JA Manafaru
Haa Alif Atoll, 20012 Dhidhdhoo, Maldives – Great location - show map
Experience world-class service at JA Manafaru
Situated 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 dive centre, 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 en suite 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 travelling 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 snorkelling activities on-site. 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 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 7 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
Availability
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Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- JalenebSouth 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...”
- RalucaRomania“Beautiful island, lush vegetation, nice beach without sand bags (just like in the picture you see on the hotel website). Friendly staff all over the island. I would like to mention our thakuru (Abdo - he was very efficient and helpful) and Kitty...”
- NabilMalaysia“everything about it. the experience the place. the people. the sea.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants7 restaurants on site
- Kakuni
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Ocean Grill
- CuisineSeafood • Grill/BBQ
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- White Orchid Restaurant
- CuisineAsian • International
- Open forDinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Andiamo Bistro and Pool
- CuisineItalian • Mediterranean • Pizza
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- The Cellar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Infinity Pool & Bar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Veli Bar
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Resort facilities of JA ManafaruGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 7 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Bath
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- 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
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- 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
- Arabic
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash JA Manafaru accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-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/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.
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 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.
FAQs about JA Manafaru
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JA Manafaru is 13 miles from the centre of Dhidhdhoo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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JA Manafaru has 7 restaurants:
- Infinity Pool & Bar
- Kakuni
- White Orchid Restaurant
- The Cellar
- Ocean Grill
- Andiamo Bistro and Pool
- Veli Bar
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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
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Check-in at JA Manafaru is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Yes, JA Manafaru is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at JA Manafaru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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JA Manafaru offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Karaoke
- Windsurfing
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Beachfront
- Beauty Services
- Themed dinner nights
- Beach
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Tennis equipment
- Walking tours
- Open-air bath
- Water sport 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
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Room options at JA Manafaru include:
- Double