Kurumba Maldives Named Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort 2025

Kurumba Maldives has been chosen as the 2025 Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort by World Travel Awards. This recognition celebrates the resort’s dedication to creating stylish, family-friendly holiday experiences that perfectly balance comfort and timeless elegance.

Situated on a private island in the North Malé Atoll, just a 10-minute speedboat ride from the capital, Kurumba provides a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for families looking for a special getaway. With comfortable family villas and plenty of activities, it’s a great getaway to create lasting memories together.

From thrilling water sports like snorkelling and kayaking to cultural experiences, guided underwater dives, football clinics, and tennis coaching, every activity is thoughtfully created to combine fun with meaningful interaction with the idyllic surroundings. Families can also enjoy curated experiences such as cooking classes or beach games, all while soaking in the resort’s chic and tranquil ambiance.

Parents can unwind at the resort’s serene spa, which offers treatments inspired by the island’s natural beauty, while children explore their own adventures at the Kids’ Club or Teen Lounge. The Kids’ Club offers a diverse range of creative and engaging activities for children of all ages. Highlights include Jungle Yoga, Splash Time, Pizza Picassos, Rock Stars Painting, and Kings & Queens Crown Making. Children can enjoy arts and crafts, coconut bowling, kids’ herbalism, and even junior mixology sessions. Outdoor activities such as beach clean-ups, flag design challenges, and beach Olympics provide endless excitement. Evening entertainment includes mini discos, movie nights, and marine-life presentations, ensuring a full day of fun and learning for little ones.

The teen programme delivers adventure and entertainment with ocean-focused initiatives such as coral restoration projects, reef clean-ups, and snorkelling with the resident marine biologist. Creative activities include underwater photography and Dip & Paint sessions, while sports options range from rugby and tennis to futsal and 3-on-3 basketball. Teens can also enjoy VR gaming, karaoke, billiards, and table tennis tournaments, alongside unique experiences like sunset fishing and ocean scavenger hunts. With a variety of daily events, the programme ensures there’s always something exciting on the agenda.

The resort’s design ensures every corner – from varied dining areas to recreational spaces -reflects style and meticulous attention to detail, creating a cohesive and welcoming family retreat. Kurumba is renowned for its turquoise waters and vibrant coral reef and with its focus on stylish simplicity, it’s the perfect destination for families to relax, reconnect, and explore together in an inspiring setting.

“Winning the 2025 Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort award is an incredible recognition of what we strive for every day – crafting meaningful moments for families,” said Morten Junior, General Manager. “This achievement is about more than just our resort; it’s a celebration of the joy, connection, and memories shared by the families who stay with us. Thank you to the World Travel Awards and our amazing guests for believing in our vision.”

For more information or to book your next family getaway, visit www.kurumba.com