Luxury Holidays to Cinnamon Island Alidhoo

Alidhoo Resort & Spa

This recently opened tropical hideaway represents the ultimate in style and comfort with a host of facilities and activities to experience and enjoy. Situated in an idyllic location, the island boasts a pristine beach with a small house reef, teaming with a myriad of marine life simply waiting to be explored - where better to revitalise and regenerate the mind, body and soul in luxurious surroundings? At Alidhoo the emphasis is on comfort, service and style with a choice of accommodation in Beach Bungalows and Villas located literally at the waters edge, each with their own bath tub on the veranda or in Over Water Villas built over the Ocean with a private over water terrace with stunning views of the lagoon. The clever use of local materials in combination with traditional methods of construction, including coconut thatched roofs enhance the overall rustic feel of the property, whilst the tastefully decorated interiors employ the use of strong vibrant colours, fine fabrics and noble timber to provide a level of comfort commensurate with a five star property. Whatever your choice, rest assured you will relax in complete comfort and privacy when you are not pursuing your favourite pastime - be it playing in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean or cooling off in the magnificent swimming pool, reenergising your body at the Spa or enjoying some of the finest cuisine available in The Maldives.

Dining Options at Alidhoo

Under The Palms The main Restaurant is located in the centre of the island to take advantage of the welcome shade offered by the coconut palms. Here an exciting array of international cuisine is on offer to tempt the palate and satiate the healthiest appetite, enjoy a hearty breakfast between 07:30 until 11:00, a light lunch 12:30 to 14:30 in a casual relaxed atmosphere. In the evening dinner is served from 19:30 until 22:00 under a canopy of stars in romantic, elegant surroundings and may be accompanied by a selection of fine wines from around the globe. Seafood Restaurant Built at the edge of the shore to take full advantage of the stunning views across the beautiful lagoon, the Seafood restaurant offers literally the ‘catch of the day’. Here freshly landed fruit de mare are on offer daily, make your selection and linger over a cocktail whilst your choice is prepared and freshly cooked to your favourite recipe. The Bar Overlooking the Lagoon beside the swimming pool The Alidhoo Bar opens from 11:00 and is a great place to meet with friends to enjoy a refreshing drink or a quick snack during the day, in the evening sip on your favourite cocktail at the end of the day as the sun slips down below the horizon and the stars begin to twinkle in the sky – relaxed and informal with friendly staff always happy to oblige. Samovar More intimate, a friendly relaxed venue for a pre-dinner aperitif or the ideal place to end and evening with a nightcap, The Samovar also serves a collection of fine teas synonymous with the Cinnamon brand – open from 18:00 each evening until late, smart casual is the order of the day for gentlemen.

Mandara Spa Alidhoo

The Island Hideaway of Alidhoo is a luxury property situated on a beautiful virgin island in the North Male Atoll. Surrounded by beautiful beaches the island is a haven of peace and tranquillity literally floating in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The Hideaway Spa by Mandara is a focal point of the resort echoing the exclusive and luxurious nature of its home. Secluded amid palm trees and a dreamy lotus pond in the heart of the island the Spa offers guests complete privacy, here all the serenity and splendor you seek awaits. The treatment rooms are designed with the emphasis on space, privacy and comfort in the quest to provide the ultimate, magical escape. Signature Services: Cloud Ten A two-therapist treatment that will take you beyond cloud nine - this is an exclusive signature package for Spa. Aroma Reflex Foot Ritual ~ specialty bath or herbal steam ~ refreshments ~ Pure Nature Facial and simultaneous Fancy Foot-work ~ fruit plate. Sultry Citrus Body Buff Delivered with a refreshing burst of zing, this package gives you the look and feel of healthy, radiant skin and a mood to match. Elemis Aroma Foot Ritual ~ Elemis Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow, including mini facial ~ specialty Elemis bath and herbal steam ~ refreshments ~ Balinese Massage with Elemis Exotic oil ~ fruit plate. Ocean Detox Wrap Essentially a seaweed and clay body treatment designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, purge impurities and provide a mineral blast to the skin. The skin is ‘prepared’ with an exfoliating body brushing followed by the application of a detoxifying green clay, seaweed and essential oil mask. A foil wrap is used to encourage the elimination of toxins, while a scalp massage manages to seemingly cleanse your mind. After a detoxifying bath and cleansing tea, lie down, close your eyes and sink into heaven with a body massage using a purifying blend of essential oils.

Meridis Diving & Water Sports at Alidhoo

Whether you are a proficient PADI qualified open water diver or a first time novice, the professional team at the Alidhoo dive centre are waiting to help you explore the other world that lies beneath the ocean. Meridis, a German based dive team have a programme of dives to suit everyone and safety is their prime concern. The modern fully equipped school offers everything to make your dive a success from Nitrox diving facilities to audio-visual classrooms, dive packages are available on request and the full range of equipment hire is also available. PADI-certified instruction is given by multi-lingual dive experts to beginners, amateurs and experienced divers alike on the importance of safety and enjoyable diving entwined with the vital protection of the marine environment for future generations - regular snorkel safaris take place as an introduction to life below the surface of the sea for those who merely wish to satisfy their inquisitive nature.