Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

This lush resort is blessed with amazingly colourful coral reefs, a fine white sandy beach on one side of the island and a turquoise lagoon, making it perfect for those seeking unspoiled surrounds in which to relax. You won’t want to miss the underwater world though so be sure to grab a snorkel, jump in and discover the spectacular marine life. Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon offers warm friendly service and has a great range of amenities, as well as regular entertainment for those chilled island evenings. Choose to access the island by an exhilarating speedboat ride or travel by seaplane, a great way to arrive, offering spectacular aerial views.

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the northeast of North Ari Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person), or 1 hour 30 minutes by speedboat. Please note: seaplane transfers to/from your resort will only operate in daylight hours. Speedboat transfers are more economical, are available during daylight hours (except May-September) and are weather dependent. Please ensure your international flights into and out of Malé allow for these schedules.

Hotel information

112 rooms and bungalows. All with terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer and iron. Standard Rooms are located on the island, open out onto the gardens and have outdoor showers, with 1 king-size bed, plus extra bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Standard All-Inclusive package: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner plus selection of local snacks served between 10.00am-11.00am, 4.00pm-5.30pm and 10.00pm-11.00pm: unlimited regular house brands from a 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 at all outlets. Access to gym, badminton, tennis, squash courts, table tennis, billiard, snooker, beach volleyball and football (equipment included).

Virgin All-Inclusive: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in allocated buffet, plus morning, evening and late night snacks. Local and premium branded spirits, wines and cocktails, fresh juices and milk shakes, still bottled water, and tea and coffee. Plus one seafood grill or steak dinner at the the table (once per stay), a platter of chocolates in room on second day and mini-bar including soft drinks and beer (replenished once daily). One dolphin watching excursion per stay. Use of fitness centre, badminton, tennis courts, table tennis, snooker and squash.

Premium All-Inclusive package: includes all inclusions of the standard package plus a welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, in-room mini-bar stocked with beer, bottled water and potato chips (replenished daily), premium international brand spirits wines and cocktails, unlimited fresh juice and milk shakes, 2 complimentary excursions from selected list - per person per stay (weather permitting), invitation to 2 special themed party events organized by the resort, one special dinner on the beach with the option of a mixed seafood grill or steak, 1 x signature 60 minute Balinese spa treatment at Chavana Spa once every 5 night stay. Turndown service every night.

Please note: outside the hours of 00:00 to 09.00am any food/drinks consumed (regardless of AIl-Inclusive package booked) will be charged on consumption.

Superior Rooms are in two-storey blocks (with two Superior Rooms on each floor) and face the ocean. These spacious rooms have 1 king-size bed and 1 single bed (extra bed available), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beach Bungalows are individual and look out to sea, offering more privacy, and have 1 king-size bed plus extra bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Water Bungalows are set on stilts over the water, with private deck, and have 1 king-size bed plus extra bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by15 Jun '25 to receive up to 43% off the accommodation cost for stay between 30 Apr '25 - 31 Oct '26.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Madi Restaurant (international buffet, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Malamathi Restaurant & Bar (exclusively for guests staying in Water Bungalows). Iruohsnee bar and coffee shop. EYZ Bar. Malamathi Poolside Bar. 

Entertainment including live bands and DJ music.

Infinity swimming pool. Chavana Spa* with choice of massages and treatments. Fitness room. PADI dive centre*. Snorkelling* and canoeing*. Tennis, table tennis, squash, badminton and billiard table. Island hopping excursions*, manta safaris* and fishing trips*. 

Laundry service. 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 Paradise - would always come back

May 20, 2025 verena882 Copenhagen, Denmark

We had an amazing time – the island is an absolute dream. Snorkeling at the house reef felt like a movie: colorful fish everywhere! The beach bungalow had direct access to be beach and sea and was very spacious and luxurious. We loved the outdoor bathroom and outside area to watch the sunset. The buffet and food overall had various options and… Read more
We had an amazing time – the island is an absolute dream. Snorkeling at the house reef felt like a movie: colorful fish everywhere! The beach bungalow had direct access to be beach and sea and was very spacious and luxurious. We loved the outdoor bathroom and outside area to watch the sunset. The buffet and food overall had various options and was delicious - we especially loved the salad bar. The infinity pool was nice to relax in and to watch the fishes in the sea in front. There’s everything you need – tennis, badminton, a very well equipped gym and well designed surroundings to relax. No chance to get bored! Also a special shoutout to Nazeer for the great cocktails and to Vipula for the best pancakes and French toasts, the service was unbeatable. Big thanks to the whole team – we’ll definitely be back! Read less
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May 20, 2025 Юлия Г

small, cozy island! safe breakwater - very convenient) no waves! on the atoll there are live corals, a variety of fish and sharks (very beautiful)! friendly staff works with love for their work, the island and people! in the rooms and on the island - very clean. varied and delicious food! a place where you want to come back! I recommend!
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May 20, 2025 fanny p

water bungalow stay, comfy king size bed, view was great, could see fishes out back and through the glass panel in the room at the entrance. saw lots of titan triggerfishes in the lagoon, also saw a ray one morning and some baby reef sharks in the area. the house reef was amazing, saw spotted eagle ray and a couple huge black tip reef sharks on… Read more
water bungalow stay, comfy king size bed, view was great, could see fishes out back and through the glass panel in the room at the entrance. saw lots of titan triggerfishes in the lagoon, also saw a ray one morning and some baby reef sharks in the area. the house reef was amazing, saw spotted eagle ray and a couple huge black tip reef sharks on the first snorkel. Moorish idol, bluefin travelly, parrotfish, redtooth triggerfish, all sorts of triggerfishes (clown, picasso, blue), various types of colorful coral fishes. Night snorkel was crazy fun, the ocean comes alive at night, hordes of big fishes swimming frantically all around you. saw a luminescent squid, lots of luminescent tiny fishes, lobsters, a nurse shark blowing sand over a cow tail ray. Shoutout & compliments to: Joie Sou chef Bipuli (does really cute pancake art) Chef at pasta station during dinner service Housekeeping staff of 420 Lady in charge of pool cleaning Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay at Cinnamon on Ellaidhoo island

May 19, 2025 Travel592608 London, United Kingdom

The hotel is located on an island surrounded by a great coral reef. The reef was definitely the highlight of our stay. The hotel itself provided a very good quality of accommodation and wide variety of food - Vipula, who was our favourite chef, cooked everything to perfection. The hotel staff were always polite, smiling and helpful which ensured a… Read more
The hotel is located on an island surrounded by a great coral reef. The reef was definitely the highlight of our stay. The hotel itself provided a very good quality of accommodation and wide variety of food - Vipula, who was our favourite chef, cooked everything to perfection. The hotel staff were always polite, smiling and helpful which ensured a pleasant stay. Any issues reported to the member of staff were quickly and efficiently resolved. I used the dive shop for one excursion to watch mantas. Despite that day trip costing about $120 USD, anyone who didn't have their snorkeling gear were expected to rent and pay for the mask and fins separately. That had never happened on any other trips I went on in other places I had visited. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Superb first visit to the Maldives

May 18, 2025 Rattler52 Lymm, United Kingdom

Just returned from a superb 2 weeks on this beautiful island. We stayed in one of the beach bungalows. The bungalow was fantastic, everything you need in a modern well appointed clean, maintained different apartment, literally a few metres from the water. Great housekeeping every day by Billal, thank you for your friendship, advice and support.… Read more
Just returned from a superb 2 weeks on this beautiful island. We stayed in one of the beach bungalows. The bungalow was fantastic, everything you need in a modern well appointed clean, maintained different apartment, literally a few metres from the water. Great housekeeping every day by Billal, thank you for your friendship, advice and support. The International buffets food was various, delicious and was the preferred of the 2 restaurants. Thank you also to Azim and Sue for looking after us both everyday. The snorkelling both inside and outside the sea wall is amazing, my wife a complete no is went from extremely nervous to wanting more within days, sharks, rays and a complete multitude of sizes and colour. If you haven’t tried it before this place is ideal. The island is small, well maintained and ideal for those looking for a relaxing slow paced holiday. Minimum but good evening entertainment, great bar staff. All staff helpful and informative, just ask. The 1 negative was that we forgot a few minor essentials, there is nowhere to buy them on the island, the small shop in reception was a souvenir shop. I can only recommend that some essentials are stocked for example sun cream, toiletries etc, some staff can get for you but it’s expensive. Thoroughly recommend this hotel and island. Read less