North Ari Atoll
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Set in North Ari Atoll, Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is renowned for a house reef that rings the island, putting reef sharks, turtles and rays within a short swim from shore. The resort offers beach and overwater bungalows, international buffet and Asian à la carte dining, Chavana Spa, and a dive centre amid the Maldives' most prolific reef waters.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Speedboat — 60 min
Meal plans in source: All Inclusive, Full Board, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast.
Villas
- Superior Room — 52 m² · up to 3 guests
The Superior Room at Ellaidhoo offers generous space and beautiful sea views, with an open-air bathroom and a flexible layout that blends indoor comfort with the island's natural surroundings. Fitted with a king bed and modern amenities, the 52 square metre room suits small families or groups seeking an easy Maldivian escape.
- Beach Bungalow — 38 m² · up to 3 guests
A free-standing bungalow set along the shoreline, opening directly onto the beach with uninterrupted ocean views. A king bed anchors the airy interior, while a furnished veranda with loungers faces the water. Steps away lies Ellaidhoo's celebrated house reef, ideal for early-morning snorkelling straight off the sand.
- Deluxe Room — up to 3 guests
Spacious room with partial lagoon or garden views, furnished balcony and upgraded amenities. A comfortable mid-range option.
- Water Bungalow — 79 m² · up to 2 guests
Set on stilts over the lagoon on Ellaidhoo's sunset-facing flank, this thatched water bungalow opens onto a private deck with steps straight into the shallows and a glass-floor panel framing the reef below. Inside, ocean-toned interiors centre on a king bed, with an open-air bathtub plus indoor and outdoor showers. Sleeps two.
- Family Suite — up to 5 guests
Set back among the island's tropical greenery, this generously sized suite suits families travelling together. A king bed plus separate twin beds across distinct sleeping areas accommodate up to five guests, while a private furnished terrace opens onto the gardens — a relaxed retreat on an island celebrated for its house reef and diving.
- Jacuzzi Beach Bungalow — 38 m² · up to 2 guests
A standalone thatched bungalow set along Ellaidhoo's beachfront, with a private terrace housing an outdoor Jacuzzi and steps leading straight onto the sand. Inside, a king bed faces the sea, with air conditioning, a minibar and an indoor shower. The island's celebrated house reef lies a short swim offshore, ideal for snorkelling and diving.
- Jacuzzi Water Bungalow — up to 2 guests
Overwater bungalow featuring an outdoor Jacuzzi on the deck for a luxurious experience above the turquoise lagoon.
Dining
- Madi Restaurant — International buffet · Main restaurant with ocean views
Madi Restaurant is the resort’s main buffet restaurant, offering international dining in the Maldives with a diverse selection of global and local cuisine. Enjoy relaxed beachfront dining with a curated buffet and the laid back sensation of sand beneath your feet.
- Destination Dining — Private dining experiences · Beach, Lover’s Deck, sandbank or traditional dhoni
Bookable private dining experiences including breakfast, degustation menus, beach dinners and a dhoni dinner.
- Seanic Café & Bar — International à la carte · Ocean-facing café and bar
Seanic Café & Bar is a relaxed poolside restaurant and bar where water bungalow guests can enjoy exclusive breakfast (buffet), lunch, and dinner. Beyond these meal times, all guests can enjoy à la carte favourites and refreshing cocktails. The laid back tropical setting makes it ideal for casual island dining and drinks in the Maldives. Features a hybrid breakfast buffet for water bungalow guests.
- The Junction — Maldivian, Indian and international · Casual restaurant
The Junction is a specialty Maldives restaurant featuring an à la carte menu with dishes inspired by Indian, Malaysian, Maldivian, Indonesian, and Sri Lankan flavours. This intimate dining venue offers a global culinary journey in a relaxed island setting.
- Iruohsenee Bar — Bar food and beverages · Ocean-view bar
Iruohsenee Bar at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon looks over the ocean and is arranged for sunset drinks and private gatherings. Cocktails are served in a relaxed room facing the Indian Ocean, and the bar opens daily at 9:00 in the morning until the last guest leaves.
Wellness
- Chavana Spa — Island spa
The resort’s island spa offers massage, ELEMIS facials, body treatments, hand and foot care, spa journeys and a boutique.
Diving
- Dive & Sail at Ellaidhoo — Dive & Sail
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon identifies Dive & Sail as its trusted on-island dive-centre partner for guided underwater experiences with international instructors.
Experiences
- Residential Island Tour to Hangnaameedhoo — cultural_excursion
A visit to Hangnaameedhoo to encounter local culture, traditions and island life.
- Dolphin Watching — marine_excursion
A boat excursion through North Ari Atoll in search of spinner dolphins.
- Beach Volleyball — land_sports
Beach-volleyball facilities for resort guests.
- Dinner at Lover’s Deck — private_dining
A private dinner experience on the resort’s Lover’s Deck.
- Big Game Fishing — fishing
Big-game fishing with specialist gear, targeting species such as sailfish, barracuda, wahoo and swordfish.
- Squash — land_sports
Squash facilities for resort guests.
- Kids’ Play Area — family_recreation
A play area for younger guests.
- Billiards — indoor_recreation
Billiards for resort guests.
- Night Fishing — fishing
A fishing excursion after dark beneath the night sky.
- Table Tennis — land_sports
Table-tennis facilities for resort guests.
- Gym — fitness
The resort gym is available for guest workouts.
- Sunset Fishing — fishing · 120 min
Traditional-dhoni fishing around sunset, with likely catches including snapper, barracuda, grouper and trevally.
- Tennis — land_sports
Tennis facilities for resort guests.
- Badminton — land_sports
Badminton facilities for resort guests.
- Diving — diving
Explore Ellaidhoo’s house reef and North Ari Atoll dive sites with the on-island dive operation.
- Sandbank Picnic for Couples and Groups — island_excursion
A private sandbank picnic with time to relax, snorkel and sunbathe.
- Sunrise Fishing — fishing · 120 min
Early-morning fishing for species such as snapper, jackfish and barracuda.
- Dhoni Ride — cruise
A cruise aboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni.