JA Manafaru, Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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August 2025

September 2025

2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

3 Bedroom Island Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, table tennis

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
All inclusive
On private beach
Room service
Laundry

Explore the area

Haa Alifu Atoll, Manafaru Island

Medhafushi
Govvaafushi
Maldives Climate Observatory

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Room options

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Beach Villa with Private Pool

2153 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Sunrise Water Villa with Private Pool

1453 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Beach Villa with Private Pool

1453 sq ft
Beach view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool

Exceptional

1453 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

2 Bedroom Ocean Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included

Exceptional

4058 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

2 Bedroom Beach Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included

7104 sq ft
Resort view
Sleeps 8
1 Double Bed

3 Bedroom Island Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included

8934 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 10
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Manafaru Island

JA Manafaru, Maldives is a short distance from popular attractions such as Medhafushi and Govvaafushi. This 84-room, 5-star resort welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a private beach, and a full-service spa.

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Restaurants

Kakuni
Palm Restaurent
INFINITI POOL & BAR
Ocean Grill
Horizon Lounge #JAManafaru

About this property

JA Manafaru, Maldives

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

JA Manafaru, Maldives features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 2 outdoor pools. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 695 per person roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach resort include a children's pool, a 24-hour gym, and a steam room.

Guests can expect to find 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include private pools, furnished patios, and sitting areas. Change of towels is available on request.

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite 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

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Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free dial-up internet
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
7 restaurants
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Andiamo Bistro and Pool
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
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 pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
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 elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance

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
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

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 airplane 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 at the property

For any questions, 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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 7 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change):

One of the swimming pools

The property will be renovating from July 4 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

One of the swimming pools

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

Outdoor pool

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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.

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Airport shuttle fee: USD 695 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 635 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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

Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
There are no elevators.
Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Can I book all-inclusive rate plans at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

JA Manafaru, Maldives has all inclusive rates that come with all meals and many onsite activities included. Activities include snorkeling, kayaking, and rowing/canoeing.

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

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JA Manafaru, Maldives on Jul 30, 2025 start from $480.0, excluding 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 a free cancellation option available at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

JA Manafaru, Maldives provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near JA Manafaru, Maldives?

This resort is located in Manafaru Island, close to Medhafushi and Govvaafushi.

Will I be able to park at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

No, there isn't parking at this resort.

Is a spa located at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Thai massages, sports massages, detox wraps, and reflexology.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives include a casino on the premises?

No, JA Manafaru, Maldives doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from July 7 2025 until April 30 2026 (subject to change).

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

At this waterfront resort, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and Champagne service in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives have a hot tub?

No, but this resort does have a steam room.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, JA Manafaru, Maldives has 7 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at JA Manafaru, Maldives.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

Can I book a room with a balcony at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

Yes, every guestroom at JA Manafaru, Maldives comes with a furnished patio with some featuring ocean or pool views.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at JA Manafaru, Maldives if that's in your vacation plans.

JA Manafaru, Maldives Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group

Mar 25, 2025

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

Gareth

Traveled with partner

Feb 16, 2025

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

Pratik

Traveled with partner

Feb 2, 2025

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

Jorge

Traveled with partner

Sep 19, 2024

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

Saqr

Jul 13, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Beautiful

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Hollywood

Traveled with family

May 10, 2024

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

Traveled with partner

Mar 31, 2024

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

Gorgeous location. Amazing staff.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Dec 28, 2023

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

Traveled with partner

Nov 3, 2023

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

Sep 14, 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 9, 2023

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

Traveled with partner

Jul 2, 2023

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

Dec 22, 2022

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

8/10 Good

peter, Raleigh

Dec 20, 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

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

Aug 31, 2022

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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Nov 28, 2021

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

Oct 13, 2021

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 traveler

Traveled with group

Feb 20, 2020

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

Feb 14, 2020

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 traveler

Jan 28, 2020

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

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Dec 13, 2019

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 traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Nov 18, 2019

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 traveler

Traveled with partner

Nov 10, 2019

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

Oct 2, 2019

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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2 Bedroom Ocean Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included

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2 Bedroom Beach Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included

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3 Bedroom Island Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included

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Manafaru Island

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JA Manafaru, Maldives

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10/10 Excellent

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