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JA Manafaru

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Medhafushi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool) | Beach/ocean view
7 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Winery
Family Room, 3 Bedrooms (Island Residence -Family Private Pool)
Exterior
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • On private beach
    On private beachOn private beach
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusiveAll-inclusive
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM
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Haa Alifu Atoll, Manafaru Island

Room options

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe Villa (Beach)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa (Sunrise Water - Infinity Pool)

Villa (Sunrise Water - Infinity Pool)

  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa (Beach)

Villa (Beach)

  • 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)

  • 215 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa (Sunset Water - Infinity Pool)

Villa (Sunset Water - Infinity Pool)

  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • 377 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Private pool

Villa, Private Pool (Exclusive 52nd UAE National Day Promo)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Villa, Private Pool, Beachside (Exclusive 52nd UAE National Day Promo)

  • 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)

  • 660 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • 845 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Manafaru Island

Beachfront retreat .You'll find Medhafushi and Govvaafushi close to this Manafaru Island resort. Utheemu Palace and Baarah Dock are also in the region.
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Restaurants

  • Kakuni
  • Ocean Grill
  • INFINITI POOL & BAR
  • White Orchid
  • Mini Tea

About this property

JA Manafaru

5-star beachfront resort near Medhafushi
Some rates at JA Manafaru are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At JA Manafaru 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/café and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 3 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
  • 3 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
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game 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 offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Rooms are equipped with complimentary dial-up internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Highchair
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 poolside bars, 3 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boating
  • Canoe available
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Parasailing
  • Pedal boating
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Children's slippers
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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
Express check-out available

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
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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
  • 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 (up 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.

  • 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.
    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 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 each 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.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays 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 Resort
JA Manafaru Manafaru Island
JA Manafaru Resort Manafaru Island

JA Manafaru Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 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

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

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

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

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