Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Superior Room Ocean View
Superior Room Ocean View
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Junior Beach Suite
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Junior Beach Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Private Pool for Over Water Suite guests
Beach Bar
Welcome lounge
Koimala Restaurant
Raiyvilla Bar
Raiyvilla Bar
Romantic dining on the beach
Superior Room Ocean View
Superior Room Ocean View
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Junior Beach Suite
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Junior Beach Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Private Pool for Over Water Suite guests
Beach Bar
Welcome lounge
Koimala Restaurant
Raiyvilla Bar
Raiyvilla Bar
Romantic dining on the beach

The hotel

The Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives takes its name from the Maldivian word for crystal white sand, and it isn’t difficult to see why. Dhonveli is situated on a private island, surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. A secluded tropical paradise, the resort combines authentic Maldivian design and décor with modern comforts, facilities and amenities, to offer guests the ultimate Maldivian holiday experience. Why not treat yourself to a stay in an Over Water Suite — resting over the shallow waters surrounding the island, they offer privacy and seclusion. They have a spacious bedroom and a living area with glass panel to watch the marine life below, whilst outside a private sun deck has steps directly down into the water.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On its own private island in Kaafu Atoll, in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

148 rooms. All with balcony or terrace, air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, iron, safe, and spacious indoor/outdoor bathrooms, some with bathtub and/or separate rainfall shower and bath amenities. Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in two-storey buildings facing the ocean, with 1 king-size bed (2 additional beds on request), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.


Full Board option: Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mineral water and regularcoffee/tea will be included during meal times only (upon request). 

All-Inclusive package: Run from 08:00am–midnight. Any drinks consumed outside of thesehours will be charged on consumption. Includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.Selection of local snacks are serviced between the hours of 10:30am-11:30am,4:30pm–6:00pm & 10:30pm–11:30pm (on request).Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic beverages housebrand: Regular House Poured Wines. Mini Bar - Soft Drinks and Canned Beerentitlement - refilled once daily. All House Brand Alcohol served by the glass.Selection of Cocktails from the Menu. Draught Beer. Selection of Aerated Soft Drinks & Canned FruitJuices. Bottled Still Water. Tea & Speciality Coffee

Room upgrades

Beach Bungalows are located around the bay, offering stunning views of the glistening Indian Ocean, with 1 king-size bed and separate divan/day bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child.

Water Bungalows are located on the southwest side of the island and offer 66 sq m of living space, state-of-the-art entertainment facilities and a spacious private terrace leading out to the lagoon. Each bungalow comes with a Jacuzzi, 1 king-size bed and separate divan/day bed, sleeping maximum adults.

Junior Beach Suites are located on the beach with an outdoor verandah and terrace and an open-air shower or bathtub with 1 king-size bed and separate divan/day bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Over Water Suites are situated on the northwest side of the island and have a total of 85 sq m of living space with a glass floor panel, and a private outdoor terrace, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Over Water Suite guests enjoy exclusive access to the resort’s Rehendhi Restaurant and Bar, serving gourmet buffets and wines from the attached wine cellar, plus an exclusive swimming pool to while away the hours.

Beach Suite with Pool are a 2 story unit with a separate living and bedroom space overlooking the beach front and an outdoor shower with 1 king-size bed and single/day bed on upper floor and the option for a rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ground Floor Suites have a day bed which can be used as a single bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults and 3 adults and 2 children.

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).

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

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. 

Complimentary WiFi for Virgin Holidays' guests.

*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 Are Paradise island forever home

Jul 12, 2026 Safari18701339840 Liverpool, United Kingdom

Cinnamon dhonveli maldives is the most perfect paradise island for singles couples and familys alike this was mine and my wife's third consecutive visit to the the resort in june 28th 2026 to celebrate are 25th wedding anniversary and also to renew are vows with are family this resort needs no introduction and for these reasons the resort is very… Read more
Cinnamon dhonveli maldives is the most perfect paradise island for singles couples and familys alike this was mine and my wife's third consecutive visit to the the resort in june 28th 2026 to celebrate are 25th wedding anniversary and also to renew are vows with are family this resort needs no introduction and for these reasons the resort is very clean spotless and maintained to a very impeccable standard with the most crystal clear turquoise blue waters that surround the resort food and drinks are plentiful for children and adults alike and are at a very high premium standard there is some think for everyone at this resort from the beach activities water sports and the resorts entertainment the fire show the resort puts on is amazing the resorts team and staff are very friendly and courteous and cater for all your needs or any request you may have jurying your stay at the resort they go above and beyond to make your holiday vacation so special this is the most perfect paradise island my and my wife would like to give cinnamon dhonveli maldives a very big heart felt thank you and to give special thanks to the management and the team at reception and also to rest of the team at cinnamon dhonveli maldives just to name a few ren,dilshan,ester,akila,osi,surah,buddhika, ruth,mandj,leem,ahmed,latheef,rayan, Sattar thank you so much cinnamon dhonveli maldives for a fantastic holiday as always Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Vacanza eccellente

Jul 12, 2026 ljecchety Valdaora, Italy

Rafiqul and Moklesh, Dilshan, Usham... truly excellent guys.. they are helpful and kind with customers, always attentive to everything... they made my holiday more beautiful... Thanks for everything
Image of the Tripadvisor rating RAFIQUL IS THE BEST

Jul 11, 2026 Leonid S

Rafiqul and moklesh beach bar best bartender on the beach 🏖️ Specially Rafa is the best because he was making excellent 👌 cocktails 🍹 and supper mocktails 😍😍😍
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you Sattar

Jul 11, 2026 Tom P

This was an amazing experience. Sattar was brilliant and because of him, we’re going to come back. He looks after the beaches so well and is so happy. Thank you Sattar and team.
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Jul 11, 2026 Trail52300147863 Perth, Australia

Great island with fantastic staff, food and drinks were more than enough. Activities were good and along with chilling on the beach .Definitely recommend.