Located on a private island in the north of the Maldives, JA Manafaru provides luxurious beautifully appointed beach and overwater villas with private outdoor pools. An on-site PADI dove center, 3 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. 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. The beachfront Ocean Grill offers sizzling grilled meats and seafood. Paired wine dinners are available at The Cellar, located underground. Other dining options include international dishes and Maldivian cuisine at Kakuni Restaurant, home-made pizzas at the pool-side Andiamo Bistro and Pool, Poolside beverages and finger food at Infinity Pool & Bar. White Orchid Lounge teams incomparable views over the Indian Ocean with an Asian inspired menu and beverage into the night. Guests can relax on the stunning beach or around 3 outdoor pools, include 1 children's pool. JA Manafaru offers snorkeling activities on-site. Complimentary snorkeling gear is available and there are also other water sports, such as diving, sailing, jet-skiing and standup paddle boarding. Additional facilities include floodlit tennis court, a pool table, games area and photography studio. CoolZone is our Children’s playground/space. Calm Spa Sanctuary nestles between the ancient banyan trees where guests can unwind with Elemis treatments and Maldivian massages. There are also wellness classes, yoga sessions and a gym with fantastic sea views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for Dhidhdhoo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aleksandr
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great spacious villa with huge bathtub and backyard pool.
  • Antonio
    Brazil Brazil
    The place is just amazing and the people that work there are really nice and friendly. The food is great and there are a lot of good wines already including in the all inclusive package (what I do recommend) The water villas are really close to...
  • Patricio
    Germany Germany
    Everything was memorable. From infrastructure, to food and staff. Top of the game.

Area info

Restaurants
9 Restaurants On Site

  • Kakuni
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ocean Grill
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • White Orchid Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian • International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Andiamo Bistro and Pool
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Cellar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Infinity Pool & Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Veli Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Teppanyaki
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • In Villa Dining / Destination Dining
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at JA Manafaru
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • 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
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Chinese

House rules

JA Manafaru takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 464 net round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Child (2-11.9yrs: USD 313 net round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Child (0 to 1.9 years): Complimentary

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/cancellation 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 nonrefundable reservation. Please get in touch with our reservations team for further details. Terms & Conditions 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 JA Manafaru 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.

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

FAQs about JA Manafaru

  • JA Manafaru is 13 miles from the center of Dhidhdhoo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • JA Manafaru has 9 restaurants:

    • Kakuni
    • In Villa Dining / Destination Dining
    • Andiamo Bistro and Pool
    • Teppanyaki
    • Infinity Pool & Bar
    • Ocean Grill
    • The Cellar
    • Veli Bar
    • White Orchid Restaurant

  • Room options at JA Manafaru include:

    • Double

  • Yes, JA Manafaru is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at JA Manafaru is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • JA Manafaru offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Beauty services
    • Themed dinners
    • Beach
    • Locker rooms
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Facial treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Swimming pool
    • Movie nights
    • Badminton equipment
    • Happy hour
    • Hair treatments
    • Bike tours
    • Manicure
    • Live music/Performance
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Guests staying at JA Manafaru can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at JA Manafaru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.