Cinnamon Velifushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

The latest addition to the Maldives’ celebrated Cinnamon hotel collection opened in October 2019 – and they’ve upped their luxury game even further, with indulgent villa upgrade options featuring saltwater jacuzzis and plunge pools. You can upgrade more than your room too, enhancing Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives already fabulous all-inclusive package to ‘Virgin All-Inclusive’ or ‘Premium All-Inclusive’. Whichever package you pick, you’ll arrive by speedboat or seaplane to an island paradise in the pristine waters of Vaavu Atoll starring all the Maldivian musts – we’re talking exceptional diving and snorkelling, sunset cruises, island hopping experiences, and unforgettable dining spots like the alfresco VAH Global Dining, and the à la carte international cuisine on the beach at Iru Kitchen & Bar.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located 50 nautrical miles south of Malé International Airport in the pristine waters of Vaavu Atoll (east side of the Atoll). 90 minutes by speedboat or 25 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

90 bungalows and suites. All with balcony or terrace, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, LED TV, complimentary WiFi, Bose Speaker with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity®, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, iron and board (on request), safe, and spacious indoor bathrooms, some with bathtub and/or separate rainfall shower and bath amenities.

Superior Beach Lofts are 79sqm and offer stunning views of the Indian Ocean with a separate rainfall shower and bath amenities with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Option to interconnect with Beach Bungalows (ground floor).

Board basis options

Standard All Inclusive package: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at VAH Global Dining. Selection of local snacks served between 10:30am-11:30am, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Unlimited regular house brands from a selection of spirits and wines (served by the glass only). Unlimited cocktails and mocktails from a select menu. Selection of draught beer. Selection of carbonated soft drinks, canned fruit juice, mineralised water plus teas and coffees. Access to gym, billiard, snooker, beach volleyball, badminton, futsal and table tennis (equipment included).

Virgin All Inclusive package: all inclusions of the standard package plus international premium brand spirits and wines, fresh juice, milk shakes, one seafood grill or steak dinner served at the table one time per stay in the VAH Global Dining, one excursion (once per stay), and In room full mini-bar service (soft drinks and beer) replenished once per day.

Please note: Virgin All Inclusive packages are no longer available to book. Rest assured, if you’ve already made a booking, your package remains unchanged and will be honoured.

Premium All Inclusive package: all inclusions of the standard package plus welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival. In room full mini-bar service stocked with beer, soft drinks and selection of snacks (replenished once per day). Premium international brand spirits, wines and cocktails. Unlimited fresh juice and milk shakes. Two complimentary excursions from a selected list - per person per stay (weather permitting). Invitation to two special themed party events organised by the resort. One special dinner on the beach with the option of a mixed seafood grill or steak. Signature 60-minute Balinese spa treatment at Mandara Spa once every 5 night stay. Turndown service every night (on request).

Beach Bungalows are 65sqm with terrace, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Option to interconnect with Beach Loft Rooms (upper floors).

Water Bungalows are 100sqm with large terrace dock, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Sunset Water Bungalows with Saltwater Jacuzzi are 100sqm with large terrace deck, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Water Suites with Saltwater Pool are 208sqm with large terrace deck and outdoor plunge pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Vah Global Dining (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; international cuisine). Iru kitchen and Bar* our international cuisine restaurant (open 12:30pm-4:30pm and 7:30pm- 10:00pm). Marlin Seafood Restaurant and Wine Bar (open 7:00pm-10:00pm, prior reservations required). Fen Pool Bar (open 7:30am until the last guest leaves). Room service*( 8:00am-11:00pm).

Saltwater swimming pool. Mandara Spa*. Mini gym. Non-motorised water sports including diving*, snorkelling* and canoeing*. Beach volleyball and Badminton. Table tennis. Billiards. Yoga. Excursions* including island hopping, sunset fishing and sunset cruises (may require minimum numbers. Payable locally; subject to change).

Complimentary WiFi.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating This hotel is amazing!

Jul 20, 2025 PedroA351

This hotel is amazing! The bungalows on the water, creating a beautiful lagoon, and snorkeling here is incredible. While there's only one restaurant on site, the food is very good. The service is truly exceptional, and I'd like to extend a special thank you to Husam at the restaurant - he was absolutely fantastic!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Too good for words to express.. a must visit!

Jul 20, 2025 David M

Well.. we were blown away.. we knew it would be good but Velifushi exceeded way past our expectations. everything was wonderful.. especially all the lovely Staff! The welcome we got was amazing.. from all and the Reception Staff and the Staff there we hadn't met yet.. thank you! The food in the Main Restaurant was fantastic with so so many… Read more
Well.. we were blown away.. we knew it would be good but Velifushi exceeded way past our expectations. everything was wonderful.. especially all the lovely Staff! The welcome we got was amazing.. from all and the Reception Staff and the Staff there we hadn't met yet.. thank you! The food in the Main Restaurant was fantastic with so so many options..special thanks to all especially Chamil and our awesome Waiter Muje! The bars were lovely and uncrowded always.. with awesome views and fantastic barmen.. a very special thanks to Gayan & Rashid.. The beaches were wonderful..many thanks to the lovely ladies that sweep and keep all clean and beautiful We had a Sunset Water Bungalow.. which we would fully recommend.. the rooms were beautiful and serviced extremely well by all the guys there..many thanks to you The Marlin Restaurant.. the food was just fantastic..and we were extremely looked after by the lovely Prasad.. who has to put up with us for ages haha.. a great night. thank you so much Prasad. The Spa.. must not be missed.. make sure you go there for the ultimate in relaxation with Indira and the ladies there.. was lovely to see you again Indira Very very special thanks to Sanjeeva, Sheila, Amalshan and Chamil for everything.. you all made our visit so so perfect.. so wonderful to catch up with all our old (and new) friends there Thank you so so much .. all of you... and for anyone reading this... yes its is as perfect as it looks and sounds..prepare to be addicted! love to you all at Cinnamon Velifushi.. and hope to see you again soon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dream vacation!

Jul 19, 2025 Stijn D

Here’s the English translation: “We had a wonderful vacation. The water bungalows with jacuzzis look stunning and are equipped with every luxury. The view is amazing, and the stairs lead you straight into the sea, right onto a dazzling coral reef. The food was delicious and varied — something new to discover every day! The maintenance within this… Read more
Here’s the English translation: “We had a wonderful vacation. The water bungalows with jacuzzis look stunning and are equipped with every luxury. The view is amazing, and the stairs lead you straight into the sea, right onto a dazzling coral reef. The food was delicious and varied — something new to discover every day! The maintenance within this resort is exceptional. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and our housekeeper Naavee always left the room perfectly clean and tidy. We will definitely come back!” Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Astonishing Adventure in Paradise!

Jul 18, 2025 alexandrasB4350HZ

We spent the last two weeks at Cinnamon Velifushi and it has been an amazing experience. From the beautiful grounds, kept immaculate by the hardworking gardening team, through to the fabulous accommodation and amazing food, I cannot recommend this resort enough. We came as a family of four, sharing a beach bungalow and loft. As a family suite… Read more
We spent the last two weeks at Cinnamon Velifushi and it has been an amazing experience. From the beautiful grounds, kept immaculate by the hardworking gardening team, through to the fabulous accommodation and amazing food, I cannot recommend this resort enough. We came as a family of four, sharing a beach bungalow and loft. As a family suite these are perfect, with a connecting door between the upstairs/downstairs rooms so that it can be turned into a small family house. The ability to share bathrooms is a bonus with two teenage daughters! Opening into the sea, they also offer the ability to go straight into the beach for some sunbathing or snorkelling. The housekeeping staff reef was full of life, with Rays, black tip reef sharks, parrot fish and many more beautiful creatures within a few fin kicks from shore. The housekeeping staff were incredibly warm, polite and helpful, with our housekeeper Kabir always ready to lend a hand. The food at the Vah restaurant was fantastic, there always being something new at the buffet for breakfast, lunch or dinner, so that even after two weeks it was never repetitive. Special mentions go to Sous Chef Mohammed Raaji, who went out of his way to make sure a delicious gluten free option was scratch made if needed, to Hansi at breakfast who made fantastic eggs, Satyam for his superb baking and Ratna for always being so friendly at the carvery. Our waiter Ali was always on hand to assist, being wonderfully friendly and attentive. Our dinner for two on the beach was beautifully presented, and Nashid was superb in serving us for the evening. The bar staff were always friendly and chatty. Malithi was lovely in the Iru Bar, which was a serene place to go after dinner if one was in the mood for a quieter evening when the pool bar was more lively. Anas was also always at hand to ensure a refill was never too long coming! The gym was small but well equipped and the personal trainer Dona was always on hand to provide assistance if needed. She also holds aquarobics classes in the evening at the pool for those with energy left before dinner Lastly, and definitely the best part of an already astonishing holiday was the scuba diving. We booked six days of diving, including three of us completing our advanced open water, plus a bonus day. The dive team are superb, being professional, friendly and above all having a great sense of adventure and humour! From the Nurse Sharks to the north of the atoll, the turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks and even seeing beaked whales between dive sites we had the most amazing time. So a massive thank you to Abu, Nicole, Sam (aka Aquaman), Captain Habib and the rest of the gang; I could not recommend diving with this team more! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to rehabilitate from the stresses of your daily life.

Jul 18, 2025 Explore28087710446

The seascape is undoubtedly stunning, however the design and aesthetics of the resort makes ambience even more soothing and vibrant. The rustic thatched roofed buildings and the lush trees create the most serene picture with the turquoise waters. The resort is very well run, and the staff are very friendly and efficient. We must mention some of… Read more
The seascape is undoubtedly stunning, however the design and aesthetics of the resort makes ambience even more soothing and vibrant. The rustic thatched roofed buildings and the lush trees create the most serene picture with the turquoise waters. The resort is very well run, and the staff are very friendly and efficient. We must mention some of them- Imthiyaz, who checked us in and briefed us. Jameel, who did our room and added a great gesture for our honeymoon. Ernest and Husam, who managed our dining experience, wonderfully well. Along with Mubarak, who served us for a beach side candle lit dinner. Jibon, the boat captain who took us for dolphin watching and island hopping. Sorry cant remember the name of the person who showed us around the island villages. And finally Saddam, the diving instructor. He expertly helped the wife overcome her fear and guided us to a wonderful coral reef experience. Big thanks to the entire staff! The only aspect that maybe could be improved is the food. The spread was great, but I was expecting a wider choice of fresh seafood. Most of it tasted alright but not really memorable. Overall worth a visit! One advice, if you are prone to sea sickness, maybe want to pay extra to get a sea plane, rather than the speedboat. The 90 min ride in the boat can be quite bumpy at places! Read less