Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

The pressure that built in my Eustachian tubes is nature’s way of confirming the information relayed by my dive computer as I drifted down, ever deeper beneath the surface upon which, moments ago, I was abustle with equipment assembly, donning and final checks. That sequence of activity followed by absolute serenity perfectly mirrored our arrival at Komandoo in the beautiful Maldives, a few days earlier. International travel is a succession of stress prompting procedures: travelling to the airport, check-in, security, the pandemonium of most modern airports, boarding, flight, arrival, transfer and finally on this occasion a noisy (but fun) seaplane. In much the same way as the sea swallows such concerns when scuba diving, arrival to a welcome reception of local music, cold drinks and soul-soaring views rendered the effort of getting there wholly forgivable and forgettable. From every location, the island appears simply magical; replete with stunning vegetation, corridors of pristine white sand, wildlife on land and offshore and the most accommodating, charming legion of staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. It is other worldly in its effect; nestling you in its palm and just finessing away ties to that other, more prosaic life lived. We bagged a sea villa on stilts with panoramic views, air-conditioning, steps into the turquoise sea, a refilling fridge and boxing-ring sized bed with posts to match. It was hot and humid all and every day and so our bungalow provided sanctuary and respite. It’s extraordinary how quickly one slips into the rhythms of the day; for me, two dives, then lunch, followed by relaxing and refreshing before pre-dinner drinks and then supper: effortless and consistent hedonism serviced with a smile. We were on all-inclusive plan; something I had previously viewed pejoratively but was delighted to have any misgivings beaten into submission by endless choice and quality. The array of drinks and cocktails included is extensive and sufficient to satisfy all but the inveterate experimentalist. The food is outstanding - spring bulb fresh, varied beyond belief and plentiful. How they manage to supply it all so beautifully, everyday, is beyond speculation. The staff take the time to get to know you, and pre-empt your every need with uncanny precision. Soup, salads, multiple fresh breads, curries, freshly grilled meats, fish, dhals, noodles, rice, every imaginable vegetable cooked imaginatively, puddings galore… For the scuba divers the richness of experience is seamlessly extended into the blue. Prodivers was expertly run and staffed by multi-lingual instructors who could cater for all experiences levels. The choice of dive sites unending and the undersea life mind-blowing. They were flexible, incredibly helpful and in-keeping with all things Komandoo, had their guests’ experience at the heart of everything they did. There is entertainment in the evenings, sometimes live and at other times televised, a glorious pool to lou

From the moment we arrived we felt completely relaxed. The ambience of the island allows you to be as active or restful as you wish. There were plenty of excursions and activities to partake in if you wished, without being obtrusive in the nature of the relaxed holiday feel. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and always happy to help. It’s true, you only need one pair of flip flops so don’t bother filling your suitcase with the weight of shoes. The food was amazing and so much choice, perfectly prepared. What fantastic chefs. Our room was gorgeous on the sunset side which we preferred as we could have a drink watching the sun go down. At high tide, there was no beach left at all on the sunrise side, so we were very happy with our choice and will choose the Turtle beach villa again. We will definitely be one of those who returns to the island as we have found our perfect holiday retreat.

From the warm welcome to the beautifully furnished Ocean View Water Villa, everything about our stay on Komandoo was exceptional. The island is pristine, the service attentive yet unobtrusive, and the food and drinks were of outstanding quality. We especially loved the peaceful atmosphere and the "barefoot island" vibe – walking through the soft sand from our villa to the restaurants and bars each day was pure joy. We can wholeheartedly recommend Komandoo to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing escape in paradise.

If paradise exists it is called Komandoo. The resort,nature, food, staff, activities, everything is amazing here ! Eveeyone will find something for themselves. Now we know why people are coming back here, hopefully we will come back one day too. I would recommend this resort to anyone!

Our first visit to Komandoo Island Resort and definitely paradise Peaceful quiet and picturesque Food Amazing From the moment you step onto the Island you are completely spoilt by The Champions and all the Staff We stayed in one of the water villa bungalows which was amazing Yes we will definitely return