Resort Islands

Cinnamon Island Alidhoo

The sea breeze carriers an air of triumph, once uncharted, now discovered. Here cast away the map and lose yourself. The treasure is within your grasp.

Take a 50-minute picturesque Island Aviation Domestic flight from Malé, due north, to the airfield of Hanimadoo … the treasure is within your grasp. Cast away the map … for it is no longer required. The secret unfolds in the course of a 15 minute speedboat ride through the widely undiscovered northern atoll of Haa Alifu ... the island is a perfectly ‘rounded’ island, spanning over 35 acres, with nature’s breathtaking ‘aquarium’ all around and a beautiful coral garden beneath.

All the 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.

All the rooms and suites feature the following 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, Thoughtful extras like 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 Cinnamon's special pillow menu…

   BEACH Villas

Total 46 Beach Villas. Area – 96 sqm each, All Beach Villas are designed overlooking the panoramic views of the ocean with tasteful interior designs, strong colors, noble timber floors and traditional Maldivian thatched roofs. They also feature a connecting lounge area and an open veranda. Butler service is available on request (Supplementary). Maximum occupancy 3(3 adults/ 2 adults and one child under 12 years).

   Duplex BEACH Villas

Total 7 Duplex Beach Villas. Area -136 sqm each, Beautifully structured with two floors all Duplex Beach Villas are situated in the ocean front. The bedroom is situated on the upper floor with an attached bathroom and a timber decked balcony area. On the ground floor a lounge area beckons the view of the ice blue waters and an open bath room. Maldivian thatched roofs allows the high ceilings for comfortable airflow. In-room spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation. 24 hour butler service is available for all Duplex beach Villas on request (Supplementary). Maximum Occupancy - 02 adults and 01 child under 12 years or 03 adults.

   Duplex OCEAN Villas

Total 45 Duplex Ocean Villas. Area – 147 sqm each. The feel of an ‘Ocean Villa’ is similar to that of a yacht, comfortably built and completely over sea water. Gaze into the deep blue ocean or spot the magnificent aquarium right underneath you. Breathtaking views of the ocean and of the adjoining islands, makes staying in an ocean villa an unforgettable experience. In-villa spa treatments are available subject to prior reservation. A 24 hour butler service is available for all Duplex Ocean Villas on request (Supplementary). Maximum Occupancy – upto 03 adults.

Note: Accommodation in Duplex Ocean Villa for Children under 12years is not recommended.

   Cinnamon SUITE

Total 01 Cinnamon Suite. The Cinnamon Suite is the perfect home for a luxurious holiday. Set amidst lush tropical vegetation it also has a large living and dining room with lovely timber flooring and two bedrooms. Every bedroom has an adjacent toilet with a very spacious open plan bathroom, shower and Jacuzzi tub beautifully built, reminding a village structure with thatched roofs and wide terraces overlooking the ocean. A 24 hour butler service is provided on request (supplementary) and in-villa spa treatment is available on prior reservation. Maximum Occupancy – upto 03 adults and 02 children under 12 years.

Breakfast in bed. Barbeque on a sandbank. Sashimi on a dhoni, prepared from tuna that you have caught. Smoothies and freshly squeezed juices served at a pool bar. Private dining under the stars. Coastal treats. Fine wines. Signature teas. Low calorie snacks. Whatever the place, whatever your taste, just tell us your preference and we’ll set it up for you.

   The Village - International Cuisines

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 vast array of dining options including themed dining pavilions.
* Breakfast: 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. daily
* Lunch: 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 daily
* Dinner: 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily
* Bar: 7.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. daily

   Bliss Bar - International Cuisines

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

   Decks Juice Bar - Soft Drinks

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

   Waves - A La Carte Menus

Located adjacent to the Bliss Bar, Waves, our signature restaurant boasts of ‘a la carte menus’ to allow you to savor our variety and versatility. It awaits its guests daily with the freshest catch prepared in innovative ways and to perfection. With a choice of Asian or Continental, grilled, steamed, poached or barbequed offered board menu style, it adds a twist of fusion as well.

   Blends - Tea, Coffee & Snacks

Blends, our 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 the high tea

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. Just let us know how you want to spend your holiday, and we’ll set it up for you.

   Mandara Spa

Slow down … pause a while … take some time out for yourself. Invite bliss 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 minutest of details create a world that is ideal for reflection and inspiration … a nurturing refuge dedicated solely to your well-being. So that you can shed your world-weariness and rekindle your vitality and zest for living.

The resorts 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 languid tropical experience and lulling you into a state of absolute bliss.

   Swimming Pool

Can you imagine being on an island and not swimming? We can’t either. So, for those who do not like swimming in the sea, or are not confident enough to do so, we have a large, freshwater swimming pool.
Overlooking the magnificent ocean and the Duplex Ocean Villas, our uniquely designed 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.

   Signature Services

In-villa dining and special celebrations. Afternoon high tea. Sunset mocktails on a sandbank. At Cinnamon Island Alidhoo, we endeavour to offer guests 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 we will set it up for you.

   Alidhoo Kids Club

Picnics to nearby islands. Indoor games like scrabble, monopoly and backgammon. Outdoor games like tennis and badminton. Colouring books with felts, markers and crayons. Snorkeling trips and even a separate pool. The Alidhoo Kids Club, open exclusively to our 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 baby sitting services are also available.

   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 (don’t forget to slather on the sunscreen) 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, we’ve even got encyclopedias for you to refer to.

   Medical Assistance

A fully qualified doctor is available on call for any emergency assistance and some of our staff has 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 Kuludufushi is 45 minutes away by speed boat from Cinnamon Island. You are advised to carry along any prescription medicines you require.

   Business Facility

Away on an island surrounded by the ocean doesn’t mean you need to be out of touch with your office or your family. Our 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.

   Boutique & Jewellery Shop

Siffani Jewellery shop:
Highly regarded Sifani offers a collection of premium 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.

Alidhoo Boutique:
Can you imagine coming back from a holiday without doing any shopping? We can’t either. 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 neighboring villages. The boutique also has a premium line of bathing suits and beachwear, and daily vanity and sanitary items.

A professional and multilingual dive team welcomes you to explore the beautiful under water world of Haa Alifu Atoll. Since the resort is among the first in the part of the Maldives, private dives can be arranged. The fully PADI certified dive center offers trail dives a swell as the whole range of dive courses from scuba diver to dive master. NITROX diving is also available for free.

   Merdis Dive & Relax

An exquisite underwater world, complete with coral garden and ship wreck, awaits you at Cinnamon Island Alidhoo. A great array 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.

   Land Sports

How about a game of beach volleyball? Or a friendly tennis or cricket match? Or some calorie burning badminton or table tennis? Or, if you prefer, a work out session in our very own gym. You don’t have to give up your sporting habits at Cinnamon Island Alidhoo! For those who would rather exercise their minds, there’s backgammon, scrabble and chess.

   Excursions

Wide-angle ocean views from the verandah of your villa are a fine thing. But to really appreciate the clear and tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean in which the Maldives are, you need to move out! We offer you a wide range of excursion options to make for most memorable holiday moments.

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

- Traditional Maldivian Fishing Cruise
Fishing is the traditional livelihood of the Maldivians. Join us on a fishing trip in a traditional fishing boat, a dhoni. Sway gently as the waves lap the dhoni while you wait for the first tuna or a red snapper to bite.

- Breakfast Fishing on a Dhoni
Imagine yourself on a traditional Maldivian dhoni. In front of you is a breakfast table laden with a spread of hot croissants and fresh danish, your preferred muesli, home made preserves, a beautiful array of tropical fruit, and freshly brewed tea or coffee. Trawling behind are fishing lines baited to lure the biggest tuna and the juiciest barracuda. Not too far in the sea, the dolphins are chasing sardines and jack fish. Over the horizon, the sun is rising to herald the dawn of a new day. Is it a dream? Not at all. Just tell us when you would like to experience it and we’ll set it up for you.

- Champagne Sunset Cruise
As the sun slowly sinks over the horizon and the stars come out, sail into the sunset on a traditional Maldivian dhoni. Let the evening breezes cool and calm you as we serve you champagne and canapés.

- Sashimi Cruise
How about going fishing for your supper? Set off near sunset. Enjoy a cocktail (or mocktail) and trawl the fishing rod for tuna or mullet as you cruise around the atoll of Haa Alif – don’t worry if you’ve never done it before, our crew will guide you. Once we reach the fishing grounds, we’ll drop anchor so that you can go for the catch of the day. As night falls and the fish basket fills up, we’ll light candles and lanterns to set the scene for your moonlit dinner of fresh sashimi, prepared from your very own catch by the chef on board. Back in your villa, a tea or coffee will round off a memorable indulgence. Bon appetite!

- Picnics to the Sandbank
Make yourself at home … on a sandbank, inhabited only by hermit crabs and some birds and visited occasionally by herons and sea turtles. Take a refreshing dip in the Indian Ocean, snorkel in the translucent waters of this isolated haven and observe the teeming multitude of brightly coloured fish in the coral reef. Munch on a packed lunch from your picnic basket, or if you prefer, enjoy a barbeque lunch. Relax as nature puts on a light show just for you. It’s better than any movie!

- Big Game Fishing
Did you always think that fishing is a sedate pastime for the elderly and retired? Here’s a challenge then … match your skills and strength to that of the swordfish or the mighty barracuda. As both species of fish easily grow to 3 to 5 feet long and are amazingly strong, big game fishing in the open waters of the Indian Ocean makes for a seriously tough sport. We’ll tip the odds in your favour by taking you to the most promising spots and equipping you with strong rods and fish lines with steel re-inforced tips. And afterwards, you decide what to do with your catch – have it for lunch, dinner or even breakfast, or enjoy it with a party of people (there will be plenty).

- Night Fishing
Even for those who have been fishing, night fishing is an experience quite different from regular day fishing … for those who have never been fishing, it’s a memorable introduction to a wonderful sport. Our night fishing cruise leaves in time for you to catch the glorious sight of the sun setting, sinking slowly below the horizon. As the stars twinkle in the sky and moonlight casts its magic spell, cast your line. Then sip a glass of champagne and savour the salty tang on your lips as you wait for the fish to bite. Afterwards, of course, our chefs will cook up your catch into a sizzling creation, guaranteed to satiate an appetite sharpened by the cool ocean breezes.

- Private Boat Rental
Explore neighboring islands. Drop anchor in the middle of the lagoon and enjoy the serenity all around. Snorkel in the crystal clear waters. Dive in deep or stay near the surface for a refreshing swim. Rent a boat and unleash the adventurer in you.

- Moonshine Glides
Barks, masterly crafted by local carpenters, will be your craft for this unique experience. Just a few feet long, and laid out comfortably with cushions, they take you on an almost unreal trip into the silent world of the neighboring islands at night, with nothing to break the silence but the sound of the breeze blowing up the sail and the lapping of waves at the bow and rear. As you enjoy the cocktail of your choice with a handful of nibbles, admire the moon and millions of stars in the firmament. All around you, in the water, illuminating crabs sparkle on and off as if reflecting the night sky above.

- Island Hopping
Utheemu – the cradle of Maldivian Independence - is a must visit site for those who wish to learn a bit of history of the Maldives. On this unspoilt Maldivian island you will find the beautifully preserved estates and childhood haunts of Mohammed Thakurufaanu, hero of the Maldivian Independence movement, of whom it was said “In the early morning hours of an October day in 1583 Mohammed Thakurufaanu and his brothers, armed simply with knives and logs, stormed the quarters of the Portuguese in far south Male, and have so fiercely battled them that subsequently the occupiers left the country.” The ancient mosque here dates back to the early 1500s and is a fine example of local craftsmanship, especially carpentry.

- Dolphins with Sundowners
It is said that if you see a dolphin you are very lucky. How about a few hours then, of fun and frolic with the oceans’ favorite mammals? Our cruises leave early morning and in the afternoon, so you can sip on your morning cup of tea or coffee, or enjoy a cocktail or mocktail whilst watching the friendliest of fish.