Food & drink prices at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
Food and beverage pricing is consistently reported as expensive and poor value, with specific complaints about inflated drink prices and markups on meals relative to booking rates.
Strong negative pattern in recent reviews (2025–2026), with an older concern noted in 2023. Most recent reviewer (May 2026) reports significant markup complaints. This suggests either sustained or worsening cost issues.
What the reviews tell us
Beverage pricing is steep: £6 for soft drinks like Fanta and £17 for cocktails
Meals, drinks, and activities reportedly cost double or triple the booking rates
Food quality does not justify the high prices charged
No clear information on breakfast inclusion or additional meal packages
Reviewers report significant concerns about food and beverage costs at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. Recent feedback (2025–2026) documents specific pricing examples: drinks are marked at £6 for soft beverages and £17 for cocktails, while meals, drinks, and activities are reportedly priced at double or triple the rates offered at time of booking. An older review (2023) adds concern about poor value for money, noting high prices paired with mediocre taste quality. The limited sample size and absence of information about breakfast inclusion requirements further restrict the confidence of this assessment, though all available claims align in highlighting unfavorable pricing perceptions.
The evidence
Representative quotes from 3 supporting reviewsdrinks were a bit pricey - £6 for a Fanta £17 for a cocktail
lunch, dinner, drinks, and activities are priced at a double or triple rate in USD
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