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Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Water Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$408
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Aarah Island, Aarah, Vaavu Atoll
  • Aarah Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Thinadhoo Harbor
  • Alimathaa

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Beach Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Beach Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Water Bungalow

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Water bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Sunset Water bungalow

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Suite with Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Water Suite with Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2239 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Beach Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives

5-star Aarah hotel with outdoor pool
Along with 4 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives offers 90 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Aarah hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mandara Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Some rates at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to a full-service spa, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club.

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives has designated areas for smoking.

Vah Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
The Beach Grill - Onsite seafood restaurant. Open daily.
Iru Kitchen & Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fen All Day Diner - Onsite diner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Fen All Day Diner
  • Iru Kitchen & Bar
  • The Beach Grill
  • Vah Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat or floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 202 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Hotel
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Aarah
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Hotel Aarah

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 186 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and diving bliss in the Maldives

We had the most awesome time at the incredible island hotel. Staff were attentive and polite and went out of their way to help. Food was great, especially the fish, but the most amazing experience was snorkelling and scuba diving in the surrounding oceans. After 30 years diving some of the best in the world so make sure you spend time with Nicole and the team at the in-house dive centre!! We stayed in both water bungalow and then beach room - both awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! It was everything we hoped for! Thank you Cinnamon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was my first time in the Maldives and this place did not disappoint. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5/5 would recommend

My husband and I stayed at the cinnamon Velifushi on the last leg of our honeymoon. This resort was the best possible way to end our trip as they exceeded our expectations. Our villa was spacious and immaculately cleaned everyday. The selection for the excursions were great, and there was always something to do if you chose not to relax at the beach. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful as well. Special thank you to Eema, who took care of us, answered all our questions and helped make the transfers seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi Kant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an Amazing time there and would be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok overall
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiara Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to start off my review by thanking the Cinnamon Veluishi staff - they were absolutely incredible. Answering any questions we had, chatting with us, very quick to service and help us - everything done with a smile. Special shout out to Hameesh (our server during meals), Pooja (assistant dining manager), Hamad at front desk, Muhammad (brother of Hamad), Ahnas (young server at the pool bar), Naufal (bartender at Iru Kitchen) and DJ Kaur. These special individuals really made our stay as incredible as it was. Food was amazing for buffet style and I could tell the hotel put a lot of effort in ensuring we don’t get sick of it as it was quite different styles and cultures of food every day, which I appreciated. Another thing I appreciated about the hotel is their efforts to keep us entertained! Every afternoon and evening, they put on a special event such as karaoke, live band, DJ, pool party, movie night. There’s also a ping pong table, volleyball court, billiards, a bunch of books and several board / card games to keep you entertained. On to our room - absolutely loved it. Waking up to the beautiful turquoise waters and taking a dip before breakfast every morning, was such a dream. Very clean and the bed was so comfy. They decorated our bed for our check in (it was our honeymoon) which was a beautiful, personal touch that we appreciated - came with a complimentary plate of fruit and bottle of wine. This was my first all inclusive and I’m grateful that it was with Cinnamon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, simply exceptional! My wife and I loved the resort. Large, clean rooms with everything you need. A great big bed, excellent showers and facilities (gym etc). Such fantastic service too! I would recommend the Premium all Inclusive as this package includes two day trips to nearby islands (which are amazing *Thanks Shakeel!) and a couples massage. Overall 10x stars!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff in the Restaurant, bar, beach and servicing the water bungalow were excellent. Very friendly and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. They were very attentive to all of our needs. However, more attention could be paid by the management to ensure transfers to the accommodation were handled properly. Spent a lot of time on arrival waiting for a seaplane to take us to the accommodation and then had to transfer to the attol by speedboat from another one anyway. The transfer back to the airport on departure was a disaster. Initially we were given a 1.00 pm transfer time which was changed at short notice to 3.30 pm. This would have been ideal if we were contacted about this in earlier on the day. Instead we arrived at 1.00 pm at reception to be told this after we had packed all our beach wear in our suitcase. Some of the trips that were available weren't widely publicised in reception so we missed out on these. Despite the excellent service at the restaurant and bar, we were expecting another restaurant and bar to be available. Apparently, these are currently closed for refurbishment. These comments reflect why I can't give a 5 star rating.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaydeen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was nothing short of excellent. The property was clean and looked just like the photos. The staff was nice, accommodating, and just made my stay and honeymoon magical and memorable. I would definitely recommend this property to every and the Maldives any day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Berwick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort and the staff were amazing. The executive chef Chau was a highlight of our trip. She was always so friendly, welcoming and up for a chat! The menu had a great variety and changed daily so you could always try something different. Location was perfect for snorkling, however, bring your own snorkles as they are not included and can add up very quickly over a few days. The suites are definitely worth it as they were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute place of utter luxury and wonderful attentive staff across the entire Island resulting in an amazing vacation
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is very beautiful and immaculately maintained. It is quiet and relaxing, the sand sea and pool are all fantastic. The bar service is very relaxed, so patience is required.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilashish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the resort for our honeymoon in one of the sunset water villa rooms. The resort blew away our already high expectations with their service and the facilities. The staff accommodated our requests and everything required for our stay was available at the resort. Special mention goes to the staff at Iru restaurant, the dive centre and the spa (we visited twice!). Would highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for a place to experience Maldives!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so lovely. The chefs were so engaging and they made the meals an experience. The Dive centre was so convenient, safe and friendly. Best Diving and very affordable. Loved the experience because of the people.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jaymin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bishoy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience ever, I flew all the way from the USA thousands of miles with my pregnant wife, to come to encounter the worst experience of our life. I was staying for 5 nights. Wife is pregnant and the speed boat both ways didn’t care about it and I informed them to reduce the speed during transport from the airport to the hotel. We were literally jumping from our seats from the speed of the boat. I checked in room 418 with a jacuzzi. second issue I wanted to change my package upon arrival before paying from all inclusive with alcohol drinks to full board instead. Management said we can remove alcoholic drinks since you don’t drink but we can’t change the price because it’s all calculated together into your stay. Third, we went next morning for breakfast come back to see room service didn’t even dare to change the mattress covers bathroom towels were changed room was rearranged and organized but mattress cover were the same we had a blueberry stain and came from breakfast to see the same covers. Forth, as mentioned wife is pregnant we often requested a cart. Their response was we only have one cart, another respond was we only use it for emergency, my respond to them SHES FREAKING PREGNANT IN HER FINAL MONTHS CANT WALK Fifth issue we go check out the jacuzzi find out that it’s rusted and paint pealing and metal showing Excuses me… I’m not paying thousands of dollars to come sit in rusted jacuzzi. Will be filing claim

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023