Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort
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Highlights
Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences
Description
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is a boutique adults-only resort with 68 villas in 7 categories, located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, just over 50 minutes by scenic domestic flight. Rooted in Maldivian heritage, it offers international cuisine with meal plans including premium all-inclusive, bed & breakfast, and half-board. The house reef teems with marine life, and Vista, the Italian restaurant, offers stunning views. Relax by the pool or explore the ocean-each day is a story to remember.
Island Information
Property Information
Villas/Rooms
Dining
Live Local at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, a four-star adults-only paradise in the coral-fringed islands of the Southern Atolls. Dine around the island the way you choose, with bed & breakfast and half-board options to suit any appetite.
Experiences
As an adults-only resort, at Mercure, you can unwind in peace, free from the buzz of everyday life, and bask in the romance of a child-free escape.
Property Amenities
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Conveniences
Food and drink
Spa (Programs / Services)
Spa (Treatments / Modalities)
Spa (Facilities / Rooms)
Guest services
Internet
Outdoors
Parking and transport
Things to do
Nature & Wildlife
Room Amenities
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Entertainment
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Pets
Pets. No pets or service animals are allowed.
Smoking
Reservation
Check-in / Check-out. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is before 12:00 (noon). Minimum check-in age is 18.
ID & booking requirements. Guests must present a valid passport/government ID at check-in. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in together with matching photo identification. A credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required for incidentals; special requests are subject to availability and may incur extra charges.
Transfers (charged unless explicitly included). Transfers from Malé to the resort are arranged by contacting the property in advance (partners state at least 72 hours prior; transfer-guarantee guidance indicates providing flight details at least 14 days prior). Official resort information lists a domestic flight to Kooddoo Airport and prices (example: USD 700 per adult roundtrip), subject to change.
Mandatory/local taxes and fees (partner listing). A city tax may be collected: USD 12.00 per person, per night (does not apply to children under 2 years old). Fees and taxes are subject to change.
Cancellation
Cancellation & prepayment. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type, travel dates and rate plan/channel. Some rates may be refundable if cancelled before the deadline shown at booking, while promotional or non-refundable rates may not allow free cancellation. Always follow the exact terms shown on your booking confirmation, as those conditions are binding.
Children and extra beds
Adults-only policy. Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is an adults-only resort. Guests under 18 are not allowed; all guests must be 18+.
Extra beds & cots. Partner policies state that rollaway/extra beds are not available and cots/infant beds are not available.
Card accepted
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, UnionPay (some channels also list Diners Club and Maestro). Cash and debit cards are also accepted; cashless transactions are available.American Express, Diners Club International, Master Card, Visa
Special check-in instructions
Transfers and arrival. Guests must transfer to the resort via domestic flight from Velana International Airport (Malé) to Kooddoo Airport (GKK) (about 50–55 minutes), followed by a short buggy ride to the resort. To guarantee transfers, guests should send arrival/departure flight details to the property well in advance (partners state at least 14 days before arrival), and to arrange airport pick-up/transfer the property asks guests to contact them at least 72 hours before arrival using the contact details on the booking confirmation.
On arrival in Malé, resort representatives may escort guests to a lounge and assist with domestic-flight check-in; on arrival at Kooddoo Airport, the resort team welcomes guests and transfers them to the resort by buggy.
Note: This property does not offer after-hours check-in (per partner policy listing).
Important information
Fees
Taxes: A Tourism Goods & Services Tax (TGST) applies to accommodation and most resort services. Since 1 July 2025, TGST is 17%.
Green tax: USD 12 per person per night is charged for tourist resorts from 1 January 2025 (infants under 2 are exempt).
Exact taxes/fees shown on your invoice may vary by booking channel and by what is included in your rate.
Optional extras
Domestic flight transfer (MLE ↔ Kooddoo): Access is via an approx. 50-minute wheel-based domestic flight, typically arranged by the resort. The resort lists this at USD 700 per adult (roundtrip); some booking channels describe it as USD 700 per person.
Private seaplane: A private seaplane transfer option is listed at USD 19,000 per way.
Meal plan upgrades: Rate plans may include Premium All-Inclusive, Half-board, or Bed & Breakfast (varies by offer/booking).
Spa & activities: Spa treatments, excursions and some activities may be chargeable unless included in your chosen package.
You need to know
Adults-only resort: Mercure Maldives Kooddoo is marketed as an adults-only resort.
Check-in/out: Check-in from 14:00 and check-out up to 12:00.
Transfers must be coordinated: The resort is reached via domestic flight to Kooddoo Airport, where staff meet guests and transfer them to the resort by buggy. Share your international flight details with the resort/booking agent so the transfer can be arranged.
Timing: Total journey time from Malé to the resort can vary due to domestic flight schedules and waiting time (the resort notes it can take up to 8 hours, with an average of around 4 hours).
Festive period: Around Christmas/New Year there may be special programmes and gala dinners; confirm any compulsory supplements for your exact dates.
We should mention
Easy arrival on the island: Kooddoo Airport is very close to the resort; guests are met on arrival and transferred by buggy.
Dining highlights: Accor highlights the resort’s buffet restaurant (Alita) and the overwater Italian restaurant (Vista), with multiple meal plan options.
Lagoon & reef access: Some villa categories highlight direct/easy access to the house reef/lagoon from the deck, ideal for snorkeling.
Festive events: The resort has published themed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve gala events/parties in its festive programme.
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