Located in Kaafu, the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives, and a 25-minute speed boat ride away from the Malé International airport, Cinnamon Dhonveli is a 4* resort that is on Pasta Point, which is one of the most sought-after surfing destinations in the world.
With a total of 152 rooms in six categories: choices range from Superior Ocean View or Beach Bungalows oceanfront to two-storey Exclusive Duplex Garden Bungalows, Overwater Bungalows, premium Overwater Suites, and the newer Junior Beach Suite - with or without a private Pool. Rooms are comfortably furnished in modern décor, and amenities include minibars, LED TVs, free WIFI, bottled water, Bluetooth speakers and coffee/tea making facilities.
There are 3 restaurants at the resort featuring an international buffet and Maldivian cuisine at the Koimala, Maakana and Rehendhi. The main bar - Raiyvilla and Raalhu are open from 9 am till the last guest leaves. For those wanting to unwind on the sand on deck chairs or loungers, the beach bar is a must-visit for a cocktail or a mocktail.
With live DJ nights, band music, crab races, bingo nights, pool and beach parties – the resort usually is a hive of activity. Water sports that can be done at the resort include diving, snorkelling and a range of non-motorized activities run by the Meridis Dive and Relax centre. Excursions also can be arranged at a charge, and the most popular of them are a tour of Malé, dolphin watching, sunset fishing, Manta snorkelling depending on the season, turtle snorkelling, and big game fishing, half-day island hopping to Himmafushi and photo flights. To rest and unwind, the Chaavana Spa offers a range of traditional massages given by Balinese therapists and has a steam room for the guests. Other recreational facilities are a fitness centre, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.
Surfing at the surf break known as Pasta Point remains though as the best highlight of the resort as it attracts surfers from all over the world over, the resort only permits 30 surfers on the island at any given time. Surfing MUST be prebooked and generally has to be booked in conjunction with the accommodation.
The Travel Gallery Take – conveniently located by speedboat & having undergone extensive renovation the resort today offers a good quality of 4* accommodation. For those looking for a larger resort with plenty of activities, this will be a good choice. The resort gets a high level of regular repeat guests.
