Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

Superior Room Ocean View
Superior Room Ocean View
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Junior Beach Suite
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Junior Beach Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Private Pool for Over Water Suite guests
Beach Bar
Welcome lounge
Koimala Restaurant
Raiyvilla Bar
Raiyvilla Bar
Romantic dining on the beach
Superior Room Ocean View
Superior Room Ocean View
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
Water Bungalow
Junior Beach Suite
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Beach Suite with pool
Junior Beach Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Over Water Suite
Private Pool for Over Water Suite guests
Beach Bar
Welcome lounge
Koimala Restaurant
Raiyvilla Bar
Raiyvilla Bar
Romantic dining on the beach

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

148 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.

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

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 tea and coffee 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, wine, beer and cocktails, soft drinks, fresh juices and milkshakes, tea and coffee. Plus one seafood grill steak dinner at the table once per stay, special turndown service with chocolate 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 mini-bar 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.

Room upgrades

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.

Koimala Main Restaurant (open for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner; international cuisine), Maakana Restaurant (buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, exclusive for Water Bungalow guests), Tex Mex* (à la carte, Mexican cuisine), Rehendhi Restaurant & Bar (exclusive for guests in Overwater Suites and Beach Suites with Pool). Raalhu Bar (serving a selection of cocktails). Raiyvilla Bar. Beach Bar. Room service*.

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).

Wide variety of entertainment and activities including beach parties, cocktail demonstrations, cookery sessions, saxophonist, Balinese dance and live bands. 

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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Jan 25, 2025 Thomas L

RAFIQUL AND OSI beach bar it is so beautyfull and the Bar best bar on Island super cocktail 🍸 and moktail exzellente bar kipar Restaurant al so super staff very good cinnamon is the best in maldives,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing staff 🤩 Pool needs renovation

Jan 25, 2025 gaddverona London, United Kingdom

The staff - ARE AMAZING ☺️ special shout out to Lasaan in the water villa restaurant- such a sweet man, always smiling & happy to serve! There a week & that man never had a day off he was there every meal service 😱 All of them are the most friendliest I’ve come across in around 50 years of travel! Hotel is ok - you get what you pay for (well we… Read more
The staff - ARE AMAZING ☺️ special shout out to Lasaan in the water villa restaurant- such a sweet man, always smiling & happy to serve! There a week & that man never had a day off he was there every meal service 😱 All of them are the most friendliest I’ve come across in around 50 years of travel! Hotel is ok - you get what you pay for (well we were fortunate enough to get upgraded to a water villa 🥳) Not the only ones though & I’ve read reviews of others also getting this too! Either the hotel has a really poor booking system or they are chancing their luck as others have said they were asked to pay for this upgrade but we certainly weren’t! Comments re the totally restricted times off the meals! You get 2 hours which shocked us having missed breakfast on our second full day arriving just after 9:30 😳 Nothing at all until the snack bar opens at 10:30 but not a breakfast menu! Then lunch is again 2 hours 12:30-14:30 & dinner 19:30 - 21:30. Quite late start for young families and there are a few in this resort! Also you are not allowed to eat in certain restaurants dependant where you are staying which I found bizarre! Nice to have a change of scenery but we were all told on arrival the food is the same wherever you dine, makes me think others had also commented on not being allowed the choice too! There’s a lot of “you can only get certain things on your all inclusive meal plan” Only certain cocktails & non branded shorts/beer/wine! A couple of manager parties, for returning customers only parties you can’t come which kinda makes you feel a bit of a second class citizen 🙄 Would I return? Probably not - third time to the Maldives and I’ve stayed in nicer hotels but like to try new resorts anyway! The pool has so many missing tiles it’s bordering on dangerous & just looks tired which is a real shame as it’s a fab size & beautiful Read less
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Jan 24, 2025 Татьяна Ф

Rafiqul and Osi tiki bar Thank you very much guys! Always friendly, polite. They made coconuts for us, cut out different figures from them👍 The most pleasant impressions! Thank you very much! 🔥🥳💎💎💎🥰😘I’m very happy🙌🥰😍🙏🙏🙏💎🥳
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Jan 24, 2025 Алексей Ф

Rafiqul and Osi beach bar did a great service! Very friendly and helpful guys. They put aside a couple of coconuts for us 🤗 In the beach bar where they work, you can hide from sudden rain and enjoy delicious cocktails 🧊👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10 days in paradise- so chilled!!

Jan 22, 2025 breezeemma Dartmouth, United Kingdom

Lovely 10 days spent in the beautiful part of the world. Staff made this holiday extra special- always smiling and friendly. Special mention Sattar & all the waiters in our restaurant and a special thanks to the salad lady- who likes to call herself Angelina Jolie!! Thank you- we don’t want to leave ❤️