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Reviews of Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

4.5 out of 5
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
North Male Atoll, Kanuhuraa

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 609 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Very relaxing. Most staff very nice and accommodating. A few weren’t as friendly. I also noticed they allow garbage to float in the ocean around the shore, which bothered me, but apparently not them. Styrofoam, glass, plastic, wrappers, chips containers, etc. also looked like sewage leaking into water big time along one side of beach. Room also wasn’t too clean and had a lot of bugs. Bedding also smelled a little like previous guests sweat. But what to expect when it’s an island?! Food was amazing! All you could want and more. Very relaxing vibe overall. Thankful there was no loud, blaring music or rowdiness. Felt safe and comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives on Mar 16, 2024
Dear Emily,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words is a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction. Your constructive feedback highlighting specific areas of concern is important to us, and we assure you that it has been duly noted for comprehensive review and improvement within our operations. It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like beach the staff my room was amazing. The only thing is I need to get dining times I didn’t ask that question
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Feb 25, 2024
Dear Pauline,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words is a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction.It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.

6/10 Okay

Kalaichelvan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Feb 25, 2024
Dear Kalaichelvan,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent experience with us. However, we are disheartened to learn that your overall experience did not meet your expectations, and for any inconveniences you may have encountered, please accept our heartfelt apologies. We take your feedback seriously as it plays a pivotal role in our continuous improvement efforts. Your constructive feedback highlighting specific areas of concern is important to us, and we assure you that it has been duly noted for comprehensive review and improvement within our operations. We kindly request that you reach out to me at sanjeevap@cinnamonhotels.com for any further communication in this regard. Your insights are invaluable, and we are committed to addressing any shortcomings to enhance the overall guest experience. We sincerely hope that you will consider staying with us again, affording us the opportunity to provide you with a superior and memorable experience. Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives.

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole All-Inclusive experience was incomparable! The Resort location and the Cinnamon staff were both perfect, I had an incredible time! Nasa at Reception helped arrange transport for me to Malé, so I could get the city experience in Maldives, as well as the Island. I will never forget my 30th birthday experience in the Water Bungalow!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Jan 13, 2024
Dear Rosalind,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words are a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction.It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

6/10 Okay

Satbir Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Jan 12, 2024
Dear Satbir,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent experience with us. However, we are disheartened to learn that your overall experience did not meet your expectations, and for any inconveniences you may have encountered, please accept our heartfelt apologies. We take your feedback seriously as it plays a pivotal role in our continuous improvement efforts. Your constructive feedback highlighting specific areas of concern is important to us, and we assure you that it has been duly noted for comprehensive review and improvement within our operations. Your insights are invaluable, and we are committed to addressing any shortcomings to enhance the overall guest experience. We sincerely hope that you will consider staying with us again, affording us the opportunity to provide you with a superior and memorable experience. Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives. Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our goal was to relax and slow down for a few days. Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives was the perfect choice. The staff there is incredible. We would definitely recommend this place and intend to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Dec 17, 2023
Dear Mike,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words are a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction.It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Dec 11, 2023
Dear Gregory,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words are a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction.It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is friendly and professional! We stayed in the over water bungalows and highly recommend doing all inclusive. The buffet is delish! So many options! And tasty, flavorful! Excited to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Nov 30, 2023
Dear Jaclyn,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words are a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction.It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I expected. Rooms were awesome and well kept. Great privacy on the balcony. Loved accessibility to the ocean and waking up to waves crashing on the reef. Food was decent with a lot of options. Would go back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sanjeeva Perera (General Manager) on Nov 6, 2023
Dear Cynthia,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to share your review following your recent stay with us.We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words is a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction.It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back.Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay.Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing !!
Don't know how to explain and describe this trip. Everything was amazing. We had a shower situation on the first day, and they came to help in 30 minutes. I will definitely come back. A big thank you to the staff at the restaurant.... we will miss you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from . on Sep 23, 2023
Dear Sir/Madam,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! We trust you had a safe journey back home and thank you for taking the time to complete our hotel survey following your recent stay with us. We are absolutely delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and found our service to be exceptional. Your kind words are a source of motivation for our dedicated colleagues, inspiring us to continually strive for excellence in ensuring our guests' utmost satisfaction. It was truly our pleasure to have had the opportunity to host you at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, and we eagerly anticipate the chance to welcome you back. Thank you for choosing Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives for your stay. Sanjeeva PereraGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was incredibly helpful. We created some friendships while staying at this resort seeing that everything in the island is within walkable distance. It has stunning views all around and is definitely a memorable stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Shiel Marie (Manager, Front Office) on Sep 2, 2023
Dear Stephanie,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you so much for your wonderful comment on us. We are delighted that you were satisfied with your stay with us and created beautiful bondings to take. Please be assured that we will share your compliments to the team for a job well done.All of us are excited and looking forward to welcoming you and your friends back to Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives again in the future.Warm regards,Shiela MarieManager, Front Office

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Shiela (Manager, Front Office) on May 21, 2023
Dear James,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you for choosing to stay with us and sharing five star rating following your stay. We hope your wonderful stay experience will make you consider of returning back in future.Sea you soon!

10/10 Excellent

juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, nice amenities at night, very good infrastructure. Food service extraordinary Only they could have more chairs and umbrellas available at the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Shiela (Manager, Front Office) on Feb 24, 2023
Dear Juan,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you for taking the time sharing such a wonderful stay experience. We are thrilled to read the highlights of your stay. Rest assured that your kind words will be shared to the team. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end, the property makes sure they give you 5 star service! They had a boat waiting for us and a man that took our bags all the way inside the airport when we was leaving. Lyn was an amazing hostess.The food was incredible. The chef really took his time to customize how we liked our food, like our pastas. Also it was all you can eat buffet style, if you get the All inclusive package, which I highly recommend. The bartenders all make fantastic drinks and keep the vibe going. The dinning staff like Sonia and Ibrahim made sure all your needs were met. The pool attendant made cute flower gifts for me at the pool everyday. Also the cleaning man did a beautiful honeymoon display on our bed. The staff is what makes the resort unique. They genuinely want you to have a good time. The water bungalow suite was amazing. The suite was by the reef so you can see tons of fishes, sharks and sting rays. The room had a spa tub and shower to die for. Overall just an amazing resort!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Shiela (Manager, Front Office) on Feb 27, 2023
Dear Bianca,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you for taking the time sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled knowing that you have a wonderful stay and recognize our teams hospitality. We are delighted to read too that you loved the ambiance and marine life at the resort. We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back again soon.Sea you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Toseef

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to thank the staff at Cinnamon Dhonveli for such an amazing experience! My wife and I had a great time! We would like to thank our server Lassan by the Water Suite Restaurant for his warmth and hospitality. We would also like to thank Katte and Koka from the Dive and Sail. They were super experienced during our Jet Ski tour. My wife had never snorkeled in her life and Koka was very professional and experienced in showing her a great underwater experience. Katte was amazing as a guide and we got to see Dolphins during our tour which was mind blowing! Our Water Suite was a mesmerizing experience. The room was clean and comfortable. Thank you again to the staff to Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort for an unforgettable trip! Truly to be remembered for years to come!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Shiela Marie (Manager, Front Office) on Feb 9, 2023
Dear Toseef,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you so very much for taking the time to share with us your kind review highlighting the best experience you had with us. It gives us a great sense of pleasure to read your stay has been to your satisfaction. We always want to deliver genuine warmth hospitality, and we are so glad to read you felt the service received was outstanding and flawless.Thank you once again and we hope you can visit again soon.Warmest Regards,Shiela MarieManager, Front Office

10/10 Excellent

emin

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne Latoya

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Zubair

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay
Superior ocean view room was modern and more spacious than expected. Managed to see dolphins swimming nearby on some mornings. Staff were very helpful. Resort is overall well maintained. Snorkelling on the beach lagoon was amazing - many variety of fish were seen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (Manager, Front Office) on Sep 28, 2022
Dear Zubair,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you for staying with us and giving us such wonderful review! We endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure that our lovely guests have a relaxing and memorable stay here in Dhonveli. Thank you for appreciating our rooms and especially our team who made you feel so valued! We look forward in hosting you again for another opportunity to offer fantastic experience!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maldivian Paradise
We just finished our 13 day holiday in the Maldives and our stay at Cinnamon Dhonveli was definitely a highlight. We loved all the little details at Cinnamon and the staff was super friendly while making sure you have a 5 star experience. They had a really good local band one night and it was so much fun ! We loved that they seem to cater to every type of traveler. Akila at the surf bar and Niyaz our waiter were amazing and made us feel at home. The dive shop took us to see Mantas! Overall amazing experience we will definitely come back to Cinnamon Dhonveli next time we are in this part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (Manager, Front Office) on Oct 27, 2022
Dear Andrea,Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!Thank you for having taken the time to post a review from your experience and we are glad that you had memorable stay with us. We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed many positive aspects of your stay and above all the excellent customer service from our team. Thank you for giving credits to our stars Akila and Niyaz. They are overjoyed upon seeing your wonderful commendations.We are grateful for your endorsement of our resort and we do look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future. Sea you soon!

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. Staff was very friendly, and the rooms were very clean. The perfect location for the perfect get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (Manager, Front Office) on Aug 17, 2022
Dear April, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you very much for your fantastic review. We are proud to have such a team like ours as we work together in creating amazing experiences and everlasting memories for our guests. We will happily share your comments with our teams. We are looking forward to welcoming you again. Sea you soon!

8/10 Good

Jolina, Oakland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was nice and wasn't packed as I expected. We were upgraded to a bungalow suite on our first night, then back to a regular bungalow after. The suite was so nice and clean. All in all it was a great resort. Food wasn't that good though. Meats were all over cooked and buffet style. Cheaper to order room service and better ala carte options. Staff were nice, but English is limited. Bring ketchup packets if you don't like banana ketchup (or they call it tomato sauce).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Jun 23, 2022
Dear Jolina, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for taking the time to review our resort and your experience with us. We are delighted learning your pleasant experience spending your holiday with us. We regret however to read that we failed to impressed you. Rest assured, that we have taken your comments very seriously and we are working to with the team for necessary action. It was a pleasure having you. We do look forward to welcoming you again in the future and we will ensure it will be a visit to remember.

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Petersburg

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really happy and pleasant to deal with. The Dive and Sale team …awesome. The bar and restaurant staff …awesome. The cleaning staff…awesome. Now up front can be a little more friendlier they don’t match the friendliness of the rest of the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Apr 16, 2022
Dear Jacqueline, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for staying with us and sharing a feedback of your stay. We delighted to hear your positive impression whilst your stay however we regret that our front team failed to delight you. Please be assured that your challenge has been shared and certainly necessary action will be taken to better our services. It was a great pleasure having you! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and peaceful Dhonveli!
This resort is extremely well-managed. You never feel crowded, it's clean, rooms and beds are very comfortable. Although there were children, chalets are far enough apart, that there was never any noise or disturbance. Also the food was very good and guests were comfortably spaced. Special events were so kindly prepared and no detail was forgotten. Will come again, thank you Dhonveli Team!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Mar 31, 2022
Dear Guest, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and recognizing our teams services. Our team will be so encouraged to know how much you enjoyed the experience with them. Thank-you for the intention for a return visit and we would love to warmly welcome you back again! It was a great pleasure having you with us. See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PROPERTY IS AMAZING! I cannot say enough about this resort and the wonderful views in paradise. highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Mar 25, 2022
Dear Catherine, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for your recent visit with us and for taking the time to share your review on the online community. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing and relaxing experience. Providing outstanding service is our main goal and were glad you were able to experience it. It was an honor be part of your remarkable Maldives staycation. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back again!

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay!
I highly recommend Cinnamon Dhonveli and would definitely stay there again! Communication with the hotel about the boat transfer was very good. I rented a superior room, which was very sizeable, modern, and clean. It even had a balcony over the small beach. The beach was lovely, and it was great to be able to snorkel and see all kinds of fish right off the main beach. The beach bar was excellently attended by Rafiqul. The buffet was pretty good. I found the stir fry stations (Siri was great!), and the more local food (e.g. fish, dhal, curries, etc.) to consistently be the best options. The Sunset Bar and Pasta Point Bars had gorgeous views of the sunset. All the servers were top notch, especially Geena, Dilshan, Dileepa, and a few others I am forgetting (Usi? at the Pasta Point Bar). The entertainment was quite fun and a great way to meet other guests. The DJ was great! Hussein and the lady who helped at reception (name started with "Dh," but I have sadly forgotten to write it down) were excellent at assisting in all of my questions. The turtle scuba and spa (stress relief massage) were also excellent! Tips: Bring you own snorkel gear. I found the best time to snorkel off the beach was right after breakfast. Reserve beach/pool chairs early. People tended to leave towels and a personal item to show the chair was reserved.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Mar 8, 2022
Dear Gabriel, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for sharing this excellent review of your recent stay at our resort. We are very pleased to hear that you had an excellent holiday with us. It is a delight that we were able to surpass your overall expectations. Nothing inspires us more than knowing our team has provided you with exceptional service and made your experience memorable. Dhonveli Team will be grateful for your kind words and appreciation. Sincere thank you for recommending our resort to fellow travelers and it was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Your friends and family at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives are waiting for your return visit soon. Have a pleasant day!

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was truly a dream vacation! We stayed in an over water bungalow and spent most of our time in our room/ on our deck. We snorkeled from the room & I'm glad I read a review before going because we brought water shoes (I have Teva sandals that worked perfectly). The whole island is made up of coral so I highly recommend you bring something for your feet! There is sandy parts of the beach if you don't but if you want to explore the water a bit more shoes for sure. We surfed & went jet sking as our activities. The staff at both places were wonderful. Our waiter at the restaurant was always so nice & helpful. Honestly, it was the best. Definitely go here!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Mar 3, 2022
Dear Sara, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and taking the time to review our resort. We truly appreciate the time that you took to write this review! We are so happy to hear that you had such a fantastic experience "dream vacation" and felt every areas of your stay to your satisfaction and enjoyed every moment while staying with us. Thank you for the kind words and high recommendation! We hope to welcome you back to the resort again soon.

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has everything you need for a nice relaxing vacation. I stayed at the property for 6 days and felt like the amount of time was just enough to enjoy everything without getting bored at any point. Me and my wife stayed in the overwater bungalows which was nice. After my first night there was no hot water but I was fine with that being that it's very hot over there. I will say the only thing that was not my favorite was the food. Good variety and options, but if i had to rate. Breakfast 5/10 Lunch 6/10 Dinner 7/10 Also, the one thing i can definitely say I did not like was the "snacks" which are available during the hours in between meals. The snacks had close to no options, were mostly fruits and we're not great. I basically ignored snacks during my stay. Now a few people that stood out to me during my experience was Rafiqul at the beach bar, Haroon who'm would clean the rooms and our server Mohamad at the restaurant for the overwater bungalows and lastly Jannah at check in and check out. they were all great. All in all after bargain hunting as much as I could at the time, I feel I got what I paid for. I would overall give this place a 8/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Mar 3, 2022
Dear David, Greetings from Cinanmon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for choosing to stay with us in the Maldives. We are delighted to learn that overall of your stay went wonderful and appreciate our teams effort in ensuring you will welcomed whilst with us. Our team will certainly be happy to know that they have provided these touches of warm hospitality and vibe that you mentioned. We wish to thank you also for the time you spared to share this observation about the restaurant meals and snack selection. We will look into this as we take feedback very seriously and aim to provide the best experience to all our guests. It was a great pleasure having you! We look forward to welcome you back for better experience.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Feb 13, 2022
Dear Andrew, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for taking the time sharing your excellent rating with us. We are happy learning you loved the experience with us and we look forward to more memorable moments with you in future! Please stay safe and well!

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives was absolutely amazing. The staff and service was the best I have ever experienced. Everything was perfect ! We stayed in the over water suite and I have to say that the views are breath taking .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Jan 18, 2022
Dear Jennifer, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you very much for taking the time to write your experiences following your holiday spent with us. As our valued guest, we are very much delighted that we have exceeded your expectations in all aspect throughout your holiday. We are overwhelmed that you had enjoyed every moment of your time especially on the memorable encounter with our team. Rest assured that this will be shared to the team. It was a great pleasure having you! See you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bucket list experience!
Incredible location with crystal clear water and your own great barrier variety of fish surrounding you. Water colour is turquoise. Safe snorkeling at the main beach with breathtaking dive sights near by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Jan 18, 2022
Dear Neil, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your experiences of a holiday well spent with us. As our valued guest, we are very much delighted that we have exceeded your expectations in all aspect. We are simply thrilled that you had such a fantastic time on the island and enjoyed everything. Once again, thank you so much! Dhonveli Team awaits your next visit, and we assure you it will be even more memorable.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Just perfect! Staff were excellent and the over water bungalow we stayed in made our holiday outstanding. Thank you Cinnamon Dhonveli!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Jan 15, 2022
Dear Alison, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you very much for spending your valuable time to write such a heartfelt review of your recent stay with us. We are elated to know you had a wonderful time with us and enjoyed most of what the resort had to offer and were very much humbled to know that our team has been one of the highlights of your stay. Thank you for sharing this fantastic review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for an even more amazing time at Dhonveli.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy with everything Just need more sunloungers as unless you were up early, all taken every day
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Jan 9, 2022
Dear Samantha, Happy New Year from all of us here at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! It was an absolutely pleasure having you here with us and we thank you for having selected Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives as your holiday destination. We are delighted to learn you had an overall wonderful experience and happy with everything from start to finish. Please be assured that your observation has been duly noted and certainly will use as a tool to improve. We look forward to warmly welcoming you back in a not too distant future! Stay safe!

8/10 Good

rupa

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Clint

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay lasted 7 days/6 nights in an overwater bungalow, the room itself was very nice and the housekeeping was great (they came twice a day). The underside of the bungalows shows damaged concrete structures and years of saltwater abuse, not screaming structural integrity. The beach was pretty in the areas that hadn't been swept away during monsoon season. Most of the beach was only 10-20 feet wide, with lots of rock exposed to bare feet. We would not recommend this location for the following reasons. 1. The food was subpar, only buffet options unless you use room service. Often the same choices breakfast/lunch/dinner (reef fish curry and chicken curry on repeat) and even with premium all-inclusive they only want you attending one restaurant each meal. They reserve one table at your restaurant for the entirety of your stay, by the same people each meal, so luckily we had a lovely couple near us that we befriended. Several couples complained of severe stomach issues and possible food-poisoning while on island. 2. Lack of entertainment/engagement from resort staff. Unless you wanted to pay for a jet ski or scuba trip to a tuna factory's chum water, there was nothing to do on the island. Snorkeling around the lagoon was a popular option, with extra $13 pay per day of course. 3. Travel from the US was a nightmare, basically 4 days of travel total. I'd suggest other Americans to utilize the Caribbean. Better water, beaches, food, and value for your money!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Dec 20, 2021
Dear Clint, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! We thank you for taking the time to share your observations and comments regarding the related experience you had with us. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve and deliver the highest level of service to our guests. We truly sorry on the situation experienced and regret that we have failed you on this occasion. Please note all your remarks has been shared with the team to ensure improvement are made with our services. We appreciate your kind words to our rooms and Housekeeping team hospitality. As a resort we can assure that we comply with the highest standards and protocols guided and bounded by strict laws in relation to food hygiene and food preparation measures. We guarantee that all reasonable preventive measures are in place at all times to ensure we deliver safe and hygienic food to our customers. While with restaurant and table allocations, an option to dine in at Koimala (another restaurant) was available on request basis. Whilst we realize that we cannot undo the experience you had, we do hope that you will provide us with another chance to welcome you back to with the hopes that we can restore your confidence in our team and our service.

8/10 Good

Jad

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ziad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort! Had my two beautiful days there. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Dec 7, 2021
Dear Ziad, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for sparing time to share your positive experiences with us. We are truly pleased to learn that you had a beautiful stay with us. We look forward to warmly welcoming you back again. Until then, stay safe and well!

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Go Again
We were both very happy with the Maldives and the Cinnamon Dhonveli. Food was good. We took the half board option. The resort is the only thing on the island so you will be eating only with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Dec 3, 2021
Dear Howard, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you very much for your wonderful write up! It is indeed delightful to learn that you were very satisfied with our services and enjoyed the courtesy offered by our amazing team. Your kind remarks are much appreciated, we will certainly share your positive feedback with everyone. Our heartfelt gratitude for your patronage and we are very much looking forward to your next visit to Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives!

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful island. Rooms a very clean (cleaned twice a day)
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Nov 28, 2021
Dear Sophia, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for choosing our resort, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your accommodations as well as our prime location which contributed to making your stay delightful. We do take pride in catering to our guests’ needs the best way we can. Thank you again for your wonderful review and we are looking forward to having you again as our guest in a not too distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is a very beautiful resort. We felt really safe. Staff was friendly, respectful and helpful. Only downside was that we didn’t enjoy the sunset fishing trip apart from that we really had fun and enjoyed the buffet options. We would definitely visit again when next in Maldives.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Nov 27, 2021
Dear Emmanuel, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for taking the time and share your experience with us, we love to hear from our guest. We are truly pleased that you had such an enjoyable stay with us and you have appreciated our hospitality, our team will be so thrilled to read your compliment. Although it is regretful to hear that you haven't like the fishing trip experience, we are glad to know that your planning your next trip with us in future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Stay safe and well!

8/10 Good

LEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was nice but beach a bit stoney on enter
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Nov 25, 2021
Dear Leila, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you so much for taking the time out to provide us with your valuable feedback. While we understand that your stay went well, it's regretful to hear that coral rocks made your stay unpleasant. We have taken your comment shared to the team and certainly necessary action will be applied to improve. We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back in future.

10/10 Excellent

Jannsen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this property 10 stars, I would!! We stayed in an overwater suite with spectacular views. The snorkeling around the island was excellent! The staff went out of there way to make our stay memorable. Thank you to Patrice, Sharwaan, Naji and Rhaid for making our stay super enjoyable. We chose to do avail of the All Inclusive and it was well worth it. The food was delicious and the drinks were fantastic. We were able to get drinks from the different bars on different parts of the island. Watching the sunset over drinks is just a dream. The resort also gave us a complimentary day use room after we checked out because our boat to the airport did not leave until 5:00pm. Thank you Patrice for hooking us up!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Nov 13, 2021
Dear Jannsen, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Wow! Thank you for the great review following your recent visit. We are thrilled to hear your rating for us and were all happy to know you had a memorable time here at Dhonveli. We are truly proud to work with colleagues like Patrice, Sharwaan, Naji and Rhaid who continuously strive to provide the best service. It would be a pleasure to have you as our guest once again soon. Until then, please stay safe!

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice welcoming experience but they checked me in an hour later of check in time. Staff was nice but calling the buggy to pick up wasn’t consistent in picking up our group of 12. When they didn’t come we decided to walk. Very upset that most excursion were closed due to COVID19. We couldn’t leave island without coming back to get quarantine or get another COVID19 test that’s $65. Even when we were all vaccinated. My main goal was to see shark whale or manta ray but that wasn’t permitted. The food buffet was really good. Beach was somewhat sandy but bring water shoes because some areas had broken corals. I recommend bring snorkeling gear because they will charge you which I don’t think they should because your stuck on that island. Before you leave research the resort and the activities or excursions they may have and contact them to see if your allowed to leave island. It was a beautiful experience but could’ve been more amazing if we could do excursions.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Oct 30, 2021
Dear Mary, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for staying with us and providing this feedback to us. While we appreciate your kind words about our welcoming and food experience we are very disappointed to hear that you did not receive the service that we wish every guest to experience from us. We take feedback from our guests very seriously, and are saddened to see your disappointment. We regret that information about limited excursion were not reflected on your information sheet and wish to clarify that internally special arrangement has been done on your request yet due to the weather you were not able to proceed. Nonetheless, appreciate your recommendation to our future travelers. It was a pleasure having you! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back perhaps once things get better and provide better stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the food. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner was amazing. Never the same and delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and customer service driven. Clean and safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Oct 29, 2021
Dear Tabatha, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for spending your holiday with us and sharing your wonderful experience! Our team will be glad to know his recommendations hit the mark, and we are overjoyed knowing you loved our food and discover our teams hospitality. We trust we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back again one day. Until then, please stay safe!

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing , beautiful views but that’s literally all you’re paying for the views . The service was a little mediocre not a lot of options for food , they serve the same thing over and over. They are very uptight the staff almost like they are scared to speak. Dinner is from they have very specific times for breakfast lunch and dinner and if you miss it you’re screwed which it sucks especially after paying almost 5K for all inclusive . It was very boring no events , you do the same thing over and over again beach , pool , and snorkeling. I would only recommend for someone that likes surfing and things in that nature and if you go don’t go for more than 3 days it’ll get boring ! They only cool thing is the views the water is beautiful and the massage was AMAZING! I give it a 6.5 out of a 10
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Oct 25, 2021
Dear Helen, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback from your recent stay with us. We're glad that our resort beauty still shines, and that you loved the surrounding views. We regret that you were not pleased with the resort activities available and apologies that you felt bored at some point. We wish to advise that scheduled events were available such as live music, dj night and crab racing while ball games such as billiards, table tennis and badminton were also on site. Nonetheless, we will take your comment on board with the team to consider when planning our monthly events. It was a pleasure having you here! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and offer better experience. Stay safe!

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Amazing staff. Friendly and helpful. Amazing resort. Great food and overwater suite is worth every dollar
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Oct 16, 2021
Dear Sergey, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for taking the time writing such a lovely review of your stay with us. Our amazing team works hard to ensure all our guests feel welcome and we'll proud to hear you appreciated their exceptional service. Everyone will absolutely be elated with your kind words! We look forward to becoming your home away from home. Stay safe!

8/10 Good

Taelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay! Just hated having to check in our room 3 hours after arrival bc they weren’t ready. Then expected to check out early lol everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Sep 26, 2021
Dear Taelyn, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for making the Dhonveli as preferred resort in the Maldives. We also appreciate you taking the time to complete your review following your stay with us. We are delighted to hear about your overall great experience with us however it is regretful that we are unable to provide early check-in due to full occupancy. Nonetheless. we will certainly share your kind compliments with the team. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back. Stay safe!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing beach romantic getaway
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. We had a very nice and relaxing beach holiday where we enjoyed the overwater villa. The hotel staff was always incredible friendly and went over their way to ensure we felt welcomed and comfortable. There are a few things the resort can improve upon: supplies for the bar (they were always out of watermelon and lime / lemon) and restaurant (very limited vegetable selection, even though the salad bar was always available to have an artisan salad to your choosing); breakfast times can be different (we missed breakfast 3 times as it ended at 9.30am); better advertisement / announcements of what the evening entertainments are (there were blackboards around the resort but you had to know to look for them and the only board with detailed information was at the beach bar), the a la carte menu was limited to handful of sandwiches, 3 salads and 3 mains.
Beach swing across from the Beach Bar
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Sep 27, 2021
Dear Guest, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for taking the time sharing such a valuable feedback. We are glad you had an overall relaxing stay with us and appreciate the areas highlighted for improvement. It is with regret to learn that we failed to impressed you. We will certainly take this with positive heart with the team. We hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Stay safe!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Shiela Marie (FOM) on Aug 22, 2021
Dear Guest, Greetings from Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives! Thank you for staying with us and posting a review, this means a lot to us. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay and left with wonderful memories. We sincerely appreciate your recognition to our team! We are looking forward of having the pleasure of your company once again on your next visit to Maldives. Until then, stay safe and well!