Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives vs Bandos Maldives

Same City · Maldives Island Distance: 12.3km
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Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

★★★★ 4-Star
8.6 226
Maldives Island
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Bandos Maldives

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.9 2,628
Maldives Island
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Couples Families with kids Snorkelers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Snorkelers

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.3km

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