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 3 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 or 2 adults and 1 child. 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.

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 Best vacation we ever had❤️🏝️

Dec 7, 2023 Tom B Maldives

Dear team of the Cinnamon Dhonveli resort, my girlfriend and me had the best vacation of our life. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start and where to end. Everything was just perfect. All colleagues were so so nice, friendly and kind, starting with our arrival until the end of our stay. We really appreciated that! We stayed in a beach… Read more
Dear team of the Cinnamon Dhonveli resort, my girlfriend and me had the best vacation of our life. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start and where to end. Everything was just perfect. All colleagues were so so nice, friendly and kind, starting with our arrival until the end of our stay. We really appreciated that! We stayed in a beach bungalow and we had an amazing view into the lagoon. We will miss the yummy food, which varied each day. The riff at the resort was astonishing for snorkeling. We saw sharks, turtles, sting rays, beautiful fishes and corals. Especially we want to leave some positive words for some of your colleagues, which made our stay unforgettable: - Sattar: He was so lovely and kind, made for us hand made flower necklaces and always had an open ear for us, if we had questions. We will miss you! - Jaish: He was our waiter at the restaurant „Koimala“ and we have never met such a friendly, courteous and attentive person. He always had a smile on his lips and thanks to him we could improve a little bit the local language skills. - Rafiqul: He was working at the beach bar and made the best coctails. Also a really kind and nice person, we will miss. Thank you very much for making our time unforgettable! <3 All the best, Eva and Tim Read less
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Dec 6, 2023 DomitravelsXXX009

Comfortable room, delicious breakfast and outstanding dinner with different options and very friendly staff and fast and easy pick up from the airport. I enjoyed to go on the different trips offered by the resort.
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Dec 5, 2023 Lauraforte Milan, Italy

Amazing place where to stay if you wanna be in a paradise. All member staff are so gentle and helpful. Thanks to Sattar to gift us the flowers necklace and took a lot of picture for us. Good food, beautiful sea and cleaned room. All was perfect..
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Dec 5, 2023 708martynb Rochester, United Kingdom

We really loved our stay and could not find any faults. From the moment we arrived by boat, to the greeting and even the good bye we loved every min. Water bungalow is a must with stunning sea view. All staff are amazing and greeted with friendly smiles and hello's. Just relax, enjoy the views and chill. One small request. Our dinning area was… Read more
We really loved our stay and could not find any faults. From the moment we arrived by boat, to the greeting and even the good bye we loved every min. Water bungalow is a must with stunning sea view. All staff are amazing and greeted with friendly smiles and hello's. Just relax, enjoy the views and chill. One small request. Our dinning area was always hot. I get that is very hot in general but was not enjoyable when feeling uncomfortable. Read less
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Dec 4, 2023 Jackie B Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

We have just returned from the most amazing holiday at The cinnamon Dhonveli Hotel. Everything was perfect especially the wonderful staff, although there are a few who deserve a special mention. Khair in the Rehendi restaurant, Sanjaya and Akila in the cocktail bar and of course Sattar the always cheerful pool attendant. These four helped to… Read more
We have just returned from the most amazing holiday at The cinnamon Dhonveli Hotel. Everything was perfect especially the wonderful staff, although there are a few who deserve a special mention. Khair in the Rehendi restaurant, Sanjaya and Akila in the cocktail bar and of course Sattar the always cheerful pool attendant. These four helped to make our holiday a memorable one. They were always cheerful, happy and good fun. All credit to this lovely hotel. Jon and Jackie Read less