Available with Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board or All Inclusive!

About the Hotel

From the best diving reef and incredible marine life to scrumptious seafood are just a few surprises await at Ellaidhoo Maldives. Dive into the blissful comforts of your room once you’ve dived deep into the mesmerizing beauty that lies underwater. The excitement that exploring the reef brings, gets balanced with the calmness of the indoor aesthetics. Reach this resort by speedboat transfer (or pay extra for seaplane!)

The enchantment of Ellaidhoo? 

Can Ellaidhoo Maldives tell you about the exhilarating seaplane landing in the middle of the ocean? Maybe they should start with telling you that they house the best diving reef in the world, or that a school of a 100 giant jack fish come by the hotel decks each evening to be fed by the hotel staff? 

Or then again, maybe the beginning of their story should be to tell you why this island is called Ellaidhoo in the first place; you see, an indescribable phenomenon brings a heavenly light down to the island from the sky at the most unexpected moments. Some say it’s St. Elmo’s Fire, but at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, they believe in magic.

One of the best diving spots in the world

An indescribable bond connects the marine life to the people on the island, a beautiful sense of symbiosis and possibly a guideline for how we should respect and live with all wild life and marine life on this planet. While the spectacular marine life from reef to shark to manta is their base for tourism, it isn’t merely an income thing for us – all beings around their island are their friends.

The dive site sits right off the hotel decks, so all you have to do is put on some diving gear or snorkels and jump into a reef so spectacular that you’re going to want to stay there until your tank runs out.

People come to Ellaidhoo from all over the world and year after year; the island and the marine life become addictive things, especially when you realize that the staff become your friends too. This is how you experience the enchanting island and connect with its spirit.

Check out STV client Dean Warren from Delta Airlines and partner's home video of snorkeling on the resorts house reef. 

Located about 42km away from the capital and a quick 25-minute seaplaneride away, the Ellaidhoo Reef sits on the eastern fringe of North Ari Atoll – the largest of the 22 natural atolls that make up the Maldives. Abundantly lush, with shady palm trees and soft white sand, Ellaidhoo combines exquisite living and star-class service with a family spirit and connection to mother earth.

They are an award winning, Green Globe-certified resort, also holding ISO 22000, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. The quaint interiors and curated trimming meet the 100-year old island trees in a way that brings the best of every world into the palm of your hands. Come to Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, the turtle-shaped island and its underwater paradise.

Experiences

Adventure, Gastronomy & Relaxation – The Cinnamon Way!
Ellaidhoo Maldives are firm believers in the notion that the best things in life come in threes. Just like health, wealth and happiness, here at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, they believe in a special combination of elements that bring you to an island edition of the good life.

Immerse yourself in big adventures, dig into succulent food and lounge to your heart’s content. In other words, welcome to their Cinnamon-scented paradise. Dive headfirst into the deep blue with special Ellaidhoo experiences that go beyond expectations. You’ll never be short of things to do in the Maldives with some of these little ideas and big experiences they have in store for you at Ellaidhoo by Cinnamon

Adventure
Ellaidhoo Maldives sits in the heart of the vibrant marine life thanks to the excellent house reef and its many caves and species waiting to be explored.

Their dive centre offers snorkeling, night snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin and turtle watchingand a series of PADI certifications around the year. Once you discover the wonders and colours under the ocean, they're certain you may not want to come back to shore.

For the avid sports fisherman or enthusiast, Ellaidhoo Maldives offers deep sea fishing, sunrise fishing, sunset fishing and big game fishing. The oceans are teaming with marlin, yellow fin tuna and more for your rod & reel to discover. Don’t have your own gear? Worry not, there are always extras!

Go souvenir hunting and immerse yourself in Maldivian life with the island-hopping excursions they offer, taking you to the many neighbouring island villages in proximity to Ellaidhoo.

Ellaidhoo Maldives weekly BoduBeru and traditional Maldivian performances allow guests to immerse in local culture. They also throw a bi-monthly wet party on the beach with a makeshift fountain and a DJ that will make you dance the night away.​

Gastronomy
Yes, Ellaidhoo Maldives do excellent seafood and an imaginative selection of international cuisine at all their restaurants, but how about they set up something special for just the two of you?

Ellaidhoo Maldives have multiple dining options across the island that include a champagne breakfast on your private sun deck, romantic beach dinner, lover’s deck, 4-course lobster dinner and even on a dhoni floating across the ocean. Talk to the staff and they'll put together something really special.

Ellaidhoo Maldives are in the habit of throwing two gala dinners every month on the island for everyone, on the house and under the stars. If you’re on the island during one of these special dinners, do join them and engage in the family spirit they have going on here.

Relaxation
Where other than paradise would you come to unwind? And if the paradise of your choice happens to be their island, then you’re bound to want to lounge on one of the many comfortable loungers, alcoves and more that they have set up across the island.

Get to the large swimming pool, bring the kids and just stay there for a whole day. There’s nothing like lounging back and sipping on Mai Tais as the sun goes down. 

For the divers on downtime, they have special Divers’ Nights at Ellaidhoo. They play special diving movies and engage in animated conversation and share stories of the dives and encounters under the sea.