Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

Ayaash Riyaaz is an amazing young waiter very kind, polite and always smiling. Every morning he welcomed me with such positive energy and genuine communication that he truly made my vacation more beautiful. He made me feel comfortable and happy every single day. When I left, I was genuinely sad knowing I wouldn’t see him anymore that’s how much his presence meant. He is hardworking, dedicated, and you can clearly see that he loves what he does. I truly hope to come back soon and see him again. Thank you, Ayaash Riyaaz !🤩 Read less

My husband and I chose Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa to have our wedding blessing, and from the moment we arrived, the staff have truly gone above and beyond. We were greeted with instant warmth - a welcome sign, flowers placed around our necks, lively drummers, refreshing welcome drink (which was lovely after a long day of travelling) and a refillable water bottle to use during our stay and take home as a keepsake. We checked straight into our Sunset Water Villa bungalow, where our all-inclusive package began right away. Due to seaplane weight restrictions, our luggage arrived on the next flight, but that gave us time to explore the villa and it has the instant wow factor! The space includes a mini bar (with some items chargeable), and the direct sea access is shallow enough for paddling and snorkeling. Life jackets are provided in the room, and snorkel equipment can be hired from the on site dive school, available for use throughout the stay. The following day we had our wedding blessing. Booking a wedding package online can feel daunting when you don’t know what to expect, but our special day turned out to be beyond anything we imagined! Prior to arriving, I did reach out to the hotel to book the wedding as this could not be arranged through our travel agent (TUI) and communication at this point was good and we had exchanged WhatsApp texts and a call to go through timelines and expectations. Since it was just the two of us, it was beautifully intimate, and the staff went above and beyond to make everything unforgettable. The package included a photographer, flowers, a beachside dinner, planting a palm tree, cake, and champagne tower. We also added a videographer despite this not being on the wedding brochure, the hotel was flexible with our request. Our photographer, (Afraamv) and videographer (Zaahey) are both very talented - they listened carefully to our inspiration and captured them beautifully. Citi was wonderful in helping with my last-minute touches, while Lalaji oversaw everything seamlessly. The service didn’t stop there — the amazing team of staff continued to be so personable and hardworking from morning until night, making us feel very special. After the wedding, we spent the rest of our trip relaxing and enjoying the excursions on offer, including: - Jet ski snorkelling with turtles (extra charge) – an absolute highlight! I’m not a confident swimmer, but (Ashraf) was fantastic, and we were lucky enough to spot a turtle and stunning sea life. We hired their underwater camera for $28, and it was worth every penny - the videos are incredible compared to our iPhone waterproof case. - Sports Fishing (extra charge): An unforgettable morning! Tea, coffee, and breakfast were included, and we were lucky enough to reel in two tuna and a barracuda. The restaurant chef prepared them beautifully for both our lunch and dinner - such a treat. - Sunset White Party (small charge): A lively evening with a DJ, cocktails, and the perfect setting for stunning photos. - Spa Treatments (additional charge): Wow! We were welcomed with a complimentary 15-minute neck and shoulder massage, which led us to book the full experience. The ‘Yin and Yan’ couples massage was absolutely fabulous from start to finish - definitely a must-do! - Sunset Cocktail Cruise (small charge): Another highlight! As the boat sailed out to sea, we enjoyed cocktails, dancing, and breathtaking sunset views plus we were lucky enough to spot a large group of sharks. - Beach Movie Night (complimentary): A wonderfully relaxed evening under the stars. Popcorn was handed out, making it a nice, romantic experience. - Extras Outside the All-Inclusive: There’s a beach bar we didn’t use, but the main bar offered 2-for-$10 cocktails (Aperol Spritz not included in the standard package). We paired this with Shesia at an additional cost. Fresh coconuts were also available for a small charge. The gift shop is on the pricier side, but it does stock handy essentials like mosquito spray—which we were grateful for, as my husband did get bitten (not the hotel’s fault!!!). Alongside the usual souvenirs such as fridge magnets, we also sent postcards to our grandparents using their postal service, though delivery to the UK takes around two months. On top of that, there are plenty of activities to enjoy free of charge: complimentary boat trip to coral reefs for snorkelling, badminton, table tennis, pickleball, pool, two dart boards, fusball, and flexible meal times with different vareiry of foods. All monies are settled at check-out, so it’s worth keeping track of your spending, especially over a 14-night stay, as costs can add up. Overall, our time here has been incredible!!!! We’ve truly cherished the experience and created once-in-a-lifetime memories. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff, whose passion, dedication, and friendliness made our stay so special. Some of many names to mention! Lalaji, Ramesh, Christine, Sampath, Ashraf, Afraamv, Zachery, Dhaain, Nihaan, Shifaz, Raufa and Lilian. Read less

We spent 14 days here, our experience after our second visit to the Maldives was again good. Great weather, beautiful warm water and lots of underwater life. You will see everything here in large quantities. The quality of accommodation in the water villa was better than average but sufficient. The minus is that whatever you want to experience additionally costs a lot of money. We paid an extra $1200 for two trips and two better dinners. The hotel tries to make a profit on everything and the all inclusive package is rather basic. But overall OK. Read less

Beautiful island, well educated and attentive to details staff. Villas are comfortable and include all required for short and mid term visits. Entertainment includes free of charges snorkeling near the island and wide list of excursions (additional costs). So easy to organize calm and chill vacation but also provides opportunities for active travelers. Read less