Niva Kurumba Maldives
Ten minutes by speedboat from North Malé Atoll, Niva Kurumba Maldives holds a notable claim: it was the very first resort built in the Maldives, and it has kept reinventing itself ever since. Villas range from beach-level rooms to the standalone Royal Kurumba Residence, with sandy paths threading between them through tropical gardens that connect the island's many restaurants and bars. The sheltered lagoon and house reef sit right off the beach, making the daily rhythm easy — a swim, a spa treatment, an afternoon of scheduled water sports or diving. Come evening, the island shifts gears into what's known as one of the liveliest nightly entertainment scenes in the Maldives, with live bands and DJ sets a regular fixture. It's this mix of history, variety and energy that keeps repeat guests coming back.
Room Types
1/4Superior Room
A roomy, good-value 74 sqm option that puts guests right on the beach, with the ocean at the doorstep and views out toward Malé in the distance.
1/7Deluxe Bungalow
Tucked into a tropical coconut grove with ocean views, this 74 sqm bungalow trades beachfront proximity for a shadier, more garden-set feel.
1/5Beachfront Deluxe Bungalow
A well-appointed 74 sqm bungalow with direct beach access, giving guests the same finish as the Deluxe Bungalow with the shoreline right outside.
1/6Garden Pool Villa
Set among tropical gardens, this 124 sqm villa suits couples after extra space or small families, with a private plunge pool, open-plan courtyard and rain shower.
1/4Beach Villa
Positioned to catch the sunrise and shaded by coconut palms by afternoon, this 103 sqm villa pairs a large bedroom with an adjoining sitting room and a veranda facing the ocean.
1/7Deluxe Pool Villa
A 160 sqm pool villa with a large balcony and an open-plan layout, positioned to catch ocean views to the east and quieter lagoon privacy to the west.
1/7Family Villa
A two-level, 306 sqm pool villa built for couples or families, with the king bedroom and bathroom upstairs, a spacious living area downstairs, and a private pool on the ground floor.
1/6Two-Bedroom Kurumba Residence
The resort's largest villa at 768 sqm, set directly on the beachfront with two bedrooms, two private pools, and a central dining and lounge area opening onto a wide veranda that flows straight onto the sand.
Dining
Vihamana - International Buffet Restaurant
International Buffet
A come-as-you-please buffet restaurant covering breakfast, lunch and dinner with international dishes and live cooking stations.
Thila - Contemporary Restuarant and Grill
Contemporary Grill
The resort's signature dining room, opening with a premium continental breakfast and glasses of bubbles, then shifting into an evening menu of seafood, Maldivian grills and desserts served over the water or with feet in the sand.
Hamakaze - Teppanyaki Restaurant
Japanese Teppanyaki
A lively over-water teppanyaki spot serving colourful sushi and sashimi platters alongside tableside grill theatre, six nights a week.
Al Qasr - Middle Eastern Restaurant
Middle Eastern
Charcoal-grilled meats, kebabs, mezze and dips spanning Tunisian, Lebanese and Moroccan cooking, open six nights a week.
Mahal - Inidan Restaurant
Indian
Recipes drawn from both Northern and Southern India, with thalis, vegetarian dishes, tandoori standards, rich curries and naan on the menu six nights a week.
Khing Thai - Thai Restaurant
Thai
Traditional Thai cooking built on the classic balance of sweet, savoury and aromatic spice, open six nights a week.
Isola - Modern Italian Restaurant
Italian
A relaxed, contemporary take on classic Italian dishes, open six nights a week.
Cafe - Classic Cafe, Pizza and Madivian Specialities
Café
A laid-back, all-day spot opposite the pool serving sandwiches, burgers and comfort food from late morning into the early hours.
Kandu - Cocktail and Entertainment Bar
Bar
An open-air, over-water pavilion with day beds and loungers, running from afternoon cocktails into evenings with live bands and DJs — among the island's liveliest venues.
Athiri - Beach and Sunset Bar
Bar
A casual, barefoot bar on the island's western tip built for cocktails and sunset views through the afternoon.
Fez - Shisha Lounge
Shisha Lounge
An Arabic-styled lounge for flavoured shisha and cocktails in an atmospheric, low-lit setting, open every evening.
Sounds of the Sea - Romantic Seaside Dining
Private Dining
A private seaside table for two, with a multi-course menu, matched wines and a dedicated butler on hand for the evening, available on request.
Cooking Demonstration - Traditional Maldivian Dishes
Cooking Class
A hands-on session with the resort's Maldivian chef covering local recipes, capped at 20 guests and held twice a week.
In-Vila Dining - Classic Comfot foods and Cafe menu
In-Villa
Comfort food and café favourites delivered straight to the villa, available around the clock for a quiet night in.
Cocktail Masterclass -Learn some of our signature cocktail
Cocktail Class
A weekly session with the resort's mixologist covering how the island's signature cocktails come together, tastings included.
Activities
Majaa Recreation
Based centrally on the island, the Majaa team helps guests pick activities across wellness, fitness, sports and snorkelling, with a weekly activity schedule keeping the calendar full.
Snorkelling in Maldives
Wave breakers keep the lagoon calm at a shallow 1 to 1.5 metres, with small coral outcrops close in and a dramatic drop-off just past the breakers opening onto denser coral, fish, stingrays and turtles.
Majaa Kids' Club
A dedicated recreation centre runs a full weekly schedule of craft-making, beachfront games and guided discovery for children aged 4 to 13, at no extra cost.
Majaa Teens
Teens get their own program with a different activity on the schedule daily, built to keep older kids engaged throughout their stay.
Scuba Diving in Maldives
PADI-certified instructors lead dives into a reef built up over millions of years, with schools of fish, coral formations and regular reef shark sightings.
Water Sports
Jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, kayaking and catamaran sailing round out a full water sports program across the atoll's calmer waters.
Nightly Entertainment
DJ nights, live bands, jazz sets and traditional Bodu Beru performances make this one of the more active nightlife scenes among Maldives resorts.
VELI SPA
Drawing on Maldivian tradition and the rhythm of the surrounding ocean, the spa blends local therapies with the healing effect of touch for a grounded, island-rooted treatment menu.
Transfers
10-minute speedboat from Velana International Airport to North Malé Atoll
Policies
Check-in, check-out, cancellation and other resort-specific policies are confirmed directly with the resort at the time of booking.
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