Kurumba Maldives

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Kurumba Maldives
Interactive map of the Kurumba Maldives area
General information
LocationVihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives, Vihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Coordinates4°13′35″N 73°31′10″E / 4.22639°N 73.51944°E / 4.22639; 73.51944
Opening3 October 1972
OwnerUniversal Resorts
Other information
Number of rooms180 Rooms/Villas
Number of restaurants
8
Website
kurumba.com

Kurumba Maldives[1] is a resort on the island of Vihamanaafushi, located in the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. Managed by Universal Resorts,[2] Kurumba Maldives is the country's first resort.[3]

History

The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem).[4]

Awards and achievements

The awards and achievements by the resort include:[5]

2008

2010

  • Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards[6]

2011

  • Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards[6]

2013

  • Travellers’ Choice Awards for Best Service in the Maldives - TripAdvisor
  • Travellers’ Choice Awards for Luxury in the Maldives - TripAdvisor
  • Travellers’ Choice Awards, Top 25 Hotels in Maldives – TripAdvisor
  • (Nominated) Indian Ocean's Leading Conference Hotel - World Travel Awards
  • (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort - World Travel Awards
  • (Nominated) Maldives Leading Family Resort - World Travel Awards
  • (Nominated) Maldives Leading Resort Spa - Luxury Travel Awards
  • 2013 Certificate of Excellence - TripAdvisor
  • Top 100 Resorts in The World - Top Hotel
  • No. 1 All-Inclusive Resort in Asia - TripAdvisor
  • Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World - TripAdvisor
  • Leading CSR Programme in the Maldives - MATATO[7]

2014

  • Best Spa Manager Award (Maldives) for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards[8]
  • Finalist for Best Luxury Resort Spa (Maldives) for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards[9]
  • 2014 Certificate of Excellence - TripAdvisor
  • No. 1 All-Inclusive Resort in Asia - TripAdvisor
  • No. 3 All-Inclusive Resort Worldwide - TripAdvisor
  • Leading CSR Programme in the Maldives – MATATO[10]

2015

  • Best Destination (Maldives) Spa Award for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards[8]
  • Top 10 Luxury Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards[11]
  • Top 10 Hotels for Service – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards[12]
  • Top 10 Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards[13]
  • Number 1 All Inclusive Resort worldwide - TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Awards[14]
  • Number 1 All Inclusive Resort Asia - Trip Advisors Travellers Choice Awards
  • Kurumba Maldives - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Hall of Fame Award
  • Veli Spa - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Extreme Water Sports - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Euro Divers - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • Top 3: Top Maldives Employer Award 2014 by Job-Maldives.com
  • Travelife Gold Award[15][16]

CSR Activities

  • Party with a Purpose[17] – Annual music festival charity event in support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage and Maafushi Island Education & Training Centre[18]
  • Running of Majaa Recreation involved in educating guests on marine environment conservation. url=http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-activities

Sponsorships

Kurumba Maldives is involved in sponsoring Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC),[19] a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.

References

  1. "Kurumba Maldives". Kurumba Maldives.
  2. "Universal Resorts". Universal Resorts.
  3. "Kurumba History". Maldives. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  4. "Express". Express.
  5. "Kurumba Accolades". Kurumba Maldives.
  6. "World Travel Awards". World Travel Awards.
  7. "Maldives Travel Awards 2015". Maldives Travel Awards 2015. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  8. "2014 Spa Awards". World Luxury Hotel Awards. Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  9. "World * * Luxury Hotel Awards". World Luxury Hotel Awards. Archived from the original on 2 May 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  10. "Matato". Matato. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
  11. "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice". Tripadvisor.
  12. "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Best Service". Tripadvisor.
  13. "Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Top Hotels". Tripadvisor.
  14. "All Inclusive".
  15. "Caring More".
  16. Hyde Park North Resort
  17. "Kurumba Environment & Community". Kurumba Maldives.
  18. "Party with a Purpose at Kurumba Maldives" (PDF). Dhonisaurus.
  19. "Advocating the Rights of Children". ARC Advocating the Rights of Children.