Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Our stay lasted 7 days/6 nights in an overwater bungalow, the room itself was very nice and the housekeeping was great (they came twice a day). The underside of the bungalows shows damaged concrete structures and years of saltwater abuse, not screaming structural integrity. The beach was pretty in the areas that hadn't been swept away during monsoon season. Most of the beach was only 10-20 feet wide, with lots of rock exposed to bare feet. We would not recommend this location for the following reasons. 1. The food was subpar, only buffet options unless you use room service. Often the same choices breakfast/lunch/dinner (reef fish curry and chicken curry on repeat) and even with premium all-inclusive they only want you attending one restaurant each meal. They reserve one table at your restaurant for the entirety of your stay, by the same people each meal, so luckily we had a lovely couple near us that we befriended. Several couples complained of severe stomach issues and possible food-poisoning while on island. 2. Lack of entertainment/engagement from resort staff. Unless you wanted to pay for a jet ski or scuba trip to a tuna factory's chum water, there was nothing to do on the island. Snorkeling around the lagoon was a popular option, with extra $13 pay per day of course. 3. Travel from the US was a nightmare, basically 4 days of travel total. I'd suggest other Americans to utilize the Caribbean. Better water, beaches, food, and value for your money!

Loved the resort! Had my two beautiful days there. Highly recommended!

We were both very happy with the Maldives and the Cinnamon Dhonveli. Food was good. We took the half board option. The resort is the only thing on the island so you will be eating only with them.

Beatiful island. Rooms a very clean (cleaned twice a day)

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is a very beautiful resort. We felt really safe. Staff was friendly, respectful and helpful. Only downside was that we didn’t enjoy the sunset fishing trip apart from that we really had fun and enjoyed the buffet options. We would definitely visit again when next in Maldives.

was nice but beach a bit stoney on enter

If I could give this property 10 stars, I would!! We stayed in an overwater suite with spectacular views. The snorkeling around the island was excellent! The staff went out of there way to make our stay memorable. Thank you to Patrice, Sharwaan, Naji and Rhaid for making our stay super enjoyable. We chose to do avail of the All Inclusive and it was well worth it. The food was delicious and the drinks were fantastic. We were able to get drinks from the different bars on different parts of the island. Watching the sunset over drinks is just a dream. The resort also gave us a complimentary day use room after we checked out because our boat to the airport did not leave until 5:00pm. Thank you Patrice for hooking us up!!!

It was a nice welcoming experience but they checked me in an hour later of check in time. Staff was nice but calling the buggy to pick up wasn’t consistent in picking up our group of 12. When they didn’t come we decided to walk. Very upset that most excursion were closed due to COVID19. We couldn’t leave island without coming back to get quarantine or get another COVID19 test that’s $65. Even when we were all vaccinated. My main goal was to see shark whale or manta ray but that wasn’t permitted. The food buffet was really good. Beach was somewhat sandy but bring water shoes because some areas had broken corals. I recommend bring snorkeling gear because they will charge you which I don’t think they should because your stuck on that island. Before you leave research the resort and the activities or excursions they may have and contact them to see if your allowed to leave island. It was a beautiful experience but could’ve been more amazing if we could do excursions.

I absolutely loved the food. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner was amazing. Never the same and delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and customer service driven. Clean and safe.

Property was amazing , beautiful views but that’s literally all you’re paying for the views . The service was a little mediocre not a lot of options for food , they serve the same thing over and over. They are very uptight the staff almost like they are scared to speak. Dinner is from they have very specific times for breakfast lunch and dinner and if you miss it you’re screwed which it sucks especially after paying almost 5K for all inclusive . It was very boring no events , you do the same thing over and over again beach , pool , and snorkeling. I would only recommend for someone that likes surfing and things in that nature and if you go don’t go for more than 3 days it’ll get boring ! They only cool thing is the views the water is beautiful and the massage was AMAZING! I give it a 6.5 out of a 10