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JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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JA Manafaru near Govvaafushi, Maldives, offers a tropical getaway with two poolside bars and a private beach. Enjoy complimentary WiFi while exploring seven on-site restaurants serving Asian cuisine. The resort provides everything needed for a restorative escape.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 2,791
AED 3,680 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 2022 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 1399 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 377 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Beach Pool Villa I Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more I Non-Motorized Water Sports

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Haa Alifu Atoll, Manafaru Island

Restaurants

  • Palm Restaurent
  • Sarbath
  • selfrige
  • Gahaa Rest Gadiyaa
  • Green Flower

About this property

JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026

Luxury resort by the ocean
Consider a stay at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 and take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in a body treatment, a deep-tissue massage, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Asian cuisine. The 24-hour gym offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include sailing, kayaking, and snorkeling. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and an art gallery on site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a telescope, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a sail boat on site, and beach towels
Room features
All 84 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as private indoor hot tubs and private plunge pools, in addition to perks like 24-hour room service and premium bedding.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's slippers
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Snorkeling

Land activities

Bicycling
Fitness facilities
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Bartending

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Andiamo Pool & Restaurant
  • Kakuni Restaurant
  • Ocean Grill
  • The Cellar
  • White Orchid Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Cooking classes
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Parasailing
  • Pedal boat
  • Playground
  • Sail boat
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine tasting room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Airplane or floatplane and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive smart lock details
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's JA Manafaru App mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is accessible via domestic flight from Male’ (Velana International Airport) to Haa Alifu Atoll, followed by speedboat transfer (surcharge). Guests must contact the property at least 7 days in advance to arrange transfers (flight details, names as listed on passports, and dates of birth of guests are required). Changes are not permitted within 72 hours before check-in for international arrivals. Failure to contact the property in advance to provide required details and confirm availability of domestic flight and speedboat transfers may result in additional waiting time or an overnight stay in Malé at the guest's expense.
Guests may access the airline's lounge facilities at the airport before transferring to the Atoll on the day of arrival (schedule subject to change).
Domestic flight baggage allowances are 44 pounds (20 kilograms) per paying customer. Any luggage in excess of the allowance will only be carried if space is available and at the carriers’ discretion. The carrier reserves the right to offload luggage and transfer on the next available transfer as per their schedule.
All transfers are provided by third party carriers and may be subject to unexpected delays or changes.
Private seaplane charters may be available by prior arrangement with the resort (surcharge).
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival in Male and at the resort.

Access methods

Host will greet you, smart lock

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 500 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 320 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru Baarah
JA Manafaru Hotel
JA Manafaru Hotel Baarah
JA Manafaru Resort
JA Resort
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Hotel Haa Aliff Atoll
JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru, Maldives Resort
JA Manafaru, Maldives Manafaru Island
JA Manafaru, Maldives Resort Manafaru Island

Frequently asked questions

Does JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026?

As of 16 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 on 25 December 2025 start from $978.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 500 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Manafaru Island, where regional attractions include Utheemu Palace.

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JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives - Complimentary Seaplane for 7 nights and more - Stay Period 01 May 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Umaru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, quiet and eco-friendly. The staff were friendly and willing to be at our service at any given moment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Cee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort - couldn't have asked for a better all inclusive stay. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. House cleaning happened twice a day and during meal hours so you're not disturbed. Great food options that are absolutely delicious - better than your typical resort meals. Complimentary snorkeling and water equipment are a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A masterclass in 5-star hospitality from start to finish.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location. Amazing staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a very good experience with very nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dream Trip

The most wonderful trip! Amazing hotel and staff. Would highly recommend. Our only negative of the trip at all was an issue with the hotels:com booking and their customer service. Hotels.con refused to fix it so JA did. They are the absolute best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute paradise - complete perfection from beginning to end, hugely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saqr

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crystal clear ocean. Incredibly accommodating staff. A relaxation paradise!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and beautiful property. The staff, to include the General Manager, are very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The food and drinks are very good. I recommend getting the all inclusive with food or it can get expensive. The snorkeling on the island is amazing. The Ja Manafaru is a true paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at JA Manafaru. The people here take care of you from the moment you arrive at the airport, to the moment you get on the plane to leave. The staff felt more like family and friends than staff, taking care of every want and need. The food was amazing and the scenery was beautiful. This is an experience I would never forget! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I cannot wait to come back to this place. Thank you Mangal, Ibbe and Vipan for the wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What is not to like. Even in the monsoon season it was paradise. The staff was so attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious and the accommodations were superb. Thanks to Mangal, Umar, Nizam, Rosa, Paveen, Isse, Shaad and of course Coco for taking care of our every need.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was Top notch. Nishan took care of our every need. Chef Moosa was the unexpected highlight of our stay. We had a wonderful culinary experience with him that we will never forget. The food was the best ive eve had. We went during monsoon season expecting alot of rain. The rain was not a hindering factor, just a few showers on and off and one day where ut rained all day. I highly recommend this resort to anyone wanting to escape life for a moment. As an extremely busy individual, this resort allowed me to reset and relax, which was exactly what i needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real Maldivian island

We had an extraordinary experience in JA Manufaru. First of all, the service was excellent. Each villa was assigned a Villa Host. The Villa Host of mine is super nice and helpful. Not only the in-villa service was great, all staff in the island were very friendly. Apart from the service, staff there enhanced our travel experience by providing us a glimpse of Maldivian culture. We had a chance to get to try traditional Maldivian food. Also, most of the staff are local Maldivians. We talked to them and learn more about the Maldives.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the pleasure of staying for a duration of six nights and would have loved to have had the chance to extend our stay further. I had the pleasure of working with my personal attendant, Firdavs, who consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism as well as a strong commitment to meeting my needs. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure that my requests were promptly addressed and taken care of. Victoria and Mark ensured a personalized experience for each guest. The water villas are truly impressive. The island provides a Maldivian ambiance, offering numerous home-like comforts. I will definitely return Dr. Brown
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

ENWEI

The overall feeling is unsatisfactory. At this price, it is really not worth it. Regardless of the cleanliness or frequency of room cleaning, it is not satisfactory. The butler has too many customers to serve and cannot take care of all the guests. Diving conditions were average. The wind and waves were too strong and there were almost no water sports. Unfortunately, this was an unsatisfying trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Peaceful laid back resort. Amazing fine dining experience with receptive service. Food spread is posh, especially at theme nights. Presentation is very visually appealing. However, the a-la-carte menu is limited and the taste is not up to the level of the presentation. Not a lot of night life or night time activities. That is the main pain point. Everything shuts down by 6pm. There is not even an indoor/night swimming pool open after this time. This resort mostly targets people in their mid-late thirties or higher. Not for younger couples as much. Upon arrival, they insist you download the JA Manafaru app but this app misses critical features such as navigation. A suggested itinerary either by host or in the app would have been super useful but was missing. The water villa was very beautiful and the views were stunning. Mini bar was well stocked and included in the all-inclusive package. The ocean access ladder in water villas need to be better maintained. They were rusty and caused cuts and bruises when we tried getting in and out of the water. It rained for 2-4 hrs everyday during daytime during our stay. That’s when we realized that the resort has very little to do except dine when the weather is unfavorable. Water activities are limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEAN CHRISTOPHE PIERRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lieu extraordinaire .... avec une équipe aux petits soins pour vous Extrêmement professionnel Rien ne manque et tout est fait pour votre bonheur a faire une fois dans sa vie... Merci a tout le personnel de JA
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein Traum

Es war ein einmaliges Erlebnisse Die suite war traumhaft. Die fische im meer eine pracht Die Angestellten erfüllten jeden wunsch Die insel und die vegetion unbeschreiblich
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rehana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a stunning property and is set up brilliantly for a relaxing stay, with gorgeous settings and lovely staff. Our host Rafu was exceptional - both polite, helpful and great with our toddler. The one area to improve is to be more proactive with arranging guest transfers. The island is located at the edge of the Maldives so transfers are less frequent and can be unsociable hours; we would have appreciated better upfront planning or at least notification of potential timing challenges. All in all, do pick this hotel as it is fabulous but ensure you know your plans in detail for transfers to avoid a bumpy set of discussions
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was AMAZING!! The staff was as friendly as can be. I stayed in one of the water bungalows, which was a top-notch accommodation. All the non-motorized water sports were included, the food was terrific, and the water and beaches were gorgeous. My only issue was they did not have the breakfast buffet, but you are able to order whatever you want for breakfast, and it's all included. Also, it is quite far from the Male airport. It takes an additional 3-4 hours to get from there to the island through a domestic flight (not the nicest transportation) and an hour long boat ride. However, it was all worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr ruhig und exklusiv. Eine sehr gepflegte Anlage. Sunset Wasserbungalows sind fantastisch!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonjour Nous avons été surclassé en Beach Suite Superbe Nous avons du écourté notre séjour du à la fermeture de l’aéroport de Colombo Départ le samedi 21 au lieu du 24 mars Le resort me propose un remboursement de 50%
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Overall was an amazing time & great employees! That is besides the GM Karen who was unprofessional and did not fix 1 or 2 problems we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

alyaa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

not going to that resort again

it should not be under five star, maybe four. The water villa was nice but the pool water was super smelly and the ladder/stairs going into the water was not safe- the screws were out and could fall off any minute. We asked for coconut water and were told we have to wait a day for them to provide it. Usually it is available at all times at other resorts and for free. At JA we they charge you for that. The food not so great, especially the presentation. They did not have so many options on the SPA menu too. Not worth going to that resort and it is 1.5 hrs on seaplane.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020