Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

Hakuraa Huraa is as close to paradise as you can get. We miss it, and the wonderful staff, every minute of every day. We stayed there for 9 days at the end of September for our Honeymoon. The resort is located on a coral lagoon, on a fairly isolated atoll, a 45 min seaplane ride from Male Airport (the seaplane is essential - the hotel can organise this for you). Despite the distance and isolation, the island had everything we could ever want. We enjoyed a very peaceful, restful trip, with amazing food and drinks, but also took full advantage of the many excursions that were on offer; we could've stayed for a month without getting bored. Because we were Premium All-Inclusive guests, and booked direct (always book direct - don't bother with TUI etc!!!), we got three excursions in our 'deal', which were the Dolphin Safari, the Island Hopping and the Kayaks. The island Hopping was a great day out, very informative and interesting to see the 'real Maldives'. Just be sure to pack some bug spray and strong sun cream, it was very hot! We also loved the Turtle and Manta Ray snorkelling trips, though paid extra for these (well worth it), and the twice daily, complimentary snorkelling trips. The ability to go snorkelling direct from our room (with the free snorkel and flippers!) was another added bonus (though watch out for the strong currents!) The wildlife was innumerable, and really the highlight of our trip. Other benefits of the Premium All Inclusive offering were any cocktail on the menu (thank you Kasun and team for fulfilling my every request), any coffee we liked, and daily refills of our mini bar. I can understand why having to pay extra for certain things might annoy people who weren't premium, so make sure to get this upgrade if you can! Our room was huge, very spacious, and with a very comfortable bed. Very clean and well maintained. The view from the deck over the ocean, and for the sunset, was breathtaking. The only downside (and it is a tiny one) was that when it got windy, which it did only a couple of times during our stay, the wind got under the tarp roof and caused quite a lot of noise. This made it difficult to sleep one night, but we expected a lot worse from 'Monsoon season' - it was beautiful, calm weather for the vast majority of our stay. We also enjoyed an excellent trip to the Mandara Spa, where we had a fantastic Yin and Yang Balinese massage, with Tiwi and Tera helping to relieve any leftover stress, so a special thanks to them! We got a complimentary massage in with our 'deal', but upgraded to this, and it was well worth it! The food was second to none. The main restaurant was in a buffet style, and had a huge selection, including certain themed nights (for example, one night the restaurant had more Middle Eastern dishes, another it had more Thai dishes), though there are always 'non-themed' dishes on offer too. There is a pizza/pasta station, a large variety of salads and the most amazing mini-puddings ever! Huge thank you to Sous Chef Chathuranga, and all of your kitchen staff, for the wonderful food which we were always incredibly excited to try every day. Thank you, also, for your expert culinary display where you made some delicious Prawn Sambal (keep an eye out for the culinary showcases - we almost missed it, and it wasn't advertised much, but we loved it). Massive thanks also go to Harshina, who was always very happy to make me delicious Eggs Benedict every morning (and so quick too!), she was really excellent! Thank you to Ricardo for running a phenomenal restaurant, and for serving us while we enjoyed our brilliant meal on the beach, a special, romantic dinner for our Honeymoon, surrounded by the hermit crabs and the sound of the waves. The waiting staff were all so polite and sociable, especially Aafaag and Latheef, who we took great pleasure in getting to know. We wish them well, and miss seeing them every meal time. The housekeeping were all lovely too. We had Hussein for most of our stay, who often left us little chocolates, which was very sweet of him. He sadly went home before we left so we didn't have a chance to say thank you (we also left a tip in our room, but we aren't sure if it got to him). I have never seen a cleaner hotel, and our room was kept spotless. My T-shirts, which I had thoughtlessly discarded on the floor, were very thoughtfully folded on my bed in a neat pile - an amazing attention to detail! The same can be said of reception staff who were all very professional and helpful. Thank you to Siti for our tour at the beginning, you made us feel right at home! Finally, huge thanks go to the guys at the Dive Centre. Shanim, Ashraf and Ahmed were all brilliant. We were in very safe hands during our trips (even when the waves during the Manta trip were huge - take sea-sickness tablets if needed! It's well worth it to see such amazing creatures). Ahmed also gave us a wonderful, hand-painted Manta Ray fridge magnet, a gift we will cherish forever; thank you Ahmed, you're a legend! I realise this is a very long review, but I had to thank all the staff I could - and I know I have missed so many. Every staff member, from management to maintenance, made us feel like we were the only guests at the resort, and all the other people walking around were merely decorations. I'm sure this feeling was shared by every guest, and it is a truly rare thing to experience. Especially from every staff member in the hotel. The amazing staff really made our Honeymoon all the more special, and we think of them, regularly, now that we are home in freezing cold, wet England. I would recommend Hakuraa Huraa to anyone, but especially to those who love sealife, snorkelling, good food, drinks, massages, comfy beds, amazing views, exciting boat trips, exploring new places, meeting locals, and just having the most restful, rewarding time of your life... so everyone basically. Thank you Hakuraa Huraa!!! Jonny and Beth x Read less

Gorgeous place, gorgeous island, gorgeous rooms. (Get a water villa!) Service top class from all involved, nobody could do anymore to help us. Safwaan at the bar was always ready to recommend and seemed to always appear at the perfect time, our waiter, Irufaadh, was also fantastic. Such a better service than you would expect at an all inclusive, these guys look after you like it’s a sport. Naseer was our room attendant and made a real show when he found out it was our honeymoon, couldn’t ask for more. Read less

Our stay at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa was absolutely incredible! 🌴🤍 From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. The staff were friendly, welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay special. A special mention has to go to Lateef, who started as one of the wonderful staff members and left as a good friend. His kindness, warmth and attention to detail made our experience even more memorable. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking views, crystal-clear water and the most amazing surroundings. There is also so much to do, with plenty of fun activities to keep you entertained while still having the opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere. Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa truly gave us memories we will treasure forever. We would highly recommend this beautiful resort to anyone looking for an unforgettable Maldivian getaway. 🌊☀️💙 Read less

Just back from an amazing trip in Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa in the Maldives. We staying in a water villa for five nights, and our only complaint was that we didn't stay for longer. On arrival by sea plane, we got to see the island from above, turquoise waters, white sands, lush green vegetation, a real feast for the eyes. Our air-conditioned water villa was spacious with a deck facing the waves breaking over the reef. We were lulled to sleep every night to the sound of the breakers. Irushad from housekeeping ensured our villa was kept fully stocked and tidy for the entire stay. The food in the main restaurant is buffet style with a daily theme; it was varied and of great quality. Two chilled side rooms contained fresh salads, cheeses and an array of deserts, including an ice-cream station. You are allocated a table which is yours for the duration of your holiday, so that means there is no time pressure to get a table at any stage. You also have a dedicated server, we were lucky enough to have Shifaz look after us - he was so pleasant, engaging and attentive, we felt really well cared for. The highlight of our holiday was undoubtedly the snorkelling. If you plan on staying at a water bungalow, there is a very active reef right outside your villa with manta rays, reef sharks and a stunning array of sea life. We also enjoyed the snorkelling on a deeper reef which is accessible via a short boat trip twice daily. The dolphin and shark 'safaris' were amazing excursions as well. We would recommend both this resort and this holiday unreservedly. It was exceptional by all standards for service, experience and sheer delight. Thank you Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa for the amazing week! Read less

"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