Dear Guest,
Welcome to our enchanting island!
You may already know that we house one of the best diving and snorkeling reefs in the world but did you know that a school of a 100 giant jack fish and sting ray and many other ocean beings come by the hotel decks each evening to visit us?
And did you know why this island is called Ellaidhoo in the first place? You see, an indescribable phenomenon brings a heavenly light down to the island from the sky at the most unexpected moments. Some say it’s St. Elmo’s fire, but here on Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, we believe in magic and we hope you’re witness to this enchanting moment with us while you’re here.
One thing you will notice within a few hours of being here is the indescribable bond that connects the marine life to the people on the island, a beautiful sense of symbiosis and we hope a guideline for how we should respect and live with all life on this planet.
Our dive site sits right off the hotel decks, so all you have to do is put on some diving gear or snorkels and jump into a reef so spectacular that you’re going to want to stay there until your tank runs out. People come to Ellaidhoo from all over the world and year after year; the island and the marine life around us become addictive things, especially when you realize that our staff become your friends too. This is how you experience our enchanting island and connect with its spirit.
This compendium will help you navigate the island and discover an experience that brings your journey here to life. The services and facilities of the hotel are listed below, along with other local information.
Let the magic begin!
The Ellaidhoo Team
We have a detailed list of all facilities and services available to you during your stay at Ellaidhoo.
Airline Schedule
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Air Ticket Confirmation
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Doctor
“On call” 24 Hrs
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Wheelchairs & Accessibility
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Credit Cards
We do not make cash advances on credit cards. We do not accept Debit cards.
Please contact the reception for further information.
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Drinking Water / Mineral Water
Mineral water will placed in your room
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Cots/Cribs for Babies
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Checkout Times
Check out time is 12.00 noon. However, should you wish for a late check-out, please contact the Reception. Every effort will be taken to accommodate your request. Extension 0
Staying on our island means you’re taste buds get to go on a trip around the world. Two bars, two restaurants and a dozen other imaginative places are available for magical dining experiences, including floating on the ocean on a dhoni for two! And did we tell you about our food? Sure, we do great seafood here, exceptional in fact – but our executive chef comes with a world of experiences that manifests in his care- fully chosen menu and locally sourced spices. A healthy corner is always present at every spread too. No matter where you choose to drink or dine, our outlets give you great experiences that combine our diverse and eclectic dishes that are out of this world! Here’s a look at our main wining & dining venues on the island:
Our biggest dining venue at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, Madi’s sandy floors keep you connected to the island while your taste buds travel the world. Great continental buffet style meals are served at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cuisine: International/ Continental
Seanic refers to the horizon at sunset – possibly due to its location being the perfect vantage point to view the sun go down to meet the horizon each evening. The restaurant and bar are located close to the water bungalows for the convenience of our guests.
Cuisine: International/ Continental
Just because it rains, it doesn’t mean all the fun must end. This is why our spacious, thatched-roof Sand Bar lets you dig your toes into the sand while you throw back some heady cocktails and continue with all the fun you were having on the island. We’re firm believers in the notion that rain or shine, the magic must continue!
Cuisine: International/ ContinentalThe best things in life tend to come in threes, like health, wealth and happiness. At Ellaidhoo by Cinnamon, we believe the same and have a special combination of elements that bring you to an island edition of the good life. Immerse yourself in big adventures, dig into succulent food and lounge to your heart’s content. In other words, welcome to our Cinnamon-scented paradise.
Our resort features a personal curator who will create speciality dining experiences for you and assist you in choosing the best selection of our menus to suit your tastes. The culinary arts are very much a creative experience for the taste buds, so our curator is on hand to create the best gastronomy experience for you from the moment you walk in to our resort!
Walk into our resort and request for your own personal Island host who will create the perfect combination of experiences for you based on your interests our expert know-how. We’re big on creating lifestyle experiences for you and we’ve now gone that extra step forward to make it all that more personal!
We sit in the heart of the vibrant marine life thanks to our excellent house reef and its many caves and species waiting to be explored. Our dive centre offers snorkeling, night snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin and turtle watching and a series of PADI certifications around the year. Once you discover the wonders and colours under the ocean, we’re certain you may not want to come back to shore.
For the avid sports fisherman or enthusiast, we offer deep sea fishing, sunrise fishing, sunset fishing and big game fishing. Our oceans are teaming with marlin, yellow fin tuna and more for your rod & reel to discover. Don’t have your own gear? Worry not, we always have extras!
Go souvenir hunting and immerse yourself in Maldivian life with the island-hopping excursions we offer, taking you to the many neighbouring island villages in proximity to Ellaidhoo.
Our weekly Bodu Beru and traditional Maldivian performances allow guests to immerse in local culture.
For those of you here for a spot of romance, take a ride to our private Adam & Eve island and spend the day alone together, discovering a tiny paradise.
Yes, we do excellent seafood and an imaginative selection of international cuisine at all our restau- rants, but how about we set up something special for just the two of you? We have multiple dining options across the island that include a champagne breakfast on your private sun deck, romantic beach dinner, lover’s deck, 4-course lobster dinner and even on a dhoni floating across the ocean. Talk to us and we’ll put together something really special.
We’re in the habit of throwing two gala dinners every month on the island for everyone, on the house and under the stars. If you’re on the island during one of these special dinners, do join us and engage in the family spirit we have going on here.
Where other than paradise would you come to unwind? And if the paradise of your choice happens to be our island, then you’re bound to want to lounge on one of the many comfortable loungers, alcoves and more that we have set up across the island.
No matter what the room category, the consistent factors have been space and comfort, allowing you to unwind instantly.
Give yourself the treat of a specialized Balinese treatment at our Chavana Spa, a member of the Man- dara international spa franchise. Let our therapists work out those difficult areas and leave you feeling brand new in no time.
Get to our large swimming pool, bring the kids and just stay there for a whole day. There’s nothing like lounging back and sipping on MaiTais as the sun goes down.
Chavana Spa on Ellaidhoo is housed in our large sports & recreation complex and comes with many treatments and a range of spa products to revitalize, rejuvenate and reawaken. Chavana Spa at all our Maldives resorts are a part of the Mandara international spa chain, featuring specialized Balinese ther- apists, invigorating treatments and the internationally renowned Elemis brand of products. Walk in and browse our extensive spa menu as you sip on a warm jasmine tea and freshen up with a warm towel.
The couple’s spa specials are ideal for those in love. Bright island oranges decorate the spas interiors combining soothing Balinese music and 4 treatment rooms for the many specialized massages on offer.
Opening Times: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
For more information and reservations, please visit the spa or contact us at extension 726.
Plunge right into paradise with Dive & Sail our diving school and canoeing centre. Dive & Sail who have been operating the dive and water sports centre at Ellaidhoo since 2006 also offer canoeing, snorkeling, boat dives and all levels of PADI certification courses. This centre comes with excellent dive instructors and guides who will lead you to the caves and colours that exist just off our resort decks. Jump in, dive down and discover our house reef, an altogether different kind of paradise.
Opening Hours:
8.00 am to 12.30 pm , 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Drop by if you’re staying at Ellaidhoo and indulge in a free trial dive.
Celebrate that most memorable moment of your life, as you exchange vows on
a soft white sandy beach, surrounded by the romance of turquoise and blue water studded with colorful corals and marine life.
We will create the perfect private ceremony; with tropical floral décor, Maldivian dancers, an oriental ceremony, cake champagne fountain, fruit cocktails and finger foods.
Let us add the magic to your honeymoon by treating you to breakfast in Bed and taking you to the isle of Adam & Eve, where you will have this uninhabited island of white sands and lush greens, all to your- selves for a whole day.
During your stay with us, we will also treat you to a Romantic Dinner on the beach with waves lapping at your feet, and an excursion to spot dolphins.
You can enjoy fishing trips in a traditional Maldivian way (line fishing) on a traditional Maldivian boat either at sunrise, sunset or night.
For the ardent fishing enthusiasts, we recommend rod fishing in deep seas. Your catch will be prepared by our chefs on the following day to your taste.
A three hour safari in to dolphin territory. On your lucky day you can spot schools of the beauties frolicking about. There is a possibility that you may not be as lucky on certain days.
Spend half a day frolicking through the sandy beaches with your friends or family, as you experience having a private island all to yourselves.
A romantic dinner for two with your own private chef and butler who will prepare and serve your food A’la minute with a bottle of sparkling wine to enhance your experience.
A five course gourmet dinner served on a traditional Maldivian Boat (Dhoni) on a two hour cruise.
A four course gourmet dinner under the stars on a private setting of your choice.
Ensuring you have a safe and pleasant stay is important to us. It is also good to keep in mind some general safety rules to avoid any unforeseen incidents. To help you navigate the island and our country in the best possible way, we have provided a list of guidelines to make your stay the perfect one. We are always at your service to ensure your safety and happiness. Do reach out to us if you need anything. As a general rule, please follow the following guidelines to stay safe wherever you are in the hotel.
Be diligent and always note exits and emergency procedures of the building where you are in. The fire exits on your floor are clearly marked.
Carefully read the fire exit plan, displayed on the rear of your room door.
Locate the extinguisher & alarm nearest to your room.
We recommend you study the fire & tsunami evacuation & assembly points of the hotel.
Do not smoke in bed.
Do not throw smoldering material into the wastebasket.
Disconnect all electrical appliances after use.
Cooking in the room is strictly prohibited.
Call the Telephone Operator or Reception immediately (Ext.0 or 701).
If it is a minor fire, use the nearest available extinguisher.
If it is a major fire, please leave the area quickly, taking the room key with you.
Please go directly to the nearest fire assembly point.
Stay calm.
All hotel staff can be identified by their name badges and uniforms.
Children should be supervised on balconies/sundecks.
Do not climb or stand on balcony furniture. Keep all balcony furniture away from the railings.
Take care in bathrooms as condensation & water spray can make the surface slippery
Take care when snorkelling & swimming: be aware of rip currents & strong tides.
Never swim alone, make sure there are other people around you.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Swimming at night is not recommended.
Snorkelling alone is not recommended.
To avoid condensation, do not keep balcony door open while air conditioning is switched on
Wear Coral shoes while out at sea
It is prohibited to damage / remove coral from the ocean and is punishable by the Maldivian Law
Do not touch / step on coral
Beware of strong currents & submerged rocks
Advised to wear life vests while snorkeling / swimming
Advised to stay close to the shoreline while swimming
Nude bathing is prohibited and punishable by the Maldivian Law
Beware of dangerous fish
It is prohibited to damage / remove coral and fish from the ocean and is punishable by the Maldivian Law
Pets are not allowed in our property.
Resident guests shall not be permitted to entertain non-resident guests in their rooms.
Non- resident guest including visitors of resident guest may only be permitted to use the facilities of the hotel subject to the prior approval of the Management.
The guest shall not use the hotel for any illegal purpose or act in a manner which may cause a nuisance to the hotel or any of its occupants. They shall indemnify and hold harmless the hotel from any damage, liability or loss caused by any such action. The hotel reserves the right to require the removal of any goods or person from the premises of the hotel without assigning any reason therefore.
Any loss of or damage to hotel property owing/ attributable to any act or omission of a guest shall be charged to the guest’s bill.
Any facilities / services (including the use of the Spa, Dive Centre, Shop etc) made available or recommended by the hotel and availed of by the guest shall be at the guest’s own expense (if any) and risk. The hotel shall not be liable in respect of any damage or injury suffered by the guest in this regard. Activities / services provided by third parties operating in the hotel will be availed of by guests at their own risk and expense.
The Guest is required to return all room keys before departure. Failure to do so or damage to the keys shall result in the cost of replacement of locks and other losses incurred by the Hotel, being charged to the account of the Guest.
Whilst the Hotel shall always endeavor to provide the Guest with the best service possible, it shall not be responsible for failure to perform its obligations caused by war, riots, civil disorder, earthquake, fire, explosion, storm, flood, tsunami or other adverse weather conditions, strikes, lockouts or other industrial action, confiscation or other action by government agencies or such other event beyond the control of the Hotel.
Guests staying on an all-inclusive basis will be required to pay for:
(i) All imported liquor
(ii) Food and beverage from the a` la carte menu, food and beverage from the Pool Bar Menu
(iii) Special food and beverage promotions conducted by the Hotel at a supplementary charge
(iv) Room Service
(v) bills incurred by any non-resident guests visiting the Guest
and/or such other charges as the Hotel may notify.
Guests shall not use the Safety Deposit Box for any illegal purpose or for the deposit of any goods of an explosive or dangerous or offensive nature or which may cause harm, loss, damage or nuisance to the Hotel or to any of its occupants.
The Guest expressly agrees that he/she is using the locker at his/her own volition and risk and that the Hotel shall not be liable to account or be responsible to the Guest or to any other person for the goods so deposited.
The information and recommendations contained in this compendium have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to present the best current opinion on the subject. There is no warranty, guarantee or representations as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained herein. It must not be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this directory or that other additional measures may not be required under particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances.
The Maldives is an Islamic country and as such, we cannot provide legal services for weddings.
Should you require it, an Islamic Prayer Room is provided on the island for your daily worship.
The Qiblah sign (Green Arrow) can be found on the ceiling in all guest rooms.
Prayer mat and the Holy Quran are available and will be provided on request by housekeeping department.
