the island within verdant foliage paces from the beach. Every one of its 180 individual villas and rooms is a symphony of good taste and glorious space, orchestrated with the harmony of polished wood floors, high timber-clad ceilings and antique style wooden furniture.
Complemented by a walk-in dressing room and a bathroom of exquisite extravagance with sandstone tiles, a marble-sided tub and a second, out-door art-deco shower in a private open-air patio, each bedroom comes equipped with In - Room safes, Private mini bar, Tea/ Coffee makers, Satellite TV, High speed Internet Connections and Luxury amenities.
Vihamanaa

Wisk in and out at your convenience at this modern buffet restaurant. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. International cuisine and live stations.
Buffet selections inspired by
Monday: International
Tuesday: Spice Journey
Wednesday:International
Thursday:International
Friday: Fishermen's Catch
Saturday:International
Sunday: Fire & Grill
Opening Hours
Seven days
0700 hrs - 1000 hrs
1200 hrs - 1430 hrs
1830 hrs - 2130 hrs
Thila

Signature dining. Start the day with a premium breakfast with scrumptious continental buffet. Some cheeky glasses of bubbles. An a la carte main menu.
Evening dinner is a discovery. Stunning views. Perched over water or with your feet in the sand. Out of the blue seafood. Earthy Maldivian grills. Or decadent desserts.
Opening Hours
Seven days
0800 hrs - 1100 hrs (Breakfast)
1900 hrs - 2130 hrs (Dinner)
Vegetarian options are available.
Hamakaze

Playful teppanyaki. Colourful sushi and sashimi platters. A lively and fun overwater dining experience.
Opening Hours
Six nights
1900 hrs - 2130 hrs
Al Qasr

Middle Eastern specialities. Charcoal grilled meats, juicy kebabs, mezze, intriguing dips. A selection spanning Tunisian, Lebanese and Moroccan delicacies.
Opening Hours
Six nights
1900 hrs - 2130 hrs (Dinner)
Mahal

Authentic recipes from the far reaches of Northern and Southern India. Extensive Thali's, vegetarian dishes, bright tandooris, rich curries, buttery naan and syrupy desserts.
Khing Thai

A delightful and unforgettable journey with authentic flavours from Thailand. A blend of sweet and savory accented with aromatic spices that define traditional Thai cuisine.
Opening Hours
Six nights
1900 hrs - 2130 hrs (Dinner)
Isola

The best traditional Italian dishes with a twist. A contemporary and relaxed dining experience.
Opening Hours
Six nights
1900 hrs - 2130 hrs (Dinner)
Café

Laid-back all day dining, opposite the pool. Scrumptious sandwiches, hamburgers, comfort foods.
Opening Hours
Seven days
1100 hrs - 0100 hrs
Kandu

Abreezy, open-air pavilion with wide overwater deck. Day beds, pods, relaxing loungers. Afternoon cocktails and vibrant evenings with Maldives' best live bands and DJ's.
Opening Hours
Seven days
1000 hrs - 0100 hrs
Athiri

Barefoot luxury. Cocktails and sunsets. A casual beach bar on the western tip of the island.
Opening Hours
Seven days
1100 hrs - 1900 hrs
Fez

Arabic colors, elegant design and a wide selection of flavored shisha - an atmospheric setting to share a moment with your beloved ones, with our colourful cocktails and the fruity smoke from your shisha.
Opening Hours
Daily
1700 hrs - 0100 hrs
Sounds of the Sea

No interruptions. Just the two of you and the sounds of the sea. Sumptuous courses arrive. Thoughtfully matched fine wines. Everything perfect. Personal Thakuru (Butler) on hand. You will remember this night.
Opening Hours
Upon request
Cooking Demonstration

Join our Maldivian Chef and discover local recipes. Limited to 20 adults and bookings are required.
Wednesday & Sunday at Hamakaze
starts at 1200 hrs
In-Villa Dining
Tonight is a stay-in night. Comfort food delivered straight to your door. Select a DVD and chillax the night away.
To chill or play? What a fun decision! Need some romantic inspiration, ideas for the family or see what is happening ahead of time.
Scuba Diving in Maldives

One of the premier snorkelling and diving resorts in the Maldives.. PADI certified instructors initiate you into this enchanting world. Abundant marine life, millions of years of coral growth. Schools of playful fish darting as you descend. Shafts of sunlight from above. Then something larger. Goosebumps on your arms, a reef shark glides by. An island that teems with life above and below the water.
Diving Centre
Expertly-led courses and tours by world-renowned diving company, Euro Divers. Many of the best dive sites within a 5-30 minute boat trip from the resort, including Manta Point, wreck dives and some of the most exciting drift dives in the Maldives. A centre fully equipped with state-of-the-art gear and nitrox.
Diving Courses
Euro Divers offers a selection of internationally recognised PADI dive courses. A customised schedule to accommodate divers from beginner to advanced level.
Diving for Kids
Introduce the kids to a captivating world of marine life. A dive experience in the shallow lagoon with an instructor specialised in training young novices. For children between 8 and 9 years, the Bubble Maker programme provides a real scuba diving experience in the Kurumba Maldives lagoon, or on the Kurumba Maldives house reef with a maximum depth of 2 metres.
Discover Scuba Diving
An excellent first-time diving experience. Includes a short introductory course, followed by a shallow water dive in the lagoon. The highlight: a house reef dive or shallow boat dive in the afternoon to hone your newfound skills. Available most days on a request basis and for adults or children aged 10 years and over.
Majaa Recreation

Majaa (in the local language means fun) recreation team is located in the middle of the island. The Majaa team is on hand to help guests choose activities in few different categories such as: Wellness, Fitness, Sports & Various levels of Snorkeling Tours. In addition to individual activities, a seven-day activity timetable is also available to ensure guests are always entertained.
Fitness
TRX Training
24hrs Gymnasium
Body Weight Workout
Sports
2 Flood lit Tennis Courts
Tennis Partner
Multi-Purpose Court (Futsal & Basketball)
Table Tennis
Billiards
Air Hockey
Fussball
Darts
Snorkelling
Snorkeling Lesson
Snorkeling House Reef Tour
Night Snorkeling
Underwater Photoshoot
Go Pro Rental
Art & Craft
Coconut Painting
Canvas Painting Class
Napkin Folding
Coconut Palm Leaf Folding
Snorkelling in Maldives

The Kurumba Maldives lagoon is surrounded by wave breakers, which reduce waves and currents for ideal snorkelling conditions. An average depth of 1 to 1.5 metres. Small coral outcrops abound, filled with vibrant marine life. Just beyond the breakers, a dramatic drop, even greater variety of coral, home to colourful fish, stingrays and turtles.
Snorkelling Equipment and Lessons
Majaa Recreation offers snorkelling equipment and life jacket hire for free. We also recommend all guest complete our complimentary snorkelling lessons to help you brush up on your skills, know the how, to protect our reef and any local risks that we have in the area.
House Reef Tours
If you are a beginner, our Majaa Recreation team offers you to experience our guided house reef tour available several times a week. Bookings are required and charges apply. This will allow you to feel comfortable to snorkel with new friends and get orientated with our house reef.
Night Snorkelling
Night snorkelling is available from Majaa Recreation, to see an entirely different perspective of the reef.
Majaa Kids' Club

Leave the kids in good hands, enjoy your stay stress-free, thanks to the Majaa Kids Club facilities. A spacious recreation centre, built for fun. The team’s winning smiles, naturally gifted with the little ones. Pick them up in the evening, bursting with stories of today’s lessons. Traditional craft-making, beachfront games, new discoveries. They share their treasures, crafted with local materials. Beg you to take them again tomorrow. At Majaa Kids Club, we offer a fun-filled schedule, seven days a week for children aged 04-13 years on complimentary basis.
Outdoor activities
Indoor activities
Majaa Teens

Fill your teen’s holidays with fun activities that entertain. In Kurumba Maldives they can enjoy a resort vacation of their own year round. With something new and different on the schedule every day, teens are constantly engaged to have fun within the resort.
Example Activities:
Excursions

This is your chance to experience a Castaway Picnic on a remote sandbank or have fun with Sports Fishing in the Indian Ocean. Click on our Excursions Factsheet to see all the experiences we have an offer.
Water Sports

The speedboat driver glances back with a broad grin. Then the roar of engines. Hang on for dear life. Laughter and shrieks of excitement fill the air. A rainbow spray of water. Cutting through the waves, free as a bird. Paddle across the atoll in a kayak. Ride a strong gust on a clear morning. Balance on a catamaran. Parasailing, wakeboarding, jet skiing. An array of watersports activities and facilities to indulge in. So many ways to soar.
Water Sports Facilities
Surfing in the Maldives
A short boat ride from Kurumba Maldives, and you’re there: one of the prime surf spots on the planet. In the North Malé Atoll, our experienced instructors cater to students of all skill levels. The roar of the waves. The taste of salt and adrenaline. White foam over azure waters. A sense of victory like nothing you’ve experienced as you ride the barrel to the white sand shore. Surfing season in North Malé Atoll generally runs from mid-April to mid-October.
Jet Ski Safari
One of Kurumba’s most popular activities, an exhilarating experience not to be missed. Visit other islands in the Maldives, snorkel a hidden reef and explore enchanting spots only accessible by Jet Ski. An environmentally friendly approach to jet skiing, using the latest craft with low emissions and noise levels. Get up close with the island’s natural beauty while preserving its quiet harmony. As you journey, one of our experienced guides shares Maldivian wisdom and points out local Islands and snorkelling spots. Drivers must be over 18 years of age, and passengers over 10 years of age.
Nightly Entertainment

From a fun DJ night, live bands, jazz, social guest gatherings to the Local Maldivian Dance night of the Bodu Beru. Lose yourself in the celebration. Dancing under the stars. Meeting new friends. Daily excitement at Maldives most vibrant night scene.
Monday
Marine Biology presentation
A weekly educational presentation for guests by our Recreation team, focused on safe snorkeling and diving practices, as well as the projection of a short video to discover and explore the ocean life. This lecture creates awareness of the Maldives’ delicate ecosystem among guests and staff.
Live Music at Kandu Bar
One of Maldives vibrant and talented artists will be performing for Kurumba Maldives guests.
Tuesday
Bodu Beru Dance & Drums
Guests can enjoy a taste of Maldivian culture with our Bodu Beru performance. A traditional form of music and dance, the Bodu Beru provides guests with a great way to let their hair down and get in step with Maldivian culture.
Chill Out DJ at Kandu Bar
A chilled out evening with our in house DJ. Lay back and watch the stars with a nightcap in hand. Relaxing tunes.
Wednesday
Live Music at Kandu Bar
One of Maldives vibrant and talented artists will be performing for Kurumba Maldives guests.
Thursday
DJ Evening
One of the Maldives’ most popular and talented artists. DJ Paiday spins the best tunes of yesterday and the freshest hits of today. Cool ocean front ambience in Kandu. Dancing under the stars and enjoying a fun night out.
Friday
Sunset Lounge Music
Set the tone for the evening with our guitar and saxophone duo in Athiri Bar. Sultry notes meet the warm colours of the sunset, a cocktail to hand.
Live Music at Kandu Bar
One of Maldives vibrant and talented artists will be performing for Kurumba Maldives guests.
Saturday
Chill Out DJ at Kandu Bar
A chilled out evening with our in house DJ. Lay back and watch the stars with a nightcap in hand. Relaxing tunes.
Sunday
Guest Cocktail in The Lagoon
Join us for a complimentary sunset cocktail and wine tasting session in the lagoon between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Meet some of our team membrs and other hotel guests, share stories of favourite spots and things to do on the island.
Live Music at Kandu Bar
One of Maldives vibrant and talented artists will be performing for Kurumba Maldives guests.
Romance & Honeymoons
Kurumba is ideal for couples who are looking to combine relaxing and the beauty of the Maldives with more to do. Combining memorable and romantic moments with idyllic experiences such as Sounds of The Sea and Spa Under The Stars with the fun aspects of the island. Meeting new friends at one of the hosted social events; or being exhilarated with the many activities. Or celebrating the night away with Maldives best nightly live entertainment.
Renewal Of Vows
Celebrate your love amidst the unique colours of these classic Maldives wedding venues. Sand underfoot, the turquoise ocean beyond. A timeless moment, just the two of you. Promises remade, smiles all around.
Option 1 @ US$ 1,900 per couple
Option 2 @ US$ 1,250 per couple
Option 3 @ US$ 750 per couple
Enhance Your Experience
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Photo Studio
Come visit our Photo Studio, located in Majaa Recreation! The professional team of MMPL (Mesmerizing Maldives Pvt. Ltd.) is a bespoke guest photography service catering to over ten resorts in the Maldives.
Perfect for guests seeking an enhanced photographic service to meet very specific needs, they bring out the best of a resort in a fun and memorable photo shoot.
Open daily, 08:30-17:30 hrs. and flexible timings for photo shoots upon request.