Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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The hotel

This lush resort is blessed with amazingly colourful coral reefs, a fine white sandy beach on one side of the island and a turquoise lagoon, making it perfect for those seeking unspoiled surrounds in which to relax. You won’t want to miss the underwater world though so be sure to grab a snorkel, jump in and discover the spectacular marine life. Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon offers warm friendly service and has a great range of amenities, as well as regular entertainment for those chilled island evenings. Choose to access the island by an exhilarating speedboat ride or travel by seaplane, a great way to arrive, offering spectacular aerial views.

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

In the northeast of North Ari Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 30 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person), or 1 hour 30 minutes by speedboat. Please note: seaplane transfers to/from your resort will only operate in daylight hours. Speedboat transfers are more economical, are available during daylight hours (except May-September) and are weather dependent. Please ensure your international flights into and out of Malé allow for these schedules.

Hotel information

112 rooms and bungalows. All with terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary, telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer and iron. Standard Rooms are located on the island, open out onto the gardens and have outdoor showers, with 1 king-size bed, plus extra bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Board basis options

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

Standard All-Inclusive package: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner plus selection of local snacks served between 10.00am-11.00am, 4.00pm-5.30pm and 10.00pm-11.00pm: unlimited regular house brands from a a selection of spirits and wines (served by the glass only), unlimited cocktails and mocktails from a select menu, selection of draught beer, selection of carbonated soft drinks, canned fruit juice, mineralised water plus teas and coffees at all outlets. Access to gym, badminton, tennis, squash courts, table tennis, billiard, snooker, beach volleyball and football (equipment included).

Virgin All-Inclusive: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in allocated buffet, plus morning, evening and late night snacks. Local and premium branded spirits, wines and cocktails, fresh juices and milk shakes, still bottled water, and tea and coffee. Plus one seafood grill or steak dinner at the the table (once per stay), a platter of chocolates in room on second day and mini-bar including soft drinks and beer (replenished once daily). One dolphin watching excursion per stay. Use of fitness centre, badminton, tennis courts, table tennis, snooker and squash.

Please note: Virgin All-Inclusive packages are no longer available to book. Rest assured, if you’ve already made a booking, your package remains unchanged and will be honoured.

Premium All-Inclusive package: includes all inclusions of the standard package plus a welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, in-room mini-bar stocked with beer, bottled water and potato chips (replenished daily), premium international brand spirits wines and cocktails, unlimited fresh juice and milk shakes, 2 complimentary excursions from selected list - per person per stay (weather permitting), invitation to 2 special themed party events organized by the resort, one special dinner on the beach with the option of a mixed seafood grill or steak, 1 x signature 60 minute Balinese spa treatment at Chavana Spa once every 5 night stay. Turndown service every night.

Please note: outside the hours of 00:00 to 09.00am any food/drinks consumed (regardless of AIl-Inclusive package booked) will be charged on consumption.

Superior Rooms are in two-storey blocks (with two Superior Rooms on each floor) and face the ocean. These spacious rooms have 1 king-size bed and 1 single bed (extra bed available), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Beach Bungalows are individual and look out to sea, offering more privacy, and have 1 king-size bed plus extra bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Water Bungalows are set on stilts over the water, with private deck, and have 1 king-size bed plus extra bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Madi Restaurant (international buffet, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Malamathi Restaurant & Bar (exclusively for guests staying in Water Bungalows). Iruohsnee bar and coffee shop. EYZ Bar. Malamathi Poolside Bar. 

Entertainment including live bands and DJ music.

Infinity swimming pool. Chavana Spa* with choice of massages and treatments. Fitness room. PADI dive centre*. Snorkelling* and canoeing*. Tennis, table tennis, squash, badminton and billiard table. Island hopping excursions*, manta safaris* and fishing trips*. 

Laundry service. Complimentary WiFi.

*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 FANTASTIC!!!

Sep 26, 2025 Aniko T

What an experience... I have only positive things to say!! The food was very good, the best cocktails, so friendly staf , the room was perfect and the house reef : WONDERFULL!! We did 3 excursions with the boat : unforgattable!!! We saw manta's, sharks, turtles and thousands of other colourfull fishes! We loved it! The spa was amazing. We had a… Read more
What an experience... I have only positive things to say!! The food was very good, the best cocktails, so friendly staf , the room was perfect and the house reef : WONDERFULL!! We did 3 excursions with the boat : unforgattable!!! We saw manta's, sharks, turtles and thousands of other colourfull fishes! We loved it! The spa was amazing. We had a massage from Santi and Surat...magic hands!!!! Special thanks to my friend Jesica, she is soooooo nice and friendly!!! She is the best!! Also Alif, Sadam , Chandana, Madawa and Dilhan... a big thank you to you all!!! A very happy Aniko!💗💗 Read less
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Sep 26, 2025 Ildiko T

Amazing island with a great reef to snorkel! Everybody is very friendly en so helpfull! Jesica from the bar is the best! We toke a massage, it was so relaxing. Surat has magic hands!
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Sep 25, 2025 M N

Lovely stay, the hotel staff were very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to holiday in the Maldives
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hoilday of a lifetime!

Sep 23, 2025 Kelly J Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Amazing Hoilday, the resort was amazing, everything you need was on the island. the excusions was brillant. staff couldnt do enough for you. We went to the spa, amazing massage.
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Sep 23, 2025 Kathy B

What should I say about Ellaidhoo...is my favorite place on Earth! I use to go three times a year to Ellaidhoo! This year i've been there May, September and November I am going again. Ellaidhoo has the Most beautifull reef! The Most amazing encounters in the Water! If you want to meet sharks ( a lot!!) you go to Ellaidhoo. The hotel is beautifull!… Read more
What should I say about Ellaidhoo...is my favorite place on Earth! I use to go three times a year to Ellaidhoo! This year i've been there May, September and November I am going again. Ellaidhoo has the Most beautifull reef! The Most amazing encounters in the Water! If you want to meet sharks ( a lot!!) you go to Ellaidhoo. The hotel is beautifull! The People are amazing! The guys from dive Center are great! The guys from Restaurant are allways reading your wishes and being allways kind! At this point I have real friends there! Ellaidhoo also has a beautifull Coral reef project. The beautifull and kind marine biologist Tharushi Pitigala allways makes a beautifull presentation about the biodiversity at Ellaidhoo and also about her work there. She is allways ready to answer allllll my questions about the reef and the marine life! I am happy to call her my friend now😊🌊 Is just a beautifull place! If you want to experience snorkeling or diving, Ellaidhoo is the right place! They have a pretty small beach, but amazing house reef!!! For me the perfect place! Because i spend 8 hours per day inthe Water snorkeling and diving!!!!😃 Read less