The resort' s name ' Kurumba ' is derived from the coconut trees that grow here in glorious abundance.

A house reef teeming with exotic marine life makes Kurumba a snorkeling dream world . Its turquoise lagoon is perfect to laze in. Or there is a wide range of watersports to exhilarate. A PADI certified dive centre supports serious divers as well as beginners.

The extensive Kurumba spa merges east with west using the life-giving properties of sea plants and minerals as well as indigenous herbs and flowers bringing about lasting rejuvenation.

The resort ' s lovingly nurtured tropical gardens include an orchid nursery . Shaded paths lead from one side of this 30-acre circular island to the other. Intimate white beaches are protected by eco-breakwaters of weathered coral.

Seven restaurants including an Oceanside bar and a grill serve French, Italian, Japanese, Indian, Lebanese and Chinese cuisines. Live entertainment and a sing along lounge stimulate the evenings.

Kurumba Maldives, pioneered tourism in the Maldives in 1972. Following complete reconstruction in 2003 it has emerged as a grand resort of distinctive style and panache. Kurumba is a mere 15 minutes by speedboat from touchdown .