Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

"We had an absolutely amazing holiday and were incredibly happy with our entire stay! Our water villa was perfect, offering a huge room, large bathroom. and toilet. The room amenities were excellent; we loved having a coffee machine with fresh coffee and a fully stocked mini-bar with drinks replenished every single day. The cleaning service was top-notch, keeping everything spotless- thank you Habeeb ! Thanks to Rochita also when we had small issues with locks he solved it immediately. All of the staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. but a special thank you goes to Latheef. who took amazing care of our table during our 7-day holiday. He is an incredibly kind, polite, humble, and helpful person--just a genuinely very good person. What we appreciated most was how he perfectly respected our space; he never disrupted us with constant, repetitive questions every few minutes. Instead he was always nearby keeping a watchful eye and appearing instantly whenever we needed something Latheef's perfect balance of attentiveness and privacy made our holiday extra special. Thanks to Raufa and all other staff as well , always kind and helpful! It truly made our holiday unforgettable. Highly recommend! Read less

Just returned from 7 days at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa. What an amazing place - simply stunning, made even better by all of the people who work there. Everybody we encountered went above and beyond to make our stay special. I wish I could name everybody - particularly the back ground people who work so hard to ensure the place stays immaculate like the gardeners - but simply too many. Special mentions to the following:- Thank you to Kelum, Charuna and Ansari for the great food. Thank you to Menaka and Nandana for keeping the drinks flowing. Thank you to Putri and Tera for the couples massage. And extra special thank you to Hannan for looking after us so well in the restaurant and to Mauroof for looking after our room so well. All of the above made our holiday what it was. Read less

We stayed here for our honeymoon and had a mostly wonderful experience, though there were some ups and downs worth sharing. Service & Check-in. The arrival experience is lovely—you’re greeted with a cute nature necklace, drumming, and a free water bottle. We had booked a Beach Villa but were upgraded to a Water Sunrise Villa because of our honeymoon. We were also welcomed with a bottle of wine and a basket of apples and oranges. A special thank you to Sandun, who organized a beautiful hilltop dinner for us, and to chef Kasun, who prepared a delicious meal for that dinner. Location & Marine Life. The location is stunning. The water is full of beautiful fish and sea creatures—we spent hours snorkeling and watching the wildlife around our water villa, including through the glass floor panel. The sunsets were gorgeous. I doubt we’ll ever snorkel in a better place. A few practical notes: bring sunscreen and water shoes (they cost about $50 USD in the local shop). Also, swimming near the water villa is only really possible at high tide—most of the time the water is only knee-deep. Food & Drinks. We weren’t overly impressed with the buffet. There was some variety, and we weren't expecting better for the current price range. The pasta, salad, and fast food stations were a lifesaver on days when the food was boring. We never went hungry. Mocktails were extremely sweet and not drinkable, as they were made with overly sugary, artificial juices. We’re not fans of alcoholic drinks, so we can’t really comment on those. Spa. We had a 2-hour massage from two very nice ladies, Wulan and Dela. It was a great experience. Excursions. We did the Manta, Turtle, Shark, and night snorkeling excursions—all were very nice. On board, they provided soap for glasses, drinking water, a toilet, and water to rinse off salty ocean water. We got free fins for the entire stay, brought our own masks and snorkels, and there were life jackets in every room. Thank you to Shanim, Ashraf, and the rest of the Dive & Sail team for organizing and running the snorkeling trips. Housekeeping. Housekeeping was very good. Adil cleaned our room every day and always asked if we needed anything—a very sweet guy. Rooms. We stayed in a water villa and view from it was absolutely stunning—10/10. Just be mindful that it can get rough if the weather turns bad. We were lucky with little rain, but when it did rain: 1. It was very loud at night. 2. Our bathroom and shower area flooded because they don’t close properly, which completely soaked our spare toilet paper rolls. The roofing construction acts like a sail when wind blows from the sea, making it very noisy. Also, we were never informed about the power generators on the main island—they are so loud that they could be heard all day from any living area. Overall. Despite a few minor issues, we had a truly memorable honeymoon. The incredible marine life, stunning villa, and the warmth of the staff made our stay special. We would happily recommend this resort to anyone looking for a beautiful Maldives getaway, as long as they come prepared for the few quirks mentioned above. Read less

An incredible resort! The setting and hotel are beautiful, but what makes this resort so special is the wonderful people who work there. Every member of staff is friendly and caring and genuinely wants you to have a great experience. Everybody takes pride in what they do, and they all work together to make a perfect holiday. I wish that I could name everyone including the gardeners and the laundry team and the people working behind the scenes, but it’s impossible to know everyone’s names. We were looked after on the platinum island by Hannan, Charuna and Kelum in the restaurant; their attention and welcoming care was exceptional. The food was varied and delicious! Melaka and Nandana took great care of us in the bar and always made sure we were topped up. In the spa, Putri and Tera gave us a wonderful Balinese massage which was just what we needed soon after we arrived. We also enjoyed a shark safari and dinner on the beech - both were wonderful experience. We went on a dolphin watching boat trip, but sadly the dolphins did not appear for us. This could not be helped - we were in the Indian Ocean and not a zoo! An absolutely fabulous and unforgettable holiday. We will return! Thank you to everyone who is part of the Hakuraa Huraa - you are brilliant! Read less