The hype
The snorkeling is legendary and the staff are incredibly friendly, but the facilities feel a bit tired.
Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon
$170-300/ Nacht
Buchen Sie dieses Hotel, wenn You prioritize a world-class house reef and diving over ultra-modern luxury and don't mind a concrete seawall.
Warum Gäste es lieben
- Spectacular house reef accessible directly from the jetty
- Malamathi Restaurant's exclusive dining for Water Bungalow guests
- Shark and ray feeding events at the main jetty
Kurzfassung: A slightly dated diver's haven where the underwater action is five-star, but the rooms and seawalls are strictly three-star.
Bewertet von @blackgermantraveler: I booked this trip to escape, and honestly, the Water Villa at Ellaidhoo delivered. Waking up to the ocean right under my feet and having that private deck for sunset reading was pure magic. If you need a solo reset, this is it.
Was Gäste, die hier übernachtet haben, sagten
Reality check
Many guests are shocked to find their 'Water Bungalow' is just a room on stilts with no ladder to the sea.
- You are a diver or serious snorkeler
- You want an all-inclusive Maldives experience without the $1000/night price tag
- You prefer a casual, barefoot vibe over dressing up for dinner
Sauberkeit & Instandhaltung
8.8
- Housekeeping: Rooms are cleaned twice daily (morning and turndown), generally praised as thorough.
- Bathroom hygiene: Open-air bathrooms are clean but prone to ants and nature getting in (standard for Maldives).
- Maintenance: The resort is older; expect some worn wood, peeling paint, and dated tile work.
- Linens & towels: Clean and fresh, though beach towels can be a bit worn from heavy use.
- Odors & scents: Generally fresh ocean breeze, but occasional generator fumes near the center of the island.
Sleepability™
7.5STILL
0-4LAUT
4-7,5MÄSSIG
7,5-10STILL
- Power plant generator hum (affects Standard Rooms/300s)
- Seaplane and speedboat engine noise during the day
- Thin walls in the 4-plex Superior Room blocks
Vor der Buchung
Gut zu wissen
- Transfer is 90 mins by speedboat (bumpy!) or 25 mins by seaplane ($$$)
- Green Tax is ~$6 per person per night and often added at checkout
- Water is free in rooms, but bottled water at bars may be chargeable if not on the correct AI plan
Was Sie einpacken sollten
- Strong bug spray (Picaridin/DEET) for sand flies
- Reef-safe sunscreen (expensive at the resort shop)
- Seasickness meds for the 90-minute speedboat transfer
Zimmer-Genie
Beste Auswahl
- Water Bungalows (for the private restaurant access and sunset views, despite no sea access)
- Beach Bungalows on the south side (near the dive center) for easiest reef access
Zimmer, die Sie meiden sollten
- Standard Rooms (300 series) near the center/staff quarters due to generator noise
- Beach Bungalows facing the heavy concrete seawall on the east side
Zimmerwunsch-Genie – kopieren & einfügen
“I am requesting a quiet room away from the generator and power plant. If possible, please assign a Beach Bungalow on the south side near the dive center for easier reef access, or a unit with the least obstructed view of the seawall.”
FAQ & Geheimtipps
Alles, was Sie vor der Buchung wirklich wissen möchten.
Can I swim directly from the Water Bungalows?
No. This is a major point of confusion. You must walk back along the jetty to the island to enter the water.
Is the All-Inclusive package worth it?
Yes, food and drink prices are high à la carte. The package covers the buffet and most drinks, making budgeting much easier.
How bad is the seawall?
It's visible from most beach areas. It protects the island but ruins the 'endless ocean' view from ground level.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Wi-Fi is free in rooms and public areas, though speeds can be spotty.
Which transfer should I choose?
Take the seaplane if you can afford it. The speedboat ride is long (1.5 hours) and often very rough.
Are there mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes are controlled, but sand flies (no-see-ums) are a frequent complaint. Bring repellent.
Insider-Tipps
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The 'Malamathi' restaurant is exclusive to Water Bungalow guests, but you can sometimes pay to upgrade your dinner there.
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Snorkel entry is best near the arrival jetty/dive school on the south side—the current drifts you along the wall.
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The 'Standard Rooms' are essentially garden view rooms with no view; upgrade to at least Superior for a glimpse of the sea.
5 Dinge, die Sie wissen sollten, bevor Sie losfahren
💡The 'constant itching' some guests report is often sand flies, not bed bugs.
💡The Superior Rooms are in 4-unit blocks (2 up, 2 down), so you might hear your neighbors.
💡The 'infinity' pool is one of the few places where the seawall isn't an eyesore.
💡You have to wear a wristband for the All-Inclusive package.
💡The dive center is open 24 hours, which is rare and awesome for night divers.
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