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 Amazing Holiday!

Jun 29, 2025 NNOnline Mumbai

This was our first trip to Maldives, and we were completely mesmerized! Maldives is the ideal beach holiday, it has something for everyone. The beauty of the place is unparalleled and simply magical. Now coming to the resort. It is beautiful, spread out over a large expanse and very well maintained. The people are friendly and responsive and we… Read more
This was our first trip to Maldives, and we were completely mesmerized! Maldives is the ideal beach holiday, it has something for everyone. The beauty of the place is unparalleled and simply magical. Now coming to the resort. It is beautiful, spread out over a large expanse and very well maintained. The people are friendly and responsive and we got a warm welcome. We got a room upgrade, and that was a great start to the holiday! The beach is beautiful and so is the pool area. The swimming pool has sea water. The water villas are very good. The food - Marlins was excellent. The buffet spread was also great. I loved the Sri Lankan options in the menu. The desserts may be below expectations. There are enough options for vegetarians. I would like to share one experience here - it was raining very heavily on the day of our departure and we were worried that we wont be able to make it for our flight as the speedboat got delayed. The front desk was quite helpful and they coordinated our check-in with our airline. The resort representative at the airport was with us during the entire check-in process and I cant thank him enough for that. The Dive and Sail was simply superb -Nicole is wonderful. She was very patient with my son and me during the snorkeling class as it was our first time. The snorkeling excursion in the deep sea was a great experience and Nicole was with us all the way, taking pictures and videos and explaining everything. They are better than the resort excursions. My recommendations to fellow travelers: 1. Take a full board / all inclusive package as the F&B can be quite expensive otherwise 2. The water villas are much much better than the beachside villas 3. If you are a snorkeling enthusiast please take the gear with you as there is a daily rental for it at the resort. 4. If you have an early morning departure flight then you may have to book the last night at Male - as you may not get the speedboat transfer in time for your flight. Luckily for us we had an afternoon flight. check the speedboat transfer timings and confirm with the resort before your arrival as well. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Slice of Paradise with Unmatched Hospitality

Jun 29, 2025 Mashilekhutso Pretoria, South Africa

Our stay at Cinnamon Velifushi was nothing short of magical. Surrounded by turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and stunning sunsets, the island itself is a true slice of paradise. But what made the experience truly exceptional was the warm and outstanding hospitality. A special mention goes to Shameem, whose kindness, professionalism, and… Read more
Our stay at Cinnamon Velifushi was nothing short of magical. Surrounded by turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and stunning sunsets, the island itself is a true slice of paradise. But what made the experience truly exceptional was the warm and outstanding hospitality. A special mention goes to Shameem, whose kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail elevated our entire visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I would like to express my gratitude to the waiters in the main restaurant Husam, Shameem and Ali for their attentivenes

Jun 28, 2025 Gun G

I would like to express my gratitude to the waiters in the main restaurant Husam, Shameem and Ali for their attentiveness, care and politeness. They bring everything on time and provide amazing service!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We love cinnamon❤️‍🔥

Jun 27, 2025 Mariam P

The place is very amazing, we love this place with people who work there. In the restaurant Rahid and Husam are the best ❤️❤️
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another amazing visit. Husam is amazing 🤩

Jun 26, 2025 TheForce11 Rugby, United Kingdom

This was our third visit and it didn't disappoint. We had another wonderful stay. All of the staff are warm, friendly and welcoming. Special mention of course to the lovely Husam. He is a very special person and looked after us so well in the restaurant once again. We will miss our 'lazy fish' jokes. Anas also made sure that our evening… Read more
This was our third visit and it didn't disappoint. We had another wonderful stay. All of the staff are warm, friendly and welcoming. Special mention of course to the lovely Husam. He is a very special person and looked after us so well in the restaurant once again. We will miss our 'lazy fish' jokes. Anas also made sure that our evening cocktails were perfectly prepared and we really enjoyed catching up with him again. Although Ali didn't serve us this year, his warm smile at each meal time was always looked forward to. Again, a very kind soul. The food was wonderful. We enjoyed the curries especially. Special mention to Satyam and Ratna for looking after us at meal times so well. A big thank you goes to Senura also for preparing my perfect pancakes/waffles each breakfast. He is such a kind soul and very proud of his role. Always smiling. On to the resort....our room was once again beautiful. Would recommend a sunset bungalow. The pool area has had a revamp and was lovely, as well as the pool bar. I was lucky enough to make use of the spa and enjoyed treatments from Rahma, Utami and Nia. All of the treatments were amazing. The best spa in the world in my opinion. The Mandara massage is a must. 90 minutes of bliss! Thank you also to the spa manager who looked after me so well too. We made use of the unlimited washing and this service was also excellent. Washing was returned neatly washed, ironed and folded very quickly. Thank you Nishantha! We went on the shipwreck snorkeling tour this year, which was great. We also hired a paddleboard for an hour and it was such good fun! Not as easy as it looks. Finally, we spent many hours snorkeling on the house reef. What a beautiful place to visit. We saw many fish including, huge colorful parrotfish, many types and size of trigger fish, black tip reef sharks, moray eels, barracuda, morish idols, eagle and stingrays and bannerfish to name just a few. We were also lucky enough to spot and swim on the surface with a couple of hawksbill turtles during one of our adventures and a pod of dolphins also passed by on our last day to say goodbye. We very much hope to return one day for our fourth visit. Velifushi is an absolute paradise. Read less