Overview
Live the dream in blissful surroundings at the Cinnamon Velifushi, a magnificent 5-star haven of luxury in the magical Maldives. The holiday of a lifetime will begin the moment you arrive by speedboat or seaplane at this charming family-friendly ...
Live the dream in blissful surroundings at the Cinnamon Velifushi, a magnificent 5-star haven of luxury in the magical Maldives. The holiday of a lifetime will begin the moment you arrive by speedboat or seaplane at this charming family-friendly island resort in the Vaavu Atoll. You’ll stay in lavish accommodation which includes spectacular over-water bungalows and dine in top-quality venues, including a superb speciality seafood restaurant. The sumptuous Mandara Spa is the place for the ultimate pampering experience and the Hama Rhythmic Bar offers the chance to dance the night away. A range of exciting activities on the waves include sunset cruises, night fishing, canoeing, snorkelling, diving and dolphin watching trips in a local dhoni boat. There’s also plenty to keep the little ones busy including a pristine private beach for some sandcastle-building sessions, a kids club and a play area.
How far is the nearest beach?
The resort is next to a private sandy beach.
Distance from the airport
You will arrive at Malé (Velana) International Airport and your transfer to the resort will conclude with a short trip in a seaplane or speedboat.
Restaurant
Spa
Beach
Kids Club
Bar
Gym
For Families
Superior Beach Loft
- Sea view
- King-size bed
- Sofa/armchair
- Ceiling fan
- Mini bar (local charge)
- Hairdryer
- Raincoats
- Room safe
- Bluetooth speaker
- Indoor shower
- Sitting area on terrace
- Pillow menuv
- Telephone
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Coffee machine
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
Beach Bungalow
- Sea view
- King-size bed
- Sofa/armchair
- Wooden deck
- Ceiling fan
- Mini bar (local charge)
- Hairdryer
- Raincoats
- Room safe
- Bluetooth speaker
- Indoor shower
- Sitting area on terrace
- Pillow menu
- Telephone
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Coffee machine
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
Water Bungalow
- Sea view
- King-size bed
- Sofa/armchair
- Wooden deck
- Staircase from balcony to the sea
- Ceiling fan
- Mini bar (local charge)
- Hammocks
- Hairdryer
- Raincoats
- Room safe
- Bluetooth speaker
- Indoor shower
- Sitting area on terrace
- Pillow menu
- Telephone
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Coffee machine
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
Sunset Water Bungalow with Jacuzzi
- Sea view
- King-size bed
- Sofa/armchair
- Wooden deck
- Jacuzzi
- Staircase from balcony to the sea
- Ceiling fan
- Mini bar (local charge)
- Hammocks
- Hairdryer
- Raincoats
- Room safe
- Bluetooth speaker
- Indoor shower
- Sitting area on terrace
- Pillow menu
- Telephone
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Coffee machine
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
Water Suite with Pool
- Sea view
- Plunge pool
- King-size bed
- Sofa/armchair
- Wooden deck
- Ceiling fan
- Mini bar (local charge)
- Hairdryer
- Raincoats
- Room safe
- Bluetooth speaker
- Indoor shower
- Sitting area on terrace
- Pillow menu
- Telephone
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Coffee machine
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
All-Inclusive
The Cinnamon Velifushi all-inclusive concept includes the following:
- Breakfast (7.30am to 9.30am)
- Lunch (12.30pm to 2.30pm)
- Dinner (7.30pm to 9.30pm)
- Freshly prepared local snacks served morning (10.30am to 11.30am on request), evening (4pm to 6pm, mini buffet) and night (10.30pm to 11.30pm, on request)
- Unlimited consumption of regular international house brands from a selection of spirits and wines, served by the glass
- Unlimited consumption of creative cocktails and mocktails from a menu
- Selection of draught beer
- Selection of soft drinks, canned fruit juices, mineral water, tea and coffee in all outlets
- Access to the gym, billiards/snooker and beach volleyball (equipment included)
The Cinnamon Velifushi Premium All-Inclusive concept includes the following:
- Breakfast (7.30am to 9.30am)
- Lunch (12.30pm to 2.30pm)
- Dinner (7.30pm to 9.30pm)
- Freshly prepared local snacks served morning (10.30am to 11.30am on request), evening (4pm to 6pm, mini buffet) and night (10.30pm to 11.30pm, on request)
- Unlimited consumption of premium international house brands from a selection of spirits, wines and signature cocktails, served by the glass
- Selection of draught beer
- Selection of soft drinks, canned fruit juices, mineral water, tea and coffee in all outlets
- Welcome bottle of sparkling wine on arrival to your room
- Access to the gym, billiards/snooker and beach volleyball (equipment included)
- 2 complimentary excursions per guest, per stay from a selection (subject to weather conditions)
- Invitaion to 2 special themed party events organised by the resort
- 1 special dinner on the beach, with the option of a mixed seafood grill or steak
- Signature 60-minute Balinese treatment at the Mandana Spa, once during a 5-night stay
- Special evening turndown service with chocolate on all nights of stay
Details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Up to 20% Off and Free Speedboat Transfers! *
Up to 20% Off and Free Speedboat Transfers! *
*Travel with Destination2 between 1st March 2025 - 31st October 2026 we'll add your RETURN speedboat transfers for free, along with up to 20% off! ***Free Transfers offer is only applicable where Transfers is stated in the room name & where Transfers are shown at £0.00 on the Transfer selection options. The Free Transfers must be selected at the time of booking. All savings are already applied to the prices shown. **Blackout Dates Apply
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4.9
Google reviews (1449)
Neha Pakhale
We spent six nights at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives—three nights in a Beach Villa and three in a Water Bungalow with a Jacuzzi—and overall, it was a fantastic experience!
Accommodation & Services
Both the Beach Villa and Water Bungalow were top-notch, offering luxurious comfort and breathtaking views. The in-room service was excellent, and the mini-fridge was restocked daily as part of our Premium All-Inclusive package, with no extra charges.
Food & Dining
The breakfast, lunch, and dinner were amazing, with plenty of variety. However, we did notice that some items were repeated over the days. A special mention goes to the New Year's Eve dinner, which was a humongous spread—so much so that we couldn’t even try everything! The NYE party was enjoyable for us, though younger guests (Gen Z) might find it a little on the mellow side.
Family-Friendly Amenities
We traveled with our three-year-old daughter, and she had a wonderful time. The shallow water beaches were perfect for her, and she also loved the swimming pool near the bar and our private Jacuzzi. The resort’s kids’ playroom was an added bonus, giving her a fun space to enjoy.
Excursions
We took part in two excursions:
Dolphin Cruise: We were hoping for a better yacht experience, but the ride was on an old wooden boat, which was a bit disappointing. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any dolphins, which was unlucky.
Sandbank Excursion: This was an amazing experience! The guide took swimmers out snorkeling, and we enjoyed cold drinks on the sandbank along with picnic parcels on the way back. However, the boat was once again an old one, which could have been improved.
Overall Verdict
Despite the minor issues with the excursions, we absolutely loved our stay. The accommodation, dining, and in-room services were excellent, making it a memorable vacation. If you’re looking for a relaxing and family-friendly Maldives experience, Cinnamon Velifushi is definitely a great choice!
Apollo
We had the most amazing time at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives! Everything about this resort is exceptional—the stunning location, the beautiful villas, the delicious food, and, most importantly, the outstanding service.
A very special mention goes to Muje, who was one of the best waiters we have ever met. He was always incredibly polite, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our experience perfect. What really amazed us was how quickly he remembered our drink preferences—by the third day, he automatically brought us a latte in the morning and apple juice for lunch and dinner. It felt like he truly paid attention to every detail to make us feel special.
Beyond his excellent service, Muje was also a joy to talk to! He spoke our language, always checked in on how our day was going, and made sure we were having a great time. He brought such a positive energy to our trip, and we are so thankful for that!
The entire staff at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives was incredibly professional and friendly. Any small issue was resolved immediately, and we felt truly taken care of.
Lowdi
Beautiful place, a beautiful resort.
The crew is absolutely kind, smiling and professional, shout out to them!
From the airport to the resort, everything is perfectly done, the room is nice, the food ad well and the service is great too, really good experience there!
The snorkeling is pretty cool, some black tip sharks, eels, rays, and a lot of beautiful fish such as lion, parrot, trigger... just around you 😍
Alexander Bastron
We spent eight nights in this paradise. The service is great and the stuff is very friendly. You will always see a smiling person around you.
The hotel coral reef is not intact. The hot temperature destroyed the lion part. However, you will see a vivid under sea life with tons of different fish types.
The food choices are huge. Quality in the most cases is good. Especially the Asian food. European food is not the best one. Maybe the hotel could employ a chief from Europe.
Special thanks goes to our lovely room boy Abdulla. Thanks buddy!
We recommend Water Bungalows. Privacy is a pro point beside the private ocean access.
Important: The private island is using a generator for electricity. This thing is quite noisy. Try to select a room far away from the island (this will reduce the noise).
Extra hint: The massage provider on the island is top-notch one. The girls are from Bali. Very professional.
Hanna Bysheva
This is our first time in Maldives and definitely not the last😍 we had a great experience, perfect quiet holiday, exactly how we wanted! This place is a gem for people who like snorkeling as stunning sea kingdom is just few steps away. We brought our own masks and swimming shoes. Rooms are amazing, we rented sunset bungalow and I had a really hard time saying goodbye! Amenities are great, housekeeping and cleanliness were excellent, you get everything you need, even rain coats which was a pleasant surprise because we used it quite a bit. Food in the restaurant has a very good selection and great quality, I probably never ate so much passion fruit in my life 🫢🤣 they also have different entertainments (dj, live music, zumba in the morning), we went to the bar couple of times for DJ and Live music, it was great, not too loud just good enough to relax and talk while seeping cocktails. Overall excellent!
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