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Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

4.5 star property

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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North Male Atoll, Kanuhuraa
  • Place, Dhonveli Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Island Beach
  • Place, Maldives Islamic Centre
  • Airport, Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

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Bungalow, Overwater

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Beachside

Bungalow, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Overwater

Suite, Overwater

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Garden Area

Bungalow, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Suite with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 59 sq m
  • 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.
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What's nearby

  • Dhonveli Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Breeze Cafe & Boutique - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Farumathi Cafe' - ‬3 min drive
  • Dhaavani Coffee Shop
  • ‪Café Huraa - ‬2 min drive
  • Family Cafe

About this property

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

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 pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 0
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 125 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 0
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 150 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 677 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna-

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing and it was difficult to leave. The overwater bungalow suite was really nice. My husband and I even did shark watching at night. Yes, there were baby sharks! All the staff were so nice! Look for Sattar if you need a professional photographer. The F & B team led by the female manager (apologies for not remembering her name) were all on point. Pasta guy behind the station took us back to Italy again with his carbonara!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Happy, always smiling and oh so courteous staff. Beach is great! Spent half a day swimming with sharks and sting rays. Could use lighting above bathroom mirror and refrigerator could be cooler. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Md Saiful

Liked: Staff & service
we are two people was there.our check out was at 12:00pm.we did our check out but amar flight was 9:00pm that day,thats why
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best holiday ever at cinnamon dhonveli maldives, everything about the resort was perfection, from the accommodation to the beach and bars and restaurants, all the staff make your stay that so much better, we loved it so much we are booking to go back in may 2025 and cant wait, cinnamon dhonveli maldives is by far the best place we have stayed at, so friendly welcoming and all set in a stunning location. Please do not hesitate to book a holiday here as you will not be disappointed, thanks to everyone at cinnamon dhonveli.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rhian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful first time in the Maldives. Friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings. A few things to note: snorkelling trips will need you to bring your own snorkels, don’t forget to bring sun cream because the gift shop charges $60+ for a bottle of Nivea spf 30, and the food is good but the meals are the same/similar each day. The gift shop is expensive, as are the snorkel trips and scuba diving. Surfing also chargeable and IMO, extortionately priced
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome trip. Attentive service. Great food. Highly recommend. Could not have been better
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot on
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a small island it was not packed with people. The staff was amazing and the food/ rooms were great! Definitely visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathon Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Cinnamon was overall okay and average. The excursions that were offered had a person minimum, so they regularly were cancelled. They had planned events on their itinerary but when the time came, the majority were cancelled without notice. The room was clean and housekeeping was great. Shared bathroom areas were dirty along with outdoor dining areas. The wait/kitchen staff were fantastic and friendly but the reception and customer service staff were hard to deal with. The Maldives did not meet our expectations, but the Cinnamon resort itself was in a beautiful location and offered a relaxing stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellence
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really enjoyed my week at this resort! no complaints!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shahria

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Javier Bajer, Godalming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing, but the hotel struggles to deliver in many fronts. Most things required extra effort, often reminding you that they are pushed to upsell instead of driven to give you a relaxing time. I work in the industry and have given proper feedback to the management team. They are under huge pressure to perform financially and, although they see it, their hands are tight as to what they can do to deliver value. We will not be coming back, given the enormous range of better options in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Javier Bajer, Godalming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It's ok for a 4-star. We spoke several times with the front desk manager (Shahin), who was outstanding! However, it feels like he cannot make big changes happen as the hotel is underinvested from the top. Shahin saved the experience -- without him we would have given this place a 2 star max. We reached out to senior management and were totally ignored. This actually explains why the place is unlikely to change in the future. GM is too busy thinking revenue, not experience. He won't get much revenue UNLESS he improves customer experiences.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr J

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay at Cinnamon Dhonveli. From the meet and greet at the airport Speed boat service to the island Restaurant food amazing Staff friendly and happy keep everywhere spotless We were fortunate to get a room upgrade on arrival Wow a bungalow over the sea Water around them very rough for any swimming Take swimming shoes if you do and you’d need to be a strong swimmer as the current is strong The resort and the people are beautiful A lot of surfing to watch from the bar too that was awesome Be prepared for expensive water sports and trips All in all a fabulous holiday and there send off was so lovely thank you for a fab 5 nights
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a free upgrade. Nice, safe, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don’t like booking a non-refundable fare and then finding out the only way to get to and from was additional $180 boat fare Needs to be disclosed when booking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Duplex villas could have a hammock. Other than this, everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will be my forever holiday destination.. I tell you the staff are most friendly. The beach is amazing. I cant say the activities but it cost a bit. Anyway you walk hard to give yourself the best! I will come here again and again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milita

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Especially amazing hospitality :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024