Overview

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives (formerly Chaaya Dhonveli Resort) is located on the islet of Kanu Huraa. This luxury resort is popular with honeymooners, SCUBA divers and surfers as one of the premier locations in the Maldives.

Cinnamon Dhonveli is a not a surf resort, it’s a four-star resort that accommodates surfers because it has a perfect left break peeling down the fringe reef and into a deep channel.

Although the resort can accommodate up to 250 guests, the total number of surfers is limited to 33. Surfing guests have exclusive access to Pasta Point, the left reef that breaks directly in front of the bar and restaurant.

Cinnamon Dhonveli is a 30-minute transfer by speed boat from the airport in Malé. The resort has a small armada of modern and traditional dhoni style boats for surf, dive, fishing and island hopping trips; the surf boats are on hand at all times for the 33 surfing guests.

The resort offers all the services and facilities you would expect from an upscale resort including the option of spectacular over water bungalows, massage & spa, tennis, huge pool, white sand beach, diving, fine dining, island hopping, fishing and modern communications.

Garden Bungalows

Two-story, air-conditioned bungalows built in a duplex fashion with each building containing two units. The lower level of each unit has a living room and separate reading areas with desk and small patio. Upstairs is a large open loft with king bed and large windows. The large tiled bathroom downstairs has hot/cold running water.

Upstairs on the mezzanine level, the main bedroom is stylishly furnished with king-sized bed, white linen sheets, natural timber finishes and tropical decor. Downstairs, facilities include fridge, mini-bar, tea/coffee making, and plenty of space for luggage.

Beach Bungalows

These air-conditioned rooms, built on the beachfront, face the white sand beach and the crystalline waters that hug its shores. Each bungalow has a separate entrance onto the white sand beach in front and a private landscaped courtyard.

Inside, the bungalows are stylishly furnished with king-sized bed, white linen sheets, natural timber finishes and tropical decor. Guests enjoy the private, open-air bath and shower outside, as well as the convenience of a spacious, modern bathroom inside, fully tiled, and equipped with separate shower recess, hand basin, WC and bidet.

Water Bungalows

Offering magnificent views of surf and Indian Ocean, located off the southeast side of the island, the Water Bungalows present a sense of timelessness and peace. All the bungalows are air-conditioned and feature a King sized Bed, Day Bed, Dressing Table, Wardrobe, Jacuzzi tub, private deck, Mini-Bar, Satellite Television and IDD Telephone facilities.

A timber walkway links the bungalows to the main island, and a short stroll will take you to the surf and the Raalhu Bar overlooking Pasta Point.

The Water Bungalows are built over the lagoon, with crystal clear water underneath. Each bungalow has a private balcony, where you can enjoy cool sea breezes and uninterrupted ocean views.

Inside, the spacious bedroom and lounge area is stylishly furnished with king-sized bed, white linen sheets, natural timber finishes and the colors of the sea itself. Water Bungalows are air conditioned, and fully equipped with dressing table, mini-bar, tea/coffee making, satellite television and IDD telephone.

The fully tiled bathrooms feature Jacuzzi, separate shower, bidet and double hand basin. For a refreshing open-air bathing experience, just step down your own private staircase to the lagoon and enjoy a dip or a snorkel with the reef fishes.

Junior Beach Suites

Overwater Suites

A visit from a Manta Ray at dawn or a family of dolphins spinning not far from the private terrace are just some of the perks of staying in an Overwater Suite. Located on the Northeast side of the island these inviting suites are furnished as spacious living spaces with a King Bed, a Dressing Table, a Wardrobe, a Jacuzzi tub, a Mini-bar, Satellite Television, Private deck with loungers and IDD Telephone facilities.

Beach Suite with Pool

Synopsis:

The Maldives in the middle of the Indian Ocean is known as the flattest country in the world. The highest point in all of the Maldives is less than 10 feet above sea level. That unique geography makes the Maldives wide open to wind, weather and swell.

The Maldives have two seasons based on the monsoons that form over Asia: From November to April is Northwest monsoon season when hot dry air flows toward the equator and over the Maldives. The clear skies from November to April attract snowbirds from all over Europe and the world. This is prime tourist season for the Maldives but not prime surf season.

In April and May at the start of the northern hemisphere summer, Low pressure areas attract cool moist winds flowing from the Indian Ocean in the southwest across the Maldives. The southwest monsoon lasts from May to October, which is also prime surf season as southern hemisphere winter Low pressure systems off Antarctica spray long energy bands NW across the Indian Ocean.

As the Maldives straddle the equator the effects of the Monsoon Seasons are minimized. Rain and wind squalls pass through mainly June through August. Air temperatures are in the 80s and 90s while the water temperature is in the 80s year-around.

To sum it all up, the surf in the Maldives is best from late February through October, with the biggest months, June, July and August often getting rain from the wet winds of the southwest monsoon.

• SCUBA
• Yoga
• Swimming Pools
• Gym
• Snorkeling
• Fishing
• Library
• Internet
• Island hopping excursions