Bandos Maldives vs Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Same City · Maldives Island Distance: 12.3km
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Bandos Maldives

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 2,628
Maldives Island
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Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

★★★★ 4-Star
8.6 226
Maldives Island
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.9 (4,306)
9.1 (1,129)
Expedia
9.0 (1,001)
9.0 (679)
Overall Average
8.9 (5,307)
8.6 (1,808)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Bandos Maldives Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews mention snorkeling and spotting fish, rays, sharks at the house reef + Many reviews say easy access, just 20-30 min speedboat from airport
+ Rooms are spacious, clean, with good lagoon access in villas + Staff praised for kindness and thoughtful service like birthday surprises
+ Staff friendliness and attentive service commonly praised + Beach, snorkeling, and fish-watching from overwater villas are highlights
+ Buffet variety and vegetarian options well-received + Rooms consistently called spacious and clean
+ Easy 15-min speedboat from airport frequently noted + Families love the kid-friendly atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Island large, takes 45min-1hr to walk around per reviews - Food tasty but boring, lacking veggies or vegan options
- WiFi instability mentioned - Some staff seen as less smiley or approachable
- Thin walls in some rooms cause noise - Dated facilities or snorkeling spots below expectations

Recommended For

Couples Families Snorkelers

Recommended For

Couples Families with kids Snorkelers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Bandos Maldives

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Beach villa spacious clean buffet variety great

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Friendly staff great food many snorkel spots

Improve check-in

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Garden villa well-located best beach

Thin walls

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Sunset water villa view and wildlife top

Agoda 10.0 Family

Great beach snorkeling diligent staff

Long island walk

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Perfect location 30min speedboat, great beach swimming

Food boring after 2 days

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Friendly staff welcome drink, full board meals, top snorkeling

Agoda 10.0 Family

Best overwater villa, great staff breakfast

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Amazing staff, overwater upgrade, water sports

Expedia 8.0 Couple

Nice overwater villa

Dated gym, limited vegan

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.3km

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