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JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives | Resort in Manafaru Island

| 9.8 (121 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Manafaru Island Resort | JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives

Resort in Manafaru Island

Catch some rays on JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Change of towels is available on request.
JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. 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. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include indoor private hot tubs and safes. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.


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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels
  • Bathrobes
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Recycling
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Separate sitting area
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Private indoor hot tub
  • Safe
  • Individually decorated
  • Local maps
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Slippers
  • Desk chair
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Turndown service
  • Private pool
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Ceiling fan
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding
Breakfast
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • 24-hour room service
  • Free daily reception
  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Champagne service
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
Parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
Accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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)
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Water tubing
  • Tennis
  • Steam room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Yoga classes
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Scuba diving
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Motor boating
  • Full-service spa
  • Farming classes
  • Parasailing
  • Windsurfing
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Private picnics
  • Art gallery
  • Canoe available
  • Water skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Wine tasting room
  • Children's pool
  • Pedal boating
  • Volleyball
  • Sailing
  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor tennis court
Entertainment
  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels
General
  • Front-desk safe
  • Banquet hall
  • Water dispenser
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • Russian
  • Italian
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Romance packages available
  • Couples dining
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Vegan dining options
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Beach towels
  • Games
  • Telescope
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegetarian dining options
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Playground
  • Baby bath
  • Children's pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Highchair
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Beach loungers
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Furnished patio
Spa
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Reflexology
  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Body treatments
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Detox wraps
  • Sauna
  • Massage - sports

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: 9:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 2 children 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)!
Payment Policy
Airport shuttle fee: usd 500 per person (roundtrip) airport shuttle fee per child: usd 320 (roundtrip), (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.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed

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 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

Reviews

Asad Saulat
Jan 15, 2026 12:50:13 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our honeymoon at JA Manafaru was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond: warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. The all-inclusive package was phenomenal, letting us enjoy every restaurant and experience incredible food throughout our stay. The complimentary honeymoon upgrade was the true highlight: floating breakfasts and relaxing spa massages made it unforgettable. The water was absolutely pristine, perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving (my first ever and an amazing experience!), and a wide range of motorized and non-motorized water sports. Serene, luxurious, and wonderfully memorable, an absolute dream destination we can’t wait to return to.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Beach Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
Room Size: 2153 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Deluxe Beach Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports

General

Square meters - 200, Square feet - 2153, Number of living rooms 1, Sea view, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 61, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 1
Sunrise Water Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
Room Size: 1453 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Sunrise Water Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports

General

Square meters - 135, Square feet - 1453, Sea view, Ping - 41, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 1
Beach Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
Room Size: 1453 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Beach Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports

General

Square meters - 135, Square feet - 1453, Beach view, Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 41, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 1
Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
Room Size: 1453 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports

General

Square meters - 135, Square feet - 1453, Sea view, Ping - 40.83, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 1
2 Bedroom Grand Ocean Residence I Personal Butler I Alchemy class I One Premium Resort Experience
Room Size: 4058 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
2 Bedroom Grand Ocean Residence I Personal Butler I Alchemy class I One Premium Resort Experience

General

Square meters - 377, Square feet - 4058, Separate dining area, Ocean view, In-room massage available, Number of bedrooms - 2, Day bed, Child-size bathrobes, Ping - 114, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2, Extra bed count 2
2 Bedroom Interconnecting Beach Villas I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 1
Deluxe Garden Villa with Private Pool I Personal Butler I Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
Room Size: m2
1 Double Bed

General

Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 1
2 Bedroom Manafaru Residence I Personal Butler I Alchemy class I One Premium Resort Experience
Room Size: 15070 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
2 Bedroom Manafaru Residence I Personal Butler I Alchemy class I One Premium Resort Experience

General

Square meters - 1400, Square feet - 15070, Separate dining area, In-room massage available, Number of bedrooms - 2, Day bed, Resort view, Child-size bathrobes, Ping - 424, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
3 Bedroom Royal Beach Residence - Largest in the Maldives I Personal Butler I Alchemy class
Room Size: 62431 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
3 Bedroom Royal Beach Residence - Largest in the Maldives I Personal Butler I Alchemy class

General

Square meters - 5800, Square feet - 62431, Separate dining area, In-room massage available, Sea view, Number of bedrooms - 3, Day bed, Child-size bathrobes, Ping - 1755, Location - ground floor, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2

FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Manafaru Island resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the Manafaru Island resort starts from $880 per night with includes Internet, Pool, Private Pool, Kitchen, Laundry, TV, Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Child Friendly, Spa, Restaurant, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, View, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Business Services, Bar, Toiletries, Guest Services with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Manafaru Island resort has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Manafaru Island resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.