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This luxury island resort occupies one of the largest and most naturally spectacular islands in the Maldives, set within the pristine waters of Rasdhoo Atoll. Kuramathi Island Resort stretches nearly two kilometres, its lush tropical vegetation giving way to a shoreline of powder-soft sand that tapers into an extraordinary sandbank extending far out into the turquoise lagoon.

One of the pioneering resorts of Maldivian tourism, Kuramathi blends understated island charm with genuine Maldivian hospitality. Thatched-roof villas rest beneath coconut palms, while a fringing coral reef, visible just steps from shore, teems with reef sharks, turtles and vibrant marine life, drawing snorkellers and divers from across the world.

The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, shaped by the rhythm of the tides and the endless horizon. At low tide, the resort’s famous sandbank reveals itself as a shifting ribbon of white sand cutting through impossibly clear water, a quietly theatrical natural spectacle unique even by Maldivian standards, and one of the most photographed sights in the archipelago.