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JA Manafaru, Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools
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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Aerial view
Winery
7 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Haa Alifu Atoll, Manafaru Island
  • Medhafushi
  • Govvaafushi
  • Maldives Climate Observatory
  • Hanimaadhoo (HAQ)

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa (Beach)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Villa (Sunrise Water - Infinity Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Villa (Beach)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 135 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa, Ocean View (Ocean View Pool)

Villa, Ocean View (Ocean View Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Villa (Sunset Water - Infinity Pool)

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Villa (Sunset Water - Infinity Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 377 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, Private Pool (Sunrise)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, Private Pool, Beachside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Residence -Family Private Pool)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Residence -Family Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 660 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Bedrooms (Island Residence -Family Private Pool)

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms (Island Residence -Family Private Pool)

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms (Island Residence -Family Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 830 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Manafaru Island

A luxury stay in Manafaru Island awaits you at JA Manafaru, Maldives. You'll find Medhafushi and Govvaafushi nearby. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 7 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, White Orchid Restaurant, serves Asian cuisine and is open for dinner. With 2 poolside bars and 3 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and 24-hour gym. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a steam room. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 5-property class Manafaru Island resort include Utheemu Palace and Baarah Dock.
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Restaurants

  • Kakuni
  • Palm Restaurent
  • INFINITI POOL & BAR
  • White Orchid
  • Ocean Grill

About this property

JA Manafaru, Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Some rates at JA Manafaru, Maldives are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. At JA Manafaru, Maldives, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 7 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Manafaru Island resort.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 7 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
JA Manafaru, Maldives offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

Rooms are equipped with complimentary dial-up Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and a safe. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 9 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Andiamo Bistro and Pool
  • Kakuni Restaurant
  • Ocean Grill
  • The Cellar
  • White Orchid Restaurant

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

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 lift (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 cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at JA Manafaru, Maldives

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 245
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 145 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 495.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 250.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 695 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 635 (return), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

JA Manafaru, Maldives offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JA Manafaru, Maldives on 22 Nov 2024 start from NZ$1,605.24, 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 there a spa on site at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at JA Manafaru, Maldives. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Swedish massages.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives have a pool?

JA Manafaru, Maldives has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

JA Manafaru, Maldives features a private beach, 2 poolside bars and 3 outdoor pools. All guestrooms come with private pools, deep soaking tubs and premium bedding.

What makes JA Manafaru, Maldives a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as private pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at JA Manafaru, Maldives.

Is JA Manafaru, Maldives family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that JA Manafaru, Maldives is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

Relax with a coldie at the 2 poolside bars or 3 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

JA Manafaru, Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 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

Saqr

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Hollywood

Travelled with family
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

Kendra

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Karlwin

Travelled with partner
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

Ehlimana

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Russell

Travelled with partner
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

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

peter, Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Rehana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is really awesome, in terms of the friendly atmosphere and staff. The restaurants there served a very delicious food, since am vegan I found the restaurant vegan friendly. The cleaning services also was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review is long overdue. My wife and I spent a week of our honeymoon at JA Manufaru back in 2016. We could not have had a more wonderful time in a more wonderful place. Manufaru will always hold a special place in our heart. The island is completely magical and the resort staff did an amazing job of being ever available yet allowing us to experience the island for our selves. Both my wife and I are very well traveled and Manufaru remains our favorite destination. When we left, we were looking forward to going back on a future anniversary. I would personally vouch for this place. It was that good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well maintained given that this has been around for many years. Pros 1. Bathroom amenities are all by Elemis. Love the conditioner, because it's not diluted. 2. Housekeeping comes in a few times a day, room is very clean. They draw the curtain when it's sunset, cools down the room so you can rest right away after dinner. They even put extra bottles for us knowing we finished up the water on the first day. Very observant and thoughtful 3. Water around is clear. No rubbish. 4. Water villas are not joined together which means you have all the privacy you need. 5. Water pressure in shower is awesome 6. Breakfast was full of options. Good for 3 days stay. 7. In villa dining is 24 hours 8. Free snorkel equipment rental in half board. 9. Dinner options are just enough. 10. Very polite and efficient staffs all around the resort. 11. Lobster dinner was delicious. Fresh and tasty. 12. Seaplane transfer was the cheapest I see, comparing to other resorts. 13. Smoked trout, smoked mackeral, omelette, pancakes and waffles were our favourites every morning. 14. Fresh juices and very delicious passionfruit daiquiri 15. Last but not least, minimum to zero mosquitoes. It really helped a lot to not have any mosquitoes especially when dining along the beach. 2 thumbs up. Cons 1. Overpriced Spa. It's comfortable and quality massage, just really overpriced. We are talking about 550usd for couple. 80min massage with 40min scrub. Which definitely wasn't that
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort was paradise. The room, the gorgeous beach and ocean, impeccable service and friendly smiles everywhere you go made the stay an unforgettable experience. The only thing that i wasn’t a fan of was having your experience host calling or knocking on your door to remind you of restaurant reservations. Us personally do not like to be bothered on vacations and are fully capable of setting up reservations on our own. Nonetheless place still gets 5 stars as everything else makes up for it.
Drone view . However no drones are allowed for use on property. Was informed after the fact.
Path to bungalow
Scuba diving by the jetty
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khalifah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is perfect only one thing to consider it’s far and expensive Thanks to morad was agood help
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the services and the room were fantastic. Eating in the restaurants was a pleasure. We will remember this hotel all of our life. Especially thanks to Urana, Santos and Sathees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! Staff were fabulous. Service was amazingly ng. Our room was cleaned twice a day and kept beautifully. Great food in all restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, brilliant staff and we had an amazing time. Small point I would make is that the open toilet/shower in the water villas are not as comfortable in monsoon season. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019