Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Bandos Island hotels

"We had a water villa with a pool and felt extremely comfortable from start to finish. Every single person greeted us with a smile. Mr. Iqbal's room service/cleaning was amazing. He was always very kind and even asked us if we had any special requests. Plus, whenever he had enough towels left over, he made something cool out of them, like some cute Swans for example and made the bathtub really lovely :) The food was excellent. My wife and I didn't eat a single thing during the week (and we tried almost everything) that we didn't like. The chefs, Mr. Radwan and Mr. Lotfi, were incredible – they made us unique, extremely delicious, and lovingly prepared meals, elevating our stay from a 10/10 to a 12/10. Literally. Neither my wife or me ever had the experience of such amazing chefs making us special meals and I can't find enough words to thank them. They made our stay unforgettable. At the bar, the Bayrouge, Vita, the new Indonesian lady, Shafan, and others were always extremely accommodating, smiling, and good for friendly and funny small talks. We laughed a lot with them and loved their cocktails and mocktails. The snacks at the bar were also very good. Mr. Ahmed, the front desk manager, always made us feel like we could approach him at any time if we had any questions or concerns. And he, like everyone else, was very accommodating and extremely nice. All in all, I can highly recommend the Varu to everyone – it certainly won't be the last time my wife and I stayed there."

"This is a fabulous resort we travelled as a couple to the Maldives expecting it to be a very quiet remote but beautiful location. We actually loved the music around the pool in the morning the activities such as aqua gym and 15 minutes free paddleboard there are families here young old the food is great with lots of variety and the cocktails arent sugar they are well made With the bar staff being really responsive to your needs meal times are great too. I would highly recommend this hotel if you fancy going to the Maldives but having a bit of entertainment whilst you are there too. The location is incredible, its only 15 minutes speedboat from the main land. Extra excursions are expensive, but if you were here for two weeks it would be worth planning a few in. "

"Excellent experience. Calm and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely staff and good manager. "

"Food options plentiful everything about the resort is awesome we did not bring kids but noticed how kid friendly the place is"

"Great service good food attentive staff"

"Amazing for a quiet vacation "

"Good transit hotel on mainland"

"We had a really really nice time in this Hotel I have to mention the the extra effort and care the staff make towards the guests to make their stay a great experience Guru make great cocktails Only thing to mentions and need to improve is the communication skills of the reception staff and they need to reply the emails promptly when there is a query about the bookings etc "

"Our stay at SAii Lagoon was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm hospitality of the staff, the high-quality service, and the overall atmosphere of the resort. Every detail—from the well-maintained facilities to the diverse and delicious dining options—contributed to a truly seamless all-inclusive experience. We originally visited to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday, and SAii Lagoon made the occasion truly unforgettable. The personalized touches and genuine care shown by the team elevated our stay in every way. We also had the pleasure of meeting wonderful people during our time at the resort, which made the experience even more special. Without a doubt, we look forward to returning in the future and would highly recommend SAii Lagoon to anyone seeking a relaxing and memorable escape. Thank you for an incredible stay! "