- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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Experience world-class service at JA Manafaru, Maldives
Experience World-class Service and Award-winning Dine Around All Inclusive at JA Manafaru, Maldives Located on an all-natural private island in the north of the Maldives, JA Manafaru, Maldives provides luxurious beautifully appointed beach and overwater villas with private outdoor pools. An on-site PADI dove centre, 2 additional outdoor pools and pampering spa treatments are available. The property is spread over 35 acres of peaceful white sandy beach, accessible by either domestic flight, followed by speedboat ride or choice is a seaplane transfer from Male' to JA Manafaru, Maldives. Spacious and air-conditioned, all accommodations are equipped with a private pool, flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffeemaker and complimentary Wi-Fi. With a choice of either Beach or Overwater Villas with either sunrise or sunset views and your very own pool and each has private bathrooms, some also with a relaxing spa bathtub and some with outdoor rain shower. For something really special we have three bespoke Residences for families or friends traveling together. Indulge with the award-winning Dine Around package, offering a variety of culinary experiences – a generous sized menu, themed nights, in-villa dining, unlimited ice cream & over 150 wines and cocktails. Savour fresh seafood at Ocean Grill, delight in international buffets at Kakuni. Explore the world of Italian flavours at Andiamo Bistro, Teppanyaki grill and savour Japanese specialties at White Orchid, or sip handcrafted cocktails and live music at Veli Bar. For an unforgettable evening, descend to The Cellar, the Maldives' first subterranean wine cave, for an exclusive dining experience. All 7 venues cater to all diets and cravings. Guests can relax on the stunning beach or around 2 outdoor pools, including 1 children's pool. JA Manafaru, Maldives offers snorkelling activities on-site, over 55 complimentary activities, and things to do. Complimentary snorkelling gear is available and there are also other water sports, such as diving, sailing, jet-skiing and stand-up paddle boarding. Additional facilities include a floodlit tennis court, a pool table, a games area, and a photography studio. Cool Zone is our Children’s playground/space. Calm Spa Sanctuary nestles between the ancient banyan trees where guests can unwind with Eminence treatments and Maldivian massages. There are also wellness classes, yoga sessions, and a gym with fantastic sea views.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 9 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area

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1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
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Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 3 1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Living room 2 sofa beds | ||
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Turker
Turkey
“They greet you as soon as you land at the airport and then take you to the lobby, where you can relax and eat. Afterward, you'll be transported by seaplane to the hotel, where a wonderful team greets you. Takhuru accompanies you to your room and...” - Alwaleed
Saudi Arabia
“Far away as possible, compact but not tiny, nature is everywhere, and very friendly staff.” - Yousaf
United Arab Emirates
“Was Amizing team , They treated us like a family, Specially thanks to Mr sooud, Sabaha, Nizam” - Yingying
Australia
“Unique water and sand villas. Comfortable! Best services m!” - Martin
Singapore
“The staffs are extremely friendly and helpful. The food at Ocean Grill and White Orchid was excellent!” - Zhen
Hong Kong
“Food was exceptional, and rooms looked very nice. Service very good as well” - Lukas
Austria
“Been there for our Honeymoon in November 2024 - best Hotel/Resort we have ever stayed. Our Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool was amazing, it had picturesque views over the ocean. We‘ve spotted dolphins swimming by right from our sunbeds. The house...” - Chuan
Singapore
“The peace and tranquility, far away from the bustling city.” - Najibah
Kuwait
“Wow where do I start?! Upon arrival we had a small issue that really bothered us! but the staff was very professional in resolving it. Aan, our exceptional hostess, went above and beyond to ensure we’re enjoying every minute of our stay! They...” - Jaleneb
South Africa
“We had the best time ever during our stay. The resort and beach are most picturesque place ever. Staff are super friendly and restaurants have romantic vibe, perfect place for honeymoon or spending time with your loved ones. Food and drinks were...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Kakuni
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Ocean Grill
- CuisineSeafood • Grill/BBQ
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- White Orchid Restaurant
- CuisineAsian • International
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Andiamo Bistro and Pool
- CuisineItalian • Mediterranean • Pizza
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Cellar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Infinity Pool & Bar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Veli Bar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Teppanyaki
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- In Villa Dining / Destination Dining
- CuisineLocal • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceRomantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort facilities of JA Manafaru, Maldives
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 9 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
Bathroom
- Bath
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Water sport facilities on site
- Snorkelling
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Karaoke
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
Living Area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Strollers
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Yoga 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
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bathAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- Mandarin
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Internal Domestic Transfer via Hanimaadhoo Airport
The resort operates scheduled Transfer flights from Male (Velana International Airport) to JA Manafaru via Hanimaadhoo Airport. The scheduled flight duration is typically less than 50 minutes, followed by a 40-minute speedboat transfer to the resort.
The roundtrip domestic transfer rates are:
Adult USD 500 net roundtrip, inclusive of all taxes.
Child (2–11 years): USD 320 net per child, inclusive of all taxes.
Infant (0 to 1.9 years): Free of cost.
Round trip Internal Maldives Transfer scheduled timings and aircraft/ route may be subject to change depending on the operational processes/restrictions at Velana International Airport. The resort has no control, nor takes any liability for this third-party operation, nor the aircraft carriers’ policies or services and/or any schedule delay/cancelation of any kind caused that impacts your onward travel. This naturally includes Force Majeure situations by air or sea.
Please note that we do arrange shared schedule seaplane transfer at additional charges. The seaplane transfer will be subject to seat availability upon confirming the booking and sending your international flight tickets.
Remark: Seaplane scheduled timings/ route are subject to change depending on daily operational needs.
For Private Charter Seaplane (daylight hours only) should you wish to book a Private Charter Seaplane just for you and your family, this may be arranged by prior arrangement and as a non-refundable reservation. Please get in touch with our reservations team for further details. Terms & Conditions apply.
New Year’s Eve rate is inclusive of mandatory gala dinner for selected occupancy. Any additional Adult or Child will be charged separately upon check in.
As part of our festive celebrations, the following dining experiences are compulsory for all guests:
Christmas Eve Dinner – 24th December
USD 386 as from 18 years | USD 193 per child (12-17 years)
New Year's Eve Dinner – 31st December
USD 515 as from 18years | USD 256 per child (12-17 years)
These charges will be payable at the property upon arrival.
As part of our continuous enhancements to elevate the guest experience, one of the outdoor pools will be temporarily closed for maintenance until 30th April 2026.
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 JA Manafaru, Maldives 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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.