Overwater hammockKids’ clubSandbankTennisPADI dive centerSpaWedding or honeymoon servicesRomantic experiences
Experience ratings
Snorkeling4 / 54
Beach5 / 55
Families4 / 54
Lagoon5 / 55
Honeymoon5 / 55
Photography4 / 54
House reef4 / 54
About the island
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is the fourth resort opened in the Maldives by Sri Lanka's Cinnamon Hotels Resorts (also called the Cinnamon hotel group). Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives officially opened on October 1, 2019. The hotel is located in Vaavu Atoll and can be reached by a 25-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport in the Maldives. The island has a total of 90 villas, and guests can choose a superior beach pavilion room, beach bungalow, overwater villa, sunset overwater villa with Jacuzzi, or overwater suite with pool as their vacation retreat.
Why stay here
A hotel opened on October 1, 2019; the island's facilities and rooms are the newest; the beach area is large and the lagoon scenery is beautiful; it is the fourth hotel in the Maldives for Sri Lanka's Cinnamon group, with relatively good brand management.
Highlights
Room facilities are new, and the lagoon scenery is beautiful. All-inclusive is worry-free and offers high value for money.
Before you go
Little vegetation, and privacy is average; apart from the overwater pool suites having private pools, other room types have no pool!
Children’s policy
Children accepted: ages 2-11.99, 999 per person
Villas and rooms
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Beach Bungalow
Room count · 12Area · 65㎡Private pool · None
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Room Description: Welcome to our lush, breezy Beach Bungalows! Honeymooners will adore strolling along the pristine lagoon-side beaches or lounging on the spacious wooden deck with refreshments in hand, watching the waves lazily lap against the shore.
Maximum occupancy
3 adults 1 child or 2 adults 2 children
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Superior Beach Loft
Room count · 12Area · 79㎡Private pool · None
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The Superior Beach Loft is designed for those who appreciate jumping into the sand as the waves hit the beach. Relax there, sip a drink, and enjoy the turquoise water and white sand.
Maximum occupancy
2 adults 1 child
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Water Bungalow
Room count · 40Area · 100㎡Private pool · None
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The Water Bungalow is 100 m² and can accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child. You can snorkel directly into the sea, search for schools of fish in the Indian Ocean, and immerse yourself in the wonderful marine world. When tired, return to the island to rest—this is the charm of Velifushi Island!
Maximum occupancy
4 adults, 1 child
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Water Suite with Pool
Room count · 4Area · 208㎡Private pool · Yes
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Sunset Overwater Jacuzzi Villas have broad ocean views and an outdoor deck with a jacuzzi. Enjoying the relaxation of the jacuzzi while watching the sunset is the correct way to start a holiday.
Maximum occupancy
4 adults, 1 child
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Sunset Water Bungalow with Jacuzzi
Room count · 22Area · 100㎡Private pool · None
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Sunset Overwater Jacuzzi Villas have broad ocean views and an outdoor deck with a jacuzzi. Enjoying the relaxation of the jacuzzi while watching the sunset is the correct way to start a holiday.
Maximum occupancy
4 adults, 1 child
Restaurants and bars
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Vah
Service style · BuffetGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Casual & Relaxed
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The open-air Vah Restaurant offers endless views of the beautiful ocean along with a variety of international cuisine. Whatever your taste, the main restaurant offers Italian, Asian, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Maldivian dishes.
Hours
7:30-9:30,12:30-14:30,19:30-21:30
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Fen Pool Bar
Hours · 8:00-24:00Bar specialty · Drinks
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Pool bar Fen can offer you countless drinks. Here, you can overlook the pool 360° and, of course, the ocean in the distance, with a wide range of cocktails and professional drinks served at any time.
Iru Beach Bar
Hours · 10:00-18:00Bar specialty · Drinks, snacks
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Don't be surprised when you see children happily playing at this beach bar—it also happens to be where we serve a rich selection of signature ice cream! There are other drinks and snacks too, along with charming garden views.
Hama
Hours · 20:00-midnightBar specialty · Cocktails
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Beautiful music, excellent atmosphere, and delightful cocktails are sure to lift your spirits. More importantly, the bar opens at 8 PM and stays open until the last guest leaves.
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Marlin
Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Flavored seafoodNotes · Advance Reservation
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Marlin Seafood Restaurant brings you carefully crafted fresh seafood platters, prepared in the most delightful international and Maldivian styles.
Hours
12:30-14:30,19:30-21:30
Island experiences
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Diving and water sports
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Activity overview: At Cinnamon Velifushi you will encounter colorful corals, manta rays, reef sharks, various fish and turtles. This makes it a major diving area, just like the big fish from the open sea. The gentle nurse sharks are regular visitors to Vaavu Atoll and are a spectacular sight. There are many rich diving sites around the Maldives.
Mandara Spa
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Activity overview: Mandara Spa is set on the water, calmly secluded from the rest of the resort. It has four couples' treatment rooms and two single rooms with indoor showers, plus its own nail area. Simple and tasteful decor adorns every corner of the spa. After your experience, you can purchase products from ELEMIS to take the spa home with you; ELEMIS is a British luxury spa and skincare brand exclusively used by Mandara Spa.
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Weddings & Honeymoons
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Activity introduction: Make the most special day of your life an unforgettable experience. At Velifushi, you choose a package that meets your requirements, with the brilliant Indian Ocean as the backdrop for exchanging vows, and traditional Maldivian touches to make this happy day even happier.
Dolphin Watching
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Activity introduction: Board a traditional Maldivian dhoni and depart at 5:30 AM. You will watch dolphins in the beautiful Maldivian waters, which will become an unforgettable memory of your trip.
Indoor Entertainment
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Overview: If you don't want to go out to sea, you can also enjoy various sports on the island with your friends and family, such as five-a-side football, tennis, or volleyball on the beach. If you don't want to stay in the sun, you can play billiards, football, table tennis, or work out in the gym.
Kids Club
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Activity Overview: The resort has a kids club, allowing children to spend a wonderful and unforgettable time on the island while fully unleashing their imagination and creativity. Babysitting services are also available.