Cinnamon Dhonveli

Located in the north Male atoll, a mere 20-minute boat ride away from the main island Male, is the large and sprawling expanses of Chaaya Island Dhonveli.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli has 148 stylish rooms with five types of living spaces with open-air exotic garden-bathrooms, mezzanine beds, interconnected rooms and open-air waterfalls are all part of the preference. Rooms have fresh hot/cold water, air-conditioning, hairdryers, Satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, verandas, sun beds and tea & coffee makers.

Room types:

Garden Bungalow – A spacious 2 story bungalow on the island, the bedroom is on the upper floor with a balcony facing the Indian Ocean. The sitting room below could be converted to a bed room, making it the ideal accommodation for families.

Superior Rooms are built facing the Indian Ocean in blocks of six separate rooms as two stories, with three rooms on the lower floor and three on the upper. All Superior Rooms are air-conditioned and feature twin & double beds.

Beach Bungalows are built facing the ocean and the beach, with two separate rooms in a single storey structure. All 40 Beach Bungalows at Chaaya Island Dhonveli are air-conditioned and feature a King size double beds.

Water Bungalows are located on the Southern West of the Island, the 36 Water Bungalows are air-conditioned and feature a king sized bed, day bed, dressing table.

Over Water Suites are located on the North West of the island the 24 air conditioned Over Water Suites at Chaaya Island Dhonveli are furnished with a living room with day bed, dressing table.

Koimala Garden Restaurant – features a wide variety of cuisines from East to West, buffet style, with live cooking stations for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Maakana Restaurant offers views of the surf break and a high cone shaped thatched roof features ‘live cooking stations’ where guests can watch the chefs preparing fresh cuisine.

Raalhu Bar – a bar and restaurant with an A la Carte menu, Raalhu adjoins the cascading waves of the internationally famed surf point “The Pasta Point” which has been a venue for international surfing competitions. The restaurant is complete with a pool table, darts, mini library, other indoor games and a deck that extends out into the ocean. The upper floor has a panoramic view of the surf break and the lights of Male at night in the distance. Dolphins and occasionally pilot whales are seen from here, which makes this a vantage point.

Raiyvilaa Sunset Terrace Bar – features an A la Carte menu offering snacks and main meals. On request, even exclusive candle-lit dinners on the beach under a canopy of stars, could be arranged. Since this is the resort’s main bar, guests can be certain of being served a wide variety of aperitifs and beverages and even signature cocktails to lift the spirits.

Rehendhi Restaurant & Bar – Named after an illustrious Maldivian Queen, Rehendhi offers a fine dining experience at the edge of the lagoon, specializing in a selection of fresh seafood and prime meat. For the wine connoisseur, the restaurants wine cellar offers an interesting collection of the best wines from around the world.

• Swimming pool
• Exotic spa
• Gymnasium
• Pool table
• Darts & indoor games
• Mini library
• Tennis courts
• Excursion centre
• Meridis Dive Centre

Atoll Travel operates the surf centre and you should prebook to enjoy your Chaaya surfing holiday. *Kindly be advised that Surfing related services for guests staying at Chaaya Island Dhonveli will be rendered exclusivelty by Atoll Travel. Guests, who wish to surf, are advised to book through Atoll Travel ONLY.