Cinnamon Island Alidhoo - Maldives - overview introduction
- Property, Picture View - 
- Property Overview:
A secluded hideaway washed by the waters of a crystal clear turquoise lagoon and bungalows built in harmony with its stunning natural setting, Alidhoo is a brand new resort island in the reclusive Haa Alif atoll, an ideal holiday for those keen to get away from it all and to enjoy superb facilities. Accommodation, Number of rooms 99, Main Restaurant set in the heart of the island under the shade of coconut trees. International Seafood Restaurant located directly at the edge of the lagoon. One bar, one Swimming Pool, Mandara Spa & Wellness Center offering a wide range of massages, scrubs and herbal therapies.
- Location:
Take a 50-minute picturesque 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 ... it is a perfectly ‘rounded’ island, spanning over 35 acres, with nature’s breathtaking ‘aquarium’ all around and a beautiful coral garden beneath..
- Quick Facts:
Property type: Resort
Distance from airport: 99.99 Km
Total no. of rooms: 98
No. of room types: 4
Accepted credit cards: 
Address: Cinnamon Alidhoo Island, Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives
- Airport Transfer:
The transfer to the domestic airport of Hanimaadhoo airport at the north end of the Maldives takes about 50 minutes. A speed boat will be ready on your arrival which takes around 15 minutes to the island. Resort provides night transfer without any additional charge. Transfer to Hanimaadhoo airport is by Island Aviation Domestic flight.
Flight details should be advised at least 2 weeks before arrival in order to arrange transfers in time.
Due to the fact that the local flights are pre-scheduled, there may be situations where immediate connection is not possible. If a connection is not available within at least 2 hours it is advisable either to book day-use hotel or an over night hotel depending on your arrival flight.
Airport transfer modes available: 
Domestic Flight transfer.
Cinnamon Island Alidhoo - Maldives - Accommodation Room Villa Suites
- Accommodation Overview
At Alidhoo the emphasis is on comfort, service and style with a choice of accommodation in Beach Bungalows and Villas located literally at the waters edge, each with their own bath tub on the veranda or in Over Water Villas built over the Ocean with a private over water terrace with stunning views of the lagoon. The clever use of local materials in combination with traditional methods of construction, including coconut thatched roofs enhance the overall rustic feel of the property, whilst the tastefully decorated interiors employ the use of strong vibrant colors, fine fabrics and noble timber to provide a level of comfort commensurate with a five star property. Whatever your choice, rest assured you will relax in complete comfort and privacy when you are not pursuing your favorite pastime - be it playing in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean or cooling off in the magnificent swimming pool, re-energizing your body at the Spa or enjoying some of the finest cuisine available in The Maldives.
- Beach Villa - (46 rooms / units)
All Beach Villas are designed overlooking the panoramic views of the ocean with tasteful interior designs, strong colours, noble timber floors and traditional Maldivian thatched roofs. They also feature a connecting lounge area and an open veranda.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Fully Detached Mini bar Beach Front Hair Dryer Open-air bath room Butler service Hot & Cold fresh water Plasma TV CD + DVD Player IDD Telephone Safe Cable / Satellite TV Internet LAN (laptop) Separate living area Complementary toiletries Jacuzzi Tea / Coffee
- Duplex Ocean Villa - (46 rooms / units)
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.
- Available facilities and amenities:
Air-Conditioned Complementary toiletries Mini bar Bath tub Fully Detached Open-air bath room Butler service Hair Dryer Plasma TV CD + DVD Player Housekeeping Safe Cable / Satellite TV Internet LAN (laptop) Separate living area Children allowed to share Jacuzzi Tea / Coffee
Cinnamon Island Alidhoo - Maldives - Food and Beverage Restaurant
- Food & Beverage
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.
- B 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 savour 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 and 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.
Cinnamon Island Alidhoo - Maldives - Facilities & Services - Recreation
- Facilities & Services
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.
- Available Facilities:
Bar Laundry Spa Services First Aid Library Speciality Restaurants Guest relation officer Restaurants Suitable for children Internet LAN (laptop) Safe Deposit Swimming Pool
- 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.
- Signatue 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 Kurundufushi 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 and Jewllery 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.
Cinnamon Island Alidhoo - Maldives - Sports, Entertainment & Excursions
- Sports & Activities
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.
- Available Facilities:
Bar Laundry Spa Services Beach Volley Library Speciality Restaurants Catamaran Sailing PADI Dive School Suitable for children First Aid Restaurants Swimming Pool Fishing trips Safe Deposit Table Tennis Guest relation officer Snorkeling Tennis court Internet LAN (laptop)
- Merdis Dive and 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’ favourite 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.
Cinnamon Island Alidhoo - Maldives - Photo Gallery
