Makunudu Island is a resort on Makunudu, a resort island in North Malé Atoll. Like most Maldives resort islands, Makunudu is given over to a single resort, so your room, the restaurants and the beach are all on the same island.
Best for
Makunudu Island suits travellers who want a self-contained island holiday, with the beach, meals and activities a short walk from the room, and who are happy to stay put once they arrive. The listed spa adds an option for slower days.
It suits less well travellers on a tight budget or anyone who wants to see everyday island life, because meals, drinks and excursions are bought from the resort, and leaving Makunudu means a boat trip.
Location
The listed address is North Male' Atoll, 99999 Makunudhoo, Maldives. Its map coordinates fall on Makunudu within North Malé Atoll, which is why we list it with the North Malé Resort Islands in our North Malé Atoll section. It is about 41.2 km in a straight line from Velana International Airport and about 42.3 km from Malé. Distances on this page are straight-line figures, not journey times.
Rooms and style at Makunudu Island
Makunudu Island is a resort. Resort room categories in the Maldives range from garden or beach rooms to over-water villas, and the category decides the outlook, the privacy and the price, so check exactly which category you are buying. Every room is listed with a tea and coffee maker.
Facilities at Makunudu Island
Listed facilities at Makunudu Island include an airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, a spa and wellness centre, room service, a bar, a private beach area and breakfast. Between the restaurant and room service, meals can be handled on site. Breakfast is listed as available; whether it is included depends on the rate you choose.
Trade-offs and what to know
Everything on Makunudu is priced by the resort, so the meal plan and drinks make a large difference to the final cost. Transfers are part of the decision too: confirm how Makunudu Island brings guests from the airport, how long it takes and whether it is included. Once you are on the island, outside excursions depend on the resort’s boat schedule.
Getting there and getting around
Resorts in North Malé Atoll are normally reached by speedboat from the airport, and the transfer is arranged with the resort rather than booked separately. Confirm the arrangement for Makunudu Island when you book. On the island itself, everything is reached on foot.
Explore the area
- North Malé Resort Islands: our destination guide
- North Malé Atoll: our regional guide
- Where to stay in North Malé Atoll
- Getting around the Maldives: ferries, speedboats and seaplanes
Before you book
Before booking Makunudu Island, check which room category you are buying, the meal plan (bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive), the transfer type, timing and price from the airport, and the cancellation terms. If you land late, ask whether the transfer can run on arrival or whether a night near the airport is needed first.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Makunudu Island, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Maldives Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.