Food & drink prices at Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon
Drink prices at Ellaidhoo are highly dependent on package choice: all-inclusive and promotional options offer reasonable value, but à la carte beverage pricing is steep, with bottled water at $6 and cigarettes at $35 per pack.
Recent claims from August 2026 emphasize positive all-inclusive value and promotional pricing, while May 2026 reviewers highlighted the pain of à la carte pricing for non-all-inclusive guests. August 2025 noted steep cigarette pricing. Evidence skews recent (all within past 12 months), with a minor temporal shift toward all-inclusive endorsement in the latest reviews.
What the reviews tell us
All-inclusive packages offer competitive drink pricing at $8–$10 for cocktails and mocktails, with occasional promotions (4 drinks for $30 USD)
À la carte beverage prices are steep: $6 for sparkling water, $5 for coffee
Cigarettes carry a premium price of $35 per pack at the bar—significantly higher than typical retail
Guests on all-inclusive packages report the offering is worth the commitment compared to pay-per-drink options
Ellaidhoo's beverage pricing presents a mixed picture driven largely by whether guests opt into all-inclusive packages or pay à la carte. Reviewers who committed to all-inclusive arrangements reported favorable pricing—cocktails and mocktails in the $8–$10 range, plus occasional promotional deals like four drinks for $30 USD—making those packages appear worthwhile. However, guests without all-inclusive coverage face notably high individual drink prices: sparkling water costs $6 per glass, coffee $5, and cigarettes a striking $35 per pack. This bifurcated pricing structure means the reasonableness of food and beverage spend is heavily contingent on upfront package selection rather than inherent value across the board.
All-inclusive vs. à la carte pricing divergence
Claim 405548 describes drinks as 'very reasonably priced for the Maldives' at $8–$10, while Claim 416795 warns that beverage prices are 'unusual' and cites $6 for sparkling water and $5 for coffee. These are not direct contradictions of the same product (one addresses cocktails, the other basic beverages), but they reflect a stark pricing gulf depending on package type. All-inclusive guests see value; non-all-inclusive guests encounter premium pricing that appears unjustified for simple items like water and coffee.
The evidence
Both sides shown — including dissenting reviewsDrinks were very reasonably priced for the Maldives ($8–$10 USD for cocktails/mocktails)
if you don't go all-inclusive, be careful with the drinks, as they have unusual prices (a glass of sparkling water is $6, coffee is $5)
If youre a smoker, bring your own cigarettes as a pack is $35 at the bar
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