Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

4.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Promo Room | View from room
Bungalow, Overwater | View from room
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Room service
    Room service
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive

Explore the area

Map
North Male Atoll, Kanuhuraa
  • Dhonveli Beach
    1 min walk
  • Girifushi
    13 min walk
  • Kani Beach
    22 min walk
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

Suite, Overwater

  • 95 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Beachside

  • 59 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room Single Use

  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Overwater

  • 63 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • 169 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room Single Use

  • 96 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Garden Area

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kanuhuraa

With a stay at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives in Kanuhuraa, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Paradise Island Beach and Dhonveli Beach. .This beach resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gili Lankanfushi Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Full Moon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dhonveli Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Girifushi - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Paradise Island Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Gili Lankanfushi Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Full Moon Beach - 3 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kakuni Bar
  • Sunset Restaurant
  • Le Velhi
  • Lhohis Surf Break
  • ‪Bageechaa Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers 152 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Kanuhuraa resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 152 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at Koimala, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Koimala - This beachfront buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Rehendhi -OWS guest only - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Raiyvilaa Sunset Terrace - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Raalhu BAR - This bar overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Maakana - WB guest only - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Koimala
  • Rehendhi -OWS guest only
  • Raiyvilaa Sunset Terrace
  • Raalhu BAR
  • Maakana - WB guest only

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

More

  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat or floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Surfing availability is limited and surfing packages require advance reservations. Please contact the hotel to make any reservations for surfing package accommodation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 20 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. The speedboat transfer company offers 24-hour service. Guests must pay the speedboat fee at check-in.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 180 (roundtrip)
  • Transfer service fee per child: USD 90 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 168 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Chaaya Island Dhonveli
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Hotel
Dhonveli
Dhonveli Chaaya Island
Dhonveli Hotel
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Hotel Chaaya Island
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Hotel
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Chaaya Island
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Hotel North Male Atoll
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Resort
Dhonveli Beach Spa
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Resort Chaaya Island
Cinnamon Dhonveli Malves Chaa
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Resort
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Kanuhuraa
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Resort Kanuhuraa

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 626 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was well looked after, the staff were very friendly, Particularly the team at the dive school. The excursions were brilliant. Food was nice, and the drinks were good. We had bad rain on the first day, and the roof of our room had a small leak. The fridge also wasn’t very cold.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the service in this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakil Ahmed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It was a beautiful and relaxing experience with the resort. Glad we chose Cinnamon Donvelli.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Mercado

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed from the 19th for a week. We've had the holiday of our life time. Beautiful place and the most important...wonderful people. Especially at the Maakana restaurant ... Thanks to Ash,Lassaan and the rest of the team Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Destini

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ve traveled to several different countries as a solo traveler, and I had higher expectations for Maldives. The service was decent. Some of the excursions were a little overpriced. There was a dirty mop smell near entrance where the mini bar was located. I thought housekeeping would have done something about the smell considering it was very strong. The chef at Tex Mex during the morning shift makes great food according to the menu. When I went back in the evening on my last day to purchase the same meal, the Nachos were completely different from what I had in the morning and it was difficult for me to finish the food (didn’t want to waste it). I did inform two staff members at the restaurant and the waiter asked if I wanted another one and I told her it would still come out the same because of the chef who’s cooking the meal. So all in all I paid for a meal I didn’t enjoy. This was the case for the items in the mini freezer, when I arrived I was told that the drinks in the freezer were complementary. When I went to grab a drink that turned out to be alcohol, I took a sip and it wasn’t good so I disposed the rest of the drink and I told the housekeeper this and I was still charged. In that same freezer I found something that appeared to look like mold on two of the alcohol bottles, and that could have contributed to the dirty mop smell I smelled around that area. I wasn’t aware that I was suppose to get VIP amenities during my stay, it sure didn’t feel like a VIP stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Very relaxing. Most staff very nice and accommodating. A few weren’t as friendly. I also noticed they allow garbage to float in the ocean around the shore, which bothered me, but apparently not them. Styrofoam, glass, plastic, wrappers, chips containers, etc. also looked like sewage leaking into water big time along one side of beach. Room also wasn’t too clean and had a lot of bugs. Bedding also smelled a little like previous guests sweat. But what to expect when it’s an island?! Food was amazing! All you could want and more. Very relaxing vibe overall. Thankful there was no loud, blaring music or rowdiness. Felt safe and comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Heitham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like beach the staff my room was amazing. The only thing is I need to get dining times I didn’t ask that question
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kalaichelvan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole All-Inclusive experience was incomparable! The Resort location and the Cinnamon staff were both perfect, I had an incredible time! Nasa at Reception helped arrange transport for me to Malé, so I could get the city experience in Maldives, as well as the Island. I will never forget my 30th birthday experience in the Water Bungalow!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cinnamon
As an older adult with knee surgeries, I found the sand pathways to be tricky. There were not many lights so I could not find my way safely to dinner (dark early in January). The boardwalk to my restaurant was under repair. Staff generally excellent, but a few common courtesies were missed here and there. One young man did retrieve my hat which blew off during a wind storm, so I was grateful to him! Spa staff also outstanding -- especially Ita.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Satbir Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our goal was to relax and slow down for a few days. Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives was the perfect choice. The staff there is incredible. We would definitely recommend this place and intend to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is friendly and professional! We stayed in the over water bungalows and highly recommend doing all inclusive. The buffet is delish! So many options! And tasty, flavorful! Excited to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I expected. Rooms were awesome and well kept. Great privacy on the balcony. Loved accessibility to the ocean and waking up to waves crashing on the reef. Food was decent with a lot of options. Would go back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing !!
Don't know how to explain and describe this trip. Everything was amazing. We had a shower situation on the first day, and they came to help in 30 minutes. I will definitely come back. A big thank you to the staff at the restaurant.... we will miss you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was incredibly helpful. We created some friendships while staying at this resort seeing that everything in the island is within walkable distance. It has stunning views all around and is definitely a memorable stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, nice amenities at night, very good infrastructure. Food service extraordinary Only they could have more chairs and umbrellas available at the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end, the property makes sure they give you 5 star service! They had a boat waiting for us and a man that took our bags all the way inside the airport when we was leaving. Lyn was an amazing hostess.The food was incredible. The chef really took his time to customize how we liked our food, like our pastas. Also it was all you can eat buffet style, if you get the All inclusive package, which I highly recommend. The bartenders all make fantastic drinks and keep the vibe going. The dinning staff like Sonia and Ibrahim made sure all your needs were met. The pool attendant made cute flower gifts for me at the pool everyday. Also the cleaning man did a beautiful honeymoon display on our bed. The staff is what makes the resort unique. They genuinely want you to have a good time. The water bungalow suite was amazing. The suite was by the reef so you can see tons of fishes, sharks and sting rays. The room had a spa tub and shower to die for. Overall just an amazing resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toseef

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to thank the staff at Cinnamon Dhonveli for such an amazing experience! My wife and I had a great time! We would like to thank our server Lassan by the Water Suite Restaurant for his warmth and hospitality. We would also like to thank Katte and Koka from the Dive and Sail. They were super experienced during our Jet Ski tour. My wife had never snorkeled in her life and Koka was very professional and experienced in showing her a great underwater experience. Katte was amazing as a guide and we got to see Dolphins during our tour which was mind blowing! Our Water Suite was a mesmerizing experience. The room was clean and comfortable. Thank you again to the staff to Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort for an unforgettable trip! Truly to be remembered for years to come!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023