Kurumba, Maldives

Overview

Our Opinion

Kurumba has 9 room types, 8 restaurants, 3 bars and a recently refurbished spa. Being close to the airport it is well suited to visiting businessmen and holidaymakers who don't want to head too far from Male. If you like style and opulence in keeping with some of the hotels in the Far East with marble floors, then you will love Kurumba. If you are are looking for a piece of the real Maldives with minimal concrete then you should look elsewhere.

Summary

Kurumba was the first resort to be opened in the Maldives and is the nearest to Male and the Airport. This has resulted in the resort taking on a dual role i.e. to cater for businessmen and holidaymakers. As a result the resort's focus is more towards stylish facilities than providing you with a sense of the real Maldives.

The recent upgrade has certainly taken the resort further in this direction. Although the all-weather red roofing is somewhat unsightly, the resort does now have an impressive range of room types from the Superior rooms in clusters of 4 to the palatial Royal Kurumba
Residence which boasts two private pools/Jacuzzis and a 24 hour butler service.

The island has always been renowned for its fantastic landscaping which includes many colourful flowers, well trimmed topiaries and bougainvillea bushes.