Name: Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Address: North Ari Atoll, 20252 Hangnaameedhoo, Maldives, North Ari Atoll, Ari Atoll, 20252, Maldives
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $159 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Resort Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

North Ari Atoll, 20252 Hangnaameedhoo, Maldives –

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The service. The food. The beauty. The new updated rooms and facilities. Tranquillity. Great snorkeling.

John

United States of America

Staff service us with great quality at the bar pool and front The chef and staff kindly and serve tasty food. Especially a lacart zone he cook well pasta and steak The room boy is make the room all day so the room was clean

Nichnipa

Thailand

1) Housereef - the reason why we have selected Ellaidhoo: The coral is almost all dead (as everywhere in Maldives) but excellent for the fishlife. When snorkelling near water villas, we saw many sharks, a sting ray, an eagle ray and even a turtle. We loved it. We also did a housereef dive, but did not see anything special. 2) Beach bungalow style and furniture made from natural materials. The patio is perfect for sitting in the shade of palm trees. Only 20-30% of resort's beach bungalows are on the beach, so ask for a beach bungalow really located on the beach. 3) Staff was always smiling and friendly (except the receptionist, she was professional, but like a robot)

Marketa

Czech Republic

Where can i start from the location, the staff, the beach, the food actually everything was just amazing. I requested some bed decorations for our anniversary event they arranged it for me even they gave us a special cake for our event. The food is having alot of varieties everyday. We stayed in a water bungalow for 4 nights it was really clean and comfortable. I just recommend this island for everyone to visit and stay in surely we are coming back again. Thanks ellaidhoo for make our special vacation more special :)

Gasser

Qatar

Fantastic reef! The island has a wave breaker around it, which is good for swimming inside it and which is great for snorkelling outside the mole. The diving center is good and the guides are very careful. They provide everything for safety and exiting snorkelling and diving. Spa is very nice. Food is ok too.

Elena

Russia

Buffet at the restaurant offers big selection and course are super delicious. All staff are friendly; quick response and very professional. Especially Jackie from the front desk is really helpful and patient.

Dewi

Malaysia

The reception is very efficient and nice. Specifically Ali, who helped us even after we left. Check in and check out processe was quick and easy. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Food was lovely. And after visiting some other islands as well, this place has the best reef ever! Spectacular.

Karni

Israel

Affordable resort in a country where most resorts are very expensive. The beachfront huts are great, roomy, and clean, with a nice outdoor bathroom. The house boys and the restaurant staff are very friendly, work very hard and are very eager to please.

Stuart

New Zealand

Snorklin Fischfidding Maaga island Night fischong

Irene

Sweden

The food was really nice. The staff was super helpful. I liked the rooms and privacy was there for all the occupants.

Syed

Pakistan

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What guests loved the most:
“The service. The food. The beauty. The new updated rooms and facilities. Tranquillity. Great snorkeling.”

John United States of America
“Staff service us with great quality at the bar pool and front The chef and staff kindly and serve tasty food.”

Nichnipa Thailand
“1) Housereef - the reason why we have selected Ellaidhoo: The coral is almost all dead (as everywhere in Maldives) but excellent for the fishlife.”

Marketa Czech Republic
“Where can i start from the location, the staff, the beach, the food actually everything was just amazing.”

Gasser Qatar
“Fantastic reef! The island has a wave breaker around it, which is good for swimming inside it and which is great for snorkelling outside the mole.”

Elena Russia
“Buffet at the restaurant offers big selection and course are super delicious. All staff are friendly; quick response and very professional.”

Dewi Malaysia
“The reception is very efficient and nice. Specifically Ali, who helped us even after we left. Check in and check out processe was quick and easy. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Food was lovely....”

Karni Israel
“Affordable resort in a country where most resorts are very expensive. The beachfront huts are great, roomy, and clean, with a nice outdoor bathroom.”

Stuart New Zealand
“Snorklin Fischfidding Maaga island Night fischong”

Irene Sweden
“The food was really nice. The staff was super helpful. I liked the rooms and privacy was there for all the occupants.”

Syed Pakistan

An island paradise on Alifu Alifu Atoll, Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon offers cozy accommodations with luxurious amenities. Surrounded by palm trees and white beaches, it has an infinity pool and fitness center.

Getting to Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is possible via seaplane or speed boat from Male International Airport. It is a 25-minute journey by seaplane, or a 1.5-hour speedboat ride.

Spacious and bright, rooms at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon feature a comfortable sofa seating area and beautiful ocean views. The TV comes with both cable and satellite channels, while the semi-outdoor bathrooms have desalinated water.

Azmaara Spa provides a pampering experience with its private treatment rooms and relaxing massage treatments. For the adventurous, the hotel also organizes diving trips daily to the spectacular reefs in Northern Ari Atoll.

Madi Restaurant offers all-day dining with international buffet spreads. Sunset views and tropical cocktails can be enjoyed at Iruohsnee Bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Male Airport
41.7 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Affordable resort in a country where most resorts are very expensive. The beachfront huts are great, roomy, and clean, with a nice outdoor bathroom. The house...”

Stuart

New Zealand

8.7

“Good food.Very helpful staff.Fabulous location Delightful setting.”

Grainne

Brunei

9.5

“TRANSFER: The hotel emailed us and told us what booth to go to when we arrived, The instructions were easy to follow and we were on a boat within 30 minutes to ...”

Sean

United Kingdom

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2 Restaurants On Site

Madi Restaurant

Food: American, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Thai, Asian, European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet
Malamathi Restaurant ( Water Bungalow guest ONLY)

Food: American, Cantonese, Chinese, British, French, Italian, Thai, German, Local, International, Grill/BBQ

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

TRANSFER DETAILS (excluded from the room rate):
Please note that the property is only accessible by the following modes of transfer:

Speedboat transfer takes 90 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:
Adult: USD 250, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
Child (2-11 years): USD 125, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary

Seaplane transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:
Adult: USD 450, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
Child (2-11 years): USD 225, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary

Standard Transfer Times: Same day transfer for international flight arrival before 1515 hours and departure for flights after 0930 hours.

Guests must send arrival and departure flight details directly to the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival. Please get in touch with the property for details on baggage restrictions.

CHILD POLICY:
Children under 2 years will eat for free based on the rules and meal-plan accompanied by an adult, excluding alcoholic beverages.
Maximum 2 free kids per unit paid accommodated in superior room only.
Mandatory green tax of USD 6 per child per night will be charged.

GENERAL POLICIES:
Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making the payment at the hotel. Please note that property may contact the cardholder for verification purposes. Incase of any refunds Booking will be refunded after deducting bank charges.

Due to safety and privacy concerns the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones by any of guests including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists is prohibited.

HONEYMOON BENEFITS:
Complimentary fruit basket and wine bottle once during the stay.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Staff service us with great quality at the bar pool and front The chef and staff kindly and serve tasty food. Especially a lacart zone he cook well pasta and steak The room boy is make the room all day so the room was clean ”

“1) Housereef - the reason why we have selected Ellaidhoo: The coral is almost all dead (as everywhere in Maldives) but excellent for the fishlife. When snorkelling near water villas, we saw many sharks, a sting ray, an eagle ray and even a turtle. We loved it. We also did a housereef dive, but did not see anything special. 2) Beach bungalow style and furniture made from natural materials. The patio is perfect for sitting in the shade of palm trees. Only 20-30% of resort's beach bungalows are on the beach, so ask for a beach bungalow really located on the beach. 3) Staff was always smiling and friendly (except the receptionist, she was professional, but like a robot)”

“Where can i start from the location, the staff, the beach, the food actually everything was just amazing. I requested some bed decorations for our anniversary event they arranged it for me even they gave us a special cake for our event. The food is having alot of varieties everyday. We stayed in a water bungalow for 4 nights it was really clean and comfortable. I just recommend this island for everyone to visit and stay in surely we are coming back again. Thanks ellaidhoo for make our special vacation more special :) ”

“Fantastic reef! The island has a wave breaker around it, which is good for swimming inside it and which is great for snorkelling outside the mole. The diving center is good and the guides are very careful. They provide everything for safety and exiting snorkelling and diving. Spa is very nice. Food is ok too.”

“Buffet at the restaurant offers big selection and course are super delicious. All staff are friendly; quick response and very professional. Especially Jackie from the front desk is really helpful and patient. ”

“The reception is very efficient and nice. Specifically Ali, who helped us even after we left. Check in and check out processe was quick and easy. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Food was lovely. And after visiting some other islands as well, this place has the best reef ever! Spectacular. ”

“Affordable resort in a country where most resorts are very expensive. The beachfront huts are great, roomy, and clean, with a nice outdoor bathroom. The house boys and the restaurant staff are very friendly, work very hard and are very eager to please.”

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Newest Reviews for Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Jascry
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Near perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was only ok... but everything else was wonderful.. We will be back. I hate wesring wristbands, there is no need to we only need to quote room number.
Accomodation and staff and the Snorlking

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Elena
Russia

4 helpful votes
9.6

“The reef was great and the diving center was excellent!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
Fantastic reef! The island has a wave breaker around it, which is good for swimming inside it and which is great for snorkelling outside the mole. The diving center is good and the guides are very careful. They provide everything for safety and exiting snorkelling and diving. Spa is very nice. Food is ok too.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Dewi
Malaysia

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Buffet at the restaurant offers big selection and course are super delicious. All staff are friendly; quick response and very professional. Especially Jackie from the front desk is really helpful and patient.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 3, 2019

Daniela
Portugal
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 13, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food was tasteless. There was nothing to do. Too many mosquitos. They gave me a twin bed and joined it as one on my honeymoon and didnt seem to care. There were ants every where in my room. The beach villa sunbeds were constantly occupied by other residents on the resort. It was a waste of my £1,300 and booking.com are doing nothing about it.
Nothing. My view of the “Beach Villa” was restricted by a tree. When I asked the reception several times to move rooms they refused even though it was my honeymoon.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Beautiful Island.. Must take up their all inclusive package”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Some of the staffs are courteous but yet not sincere. You can see from their faces and their smile. Since we need to check out from the room at 12pm, with a 2 - 3 hours wait on the speedboat, I think a proper waiting lounge for transfer will be good instead of leaving us wandering around not sure what to do. Speedboat going back was not too pleasant especially the driver kept looking down at his phone and replying messages most of the time.
An all inclusive package with unlimited alcohol are the best way to start a trip. The sea life that I can see with bare eyes was unbelievable. This is a really beautiful island. I can walk at the beach looking at baby sharks swimming pass.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 15, 2019

Karni
Israel

1 helpful vote
10

“Lovely resort ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The dining area lacks the intimacy
The reception is very efficient and nice. Specifically Ali, who helped us even after we left. Check in and check out processe was quick and easy. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Food was lovely. And after visiting some other islands as well, this place has the best reef ever! Spectacular.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: January 24, 2019

Stuart
New Zealand

14 helpful votes
8.8

“A more affordable Maldives resort but still expensive for what it is”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
The huge restaurant is like a boarding school dining room - huge and a bit boring. Food is OK but rather plain.
Affordable resort in a country where most resorts are very expensive. The beachfront huts are great, roomy, and clean, with a nice outdoor bathroom. The house boys and the restaurant staff are very friendly, work very hard and are very eager to please.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 15, 2019

Irene
Sweden

6 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 13 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You do’not have go in to the see direktli fron the terrass
Snorklin Fischfidding Maaga island Night fischong

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Sean
United Kingdom

21 helpful votes
10

“Amazing stay, Definitely recommend it. Amazing staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
TRANSFER: The hotel emailed us and told us what booth to go to when we arrived, The instructions were easy to follow and we were on a boat within 30 minutes to go to the hotel. We were provided with water and cold towels on the boat. On the return transfer we were informed that it was too choppy for the boat so they had to put us on a sea plane instead for no extra charge. FOOD: Amazing food, BREAKFAST: eggs how you want them, pancakes and waffles, bacon, beans and a range of other things. LUNCH AND DINNER: salad stand where you pick the ingredients and sauce to go on your salad and the man makes it, always fish and meat, a range of curry, changed everyday but we had burgers, stir fry, meatballs, every kind of meat and fish. You won't go hungry, the food is very good. And theres loads of desserts on offer. SNACKS: Snacks are put out between meals and are things like sandwiches, biscuits, cakes, things to nibble on. POOL AREA: Very nice pool, you can see baby sharks swimming in the sea from the edge of the pool. There was never a rush to get a sun bed, there were always a few free. The pool was never over crowded either, we spent all day everyday there just getting in and out the pool throughout the day. GYM: Very good gym. has a couple of treadmills, bikes, cross trainers. A range of free weights, a few barbells. smith machine, cables and a range of machines, we went every morning before breakfast and it was more than good enough ALL INCLUSIVE: we had the standard all inclusive, i was a bit worried before we went from reading the reviews, but i wouldn't waste your money on the premium. The beer is good, yes the spirits are just off brand spirits but if you're just having cocktails it's no problem. The bar staff are quick at making cocktails and if you want a bit of a boozy holiday you won't have any issues getting alcohol here. we had vodka mixers too and they were extremely generous with vodka. NEW YEARS: worth the money, lots of entertainment

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 8, 2019

John
United States of America

4 helpful votes
10

“Amazing. We have been all over the world and this is definitely one of the paces we will return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The boat ride from the airport to the hotel was over crowded and not super safe. 27 people plus 3 crew. They had to stack luggage in the aisle way. The boat ride to the airport on departure was much better. A different company and not overloaded.
The service. The food. The beauty. The new updated rooms and facilities. Tranquillity. Great snorkeling.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Anonymous
Croatia

2 helpful votes
8.8

“We’ll be back, but please fix the internet.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very slow wifi connection.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 23, 2018

Syed
Pakistan

4 helpful votes
9.2

“Amazing experience that was enhanced by super friendly staff and stunning views.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was an hour delay in airport shuttle service for transfer to the resort.
The food was really nice. The staff was super helpful. I liked the rooms and privacy was there for all the occupants.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Kevin
Belgium
6.3

“Average”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- staff at diving Center are average. A bit cold not so helpful - standard room are not renovated and old for the price we pay! - the cement circle all around the island is very ugly, it removes the idyllic experience. It ruins all pictures and feeling of being in an idyllic place. You cannot l’escale it in the pictures
- good buffet international - great location for diving

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Donka
Bulgaria
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Incredible staff, great food...We enjoy it a lot!!

Stayed in December 2018

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