About this property

Set on the stunning island of Vagaru in the secluded Shaviyani atoll, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa can be reached via a 55-minute scenic seaplane flight from Velana International airport. Featuring luxurious villas with private plunge pools and is spread over 22 acres of golden sand and palm trees. The villas feature separate lounges, bedrooms, and bathrooms, all tastefully accented with materials and colors inspired by the natural surroundings and cultural influences of the Maldives. The resort features 5 restaurants, 3 bars, wine cellar and a range of beach dining options with entertainment. The resort also offers 24-hour in-villa dining service, as well as memorable destination dining experiences. The resort’s signature Spa by JW is a sanctuary of indulgent top-to-toe pampering, offering a menu of luxury spa treatments. For families traveling with children, Little Griffins, a Family by JW kids' club, featuring a 13-yard long pirate ship, kids' sleeping areas, a servery, games and educational activities will provide hours of fun and entertainment. For guests over 18, the resort offers an adults-only infinity pool area on the tip of Vagaru island, as well as a clubhouse complete with a cigar room, a shisha room, and billiards table. The island's natural reef, just yards from the shore, is unspoiled and teeming with sea life. Upon arrival in Malé, guests will be greeted by a resort host once you clear customs and exit the building. The property can be reached by a 50-minute round-trip seaplane flight to Vagaru. Seaplanes operate only during daytime between 6:00–15:30 and are subject to weather conditions. Please inform JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Gala dinner charges will be applicable for 24 Dec 2025 - Adult: 450++ / Child: 225 ++ and 31 Dec 2025 - Adult: 700++ / Child: 350++. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Game room

    • Spa


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Globe Certification
    Green Globe Certification

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yousef
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Honestly everything, the beautiful island, the facilities, the kids club, the food, the most importantly the people who work there day and night to make sure we are happy every single moment of the day. This was an amazing experience we are a...
  • Jumanah
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    We had a fantastic experience at JW Marriot Maldives. The serene atmosphere and breathtaking views set the perfect backdrop for our getaway. The food was exceptional, with a delightful mix of local and international dishes. Our days were filled...
  • Selen
    Turkey Turkey
    The hotel was very clean and the staff was always helpful and friendly.
  • Omar
    United States United States
    Very secluded, private, exceptional attention to details. Our butler Gassim was very cordial, at our service and very pleasant. The spa was an amazing experience, the gym is extremely clean, full of all the necessary equipment and with and amazing...
  • Bercun
    Argentina Argentina
    Paradise in earth. Great place, great food and very nice amenities finished by a great service by a very committed staff.
  • Christopher
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Siyaag, our butler, was great and made our stay easy
  • Edward
    Canada Canada
    The pools were great, as were the the villas and the die shop
  • Philippe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing resort with 5 restaurants, excellent fitness and yoga sessions offered complimentary twice per day, beautiful gym and fantastic water villas. We particularly enjoyed the fitness and yoga sessions led by Vishnu and the attentive service of...
  • Liang
    Australia Australia
    Love everything🥺💕 the beach was really pretty and Naawish is the best assistant🥰🫶 thank you
  • Ananya
    India India
    I don’t really understand where to begin with. Everything about the property, the staffs, the location, the facilities were so amazing. There was not a single moment where we felt uncomfortable. Everything was so beautifully arranged, had no...

Area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • AAILAA
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • French • Indian • Indonesian • Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • FIAMMA
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • KAASHI
    • Cuisine
      Thai
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • HASHI
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • SHIO
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Seafood
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • 5 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

3 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • Mandarin
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$339 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon arrival in Malé, guests will be greeted by a resort host once you clear customs and exit the building.

The property can be reached by a 50-minute round-trip seaplane flight to Vagaru.

Seaplanes operate only during daytime between 6:00–15:30 and are subject to weather conditions.

Please inform JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa