Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

The Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives takes its name from the Maldivian word for crystal white sand, and it isn’t difficult to see why. Dhonveli is situated on a private island, surrounded by the sparkling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. A secluded tropical paradise, the resort combines authentic Maldivian design and décor with modern comforts, facilities and amenities, to offer guests the ultimate Maldivian holiday experience. Why not treat yourself to a stay in an Over Water Suite — resting over the shallow waters surrounding the island, they offer privacy and seclusion. They have a spacious bedroom and a living area with glass panel to watch the marine life below, whilst outside a private sun deck has steps directly down into the water.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On its own private island in Kaafu Atoll, in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 25 minutes by speedboat.

Hotel information

152 rooms. All with balcony or terrace, air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, iron, safe, and spacious indoor/outdoor bathrooms, some with bathtub and/or separate rainfall shower and bath amenities. Superior Ocean View Rooms are located in two-storey buildings facing the ocean, with 1 king-size bed (2 additional beds on request), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Please note: guests staying in Water Bungalows may also dine at Maakana Restaurant and guests staying in Suite categories may dine at the exclusive Rehendhi Restaurant, as well as Koimala or Maakana. Other guests may also dine in Rehendhi with a local surcharge (reservations required, subject to availability). 

 

All Inclusive packages run from 7:30am–midnight. Any drinks consumed outside of these hours will be charged on consumption. 

 

Standard All Inclusive package: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Selection of local snacks are serviced between the hours of 10:30am-11:30am, 4:00pm–6:00pm & 10:30pm–11:30pm. Unlimited regular house brands from 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, mineral water plus teas and coffees at all outlets. Access to gym, badminton, tennis, squash courts, table tennis, billiard, snooker, beach volleyball (equipment included). 

 

Virgin All Inclusive: includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. A selection of local and premium branded spirits, wines, beers and cocktails, soft drinks, fresh juices and milk shakes, tea and coffee. Plus one seafood grill steak dinner at 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, billiards and beach volleyball. 

 

Premium All Inclusive package: includes all inclusions of the standard package plus a welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, in-room minibar stocked with beer, soft drinks and selection of snacks (replenished daily), premium International brand spirits wines and cocktails, unlimited fresh juice and milkshakes, 2 complimentary excursions from selected list - per person per stay (weather permitting), invitation to two special themed party events organised by the resort, one special dinner on the beach with the option of a mixed seafood grill or steak, signature 60 minute Balinese spa treatment at Mandara Spa once every 5-night stay, turndown service every night and outside the hours of 7:30am–12:00am any drinks consumed (regardless of AI package booked) will be charged on consumption.

Beach Bungalows are located around the bay, offering stunning views of the glistening Indian Ocean, with 1 king-size bed and separate divan/day bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child.

Water Bungalows are located on the southwest side of the island and offer 66 sq m of living space, state-of-the-art entertainment facilities and a spacious private terrace leading out to the lagoon. Each bungalow comes with a Jacuzzi, 1 king-size bed and separate divan/day bed, sleeping maximum adults.

Junior Beach Suites are located on the beach with an outdoor verandah and terrace and an open-air shower or bathtub with 1 king-size bed and separate divan/day bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Over Water Suites are situated on the northwest side of the island and have a total of 85 sq m of living space with a glass floor panel, and a private outdoor terrace, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Over Water Suite guests enjoy exclusive access to the resort’s Rehendhi Restaurant and Bar, serving gourmet buffets and wines from the attached wine cellar, plus an exclusive swimming pool to while away the hours.

Beach Suite with Pool are a 2 story unit with a separate living and bedroom space overlooking the beach front and an outdoor shower with 1 king-size bed and single/day bed on upper floor and the option for a rollaway bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ground Floor Suites have a day bed which can be used as a single bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults and 3 adults and 2 children.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 May '24 to receive up to 38% off the accommodation cost between 09 May–31 Oct '24.  

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 May '24 to receive up to 33% off the accommodation cost between 16 May–30 Oct '24. Plus, receive a complimentary return speedboat transfer when staying between 16 May–30 Sep '24. 

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 May '24 to receive up to 38% off the accommodation cost, plus a complimentary return speedboat transfer between 16 May–31 Oct '24, when staying in a Suite. 

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Koimala Main Restaurant (open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner; international cuisine), Maakana Restaurant (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, exclusive for Water Bungalow guests), Rehendhi Restaurant & Bar. Raalhu Bar (serving a selection of cocktails). Raiyvilla Bar. Beach Bar. Room service*.

DJ music, Maldivian cultural show and acrobatic show. Beach cinema. 

Freshwater swimming pool with kids pool, plus exclusive infinity pool for Over Water Suite guests. Chavana Spa* with sauna and aromatherapy bath. Mini-gym. Snorkelling*, windsurfing*, kayaking* and catamaran sailing*. Motorised water sports*. PADI certified scuba diving*. Tennis court, beach volleyball, table tennis (floodlighting*), billiards. Excursions available*, including fishing, island visits and dolphin watching. 

Complimentary WiFi for Virgin Holidays' guests.

*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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Rafiqul and moklesh are the best!!

May 16, 2024 Roman K

Rafiqul and moklesh are best barmen in this hotel. All our arriving were made by this due to great cocktails and good mood. Thanks for their participation! There was amazing holidays. Sun, weather, cocktails everything was brilliant. Thanks for all.
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May 16, 2024 Кристина Т

Amazing holiday, we are satisfied. The whole party is on the main beach. The best bar on the central beach, many thanks to the bartenders Rafikel and Moklesh, the guys make the holiday just 100%!! If it weren’t for them, we would still be hanging out in our villa, but we managed to diversify our vacation with different locations)
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May 15, 2024 Jodie W Worcestershire, United Kingdom

My partner and I visited this place in April for my birthday and Anniversary, we did 15 nights and stayed in one of the over suite bungalows (705) we choosen the premium all inclusive, very close to restaurant, beach and pool, cleaners came in twice a day and stocked up the mini bar, waking up every morning with that amazing view was incredible… Read more
My partner and I visited this place in April for my birthday and Anniversary, we did 15 nights and stayed in one of the over suite bungalows (705) we choosen the premium all inclusive, very close to restaurant, beach and pool, cleaners came in twice a day and stocked up the mini bar, waking up every morning with that amazing view was incredible 🥰 The resort was kept very clean and tidy, Staff were so nice and polite, Sattar the pool man was so crazy and funny, made lovely flowers and knows how to take a good picture or 10 😂 Anjali the salad lady was so nice, made which ever salad you wanted in front of you, also some that were already made up in cocktail glasses and small dishes which were so cute 😋 Osi who is a bar man liked to have a chat and always remembered my name 😊 but the most best member of staff was the most incredible cocktail maker ever Akila, never had such amazing cocktails in all my life 🍹🍸 we loved having a laugh and some great conversations. We read on here about taking chocolate as so expensive for them, we did and they were so greatfull. The food was lovely, something for everyone, I loved the eggs benitict. Entertainment was great 👍 beach party's, karaoke, crab racing and live bands but if you just wanted a quiet drink you could at one of the bars. I did the snorkeling off the boat (first time by the way) was bit nervous but they really looked after me, saw the most colourful fish and was lucky to see a turtle. Went on the dolphin trip and see loads of them 😁 had a birthday and anniversary cake with a bottle of fizz 🍾 we had 2 meals on the beach (4 course) steak and duck was cooked perfectly 😋 met so many other people, couldn't believe that so many have returned quite a few times, so glad we chosen this resort and hopefully be coming back in the future 😍 best place ever! Read less
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May 15, 2024 Marzia G Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

This is the place to be. People are so nice you don’t even believe that. Our room was very big and very clean. The food was delicious with different choices for everyone. I really wanna thank everyone for taking such great care of us, even spoiling us during this amazing vacation. I suggest this place to couple who wants some intimacy in paradise,… Read more
This is the place to be. People are so nice you don’t even believe that. Our room was very big and very clean. The food was delicious with different choices for everyone. I really wanna thank everyone for taking such great care of us, even spoiling us during this amazing vacation. I suggest this place to couple who wants some intimacy in paradise, to families who wants to relax and to friends that wants to have fun and enjoy some drinks and music. Everything is so taken care and organize that you don’t have to worry about anything, and this is the main reason to come to Maldives. Read less
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May 15, 2024 AngeloJean Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This place made our honeymoon extra special, the location, the view, beach, pool, each place is really a paradise. You will not notice the time when you are in Maldives, you would actually want to make it stop. We also enjoyed the food, there are different variations every night. They also maintained our room very well without us asking them to… Read more
This place made our honeymoon extra special, the location, the view, beach, pool, each place is really a paradise. You will not notice the time when you are in Maldives, you would actually want to make it stop. We also enjoyed the food, there are different variations every night. They also maintained our room very well without us asking them to clean it. But more than all these are the staffs of Cinnamon Dhonveli, every one greets you with a smile and is ready to assist you. We would like to commend, Ren, for assisting us and ensuring that we got everything that we need from checking in to check out, as well as our tour guide, Vivesh (not sure if I got his name correctly). Overall experience is really superb and we cannot wait to come back. Read less