Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Ellaidhoo · North Ari Atoll
Mid-Range · seaplane · 20 min · $250 – $700 / night
All-inclusive available
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is a moderately social resort in the North Ari Atoll, appealing to couples and families drawn to its remarkable house reef. This midrange, all-inclusive property offers solid, reliable cooking across two restaurants, with fresh fish as a culinary highlight. Both overwater and beach villas are available, providing a comfortable base for guests who bond over shared snorkeling and diving experiences.
Getting There
A 20-minute seaplane to North Ari Atoll. Short flight. Daylight only.
Food
Two restaurants with solid, reliable cooking. Fresh fish is the culinary highlight and the all-inclusive option is good value. A straightforward dining experience suited to guests here primarily for the snorkelling.
The Vibe
Moderately social within the all-inclusive format. The excellent reef gives guests a shared focus and conversation comes naturally.
Activities
Diving and snorkelling with basic water sports. The exceptional reef is the activity — nothing else is needed.
The Reef
Ellaidhoo's house reef in North Ari Atoll is excellent and frequently cited as one of the best at any budget. Whale shark encounters in the atoll are possible year-round, and the house reef itself delivers consistent reef sharks, turtles and abundant reef fish. A genuine snorkeller's resort at a mid-range price.
Kids' Club
No dedicated kids' club, though families are accommodated.
What Guests Say
This resort is celebrated for its truly excellent house reef, considered one of the best for the price. The solid, reliable cooking, particularly the fresh fish, complements the all-inclusive experience. The vibe is moderately social, centered around shared reef exploration.