Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Ari-Atoll

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon ****

MLE009
Wellness
WLAN
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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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 its drop-off and small wreck is located directly in front of the island, ideal for divers and snorkelers. Transfer from Male Airport takes approximately 90 minutes by speedboat. A seaplane transfer (approx. 30 minutes) can be booked for an additional charge upon request.
Small island with overwater bungalows and white sandy beach surrounded by clear blue sea.
Pier leads to a small pavilion by the sea, surrounded by palm trees and blue sky.
Sandy beach with palm trees and a palm hut by clear blue water.

Facilities

Modern open-air restaurant with red and black cushions, illuminated at night.
Sandy beach with palm trees and a palm hut by clear blue water.
Modern open-air restaurant with red and black cushions, illuminated at night.
Overwater bungalows at sunset with wooden dock and calm water.
Illuminated resort with pool, overwater bungalows, and restaurant in the evening.
View from a covered terrace overlooking water bungalows over the sea at sunset.
Pier leads to a small pavilion by the sea, surrounded by palm trees and blue sky.
The resort, popular with divers, offers a total of 112 rooms, a friendly reception area with seating, a souvenir shop, and a library. Culinary delights await you at the main restaurant "Madi" and "The Junction" restaurant, serving traditional Maldivian and Indonesian cuisine. Enjoy cool refreshments at a total of two bars and the café. You can also visit the hotel's own "Marine Biology" marine station and learn interactively about the coral ecosystem and the diverse local marine life through exchanges with the marine biologists.
Near the beach, you will find the swimming pool with a pool bar and sun terrace. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are provided free of charge.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room with Sea View

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

Cozy hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window overlooking outdoor terrace.
Floor plan of a hotel room with bedroom, bathroom, balcony, and garden area surrounded by palm trees.
Modern hotel room with wooden ceiling, double bed, TV, and air conditioning.
Veranda with chairs overlooking beach with loungers and sea under trees
Bright hotel room with large bed, TV, desk and view of terrace and garden.
Open bathroom with glass shower, toilet, and trees in a natural setting.

Beach Bungalow

The Beach Bungalows (38 sqm) offer a stylish ambiance with the same amenities, are freestanding, and additionally feature a terrace with 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 sqm and additionally bathrobes/slippers (2WB).
Note: There is no direct access to the sea from the terrace!

Terrace with lounge chairs and table overlooking turquoise sea under blue sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, comfortable seating, and bright, open design.
Bright bedroom with sea view, modern decor, and terrace access overlooking the water.
Bright bathroom with two sinks, large mirror, and access to balcony or terrace.
View through tree branches of a porch with a white sofa in front of a white house.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden flooring, wardrobe, and TV.
Bright hotel room with double bed, orange bedspread, wardrobe, and balcony overlooking garden.
Modern open bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink under wooden beams.

Double Room

The Standard Rooms (approx. 35 sqm) 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).

Meals

B&B/HB/FB/AI

Rich breakfast buffet. Half board includes dinner as a buffet. Full board includes lunch and dinner as buffets. B&B and HB are only bookable until 31.10.25.

Spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs under wooden beamed ceilings.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals in the main restaurant are served buffet-style.
Selected beverages: 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. Beverages 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
- Minibar refilled once daily with selected beverages (beer, water, soft drinks, and chips)
- Premium spirits 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 dinner on the beach (seafood or steak, excluding 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 dive center, diving courses and excursions, rental of snorkeling and diving equipment.

Children's program

Children's playground.

Wellness

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

Entertainment

Evening entertainment with karaoke, live bands, and DJs.

Hotel service

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

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, Amex.
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Security 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: Operates for estimated arrivals/departures from 5 AM to 11 PM // Domestic flight: Operates for arrivals/departures from 9:30 AM to 4 PM // Seaplane: Operates for arrivals/departures from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
Seaplane transfers may include 1-2 stopovers.
For arrivals/departures outside the above times, in case of bad weather, or during extended immigration waiting times, a transit overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
In the Maldives, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may only be 1 or 2 large beds available in total. Consequently, 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 are only bookable for travelers aged 7 and above for safety reasons.
All flight transfers as well as most boat transfers (depending on the island's location) are only carried out during the day. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male (near the airport) may be necessary.
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The luggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on site (approx. USD 5 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 "Fernreisen" 2025/26 on page 143.

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