Ellaidhoo Maldives By Cinnamon Hotel  

On a palm-fringed island in North Ari Atoll, Ellaidhoo Maldives sits about 42 km from Malé — roughly 25 minutes by seaplane or 90 minutes by speedboat. This beach resort fronts an exclusive house reef and is close to world-class dive sites like Fish Head and Maaya Thila, making it a top pick for family-friendly and couple-friendly snorkelling and scuba escapes.

Expect laid-back island style with soft white sand, swaying palms and 112 guest rooms equipped with minibars, LCD TVs and in-room safes. Rooms sit just steps from glass-clear shallows and coral gardens, and the resort pairs Balinese spa treatments with simple, beachside luxury.

Private beach, outdoor pool, outdoor tennis court and a 24/7 in-house dive centre headline the fun. Spa, sandbank picnics, beach volleyball, fitness facilities and kids’ play areas keep everyone busy. All-inclusive plans are available, and you can sip cocktails at the beach bar or poolside while watching the ocean collide with the sunset.

On-site business centre, conference hall and event facilities are available, plus complimentary wireless internet across the resort and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual concierge support.

Two restaurants (including Madi Restaurant), three bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar keep the island fed and thirsty. An all-inclusive option covers meals and many local drinks served into the late evening; limited room service is also offered.