Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Standard Room
Standard Room
Superior Room
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Water Bungalows
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Malamathi Restaurant & Bar
Malamathi Restaurant & Bar
Private dining
El Madi Restaurant
Iruohsnee Bar
Iruohsnee Bar
EYZ Bar
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Standard Room
Standard Room
Superior Room
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Water Bungalows
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Malamathi Restaurant & Bar
Malamathi Restaurant & Bar
Private dining
El Madi Restaurant
Iruohsnee Bar
Iruohsnee Bar
EYZ Bar

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.

Standard All-Inclusive package: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner plus selection of local snacks served between 10.30am-11.30am, 4.00pm-6.00pm and 10.30pm-11.30pm: 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.

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, soft drinks and selection of snacks (replenished daily), premium international brand spirits wines and cocktails, unlimited fresh juice and mild 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 for stays under 14 nights, 2 x signature 60 minute Balinese spa treatment at Chavana Spa for stays between 14-20 nights. 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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Nov 17, 2024 didoule Mulhouse, France

We spend 6 days at Ellaidhoo in november 2024. A great place for snorkeling, an amazing place for holidays and relax.
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Nov 17, 2024 awilliams132024

thankyou, we had a lovely time and the staff couldn't do more to make our stay enjoyable, the surrounding reef is amazing. would be happy to come back
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful snorkeling dream where you can feel at home!

Nov 16, 2024 Q7834IZreneg

Absolutely stunning place! The coral riff is just amazing, even if you are "only" snorkeling and not diving. The importance of sustainability is clearly understood and you can learn about the many ongoing environmental projects. We felt everywhere warmly welcomed and everything is done just perfectly! No matter if you need some really nice… Read more
Absolutely stunning place! The coral riff is just amazing, even if you are "only" snorkeling and not diving. The importance of sustainability is clearly understood and you can learn about the many ongoing environmental projects. We felt everywhere warmly welcomed and everything is done just perfectly! No matter if you need some really nice cocktails at the bar, some extra made pancakes with alternative milk or just some tips for the best snorkeling places, we always got help asap. Special thanks at this point to our always smiling and excellent chef Vipula and our so gentle and helpful bar tender Nazeer! You made our stay just wonderful! Only downside, the 13$ per day for snorkeling equipment is too much and not really explainable. Read less
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Nov 16, 2024 Martyn B

Very friendly, excellent room service cleaning and fresh bedding/ towels, excellent food on all meals, everywhere was spotless and all staff very helpful, names of staff, Azmoon and Shareef both waiters, Rameez cleaner, Vipula chef, Madhawa bar service, all these served and looked after us for our 10 day stay.
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Nov 16, 2024 Wander65818884157

We absolutely loved staying at Ellaidhoo. We stayed in the overwater villa, the beach bungalow and the superior room with beach view. We only don’t recommend the superior room because we paid extra to have sea view and because we were in the first floor it did not have sea view, the view was obstructed with trees. The rest we super recommend,… Read more
We absolutely loved staying at Ellaidhoo. We stayed in the overwater villa, the beach bungalow and the superior room with beach view. We only don’t recommend the superior room because we paid extra to have sea view and because we were in the first floor it did not have sea view, the view was obstructed with trees. The rest we super recommend, specially for the fact that the resort cares with the environment and sustainability. Also the marine live around and the staff are amazing. We definitely would like to go back. Read less