© Cinnamon Dhonveli MaldivesCinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
North Malé AtollEconomySpeedboat 20′
Value is among the best of its kind; Villa / pool is the weak spot to accept.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With friends
- − People who put villa / pool first
- − People who put dining first
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1 of 1 on Kanuhuraa Island, Maldives
Common praise
- Pasta Point is an exclusive differentiator - surfers return year after year
- Dense praise for the staff service (Sattar's beach towel art, Ren at the front desk, etc.)
- Nicknamed 'Dream Island', an established Cinnamon Group property with high recognition
- Often on 'all-inclusive' high-value comparison shortlists
Common complaints
- One detailed review mentions some front-desk staff less warm than the standouts, and an inconsistent evening band (some bands rated 'bad enough to make guests leave')
- The overwater suites are 'retro' rather than modern in design - a matter of taste
Tripadvisor 4.7/5 (9,179 reviews) / Google 4.8/5 (4,345) are both stable, with the Pasta Point surf and the staff service the biggest draws; complaints are scattered - uneven service from a few staff, an inconsistent evening band. On Xiaohongshu 'Dream Island' has high recognition and it is often on high-value all-inclusive island shortlists.
Island & location
- Area
- approx. 6.47 ha
- Vegetation
- Lush
- Beach seawall
- Some sand-retention / breakwater structure
- House reef
- Good · There is house-reef snorkelling (turtles) and 25 dive sites nearby; Pasta Point is an exclusive surf break.
- Official site
- Open →
What North Malé Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- North Malé Atoll
- Tier
- Economy
- Low-season price
- $222–$361 / night
- High-season price
- $333–$528 / night
- How you arrive
- Speedboat
- Time from Malé
- approx. 20 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villa size
- 49–110 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- Some with a pool
- Villa amenities
- Glass floor
Facilities
- Dining
- 4 restaurants · 3 bars
- Cuisines
- International buffetTex-MexIndian
- Amenities
- Dive centreSpaGymKids club
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversary
Sources
- Villas: resort website · cinnamonhotels.com · 2026-10-14
- Facilities: resort website · cinnamonhotels.com · 2026-09-03
- Good for: resort website · cinnamonhotels.com · 2026-09-03
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives?
- Speedboat, about 20 minutes. Speedboat about 20 minutes - one of the closest islands to Male.
- Does Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good. There is house-reef snorkelling (turtles) and 25 dive sites nearby; Pasta Point is an exclusive surf break.
- Is Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club. No standalone kids club - families with young children need to plan their own activities.
- How much does Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives cost per night?
- About $222–$361 a night in low season and $333–$528 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives?
- +10% service charge · 17% GST · green tax.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-05