Ellaidhoo is a diver's island first: the house reef wall runs along the south shore with overhangs and soft corals, and Dive & Sail runs daily boat dives to North Ari channel sites such as Maaya Thila. Full board and all-inclusive plans keep costs simple for a dive week.
The verdict
Who it suits, and who it doesn’t.
The seaplane takes about 30 minutes in daylight; the speedboat is about 90 minutes and depends on the weather. Rooms are modest in size, from 35 sqm Standard Rooms to 79 sqm Water Bungalows, and children under 12 cannot stay in the water bungalows.
Honeymooners who want large overwater villas with private pools, or families wanting a kids' club. Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives suits them better.
Getting there
Seaplanes fly in daylight only. Daylight only. Land later and we route you via an overnight near Malé or a domestic flight — decided with you before we quote.
Villas
4 categories, from entry to signature.
The island
Dining, wellness, water.
- DiningMadi Restaurant
The main beachfront restaurant, serving buffet meals.
- DiningThe Junction
À la carte speciality restaurant with Indian, Malaysian, Maldivian, Indonesian and Sri Lankan dishes, open 12:00 to 23:00.
- BarSeanic Café & Bar
Poolside café and bar for à la carte snacks and cocktails.
- BarIruohsenee Bar
Ocean-view bar for sunset drinks, open from 09:00; drinks are charged on every meal plan.
- Spa & wellnessChavana Spa
Spa offering Balinese massage and other treatments.
- Diving & water sportsDive & Sail
PADI dive centre with international instructors, running house-reef dives and daily boat trips to North Ari sites.
- PoolSwimming pool
Main pool with sun loungers beside Seanic Café & Bar.
- FitnessFitness Centre
Gym with workout equipment.
- ExperiencesSports and excursions
Tennis and badminton, plus dolphin watching, fishing trips, sandbank picnics and local island tours.
The practical detail.
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 → 12:00
- Children
- Children welcome; water bungalows are not offered to children under 12
- Board
- Full Board, All Inclusive and All Inclusive Premium
- Dining
- 3 restaurants and bars: Madi, The Junction, Seanic Café & Bar · Iruohsenee Bar
- Spa
- Chavana Spa: Balinese massage and treatments
- Diving
- Dive & Sail: PADI dive centre running boat dives to North Ari sites
- Languages
- English
- Nearby
- Maaya Thila · Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila) · Hafsa Thila
- Cancellation
- Varies by offer — confirmed in writing before you commit
Day by day
Five nights, and how the days tend to go.
A 30-minute seaplane from Velana, check-in and a first snorkel on the house reef.
A guided dive or snorkel along the south-side wall with Dive & Sail.
Morning boat dive to one of North Ari's best-known thilas, and dinner at The Junction.
A dolphin-watching trip, then an afternoon treatment at Chavana Spa.
Allow the no-fly interval after your last dive before the seaplane back to Velana.
Questions we get about Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon.
The seaplane flies in daylight only. The speedboat takes about 90 minutes and depends on the weather, so check with the resort whether it can run at your arrival time before booking a late flight.
Yes, if they enjoy snorkelling: the house reef is reached straight from the beach or jetty. Beyond that the island is simple, with a pool, spa, tennis and excursions rather than many restaurants.
No. Children under 12 are not accommodated in water bungalows, so families book a Standard Room, Superior Room or Beach Bungalow.
Full Board covers three meals. All Inclusive adds drinks between 09:00 and midnight, and All Inclusive Premium adds more. Drinks at Iruohsenee Bar are charged on every plan.
The resort does not publish a halal statement. Ask for written confirmation from the kitchen before travel.
