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Maldives Five-Star Private Island Paradise with All-Inclusive Dining, Free-Flow Drinks & Roundtrip Transfers

9.7

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101 reviews

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Handpicked inclusions

Welcome bottle of sparkling and macaroons

All-inclusive dining

Free-flow drinks between 11am and 11pm

Personal villa bar, replenished daily

Roundtrip domestic flights from Malé

About the hotel

Step into paradise at the idyllic JA Manafaru, where tropical island bliss and an incredible all-inclusive concept come together to form the escape you’ve been dreaming of. Originally built as a Waldorf Astoria property, this star-studded resort has seen the likes of celebrities like rockstar Noel Gallagher, footballer Luís Figo and Bollywood actress Dia Mirza retreat to this haven of world-class luxury and relaxed beachside ambience. Nestled on the private island of Manafaru in the Haa Alif Atoll – a blissfully secluded and pristine spot at the northernmost point of the Maldives – JA Manafaru is perfect for honeymooners and families alike.

The powdery white sand and crystalline lagoon are always within easy reach and the house reef is abundant with colourful marine life, making for excellent snorkelling and diving. The Calm Spa Sanctuary is an oasis of tranquility – book a luxe treatment during your stay and allow the centuries-old Ayurvedic therapies to restore body and mind. When you’re feeling active, cycle across the island on one of several bike tracks, enjoy a tennis match on the court or a fun-filled round of futsal. Throughout it all, seven exceptional onsite restaurants provide bespoke à la carte dining experiences, while The Cellar, the Maldives’ first and deepest subterranean wine cave, which houses over 8,000 bottles of wine and offers up delicious wine tastings and perfectly paired meals.

Your handpicked inclusions:

Celebrate your escape with a welcome bottle of house sparkling and sweet homemade macaroons
Wake up to daily breakfast at Kakuni restaurant
Indulge with daily three-course à la carte lunch at Kakuni or Andiamo Bistro and Pool
Keep the decadence going with daily afternoon tea at White Orchid Lounge
Catch the sunset with nightly sundowners and canapés at White Orchid Lounge
Round off each day with nightly three-course à la carte dinner at Kakuni, White Orchid Lounge, Andiamo Bistro and Pool or Ocean Grill
Free-flow drinks between 11am and 11pm, including beer, spirits, new and old-world wines, fruit juices, soft drinks, JA-branded still water, house cocktails and mocktails
Enjoy the use of a personal villa bar, replenished once daily with wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks
Roundtrip transfers: complimentary domestic flights between the resort and Malé

Overwater villa upgrades available: The quintessential Maldives experience awaits when you upgrade to a Sunrise or Sunset Overwater Villa, suspended above the crystal-clear ocean.

Travelling with family? One child (11 and under) stays free with all meals or upgrade to the Deluxe Beach Family Villa and two children (11 and under) stay free with all meals.

Getting here is easy: connecting flights depart regularly from Dubai, Doha and Singapore, with direct flights available from London, New Delhi, Singapore and more. The Maldives is currently open to visitors, and a negative PCR test is required on arrival (current as of 29/11/2021). See here for the most up-to-date information on entry requirements.

Book with 100% Confidence: Right up until 15 days before check-in you can enjoy unlimited, free date changes, or cancel and get a 100% credit to use at Luxury Escapes for any other Limited Time Lux Exclusive accommodation, tour or cruise offer. Excludes flights, see the Fine Print for details.

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JA Manafaru

Haa Alifu Atoll, Upper North Province, Maldives

JA Manafaru is located in the Haa Alif Atoll, at the northernmost point of the Maldives. We recommend purchasing flights into Velana International Airport (Malé). Roundtrip domestic flights between the resort and Malé are included in your package (transfer may be by seaplane, depending on seasonal availability and reserved at the resort’s discretion on the day). After booking your international flights, please contact the resort in advance to organise your domestic flights.

Please ensure you leave a minimum of two hours between domestic and international flights.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements. Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Highlights

The Resort – Secluded Maldivian island hideaway

Positioned in the Haa Alif Atoll, at the northernmost point of the Maldives, JA Manafaru is a sanctuary of untouched beauty. Thanks to its seclusion, the surrounding ocean is crystal clear and thriving with rainbow marine life, which makes for top-notch snorkelling and diving conditions. With the lagoon surrounding the entire island, the resort enjoys its very own house reef with 33 diving sites and three onsite instructors – so the chance of spotting swooping manta rays, snappers, lionfish, sea turtles, seahorses and more is at an all-time high.

JA Manafaru considers the comfort of its guests a top priority, reflected by a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021 award. There’s something for every traveller here; from the tranquil Calm Spa Sanctuary to the ocean-facing Horizon Fitness Pavilion, kids’ play areas, tennis court, swimming pools and bicycle tracks. Whether you’re a A-list celebrity, a pair of loved-up honeymooners, a family or on a fun-filled group holiday, there’s something for everyone.

Your Handpicked Inclusions – All-inclusive dining, free-flow drinks, roundtrip transfers and more

Getting to JA Manafaru is a breeze with included roundtrip domestic flights between the resort and Malé. The azure lagoon, white-sand beach and verdant green forest are your official greeting to paradise; and awaiting your arrival are a welcome bottle of sparkling house wine and a selection of sweet, handmade macarons.

The gourmet delights don’t stop there – during your stay, you will be treated to first-class all-inclusive drinks and dining, with daily breakfast, three-course à la carte lunch, three-course à la carte dinner, afternoon tea and sundowners with canapés, as well as your own private villa bar, refreshed daily.

Free-flow drinks are available daily between 11am and 11pm, including beer, spirits, new and old-world wines, fruit juices, soft drinks, JA-branded still water, house cocktails and mocktails.

Every day of your stay, enjoy incredible dining at the following venues:

Kakuni (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner): All-day dining restaurant Kakuni tempts guests with local and international dishes in a gorgeous oceanfront al fresco setting.

Andiamo Bistro and Pool (open for lunch and dinner): Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean, this bistro sits within lush gardens by the resort’s main swimming pool.

White Orchid Lounge (open for afternoon tea, sundowners and canapés, and dinner): Overlooking an endless azure sea is the overwater, open-air White Orchid Lounge, the perfect spot to relax and watch the sunset with sundowners.

Ocean Grill (open for dinner): Serving up prime steak and local fish and lobster caught fresh that day, Ocean Grill offers mouthwatering dishes cooked from the show kitchen at the centre of the restaurant.

The Cellar: The Maldives’ first and deepest subterranean wine cave offers an incredible collection of 8,000 bottles of wine. Make your stay extra special with paired wine dining and tastings (additional charges apply).

Facilities

Two swimming pools
Calm Spa Sanctuary
Kids’ Zone
Horizon Fitness Pavilion
House reef
Watersports Centre
Seven restaurants
Bars
Beach
Wi-Fi
Tennis court
Futsal court
Badminton court
24-hour front desk

Surcharges may apply to select services and facilities

Things to know

Inclusions

Menus are subject to change without notice.
Free-flow drinks are available between 11am and 11pm each day. All drinks purchased before and after these times will be charged as per the resort’s price list.
All-inclusive dining: inclusion is based on breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and sundowner canapes. All food purchased outside these parameters will be charged to the guest’s account as per the resort’s price list.
Transfers: should domestic flights from Malé to Manafaru not be available, an overnight stay on Malé will be required at guests’ own expense. Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg and one additional, smaller piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. Additional direct charges by the carrier may apply for luggage over the allowed weight limit. Heavy luggage may be offloaded and sent on the next available transfer. Please note this may not be on the same day of travel and the airline’s decision is final in relation to all flight movements.

Cancellation policy

Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.

Date changes

Feel Like Changing Your Dates? No Worries… If your booking is with a property located in Australia or New Zealand you can make unlimited changes to the date of your hotel booking, as long as it’s at least 21 days before your original check-in date. If the property is located in any other country you may make unlimited date changes up to 1 day before check-in. This is provided you choose dates that are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to availability and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Please note unlimited changes are not applicable for flights.

Book with 100% Confidence: Right up until 15 days before check-in you can enjoy unlimited, free date changes, convert your accommodation booking into a ‘Buy now, choose dates later’ package or cancel your accommodation booking with 100% credit (less unrecoverable costs) towards future travel for any Limited Time Lux Exclusive accommodation, tour or cruise package. Additional charges for date changes that result in a higher value will be charged to your account. Credit must be used within 12 months of issue date.

Fine print

Update [21 August 2021, 3.56pm AEST]: Book with 100% Confidence Policy updated.

Valid for travel until 23 December 2022 (bookings must be made before 31 October 2022).

Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.

Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details.

Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.

Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now, Choose Dates Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.

After this time bookings are non-refundable except in accordance with our Refund Policy.

Please note that the Book with 100% Confidence policy does not apply to flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Menus are subject to change without notice.
Free-flow drinks are available between 11am and 11pm each day. All drinks purchased before and after these times will be charged as per the resort’s price list.
All-inclusive dining: inclusion is based on breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and sundowner canapes. All food purchased outside these parameters will be charged to the guest’s account as per the resort’s price list.
Transfers: should domestic flights from Malé to Manafaru not be available, an overnight stay on Malé will be required at guests’ own expense. Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg and one additional, smaller piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 5kg. Additional direct charges by the carrier may apply for luggage over the allowed weight limit. Heavy luggage may be offloaded and sent on the next available transfer. Please note this may not be on the same day of travel and the airline’s decision is final in relation to all flight movements.

Surcharge: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night, applies for certain dates and is payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar.

Update [21 August 2021, 3.56pm AEST]: Book with 100% Confidence Policy updated.

Valid for travel until 23 December 2022 (bookings must be made before 31 October 2022).

Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.

Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details.

After this time bookings are non-refundable except in accordance with our Refund Policy.

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Reviews

9.7

Outstanding

101 reviews

Summary

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JA Manafaru offers a luxurious escape with stunning views, exceptional staff, and diverse dining options. Guests rave about the overwater villas and all-inclusive packages, which provide great value. Despite some excursions being pricey, the overall experience is unforgettable and highly recommended.

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