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Festive Holiday Season At Kandooma Maldives

Festive Holiday Season At Kandooma Maldives
Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives, the winner of the most awards at Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge in 2016

Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives, the winner of the most awards at Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge 2016 for two consecutive years in a row has announced their Christmas and New Year celebration plans. The resort’s culinary team has come up with special festive menus for a splendid Gala dinner.

The resort staff, feeling the excitement of the festive season has prepared in order to bring out the true festive spirit for their guests. Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives has arranged various celebrations such as brunches and cooking classes. Guests can expect an exciting unique experience packed full of extraordinary memories with Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives’ “Stay Festive” events these holidays. The events introduce a series of interactive activities fit for parents and children to enjoy.

For seafood lovers, The Kitchen is hosting ‘Lobster and Crab Extravaganza’. Families can work beside award winning chefs to create their own 3-course lunch. A night of Maldivian Feast to orient guests to local food and traditions while a festive buffet is available at Kandooma Café.

The honeymooners and couples can unwind and enjoy with a cocktail along with live musical performances by the talented duo; Gemma and Tony. Get into the groove at the all-night party with beats from DJ Abee, Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives’ resident DJ.

To celebrate the second anniversary of the Kandoo Kids Club, the resort has come up with a variety of activities for their young guests. One of them being Santa Claus comes to Maldives as he visits Kandooma Island.

The rich waters of Maldives hold a treat for guests as a sensational two-day scheduled dive is set up to see the marine life around the island. The resort’s General Manager, Joseph Della Gatta will be joining this diving expedition.

As a treat for New Year, Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives invites everyone for a once in a lifetime ‘Carnival Party’. Dust off your dancing shoes and grab a mask in a unique New Year celebration event.

Other celebratory events include the Russian Christmas holiday on the 7th of January 2017.

“Friends and families are all welcome to our little paradise island KANDOOMA. And our ultimate goal especially this festive season is to give you something extra out of your holidays and that is to ensure you get the best experience ever”, said Joseph Della Gatta, Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives, General Manager.

 ‘Stay Festive’ deal is available for stays between 1st of December 2016 to 31st of January 2017. The programs for ‘Stay Festive’ starts on 22nd of December 2016.


To book the “Stay Festive” package, guests can call +960 6640511 or email reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com.

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SO/ Maldives Nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards!

SO/ Maldives proudly announces its nomination at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been nominated for the award under the ‘Resorts’ category. This recognition comes as a testament to the resort’s commitment to excellence in hospitality and unparalleled guest experiences.

SO/ Maldives is one of the most recently opened resorts in the Maldives. Since its opening in November 1, 2023, SO/ Maldives has captured the imagination of travellers worldwide. The resort brings travellers avant-garde design, culinary mastery, and immersive cultural experiences. Celebrating its grand opening, SO/ Maldives recently hosted its sensational Grand Opening Party. With the theme ‘An Invite to the Front Row’ the resort showed a sneak peak into the resort on March 23, 2024.

The Grand Opening Party was a sensory extravaganza. The resort showcased a fusion of global collaborations, artistic flair, and Maldivian charm against the breathtaking backdrop of Emboodhoo Lagoon. Guests were treated to an unforgettable evening of haute couture, culinary delights, live performances, and exclusive wellness retreats.

Highlights from the Grand Opening Party & Nomination for The Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

There were quite a few memorable highlights to the evening, where guests got an invite to the front row. The evening was marked with the first international fashion show in the Maldives. The show was hosted in collaboration with Milin, a renowned Thai fashion house. Adding on, SO/ Maldives also collaborated with local artist Riffath. At the grand opening party Riffath showcased the exclusive Flying Dress Edits.

Culinary delights at SO/ Maldives

SO/ Maldives also took this opportunity to showcase the culinary delights at the resort to its visitors. Renowned Chef Dharshan Munidasa curated a menu that defied conventional boundaries. The chef infused global culinary experiences with exquisite flavors from his acclaimed restaurants. Additionally, award-winning bartender Jenna Hemsworth delighted guests with expertly crafted cocktails, adding a touch of glamour to the affair.

A Memorable Evening Under the Starlit Sky

The evening was amplified by live performances from world-class musicians and DJs. This included Maldivian band Project Groove, Thai sensation Lydia Sarunrat Deane, and DJ Basil rom Dubai. To end the night, SO/ Maldives also marked its first earth hour, completed with a lavish beach buffet. The beach bonfire and traditional Maldivian Boduberu performances under the starlit sky was the final touch to a memorable evening of celebrating SO/ Maldives.

Cast a Vote for SO/ at The Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

Travellers who are in love with the fashion and flare of SO/ Maldives can now vote for the resort at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting closes on June 30th at 11:59PM EDT. Cast your vote now.

In addition to this nomination, SO/ Maldives has recently also won the category of Architectural Design Resort – Luxury at the 5th LIV Hospitality Design Awards. This win marked the first award for SO/ Maldives, one of the latest luxury properties to open in the beautiful destination.

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