- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineInternational
- StyleBuffet and à la carte
- SettingIndoor and outdoor island dining
- DressResort casual
- ReservationWalk-in OK
- AtollLhaviyani Atoll
About Canneli Restaurant
Canneli is Hurawalhi’s international restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Its official guest app also lists a private hot-pot experience, bar menu and extensive wine collection.
Part of the dining roster at Hurawalhi Island Resort, Lhaviyani Atoll, this international restaurant runs a buffet and à la carte format · indoor and outdoor island dining setting. Dress code: resort casual.
Opens the resort's official menu
Signature dishes
- International buffet
- Canneli hot pot
Menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — ask Resortlife for the current shortlist.
When the kitchen serves
- lunch
- 13:00–14:30
- dinner
- 19:30–22:00
- breakfast
- 07:30–10:30
Hours subject to resort operating calendar — confirm with a Resortlife specialist when booking.
Other restaurants at Hurawalhi Island Resort
5.8 Undersea RestaurantContemporary tasting menusFive-course lunch and seven-course dinnerUndersea restaurant 5.8 metres below the lagoonView restaurant
Kashibo RestaurantAsianÀ la carte and teppanyakiOverwater restaurantView restaurant
Kashibo BarCocktails, sake and wineOverwater barWithin Kashibo RestaurantView restaurant
Champagne PavilionChampagne and canapésSunset loungeWestern overwater sunset pavilionView restaurant
Coco BarCocktails, wine and refreshmentsPoolside barInfinity-pool and beach areaView restaurant
J.F.K. — Junk Food KitchenUpscale comfort foodÀ la carteInside Coco BarView restaurant
Other International restaurants in the Maldives
South Malé AtollMain Restaurantat Adaaran club RannalhiInternationalBuffetView restaurant- Dhaalu AtollPalmat Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasInternationalBuffetMain Restaurant, Outdoor TerraceView restaurant
Raa AtollAqua Restaurantat Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaInternationalBuffetView restaurant- MaldivesA La Turcaat Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites - Ultra All InclusiveInternationalView restaurant
North Malé AtollLohis Waveat Adaaran Select Hudhuran FushiInternationalCasualbeachfrontView restaurant
The Hurawalhi Island Resort experience
Hurawalhi Island Resort is an adults-only five-star resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, welcoming guests aged 15 and above, and is reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport. The island holds 90 villas split between 60 ocean villas perched over the lagoon and 30 beach villas set along the sand…
Getting there
Hurawalhi Island Resort is reached by seaplane (40 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Lhaviyani Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Canneli Restaurant
What cuisine does Canneli Restaurant serve?
Canneli Restaurant at Hurawalhi Island Resort serves International in a buffet and à la carte format, set indoor and outdoor island dining. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Canneli Restaurant?
Walk-ins are welcomed at Canneli Restaurant, though tables fill faster around sunset and resort peak nights. Mention preferred dining windows to your specialist for arrival-day arrangements.Is there a dress code at Canneli Restaurant?
Canneli Restaurant operates a resort casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.What are the must-try dishes at Canneli Restaurant?
International buffet, Canneli hot pot. Sourcing varies by season — ask the maître d' on arrival for the current pick.Is Canneli Restaurant included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Hurawalhi Island Resort cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Canneli Restaurant sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Canneli Restaurant located?
Canneli Restaurant is one of the dining venues at Hurawalhi Island Resort, set in Lhaviyani Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Canneli Restaurant
Specialty restaurants at Hurawalhi Island Resort are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.