Kurumba Maldives

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] It was designed by architect Mohamed Shafeeq.^[4]

Kurumba Maldives
General information
Address	Vihamanaafushi, North Male Atoll 08340, Republic Of Maldives
Town or city	Vihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll
Country	Maldives
Coordinates	4°13′35″N 73°31′10″E
Opening	3 October 1972
Owner	Universal Resorts
Other information
Number of rooms	180 Rooms/Villas
Number of restaurants	8
Website
kurumba.com

History

The resort opened in 1972 with its founders including local Maldivians, Mohamed Umar Maniku and Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem).^[5]

Awards and achievements

The awards and achievements by the resort include:^[6]

2008

• Indian Ocean's Leading Resort – World Travel Awards^[7]

2010

• Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards^[7]

2011

• Maldives’ Leading Hotel – World Travel Awards^[7]

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^[8]

2014

• Best Spa Manager Award (Maldives) for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards^[9]
• Finalist for Best Luxury Resort Spa (Maldives) for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards^[10]
• 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^[11]

2015

• Best Destination (Maldives) Spa Award for Veli Spa - World Luxury Spa Awards^[9]
• Top 10 Luxury Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards^[12]
• Top 10 Hotels for Service – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards^[13]
• Top 10 Hotels – Maldives, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards^[14]
• Number 1 All Inclusive Resort worldwide - TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Awards^[15]
• 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^[16][17]

CSR Activities

• Party with a Purpose^[18] – Annual music festival charity event in support of the Kudhakudhinge Hiyaa Orphanage and Maafushi Island Education & Training Centre^[19]
• 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),^[20] a non-governmental and non-profit organization involved in promoting children's rights in Maldives.