JA Manafaru, Maldives

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

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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3 Bedroom Island Pool Residence | 5 nights or more Domestic transfer included | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, ping pong
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3 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar
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 £461
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Deluxe Beach Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Sunrise Water Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 1453 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Beach Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 1453 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 1453 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 4058 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 7104 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 8934 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Manafaru Island, JA Manafaru, Maldives is in a rural area and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Medhafushi and Govvaafushi can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baarah Dock. Utheemu Palace and Maldives Climate Observatory are two other places to visit that come recommended. Water tubing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Haa Alifu Atoll, Manafaru Island

Restaurants

  • Palm Restaurent
  • Ruhgandu Hotaa
  • Koba Bistro
  • Mini Tea
  • Medium Rare

About this property

JA Manafaru, Maldives

Luxury resort near Medhafushi
Located close to Govvaafushi, JA Manafaru, Maldives provides a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Indulge in a hot stone massage, aromatherapy and a body treatment at the on-site spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Asian cuisine. The 24-hour gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include snorkelling, beach volleyball and kayaking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a telescope
  • Farming classes, outdoor furniture and beach towels
Room features
All 84 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to perks, such as premium bedding and furnished patios.
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/cupboards, separate sitting areas and cookware/dishes/utensils

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at JA Manafaru, Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site 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 drinks included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Snorkelling

Land activities

Cycling
Fitness facilities
Football
Tennis
Volleyball
Children's club

Lessons/classes/games

Bartending

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

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

  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 4 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools

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

  • Outdoor pool

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 320 (return), (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

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, Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from July 7 2025 until April 30 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from July 4 2025 until December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JA Manafaru, Maldives on 26 Sept 2025 start from £461.22, 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, Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

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

What time is check-out at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

Checkout is at noon.

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives 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, Maldives?

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

Where is JA Manafaru, Maldives located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Manafaru Island, where regional attractions include Medhafushi, Govvaafushi and Utheemu Palace. Regional attractions also include Baarah Dock and Maldives Climate Observatory.

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