Kurumba Maldives
Resort in Maldives
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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]
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LocationVihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives, Vihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Coordinates4°13′35″N 73°31′10″E
Opening3 October 1972
OwnerUniversal Resorts
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General information | |
| Location | Vihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives, Vihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll, Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4°13′35″N 73°31′10″E |
| Opening | 3 October 1972 |
| Owner | Universal Resorts |
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| Number of rooms | 180 Rooms/Villas |
Number of restaurants | 8 |
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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
- Indian Ocean's Leading Resort – World Travel Awards[6]
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.