Kurumba is a luxury waterfront resort in the Indian Ocean on the North Male Atoll in the Maldives. It was one of the first ever tourist resorts in the Republic of the Maldives – opening in 1972 it pioneered tourism in the Maldives, and it re-opened in 2004 as a classic resort of luxury, elegance and style. The resort boasts are history and tradition of first class quality, incomparable hospitality, and attention to detail with a personal touch.

The resort is named after the coconuts that grow in abundance throughout the island, and it Kurumba house reef is home to coral growing on ancient volcanic mountains and many different types of beautiful fauna.

Kurumba resort is located on a 48 acre island – there are shaded paths which lead from one side of the island to the other, and white sand beaches surround the island offering crystal blue waters and a protected lagoon. The resort is unique and newly built to ancient Maldivian designs – there are meditation pavilions, a succession of ornamental pools, corners of artistic stones, beautifully landscaped gardens, and shaded paths with overhanging palms. Kurumba offers a haven of peace and serenity like no other.

At Kurumba resort there are 180 bungalows and villas spread out around the island. They have polished wood floors, high timber clad ceilings and antique style wooden furniture. They all have a walk in dressing room, bathroom with sandstone tiles, marble-sided tubs and a second out door art-deco shower in a private patio. All rooms come equipped with safes, mini bar, satellite TV, high speed internet connections and luxury amenities. The most outstanding accommodate at Kurumba is the Royal Kurumba Residence which is a two bedroom suite with two swimming pools and a large patio overlooking the beach. There are also a variety of villas and other rooms to choose from. For more detailed information on the accommodation at Kurumba please see the side menu – Kurumba Accommodation.

Amenities & Activites

On Kurumba there are numerous activities to either relax or get active! These include two freshwater swimming pools with separate childrens pool, three flood lit tennis courts, gymnasium, table tennis, beach volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. There is also a fully equipped watersports centre where you can partake in activities such as parasailing, water-skiiing, wake boarding, kayaking, banana rodeo, fun tubes, sailing with a skipper, wind surfing and many more! Excursions that the resort can arrange for you include island hopping and picnics, male excursion, champagne sunset cruise, night or morning fishing trips, trolling fishing, glass bottom boat ride and snorkelling trips. Why not pamper yourself at the Kurumba Spa (by Aquum Spa). Here they offer world class treatments including facials, massages, body scrubs and wraps, bathing ceremonies, hydrotherapy, Spa Pool, yoga stretch and personal training.