Is Kuredu Worth It? The Ultimate Guide to the All-Inclusive Plus Package (2026)

The Bottom Line Up Front

"We recommend going all-inclusive because, as is typical in the Maldives, extras are outrageously expensive—$15 for a single bottle of Corona (0.33L)!"

That's the verdict from a real guest who stayed at Kuredu in 2026. And they're not wrong.

A single beer costing $15. A cocktail pushing $20. A bottle of water at $6. These aren't scare tactics—they're the actual prices you'll pay if you're not on an all-inclusive plan.

For most travellers, the all-inclusive package at Kuredu isn't just good value. It's essential.

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Understanding the Packages: All-Inclusive Plus Explained

Kuredu's primary all-inclusive offering is the All-Inclusive Plus package. It's important to understand that this isn't a "one-size-fits-all" deal—it's a comprehensive package with specific inclusions and exclusions.

What's Included in All-Inclusive Plus?

Let's break it down into categories:

🍽️ Meals

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your designated buffet restaurant

• Snack menu served from 15:00 to 18:00 at Babuna Bar, Sangu Bar, and O Bar

🍹 Drinks (Unlimited, by the glass)

• Kuredu bottled water (1 litre, non-carbonated, house brand)

• Soft drinks and fruit juice (packet)

• Draught beer

• House table wine (red, white, and rosé)

• House brand spirits (gin, vodka, rum, whisky, tequila, brandy)

• Cocktails and mocktails (using house brand spirits)

• Coffee, tea, iced coffee, iced tea, espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato

• Blended drinks, milkshakes, and smoothies

• Beverages served between 09:00 and 01:30

🧊 Minibar (Refilled Daily)

• Kuredu bottled water (1 litre)

• Soft drinks and fruit juice

• Beer and house wine (red, white, rosé—excluding sparkling wine and Champagne)

• Assorted snacks

"Well stocked mini bar and wine fridge with most items included in all inclusive plan."

🎁 Bonuses and Activities

• One bottle of sparkling wine per room, per stay

• One sunset cruise (as per schedule)

• One ½ hour group snorkeling lesson (equipment included)

• One ½ hour group windsurfing lesson (equipment included)

• One ½ hour group golf driving range lesson (equipment included)

• Free use of the fitness centre

• Daytime use of tennis, padel tennis, volleyball, and badminton courts

• Free use of table tennis, billiards, snooker, darts, and the football pitch

• Free use of kayaks and windsurfing boards (1 hour daily, certain restrictions apply)

• Free yoga sessions at the yoga hut near the Land Spa

• 20% discount on selected spa treatments taken during the first two days of your stay

"All inclusive plus also includes a free sunset cruise and a free 1/2 hr photo shoot. All drinks (except red bull) in your mini bar are included."

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What's NOT Included in All-Inclusive Plus?

This is where things get important. The All-Inclusive Plus package has some significant exclusions that catch many guests off guard.

❌ Food Exclusions

• Food from other resort restaurants (you're assigned to one buffet restaurant based on your room category)

• Room service

• À la carte restaurants (these require an additional charge)

❌ Drink Exclusions

• Beverages from room service

• Champagne and sparkling wines from the guest room wine cooler

• Premium cocktails and shooters

• Premium selections from the wine list

• Fresh fruit juices

• Nespresso coffee capsules

• Red Bull (not included in the minibar)

• Bottled beers (only draught beer is included)

❌ Other Exclusions

• Gift shop purchases

• Excursions

• Sai Kotari bar (you pay separately here)

• Food and beverages from Sangu Restaurant and Bar for Garden Bungalow and Beach Bungalow guests

⚠️ Important: The Restaurant Restriction

Here's something that confuses many guests: you're assigned to one buffet restaurant based on your room category.

• Garden Bungalow and Beach Bungalow guests are assigned to the Bonthi or Koamas restaurants

• O Resort guests dine at the O Restaurant

• Sangu guests dine at the Sangu Restaurant

"Room types determine which restaurant you are able to dine in."

However, you can sometimes book to eat at other buffet restaurants once a week.

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All-Inclusive Plus vs. Full Board: Which Should You Choose?

This is the big decision. The All-Inclusive Plus package includes drinks and snacks. Full Board (FB) includes only breakfast, lunch, and dinner—no drinks beyond water at meals.

Here's the reality:

"As alcohol and food can be expensive in resort and you won't be venturing out to eat, we highly recommend booking an all inclusive package."

One guest who chose Full Board reported spending about $900 on drinks for two people over two weeks—which would have been covered by the All-Inclusive package.

"We are not big alcohol drinkers so went Full Board. Glad we did as we spent about $900 on drinks for 2 for 2 weeks which would have cost $2000 if we went AI."

If you drink even moderately, the All-Inclusive Plus package pays for itself.

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Real Guest Experiences: What People Are Saying in 2026

The Verdict: Worth It

"The all-inclusive package was excellent, offering a fantastic selection of cocktails, spirits, wines and beers. Both of our rooms also included a regularly restocked minibar and wine fridge, which was a lovely extra."

This sums up the experience for most guests. The package delivers exactly what it promises.

"The All Inclusive package left almost nothing to pay at the end."

The Mixed Reviews

"The all-inclusive bit does seem a bit complicated and divisive."

Some guests found the package confusing—particularly the restaurant restrictions and the fact that some bars and drinks aren't included.

"I don't really feel it was value for money... you're allocated one restaurant with small windows to eat... there's a few bars you can use but again all within one area."

The Warning About Exclusions

"A single scoop of ice cream costs a whopping $7 dollars. Many cocktails must be paid for separately despite the All Inclusive Plus."

This is the most common frustration: even with All-Inclusive Plus, not everything is included. Some guests feel the package is misleading.

The Happy Hour Controversy

"ONLY the Main Pool advertises a Happy Hour—almost ironic, as even a standard cocktail like the Mojito is not included in the AI+."

This is a sore point for some guests. The happy hour offers a 50% discount on drinks, but only at the Main Pool bar—and even then, some standard cocktails aren't included in the package.

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What About All-Inclusive Premium?

Some travel agents offer an "All-Inclusive Premium" package with additional benefits. These can include:

• Access to all bars

• Snacks served 15:00-18:00

• One lunch or dinner at the Franco restaurant

• Unlimited pizzas, burgers, and ice cream

Check with your travel agent to confirm which package you're booking.

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The Hidden Costs: What You'll Pay Extra For

Even with All-Inclusive Plus, you'll encounter additional costs. Here's what to budget for:

🍸 Premium Drinks

• Bottled beer (Corona): $15

• Premium cocktails: $15-$20

• Fresh fruit juices: Additional charge

🍽️ Special Dining

• À la carte restaurants: Varies

• Teppanyaki dinner: Worth it, according to guests

• Beach BBQ: Popular but extra

• Underwater dining at 5.8: Expensive but unforgettable

🎨 Activities

• Excursions: Varies (sunset cruise is included, but others are not)

• Spa treatments: 20% discount for first two days, but still costs

• Room service: Additional charge

🛍️ Shopping

• Gift shop purchases: Not included

• Souvenirs: Budget separately

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Is the All-Inclusive Package Worth It? The Final Verdict

✅ Choose All-Inclusive Plus if you:

• Drink alcohol (even moderately)

• Want to budget upfront without worrying about daily costs

• Enjoy cocktails and soft drinks throughout the day

• Value convenience over hunting for the best deal

• Plan to use the included activities (sunset cruise, snorkeling lesson, golf, yoga)

❌ Choose Full Board if you:

• Don't drink alcohol

• Prefer to pay as you go

• Plan to eat at à la carte restaurants most nights

• Are on a tight budget and can control spending

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kuredu's All-Inclusive Package

What's included in Kuredu's All-Inclusive Plus package?

Kuredu's All-Inclusive Plus package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your designated buffet restaurant, unlimited drinks (house wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, tea), a regularly restocked minibar with water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and snacks, plus bonuses like a sunset cruise, snorkeling lesson, windsurfing lesson, golf lesson, free use of sports facilities, kayaks, yoga sessions, and a 20% discount on selected spa treatments during the first two days.

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What's NOT included in Kuredu's All-Inclusive Plus?

All-Inclusive Plus does not include food from other resort restaurants, room service, à la carte restaurants, Champagne and sparkling wines from the minibar, premium cocktails and shooters, premium wine selections, fresh fruit juices, Nespresso coffee capsules, Red Bull, gift shop purchases, excursions, Sai Kotari bar, and bottled beers (only draught beer is included).

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Is Kuredu's All-Inclusive Plus worth the money?

For most travellers, yes. A single beer costs $15 without the package, so if you drink even moderately, the All-Inclusive Plus pays for itself. However, if you don't drink alcohol and prefer to pay as you go, Full Board may be more cost-effective. One guest reported spending about $900 on drinks for two people over two weeks on Full Board, compared to $2000 if they had booked All-Inclusive.

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What's the difference between Full Board and All-Inclusive Plus at Kuredu?

Full Board includes only breakfast, lunch, and dinner with water at meals. All-Inclusive Plus includes meals plus unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) throughout the day, a minibar, snacks, and bonus activities like a sunset cruise, snorkeling lessons, and golf lessons. Full Board guests pay for all drinks separately.

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Are special à la carte restaurants included in Kuredu's All-Inclusive?

No. À la carte restaurants are not included in the All-Inclusive Plus package and require an additional charge. Guests are assigned to one buffet restaurant based on their room category, though they may sometimes book into other buffet restaurants once a week.

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Is the minibar included in Kuredu's All-Inclusive Plus?

Yes, the minibar is included and restocked daily with Kuredu bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juice, beer, house wine (red, white, rosé), and assorted snacks. Champagne, sparkling wines, Nespresso capsules, and Red Bull are not included.

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Can I dine at other restaurants if I'm on All-Inclusive Plus?

You're assigned to one buffet restaurant based on your room category. However, you can sometimes book to eat at other buffet restaurants once a week. À la carte restaurants are always an additional charge.

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What drinks are free with All-Inclusive Plus?

Free drinks include house wine (red, white, rosé), draught beer, house spirits (gin, vodka, rum, whisky, tequila, brandy), soft drinks, packet fruit juices, coffee, tea, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and cocktails and mocktails made with house spirits. Premium drinks, bottled beers, and fresh juices are not included.

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Are there any free activities included with All-Inclusive Plus?

Yes. The package includes a free sunset cruise, a ½ hour group snorkeling lesson, a ½ hour group windsurfing lesson, a ½ hour group golf driving range lesson, free use of the fitness centre, daytime use of tennis, padel tennis, volleyball, badminton courts, table tennis, billiards, snooker, darts, football pitch, kayaks (1 hour daily), windsurfing boards (1 hour daily), and free yoga sessions.

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How does the Happy Hour work at Kuredu?

The Main Pool bar offers a 50% discount on drinks during happy hour. However, even with All-Inclusive Plus, some standard cocktails are not included in the package. Guests on AI+ still need to pay for premium drinks, though the happy hour makes them more affordable.

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Pro Tips from Seasoned Kuredu Guests

1. Download the Kuredu App

"If you download the Kuredu app you will be able to navigate around it and see what's included in your package and know exactly what drinks are free to you."

2. Check Your Restaurant Assignment

Before you arrive, confirm which buffet restaurant you're assigned to based on your room category. This avoids disappointment.

3. Use the Happy Hour

The Main Pool bar offers a 50% discount on drinks during happy hour. Even if some cocktails aren't included in AI+, this makes them more affordable.

4. Book Special Dinners in Advance

If you want to try the à la carte restaurants, book early—they fill up quickly.

5. Bring Your Own Snorkel Gear

While equipment is provided for lessons, having your own gear means you can snorkel anytime without queuing.

6. Consider the Family Offer

For summer 2026, Kuredu is offering a Family Escape deal where children aged 2-11 stay free when sharing a room with parents, including a Full Board or All-Inclusive Plus meal plan.

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Final Thoughts

"Our all-inclusive package was excellent, offering a fantastic selection of cocktails, spirits, wines and beers."

Kuredu's All-Inclusive Plus package is comprehensive, generous, and—for most travellers—excellent value. Yes, there are exclusions. Yes, some things still cost extra. But when you consider that a single beer costs $15 without the package, the all-inclusive option starts to look very attractive indeed.

The key is to understand exactly what you're getting before you arrive. Know your restaurant assignment. Know what drinks are included. Know what activities are free. And most importantly, know what you'll have to pay for.

With that knowledge, you can relax, enjoy, and truly experience the magic of Kuredu—without worrying about the bill.

"We would definitely recommend Kuredu to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway."

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👉 Planning your Kuredu holiday? Check the latest All-Inclusive Plus packages and availability for 2026 at the official Kuredu Resort & Spa website. 👇

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