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Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Aarah with 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Aerial view
Sundeck
Beach/ocean view
Boating
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's club (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $774
includes taxes & fees
$648 per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13

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Beach Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Beach Bungalow

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 700 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Water Bungalow

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Water bungalow | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Sunset Water bungalow

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Water Suite with Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Water Suite with Pool

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 2239 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Beach Loft | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Beach Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 850 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Aarah Island, Aarah, Vaavu Atoll

What's nearby

  • Aarah Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) - 47.4 miles/76.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Vah Restaurant
  • Plumeria Beach Restaurant
  • Fen Beach Bar
  • Iru Bar
  • cafe nalaroalhi

About this property

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives

Bring the kids when you stay at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives in Aarah and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Vah Restaurant, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 90 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat or floatplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's games
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Pool table
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Vegan dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mandara Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Vah Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
The Beach Grill - Onsite seafood restaurant. Open daily.
Iru Kitchen & Bar - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fen All Day Diner - Onsite diner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 202 per person, per stay
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 425 per person (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 255 (roundtrip)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Hotel
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Aarah
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Hotel Aarah

Frequently asked questions

Does Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on request. The charge is USD 425 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives also has 3 bars and a fitness center, as well as spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives like?
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is located a short 1-minute walk from Aarah Island.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I want to start off my review by thanking the Cinnamon Veluishi staff - they were absolutely incredible. Answering any questions we had, chatting with us, very quick to service and help us - everything done with a smile. Special shout out to Hameesh (our server during meals), Pooja (assistant dining manager), Hamad at front desk, Muhammad (brother of Hamad), Ahnas (young server at the pool bar), Naufal (bartender at Iru Kitchen) and DJ Kaur. These special individuals really made our stay as incredible as it was. Food was amazing for buffet style and I could tell the hotel put a lot of effort in ensuring we don’t get sick of it as it was quite different styles and cultures of food every day, which I appreciated. Another thing I appreciated about the hotel is their efforts to keep us entertained! Every afternoon and evening, they put on a special event such as karaoke, live band, DJ, pool party, movie night. There’s also a ping pong table, volleyball court, billiards, a bunch of books and several board / card games to keep you entertained. On to our room - absolutely loved it. Waking up to the beautiful turquoise waters and taking a dip before breakfast every morning, was such a dream. Very clean and the bed was so comfy. They decorated our bed for our check in (it was our honeymoon) which was a beautiful, personal touch that we appreciated - came with a complimentary plate of fruit and bottle of wine. This was my first all inclusive and I’m grateful that it was with Cinnamon!
Kiara Diana, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, simply exceptional! My wife and I loved the resort. Large, clean rooms with everything you need. A great big bed, excellent showers and facilities (gym etc). Such fantastic service too! I would recommend the Premium all Inclusive as this package includes two day trips to nearby islands (which are amazing *Thanks Shakeel!) and a couples massage. Overall 10x stars!!
James, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Staff in the Restaurant, bar, beach and servicing the water bungalow were excellent. Very friendly and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. They were very attentive to all of our needs. However, more attention could be paid by the management to ensure transfers to the accommodation were handled properly. Spent a lot of time on arrival waiting for a seaplane to take us to the accommodation and then had to transfer to the attol by speedboat from another one anyway. The transfer back to the airport on departure was a disaster. Initially we were given a 1.00 pm transfer time which was changed at short notice to 3.30 pm. This would have been ideal if we were contacted about this in earlier on the day. Instead we arrived at 1.00 pm at reception to be told this after we had packed all our beach wear in our suitcase. Some of the trips that were available weren't widely publicised in reception so we missed out on these. Despite the excellent service at the restaurant and bar, we were expecting another restaurant and bar to be available. Apparently, these are currently closed for refurbishment. These comments reflect why I can't give a 5 star rating.
Simon, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kristyn, 6-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kitana, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My stay here was nothing short of excellent. The property was clean and looked just like the photos. The staff was nice, accommodating, and just made my stay and honeymoon magical and memorable. I would definitely recommend this property to every and the Maldives any day.
Kaydeen, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The resort and the staff were amazing. The executive chef Chau was a highlight of our trip. She was always so friendly, welcoming and up for a chat! The menu had a great variety and changed daily so you could always try something different. Location was perfect for snorkling, however, bring your own snorkles as they are not included and can add up very quickly over a few days. The suites are definitely worth it as they were amazing!
Aaron, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Danny, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Tobias, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An absolute place of utter luxury and wonderful attentive staff across the entire Island resulting in an amazing vacation
Lee, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The resort is very beautiful and immaculately maintained. It is quiet and relaxing, the sand sea and pool are all fantastic. The bar service is very relaxed, so patience is required.
Mark, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at the resort for our honeymoon in one of the sunset water villa rooms. The resort blew away our already high expectations with their service and the facilities. The staff accommodated our requests and everything required for our stay was available at the resort. Special mention goes to the staff at Iru restaurant, the dive centre and the spa (we visited twice!). Would highly recommend this resort for anyone looking for a place to experience Maldives!
Nilashish, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so lovely. The chefs were so engaging and they made the meals an experience. The Dive centre was so convenient, safe and friendly. Best Diving and very affordable. Loved the experience because of the people.
Julie, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jaymin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst experience ever, I flew all the way from the USA thousands of miles with my pregnant wife, to come to encounter the worst experience of our life. I was staying for 5 nights. Wife is pregnant and the speed boat both ways didn’t care about it and I informed them to reduce the speed during transport from the airport to the hotel. We were literally jumping from our seats from the speed of the boat. I checked in room 418 with a jacuzzi. second issue I wanted to change my package upon arrival before paying from all inclusive with alcohol drinks to full board instead. Management said we can remove alcoholic drinks since you don’t drink but we can’t change the price because it’s all calculated together into your stay. Third, we went next morning for breakfast come back to see room service didn’t even dare to change the mattress covers bathroom towels were changed room was rearranged and organized but mattress cover were the same we had a blueberry stain and came from breakfast to see the same covers. Forth, as mentioned wife is pregnant we often requested a cart. Their response was we only have one cart, another respond was we only use it for emergency, my respond to them SHES FREAKING PREGNANT IN HER FINAL MONTHS CANT WALK Fifth issue we go check out the jacuzzi find out that it’s rusted and paint pealing and metal showing Excuses me… I’m not paying thousands of dollars to come sit in rusted jacuzzi. Will be filing claim
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

In our opinion, it is not worth it.
The place is good. The island is amazing. The hotel is a little bit old. In our experience they don’t offer activities, so, in consequence is boring most of the time. The prices for activities are really expensive compared with what they are offering. We book 2 rooms (for me and my family) and the experience is the same for all of us. We book for the bungalow over water and the beach that you have access directly from the bungalows has a lot of rocks, so you can not have the “Maldives experience” entirely going down to the water from your room because is dangerous and not pleasant at all. The communication with the resort is by email through a third part office in Male, so they take long to reply. They basically kicked us out the room 15 minutes before the check out time, they started to ring the bell non stop and demanding that we gave them our packet suitcases. The swimming pool is in poor condition. The options in the all inclusive are limited. The Staff is really nice. But Don’t expect an amazing experience in this resort.
Dayana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Madoka, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was amazing! I celebrated my birthday solo and this was by far a peaceful and serene property. I had a water bungalow suite and it’s beautiful. I was able to snorkel right in my backyard if my room. My room was super clean they have wake up and turndown service if requested. The staff is so welcoming and they will remember you your entire stay. Every restaurant, front desk, excursion rep knew the exact day of my birthday they had a surprise every time I arrived. They decorated my room for my birthday as well. The morning of my birthday I participated in Zumba at the restaurant deck. The spa omg is the best spa service I’ve ever had. They start off with with a cup of tea and then they let you sample all of the oils and you choose one for your massage. I reserved the massage with 2 women that massages me at the same time they also gave me a birthday gift after my services ended. I will definitely be back to visit. If you do not like spending time alone then you should definitely visit with a significant other, but if you just want peace and time to hear your thoughts then this is the property for you. They also had a night beach party for the hotel guests, pay a small fee to join in with a DJ, unlimited drinks and fun. Now I would say be mindful the island bars usually shut down by 12a or earlier. Seemed like the people visiting the island went to sleep early every day lol.
LaTeshia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was our first time to Maldives and we were so glad that we have chosen Cinnamon Velifushi. The view from the sunset water bungalow was AMAZING, day and night. During the day we could see three different shades of blue in the ocean; in the evening we could see sunset and at night we could lie on the sun bed and do star-gazing. It was a different sunset and nightfall everyday, and everything feels so unreal like it was straight out from a painting. We could jump straight into the water under our water bungalow and snorkel. There’s so much marine life down there even though it was only around 0.5m to 1m deep. Life jackets were also provided in the room. It was perfect for beginners to try out snorkelling conveniently and safely. We saw 3 baby sharks, 1 stingray, school of small fishes and many more! There were many activities and excursion choices available from the resort. As we were in the premium all inclusive package, we had 2 excursion choices and one dinner at the beach. We went to the sandbank and it was such an experience! There was only another couple who went with us and it felt like we had the whole sandbank to ourselves. The water was so clear and the sand was so fine. Love the ambience at the dinner by the beach as we could really see stars in the sky. There were some hiccups here and there but ultimately they were resolved promptly. Staffs were polite and nice.
Ralph, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The water bungalow was spacious. Breathtaking view from the deck . Great to see so many fishes , including sharks and stingray . The property was cleaned each day , including fresh towels . All staff were very friendly and accommodating
Helen, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natalia, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such an amazing place. Amazing Staff. Totally worth it !!
Muhammad Arsalan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Do not go to this hotel !
Had high expectations for this hotel given the reviews I saw but do not be fooled liked I did. This is NOT a 5 star resort. The service was terrible: unfriendly staff who do not take any feedback into account, zero communication about an excursion we wanted to take, which meant we ended up missing it. The transfers we booked to and from the airport are actually shared with other guests which means we had to wait 45min at the airport to take the boat with other guests. They also planned to take us to the airport 4 hours before our departure time, resulting in a very early wake up call. On top of this, the simple activities such as kayak and paddle boarding are chargeable (when they are actually free in other hotels). The island is very small and there is only one restaurant which serves below average food.
Maissa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was amazing, the villa was amazing with perfect views and being able to snorkle right off your balcony was perfect, the waters are crystal clear and warm and marine life is out of this world. The staff and service is the best I have ever experienced, the food is plentiful and of top quality. definitely go fully inclusive, it is so worth it. I rate this 10/10 as it is truly superb.
Richard, 7-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The snorkeling off the sunset over water bungalows is quite exceptional."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM