Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Ari-Atoll

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon ****

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Location

The small island (approx. 300 x 350 m) on the eastern edge of the Ari Atoll is covered with lush tropical vegetation. The house reef with a steep drop-off and a small wreck is located directly in front of the island, ideal for divers and snorkelers. The transfer from Male Airport takes approximately 90 minutes by speedboat. A seaplane transfer (approx. 30 minutes) can be booked upon request for an additional charge.
Aerial view of a small tropical island with overwater bungalows and white sandy beach.
Pier with palm trees leading to a gazebo over blue sea under sunny sky
Tropical island with white sandy beach, turquoise water, and a wooden pavilion at the edge.

Facilities

Modern open lounge area with red cushions and glass sliding roof at night.
Tropical island with white sandy beach, turquoise water, and a wooden pavilion at the edge.
Modern open lounge area with red cushions and glass sliding roof at night.
Evening view of overwater bungalows and a wooden deck with pool lighting.
Evening view of a lit poolside restaurant with wooden deck and overwater bungalows.
View of overwater bungalows from the covered restaurant with wooden ceiling.
Pier with palm trees leading to a gazebo over blue sea under sunny sky
The resort, popular with divers and offering a total of 112 rooms, features a friendly reception area with a lounge, a souvenir shop, and a library. For culinary delights, there is the main restaurant "Madi" and the "The Junction" restaurant serving traditional Maldivian and Indonesian cuisine. Enjoy cool refreshments at a total of two bars and the café. Also, visit the hotel's own "Marine Biology" marine station and learn interactively about the coral ecosystem and the diverse local marine life through discussions with marine biologists.
Near the beach, you'll find the swimming pool with a pool bar and sun terrace. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are provided free of charge.

Accommodation

Double Room Superior Sea View

The Double Superior rooms (approx. 52 m²) are located in two-story buildings (each with four units) and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, safe, plasma TV, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea maker, and a sea view (DSM/EMU/DMR).

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and terrace overlooking trees.
Floor plan of a holiday bungalow with bedroom, bathroom, terrace, and garden area.
Bright hotel room with wooden beam ceiling, large bed, and modern decor.
Veranda with chairs overlooking the beach with loungers and sea under blue sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and terrace view through glass sliding door.
Modern bathroom with freestanding toilet and walk-in shower under wooden beam ceiling.

Beach Bungalow

The Beach Bungalows (38 m²) offer a stylish ambiance with the same amenities, are detached, and additionally feature a terrace with a sea view (SBZ/SEB/RSB).

Water Bungalow

The Water Bungalows (2 units per water bungalow) are built on stilts over the sea and, with the same furnishings as the Beach Bungalows, offer 79 m² and additionally bathrobes/slippers (2WB).
Note: There is no direct access to the sea from the terrace!

Covered terrace with loungers and seating furniture overlooking the blue sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and artwork on the wall.
Modern hotel room with canopy bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Bright bathroom with double sinks, large mirror, and bench by the door to the balcony.
Cozy patio with sofa at a white house surrounded by green trees.
Bright, modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and wardrobe with mirrored doors.
Bright hotel room with large bed, wardrobe, and outdoor terrace overlooking greenery.
Bright, modern outdoor bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, and door leading outside.

Double Room

The Standard rooms (approx. 35 m²) are located inland and feature a semi-open bathroom, WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, direct dial telephone, minibar (for a fee), TV, coffee/tea maker, and a terrace with garden view (D/DE).

Board

BB/HBVP/AI

Rich breakfast buffet. With half board booked, dinner buffet is also included. With full board booked, lunch buffet is also included. Breakfast and HB are only bookable until 31.10.25.

Bright hotel restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and an open ceiling.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals in the main restaurant are served buffet style.
Selected drinks: soft drinks, water, beer, house wine, cocktails, whiskey, brandy, gin, vodka, tea and coffee from 9 AM to midnight.
Afternoon tea and cake from 4 PM to 5 PM.
Additionally, snacks are available from 10 AM to 11 AM, 4 PM to 5:30 PM, and 10 PM to 11 PM. Drinks are served at the bar and in the restaurant.

Premium All Inclusive bookable

In addition to AI, the following amenities are included from 9 AM to midnight:
- 1 bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
- 1 daily refill of the minibar with selected drinks (beer, water, soft drinks, and chips)
- Premium alcoholic and premium cocktails
- Fresh juices, espresso, cappuccino, and milkshakes
- 60-minute Balinese spa treatment
- Two excursions per stay (Dolphin Safari, Sunrise Fishing, Sunset Fishing, Dhoni Ride, Half-Day Hangnameedhoo Trip)
- 2 selected excursions per person per stay
- 1 x dinner on the beach (Seafood or Steak, without drinks)
- 1 x 60-minute Balinese spa treatment per person

Sports Included

Fitness room, squash, badminton, tennis (floodlight for a fee), darts, table tennis, table football, and billiards.

Sports for a Fee

Large and well-equipped PADI diving center, diving courses and excursions, rental of snorkeling and diving equipment.

Children's Program

Children's playground.

Wellness

Treatments at the "Chavana Spa" (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the resort.

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, Amex.
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Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Internet
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Children's Playground
  • Massages
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Note

Hotel-independent transfer information (please observe the transfer times valid for your hotel on your booking confirmation):
Speedboat: Operation for approx. arrival/departure from 5 AM to 11 PM // Domestic (Domestic flight): Operation approx. for arrivals/departures from 9:30 AM to 4 PM // Seaplane: Operation expected for arrivals/departures from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
There may be 1-2 stopovers during seaplane transfers.
For arrivals/departures outside the above times, in case of bad weather, or long waiting times upon entry, an overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For a booking of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, it is possible that only 1 or 2 large beds are available in total. Accordingly, it may happen that for 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child has to sleep in the parents' bed.
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Please note that rooms with direct pool/sea access can only be booked for travelers aged 7 and above due to safety reasons.
All flight transfers and most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only operated during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The luggage limit for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat.
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In the Maldives, sinks or even bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
In the catalog "Long-Haul Travel" Summer 2024 on page 128.
In the catalog "Long-Haul Travel" 2024/25 on page 132.

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