Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

On Male' island in North Male' Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is a 4-star, 148-room resort with rates starting from $278 and an 8.5/10 guest rating drawn from 238 reviews. Room categories include the Deluxe Beach Villa, Deluxe Water Villa, Family Beach Suite and Family Water Villa, giving both couples and families a choice between land and over-water settings.

The amenity list stands out for its water sports focus, with diving, snorkeling, fishing and surfing lessons alongside a spa, massage services, swimming pool and private pool options in select villas. Restaurants, a bar, room service and free Wi-Fi cover day-to-day comfort, while air conditioning, tours and airport transfer are included as standard.

The inclusion of surfing lessons alongside the usual diving and snorkeling options sets Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives apart from many North Male' Atoll neighbours, making it a sensible pick for travellers who want a board-sports element built into an otherwise conventional 4-star beach-and-water-villa stay.