Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, MaleCinnamon Dhonveli Maldives in Male, Maldives has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 78 hotels we score in Male. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $253 a night (cached, not a live quote).Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is a four-star resort located on a private island in the North Malé Atoll. It sits next to a coral reef and the Pasta Point surf break. The property is accessible via a twenty-minute speedboat trip from Velana International Airport. Guests can choose between beachside rooms or overwater suites featuring private decks. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant situated over the water, and daily yoga sessions. The resort caters to families and those interested in water sports or snorkeling. While the island offers direct lagoon access and various activities, some guests have reported issues with the air conditioning units.What stands out

Direct lagoon access

Two outdoor pools

Proximity to surf breaks

Overwater dining options

Watch out for

Air conditioning issues

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