Location

Reached by short scenic 55 minute flight to the northern most domestic airport of Hanimadhoo, and a short 20 minute exhilarating speedboat ride to your tropical island Alidhoo.

Accommodation

All rooms are set in villas facing the sea or in the waters of the ocean. They have been especially designed to blend harmoniously into their surroundings.

Services and amenities:

Air conditioning with individual temperature controls

In-room safe to provide security to your personal belongings

Open plan bathroom with shower area, vanity sinks and 24 hours hot and cold running water

Luxury bathroom amenities, hair dryer, bathrobes and bedroom slippers

Jacuzzi on the veranda

Spacious dressing and storage area

Minibar, tea, coffee and Espresso making facilities and bottled drinking water, for your convenience

IDD telephone and flat screen television with satellite TV to keep you in touch with the world outside

DVD/VCD player, for a “room theatre” experience

24-hour room supplementary

Weighing scales, iron and ironing board, digital alarm clock, sun umbrellas, rain jackets and a shoe shine set

Writing desk with ADSL connection and stationery folder

Wi-fi facilities

Verandah/easy chairs, sun loungers and a coffee table and dining on the terrace available on request

Complimentary local newspaper on request

A choice of pillow from our special pillow menu

Beach Villas 

45 Beach Villas offer panoramic views of the ocean. Their tasteful interiors feature strong colours, timber floors and traditional Maldivian thatched roofs. The Beach Villas have a connecting lounge area and an open verandah with Jacuzzi.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and one child under 12 years

Duplex Beach Villas 

Beautifully structured with two levels, all 7 Duplex Beach Villas are right on the sea front. High ceilings covered with Maldivian thatched roofs allow a smooth flow of cooling sea breezes. On the ground floor a comfortable lounge area invites you to make yourself at home while offering amazing views of the ice-blue waters. At the upper level, a bedroom with attached bathroom and a timber decked balcony promise tranquil luxury.

In-room spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and one child under 12 years

Ocean Villas 

46 Ocean Villas could dupe you into thinking you are on a yacht, spacious and luxurious as they are and built completely over the sea. Dip your feet in the deep blue sea as you admire nature’s own aquarium below you. Let the naturally air-cooled winds soothe you as you gaze at the horizon and the adjoining islands. Soak in a hot tub in the open-plan bathroom or the Jacuzzi on the verandah.

In-villa spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation.

Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and one child under 12 years

Note: Accommodation in a Duplex Ocean Villa for children under 12 is not recommended as a safety measure.

Cinnamon Suite 

Set amidst lush tropical vegetation with its own private plunge pool, the Cinnamon Suite is the preferred luxury getaway for the rich and the famous. The entire villa is reminiscent of a village structure with thatched roofs and wide terraces overlooking the ocean. A large living room and dining room with lovely timber flooring are perfect for family meals and get-togethers. Both of the bedrooms have an attached toilet with a very spacious open plan bathroom, shower and Jacuzzi.

The Cinnamon Suite also has a pantry and butler’s quarters.

In-villa spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation.

Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 children under 12 years

Restaurants and Bars

Cinnamon Island has an wide-ranging list of culinary delights that are prepared inventively by a master chef and his team. The menu even caters to the health-conscious by offering nutritious meals and low-calorie snacks. If you prefer a lighter meal you could order from a wide selection of salads, sandwiches and of course tempting desserts.

The Village 

This beautifully designed open air restaurant is located in the heart of the island in the shade of swaying coconut trees and large banyan trees. The Village offers a huge range of dining options including themed dining pavilions. 

Type of food: International cuisines 

Open: Breakfast: 07.30 a.m. to 09.30 a.m. daily

Lunch: 12.30 p.m. to 02.30 daily

Dinner: 07.30 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. daily

Bar: 07.00 p.m. to 01.00 a.m. daily 

Bliss Bar 

Located poolside, Bliss Bar serves breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean with a wide selection of snacks and the finest cocktails and mocktails. 

Type of food: International cuisines 

Open: 10 a.m. until the last guest leaves 

Snack menu: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Decks Juice Bar 

Swim to this amphitheatre-shaped pool bar to sample smoothies, vegetable drinks and juices freshly squeezed just for you.

Type of food: Freshly squeezed juices, soft drinks and mocktails 

Open: 10.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Waves 

Located adjacent to the Bliss Bar, overlooking the sea, ‘Waves’ awaits its guests daily, with the freshest catch prepared in various ways and to perfection. With a choice of Asian or Continental, grilled, steamed, poached or barbequed is at the discretion of the guest, a twist of fusion will add all the excitement to a truly amazing dining experience.  For Lunch, the restaurant will be converted into an al fresco marché restaurant with a wide selection of fresh salads, vegetables, and grill items prepared, tossed or barbequed a la carte mouth watering dishes to your liking.

Type of food: a la carte menus 

Open: Lunch: 12.30 p.m. to 02.30 p.m.

Dinner: 07.30 p.m. to 09.30 p.m. 

Attire: Daytime – Casual

Dinner - Smart Casual 

Blends 

Blends tea lounge, offers guests the legendary Cinnamon Tea Collection, prepared in style and served with ceremony. For a lovely, lazy, delicious afternoon, pop into the library nearby and pick up a novel to read as you indulge yourself with high tea. 

Type of food: Tea / Coffee and snacks 

Open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Activities and Amenities

A morning spent soaking up the sun.

An afternoon in an underwater coral garden.

A moonlight boat ride.

An utterly indulgent day at the spa.

Fishing the Maldivian way.

Shopping for mementos or gifts.

Fill your days with activities. Or actively pursue the art of doing nothing.

Swimming Pool 

Overlooking the magnificent ocean and the Duplex Ocean Villas, the uniquely designed freshwater swimming pool abuts the Waves restaurant and the Bliss Bar. Grab your swimsuit and jump right in. Or order a drink from the Decks Juice Bar nearby, and catch up on your reading or sunbathing

Barbecue nights by the poolside can be arranged on request.

Sports 

Beach volleyball

Tennis or cricket

Badminton or table tennis

Gym.

Backgammon, scrabble and chess.

Meridis Dive & Relax 

An exquisite underwater world, complete with coral garden and ship wreck, awaits you at Cinnamon Island Alidhoo. A variety of small and big underwater creatures – manta rays, sharks, dolphins, turtles, napoleon fish - have made the Haa Alif Atoll their home, and Meridis Dive & Relax is your expert guide to it.

The PADI certified dive centre offers trial dives under the watchful supervision of a professionally qualified and experienced dive team. For those wishing to become more proficient, the entire range of dive courses are offered from scuba diver to assistant instructor. NITROX diving is available for free for all certified divers.

Meridis Dive & Relax also offers boat rentals and a wide range of water sport facilities, including snorkelling, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing.

Note: There is a fee for all motorized sports and sports with instructor.

Alidhoo Kids Club 

The Alidhoo Kids Club, open exclusively to younger guests between 4 and 15 years, ensures that your children will have the time of their lives while you relax in the sun, treat yourself at the Mandara Spa or take in a sunset cruise. Membership is free, all activities are supervised by a trained co-ordinator, and babysitting services are also available.

Picnics to nearby islands

Indoor games like scrabble, monopoly and backgammon.

Outdoor games like tennis and badminton.

Colouring books with felts, markers and crayons.

Snorkelling trips and separate pool.

Library 

Order a tall drink from the Decks Juice Bar, select a thriller or romance from our collection of English, French or German novels, curl up in a deck chair or stretch out in a hammock and get set for a day of reading. If you’d like to learn some more about the Maldives or the aqua-life you observed on your dive, there are encyclopedias for you to refer to.

Honeymoon Services 

Your honeymoon services include:

Floral arrangements in room on arrival

Cinnamon turn down service

In-villa spa treatment

Signature dining experience - the ‘Cinnamon Way’

Gift from the Management of Cinnamon Alidhoo

Signature Services 

In-villa dining and special celebrations

Afternoon high tea

Sunset mocktails on a sandbank

At Cinnamon Island Alidhoo, guests are offered a wide range of signature dining, activity and service indulgences unique to Cinnamon hotels. Choose what you would like to do, decide where you want to do it and how you want the experience to be, and staff will set it up for you.

Mandara Spa 

Take some time out for yourself and invite pleasure into your life. Turn your holiday into an out-of-body experience with the dreamlike paradise that is Mandara Spa. Loving care and lavish attention to the smallest details create a world that is ideal for reflection and inspiration, a nurturing refuge dedicated to your well-being.

All four Deluxe Spa Villas are surrounded by a tranquil lotus pond and one overlooking lush greenery. Their open air treatment areas together with Aromatherapy (herbal) steam showers and intimate bath tubs provide you with comfort and privacy. The exotic fragrance of pure essential oils and the gentle strains of soothing music bathe your senses, enhancing the leisurely tropical experience and lulling you into a state of complete relaxation.

The spa menu offers a range of therapies that combine the wisdom and traditions of ancient cultures with the latest spa science from ‘Elmis Spa – Therapy’ (Elemis Spa-therapy). All treatments have been thoughtfully created to provide a sensory adventure. For the ultimate indulgence, do try one of the deluxe combination packages or an “Absolute Escape”.

A spa boutique offering Mandara and Elemis products, manicure-pedicure and tranquil relaxation area above the reception rounds up the Mandara Spa experience.

Alidhoo Boutique 

The Alidhoo Boutique offers you a wide range of superbly crafted souvenirs for friends and family back home. Choose from a range of Maldivian handicrafts, Sri Lankan wooden carvings, leather and textile items, and spices and knick knacks from neighbouring villages. The boutique also has a premium line of bathing suits and beachwear, and daily vanity and sanitary items.

Sifani Jewellery Shop 

Highly regarded Sifani offers a collection of finest quality jewellery with gem stones set in minimum 18k gold. Most of the gem stones come from Sri Lanka, a country that is famous for its sapphires (Ceylon Sapphire), topaz, quartz and tourmaline. 

Medical / Emergency Assistance 

A fully qualified doctor is available on call for any emergency assistance and some staff have been trained to administer basic first aid. A defibrillator is available on site and in case of an emergency the nearest hospital is in Didhdhoo Island which is 20 minutes away from Alidhoo. The regional hospital which is at Kurundufushi is 45 minutes away by speed boat from Cinnamon Island. You are advised to carry along any prescription medicines you require.

Business Facilities 

Computer facilities and Internet access keep you connected, while every kind of secretarial assistance, from photocopying to typing and faxing is provided on request at a cost.

Excursions 

Cinnamon Island offers a wide range of excursion options to make for memorable holiday moments so that guests can really appreciate the clear and tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean in which the Maldives lie.

Note - all excursions are subject to prior reservation and prevailing weather conditions.