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The Original Surf Resort in the Maldives!

Cinnamon Dhonveli is where surfing in the Maldives began. Ever since Tony Hussein Hinde stumbled across the perfect waves of the Maldives whilst hitching a lift on a yacht from Sri Lanka to Africa and established Atoll Adventures, surfers have dreamt of surfing perfect Pasta Point.

Located in North Male, Cinnamon Dhonveli offers access to their private wave, Pasta Point, for a lucky 33 surfers onsite. This keeps the crowds low and the vibes high! The resort itself is luxurious and the perfect spot for solo surfers, couples, and families wanting to surf the tropical reefs around North Male!

The Resort

Cinnamon Dhonveli is located in the North Male Atoll, only a 20-minute boat ride from the international airport. The resort is located on its own tropical island paradise with its private wave, Pasta Point breaking on the resort’s private reef, right in front of the restaurant. Watch the waves roll in whilst enjoying the amazing food on offer!

The resort offers a full luxury spa, open-air restaurants, three bars, a fitness centre, a safe beach for children, and a fully certified PADI Diving School! The resort has a beautiful white sand beach and plenty to do for non-surfing partners and children, it’s a great place to relax or to holiday with the family.

Waves at Cinnamon Dhonveli

The star of the show is the private wave onsite, Pasta Point, this classy left-hander reels along the reef at the perfect speed to do turns as well as tube sections that extend as swell gets a bit bigger. On small days the inside section gives good little barrels! Access is limited to only 33 surfers on-site, which means the wave stays uncrowded and everyone gets their share of waves!

The surf program at Pasta Point is the longest-running and most established of all Maldives Surf Resorts. The expert on-site surf team offers multiple boat rides a day to the other waves in North Male, starting at 5.30 am. Within easy reach of the resort, you can surf Cokes, Chickens, Sultans, Jailbreaks, Honky’s, and Ninjas! Enough variety to keep all surfers stoked!

Why We Love Cinnamon Dhonveli

Pasta Point and having limited surfers! This means more waves for everyone and a super good vibe in the water!

The range of activities onsite. There is always something for everyone to do, perfect for non-surfing partners and families!

The range of exclusive accommodation. There are accommodation options to suit all groups and the Overwater Catagories are really special!

Ready to surf in the Maldives?

The Bungalows and Villas

Cinnamon Dhonveli offers six room types to suit everyone. The Garden Bungalows and Beach Bungalows are the most popular with surfers, offering garden or beach access, and are great value.

For something a bit more exclusive, the Water Bungalows are built over the water inside the reef; with views of the waves breaking just up from Pasta Point you don’t even have to get out of bed for the morning surf check! The Junior Beach Suites inspired by the beachfront and offering panoramic views of the sea and land. The Over Water Suites, above the lagoon, have a wide outdoor deck with private sun lounges and steps down to the water. Finally, the Beach Suite with Pool is an exclusive beach-stay with ample privacy and stylish comfort.

The Cuisine

At Cinnamon Dhonveli there are three open-air restaurants located across the island catering for the nearby room categories.

The Maakana restaurant, overlooking Pasta Point, caters to most of the surfing guests and offers up a gourmet buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, perfect for refueling after a surf!

The expert chefs serve up a range of international and local cuisines, all to a very high standard! Enjoy a cold beer or sunset cocktail at Raalhu Bar, which sits in a prime position directly in front of Pasta Point!

Experiences

The resort offers a range of exciting experiences for you to take part in whilst visiting. There is a full diving centre, allowing you to explore the magic of the underwater world, snorkelling, fitness centre and many more activities to enjoy!

Wellness and Spa

Cinnamon Dhonveli offers a fully stocked luxury spa experience managed by a team of experienced wellness professionals. Treat yourself to a range of tailored spa treatments. The resort also offers daily yoga sessions for all guests.

How to Get There

Getting to Cinnamon Dhonveli is really easy. Just fly to Velena Airport (Male) and the resort team will be ready to greet you and take you o the short 20-minute speedboat ride to the resort, ready for you to enjoy your trip!

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The Original Surf Resort in the Maldives!

Cinnamon Dhonveli is where surfing in the Maldives began. Ever since Tony Hussein Hinde stumbled across the perfect waves of the Maldives whilst hitching a lift on a yacht from Sri Lanka to Africa and established Atoll Adventures, surfers have dreamt of surfing perfect Pasta Point.

Located in North Male, Cinnamon Dhonveli offers access to their private wave, Pasta Point, for a lucky 33 surfers onsite. This keeps the crowds low and the vibes high! The resort itself is luxurious and the perfect spot for solo surfers, couples, and families wanting to surf the tropical reefs around North Male!

The Resort

Cinnamon Dhonveli is located in the North Male Atoll, only a 20-minute boat ride from the international airport. The resort is located on its own tropical island paradise with its private wave, Pasta Point breaking on the resort’s private reef, right in front of the restaurant. Watch the waves roll in whilst enjoying the amazing food on offer!

The resort offers a full luxury spa, open-air restaurants, three bars, a fitness centre, a safe beach for children, and a fully certified PADI Diving School! The resort has a beautiful white sand beach and plenty to do for non-surfing partners and children, it’s a great place to relax or to holiday with the family.

Waves at Cinnamon Dhonveli

The star of the show is the private wave onsite, Pasta Point, this classy left-hander reels along the reef at the perfect speed to do turns as well as tube sections that extend as swell gets a bit bigger. On small days the inside section gives good little barrels! Access is limited to only 33 surfers on-site, which means the wave stays uncrowded and everyone gets their share of waves!

The surf program at Pasta Point is the longest-running and most established of all Maldives Surf Resorts. The expert on-site surf team offers multiple boat rides a day to the other waves in North Male, starting at 5.30 am. Within easy reach of the resort, you can surf Cokes, Chickens, Sultans, Jailbreaks, Honky’s, and Ninjas! Enough variety to keep all surfers stoked!

Why We Love Cinnamon Dhonveli

Pasta Point and having limited surfers! This means more waves for everyone and a super good vibe in the water!

The range of activities onsite. There is always something for everyone to do, perfect for non-surfing partners and families!

The range of exclusive accommodation. There are accommodation options to suit all groups and the Overwater Catagories are really special!

Ready to surf in the Maldives?

The Bungalows and Villas

Cinnamon Dhonveli offers six room types to suit everyone. The Garden Bungalows and Beach Bungalows are the most popular with surfers, offering garden or beach access, and are great value.

For something a bit more exclusive, the Water Bungalows are built over the water inside the reef; with views of the waves breaking just up from Pasta Point you don’t even have to get out of bed for the morning surf check! The Junior Beach Suites inspired by the beachfront and offering panoramic views of the sea and land. The Over Water Suites, above the lagoon, have a wide outdoor deck with private sun lounges and steps down to the water. Finally, the Beach Suite with Pool is an exclusive beach-stay with ample privacy and stylish comfort.

The Cuisine

At Cinnamon Dhonveli there are three open-air restaurants located across the island catering for the nearby room categories.

The Maakana restaurant, overlooking Pasta Point, caters to most of the surfing guests and offers up a gourmet buffet-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner, perfect for refueling after a surf!

The expert chefs serve up a range of international and local cuisines, all to a very high standard! Enjoy a cold beer or sunset cocktail at Raalhu Bar, which sits in a prime position directly in front of Pasta Point!

Experiences

The resort offers a range of exciting experiences for you to take part in whilst visiting. There is a full diving centre, allowing you to explore the magic of the underwater world, snorkelling, fitness centre and many more activities to enjoy!

Wellness and Spa

Cinnamon Dhonveli offers a fully stocked luxury spa experience managed by a team of experienced wellness professionals. Treat yourself to a range of tailored spa treatments. The resort also offers daily yoga sessions for all guests.

How to Get There

Getting to Cinnamon Dhonveli is really easy. Just fly to Velena Airport (Male) and the resort team will be ready to greet you and take you o the short 20-minute speedboat ride to the resort, ready for you to enjoy your trip!

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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