Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

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Booking Bonus: Book by 28 Feb '26 to receive up to 20% off certain room types between 1 Dec '25 –31 Oct '26. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have already been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.

Dining

Koimala Main Restaurant (open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner; international cuisine), Maakana Restaurant (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, exclusive for Water Bungalow guests), Tex Mex* (à la carte, Mexican cuisine), Rehendhi Restaurant & Bar (exclusive for guests in Overwater Suites and Beach Suites with Pool). Raalhu Bar (serving a selection of cocktails). Raiyvilla Bar. Beach Bar. Room service*.

Please note: guests staying in Water Bungalows may also dine at Maakana Restaurant and guests staying in Suite categories may dine at the exclusive Rehendhi Restaurant, as well as Koimala or Maakana. Other guests may also dine in Rehendhi with a local surcharge (reservations required, subject to availability).

Entertainment

Wide variety of entertainment and activities including beach parties, cocktail demonstrations, cookery sessions, saxophonist, Balinese dance and live bands.

Fun and Games

Freshwater swimming pool with kids pool, plus exclusive infinity pool for Over Water Suite guests. Chavana Spa* with sauna and aromatherapy bath. Mini-gym. Snorkelling*, windsurfing*, kayaking* and catamaran sailing*. Motorised water sports*. PADI certified scuba diving*. Tennis court, beach volleyball, table tennis (floodlighting*), billiards. Excursions available*, including fishing, island visits and dolphin watching.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi for Virgin Holidays' guests.

Additional Information

*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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it is paradise life

Dec 12, 2025 Md S Maldives

staffairport hotel only 25 minute not too far it is nearly the close hotel location is good view is good everything is super all staff is very friendly all bar staff and kitchen and everyone is very friendly is very close Sattar he make in more happy because he talk nice picture see give me the girl and he make in flower bouquet time I saw the… Read more

staffairport hotel only 25 minute not too far it is nearly the close hotel location is good view is good everything is super all staff is very friendly all bar staff and kitchen and everyone is very friendly is very close Sattar he make in more happy because he talk nice picture see give me the girl and he make in flower bouquet time I saw the smiling he really personal is very good person and bar attendant Akila he also good Latif he also very good all of excellent thank you so much Read less

Lovely, relaxing, beautiful, relaxing break.

Dec 11, 2025 David B

We’ve just returned from a week at Cinnamon Dhonveli and overall it was a lovely, peaceful and relaxing holiday – exactly what we were looking for. The island itself is absolutely stunning: turquoise water, swaying palms, white sand, and those classic overwater villas and beach villas that make the Maldives look like a postcard. It really is as… Read more

We’ve just returned from a week at Cinnamon Dhonveli and overall it was a lovely, peaceful and relaxing holiday – exactly what we were looking for. The island itself is absolutely stunning: turquoise water, swaying palms, white sand, and those classic overwater villas and beach villas that make the Maldives look like a postcard. It really is as scenic as the photos suggest. The staff are the standout highlight – genuinely warm, smiley, and helpful. From the restaurant team, bar staff to the housekeeping everyone made us feel very welcome. The food was another big plus: breakfast, lunch and dinner were all excellent with plenty of variety, fresh fish, curries, pasta stations, and great desserts. We did the all-inclusive package and felt it was excellent value. A few honest downsides, because no review is complete without them: • If you’re coming primarily for snorkelling, you’ll probably want to consider a resort further away from Male as sadly the coral like in many areas is dying leading to a distinct lack of sea life. • Our water villa had a broken shower (very weak pressure, sometimes just a trickle). We reported it but it was never fixed during our stay, which was frustrating for the price point but not a deal breaker. On reflection we could have done more to make sure it was fixed for our stay by going to reception rather than speaking to the house keeping staff member. • Dolphin sunset cruise: skip it. Expensive.The dolphins were lovely when we found them, but the crew on the boat were keen to get back to the resort 20 mins before scheduled return and struggled to communicate (language barriers). Also you can see, if you’re lucky, the dolphins from the sunset and surf bars on the hotel grounds. In summary: Cinnamon Dhonveli is a solid, beautiful 4-star resort. It’s peaceful, the staff are fantastic, the food is great, and the island itself is picture-perfect. But it does feel like a 4-star property in some of the details. You definitely get what you pay for – if you go in with realistic expectations, you’ll have a wonderful, relaxing time. We still left happy and relaxed, and would consider returning if we wanted an uncomplicated, pretty Maldives escape without the 5-star price tag. Read less

An exceptional stay in Maldives ❤️

Dec 11, 2025 Marwa H

I recently stayed at the resort me and my son in a beach bungalow on an all inclusive package It was just amazing the location the scenery the room was perfect just in the beach as its a small island easy to walk around on feet everywhere. Above all this was the people so kind and friendly and super helpful.A special thank you to the chef on the… Read more

I recently stayed at the resort me and my son in a beach bungalow on an all inclusive package It was just amazing the location the scenery the room was perfect just in the beach as its a small island easy to walk around on feet everywhere. Above all this was the people so kind and friendly and super helpful.A special thank you to the chef on the pasta and the egg station making the best food and always serving us with a smile and to Shiman who took special care of my son made him feel welcomed all the time. We would definitely come again we just adored the place. Read less

Incredible staff; teething issues in places

Dec 10, 2025 Sophie C

We’ve recently returned from Cinnamon Dhonveli. The resort is immaculate, all the grounds are beautifully kept, all staff without exception were so friendly, professional and well skilled in their respective roles. The food was incredible - something for every palate. We tended to focus more on the excellent Maldivian/Indian/Sri Lankan dishes… Read more

We’ve recently returned from Cinnamon Dhonveli. The resort is immaculate, all the grounds are beautifully kept, all staff without exception were so friendly, professional and well skilled in their respective roles. The food was incredible - something for every palate. We tended to focus more on the excellent Maldivian/Indian/Sri Lankan dishes although anything and everything else we tried was equally delicious. Keshala definitely made our trip! At breakfast she would make me a bespoke vegetable juice, even noticing when I’d arrived in the dining room and getting one ready for me! We were asked what local food we enjoyed and then, by surprise, a beautiful Sri Lankan king prawn curry arrived - twice! I wish I could remember the name of our room attendant - he was outstanding. Hard working, thoughtful, conscientious and so pleasant and polite. As we had a junior beach suite we were able to use the Rehendi restaurant, bar and infinity pool - all excellent and never over-populated. The restaurant is managed by the superlative Srimanti. She is serene, very hands on too, but she glides around the restaurant with complete knowledge of exactly what is happening on each table. This lady could get a senior job in hospitality anywhere in the world. First of all we had the amazing Aiwan as our waiter - again, he almost knew what we were thinking, by arriving with refills of water, coffee or wine before we had even thought to order more. Then came Leem!! Mr Maldives! Laid-back Leem is absolutely hilarious in a very understated way, and, of course, excellent in anticipating and then delivering for his customers. Don’t miss Saha and his incredible live cooking station; or Khair for his. Both were incredible. Also - a shout out to the people with no name badges. The ladies who quietly sweep the paths of all the time. The gentlemen who rake the beach every morning - all of whom deliver to the same standard as the frontline staff. We had a couple of teething issues when we first arrived which were addressed and resolved with thorough care by the respective management reps. However, the overriding and unresolved issue is the occupation of the beach. We had a junior beach suite, with the beach being 10 steps from our decking. However! By 6am, the sunbeds in front of our place were already reserved towels on them. One morning I’d got up early - jet lag effect - at 5.45. I walked out with a coffee to watch the sunrise and popped our things on to the beds right outside our place - and 30 minutes later, after I’d showered, we came back out to discover a woman had moved our stuff and settled herself in. At 6.30am! From then on we had to set our alarm for 5.45 to get a sunbed 10 steps from our front door. This is not a holiday. My husband came back from lunch one day to see a stand up fight - yes! - between two men over sunbeds. Unbelievable, especially in the Maldives. Cinnamon as a group has to address this. Of course, the beach is available to all residents and it’s the only accessible beach on the island, hence its popularity. But surely there could be some kind of system to assure beach suite and bungalow residents of a place in front of their own accommodation? Other than that - the credit for our enjoyment of the holiday lies entirely due to all of the staff. You would be hard pressed to find any better. Our huge thanks to you all. Read less

An Anniversary to Remember!

Dec 10, 2025 Anna A

The resort is a perfect destination for anyone who is looking to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle. We went here to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and we enjoyed every moment of our stay! There is one particular employee who made our visit a 5-star experience and his name is Sattar! He should be the resident photographer… Read more

The resort is a perfect destination for anyone who is looking to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle. We went here to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary and we enjoyed every moment of our stay! There is one particular employee who made our visit a 5-star experience and his name is Sattar! He should be the resident photographer especially for anyone looking to memorialize their visit to Cinnamon Dhonveli. Such a wonderful individual and the resort is lucky to have him as part of their team. Thank you so much for treating us so well, Sattar and team! Read less

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