There could be some more touch up of common activites but everything worked. When booking we valued the pool but actually never used it as built for the Water villas and no kidz playing allowed so why jump into an infinity pool when you have the amazing infinity ocean just outside? We choosed the All Inclusive concept so with the extreme pricing in Maldives we expected an easy stay but they still don´t pay the cleaning staff properly so they expect about 20$ per week. I understand it is a cultural issue but hotel does not handle cash on the Island and as a western tourist you do not carry around cash anymore and paying a fortune for an All inclusive stay they should simply pay their staff accordingly. Then add 20$ to the bill (as we already paid 660$ for the 10% "Service Fee"). They offer a list of additional services as eating on the beach, Champagne, boat trips etc and if not pricy so I would say european price level. Spending a whole day on a boat looking for whales for an additional fee when you have a beautiful Island to enjoy was a bad investment from what I heard. Diving trips was probably worth the trip as there are plenty of worls class diving spots around. The total RIP OFF is to rent any equipment on the Island. It is simply cheaper to purchase the stuff anywhere on earth than to rent it on the Island. The bottom line was the diving courses. For our 2 teenagers the 5 dives to get PADI Advances certificate they invoiced 1800 $. Staff was nice but not ambitious. They were more interested to sell additionally features than to train them and the last dive they told them to go diving alone without instructor......for a 1800 $ PADI approved advanced course!!!!! Week after we spent on a live aboard there the training was half the price (250$/p + equipment) and in Sweden (a high cost country where you need dry suit) it costs 1/3 all included.

Resort is allocated on a small island and to some the concrete barrier look unpleasant but actually most resorts are forced to protect their Islands from erosion and the main beauty of Ellaidhoo is the 360 extremely accessible coral reef surrounding the complete resort. There is one ordinary sandy beach for kidz and pictures but most visitors go directly into the calm bay with an impressive underwater life or swim through the barrier and you directly reaches the impressive reef with a 30 m drop into the deep blue. The drop makes the reef affected by waves and tidal currents but just to follow the current in the present direction and enter shore a bit further down. The upside is the larger animals like turtles, reef sharks and Tunas like to patrol at the drop. Resort is run by Cinnamon and you feel there is a good structure and in regards of Covid precautions we felt very safe. Indoors all wear face masks and when dining everyone use gloves when picking and serving food. Picking more food you get new gloves. You use the same table and get served by same staff all week. Food was varying with plenty of choices and chefs making your specific order. We specifically appreciated the sallad and fruit selection and oven fresh Naan bread. There is an indian touch but always a selection of fish, chicken, pork and beef. Desserts was more british but we mainly enjoyed the fresh fruit selection with the Passion fruits standing out! Probably one reason was because there did not seem to be Mango or Avocado season.... We enjoyed squash, tennis, badminton and the extensive gym all week and all devices are cleaned after each use and you get new towels so no reason not to work out! Facilities are spacious but generally refurbished with some wear and tear still to be fixed. Room was very well equipped and air condition worked fine and beds are fine without being extraordinary. The only thing I would recommend is new tiles in the outdoor bathroom and some improved lightning.

Stayed in December 2021

It’s very relaxed, laid back , and staff are excellent

Stayed in September 2021

I think the internet situation should be handled, cause it is bad

The accommodation was very fine and the environment is very pleasing too.

Stayed in August 2021

I really only visited for one reason, scuba diving! The dive school was great and provided some great options/locations for dives. The only disappointment was we weren't able to do longer excursions because we didn't have enough people sign up and so they wouldn't run the day trips (ex: whale shark). The staff was extremely kind all over the resort and the pool was gorgeous. If you love to dive, this location is very convenient to some of the best spots around Ari Atoll. I was also a solo traveler and they made me ferl very comfortable on all the dive trips!

Stayed in April 2021

The staff in the restaurant next to the water villa need some training ...not friendly nor cheerful except the Indian cook who was very friendly !

Beautiful water villas! And snorkeling!

Stayed in March 2020

Service was bad in some ways - Transfer timings are limited, our 3 hours got waster on arrival and on departure, both ways because they club passengers on different flights, so you can get unlucky! Our departing flight was at 3:30 pm and we were checked out at 8 am speedboat. Also, dont try excursions - not even remotely value for money, especially Dolphin watching safari was a waste!

Service was good in some ways - they gave us a complimentary honeymoon basket of wine and fruits and chocolate. Better location than other resorts, very well maintained and a GORGEOUS house reef! Snorkelling is a must do here.

Stayed in February 2020

Didn’t like that we was unable to swim into the sea from our over water villa. It meant we spent less time in the room that we paid extra for. It was our honeymoon, when we checked in the reception staff asked what we were celebrating but went unacknowledged and the hotel didn’t nothing special for us.

Stayed in February 2020

You can’t go into the water directly from the water bungalows which is a shame. Also, there is no room service available so all meals are in the restaurant. Prepare for long waits at the airport for sea plane departures.

The reef here is fantastic and really it’s best feature. The water bungalows are nice and clean, food was really good and pool was nice. All inclusive is the way to go.

Stayed in January 2020

Nothing at all..

Especially the ambiance... Water villa...& The food... Main

Stayed in December 2019