JA Manafaru
- Breakfast
- Domestic Flight + Speedboat
- House reef · Excellent
Net B2B rates on agent login
- TransferDomestic Flight + Speedboat
- Accommodation84 villas & rooms
- Villa stylesOverwater & beach villas
- Dining5 restaurants & 2 bars
- House reefExcellent
The resort
About JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru occupies the private island of Manafaru in Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern end of the Maldives archipelago. It is reached either by a roughly 75-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport or by a 45-minute domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo Airport followed by a 35-minute speedboat transfer. The resort offers 84 villas, including Beach Villas and Over Water Residences with either sunrise or sunset orientation, as well as three private residences, and every villa includes a pool. The food and beverage line-up runs to seven outlets, including Ocean Grill for seafood, Kakuni for international buffets, Andiamo Bistro for Italian cuisine, White Orchid for Japanese dishes and The Cellar, a subterranean wine cave used for private dining. The property runs an all-inclusive Dine Around package, along with a spa, dive centre and watersports facilities. Recreational activities cover scuba diving, snorkelling, motorised and non-motorised watersports, and guided excursions into the surrounding atoll. The combination of private-island footprint, over-water villa inventory, seaplane or combined-transfer access and full in-house dining and wellness infrastructure places JA Manafaru clearly in the private-island resort category.
Why we love it
Why we love this resort
JA Manafaru occupies the private island of Manafaru in Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northern end of the Maldives archipelago. It is reached either by a roughly 75-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport or by a 45-minute domestic flight to…
- Award-winning Dine Around All Inclusive package; 55+ complimentary activities; Calm Spa — 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards x2; Maldives' first subterranean wine cave (The Cellar); Northernmost natural private island resort in Maldives; Villas 135–2,000 sqm; Children's pool
- House reef: Excellent
Best for
The accommodation
Choose your perfect stay
From beachfront hideaways to overwater villas above the lagoon — each one curated and personally checked by our Maldives team.
Lagoon & ocean
3 guests · 225 m²
Sunrise Water Pool Villa
Overwater + poolLagoon & ocean
3 guests · 225 m²
Sunset Water Pool Villa
Overwater + poolBeachfront
6 guests · 600 m²
2-Bedroom Beach Residence
Family favouriteLagoon & ocean
6 guests · 450 m²
2-Bedroom Ocean Residence
Overwater + poolBeachfront
6 guests · 2000 m²
The Manafaru Residence
Most spaciousCompare
Compare the villas
A side-by-side look at every room category — view, pool, size and who each one suits best.
- ViewBeachfrontLagoon & ocean
- Size135 m²225 m²
- AccessBeachfrontOverwater
- Best forCouplesHoneymooners
Rates are on request. Net B2B rates available on agent login.
Ocean Grill
Andiamo Bistro
White Orchid
The Cellar
Infinity Pool Bar
Calm Spa
Calm SpaCalm Spa is a multi-award-winning sanctuary offering holistic wellness treatments rooted in ancient healing traditions from Bali, India, Thailand and beyond. Two-time winner of the World Luxury Spa Award in 2018. Treatments include Balinese massage, Swedish massage, Ayurvedic therapies, body scrubs and facials. Couples spa packages and private spa pavilion available at The Manafaru Residence.
- Balinese Massage
- Swedish Massage
- Ayurvedic Treatments
- Couples Rituals
- Body Scrubs
- Facials
JA Manafaru Dive Centre
by PADI CertifiedPADI Open WaterPADI AdvancedScuba Diving
PADI certified — pristine Haa Alifu Atoll dive sites
Snorkelling
House reef and guided snorkelling — 55+ complimentary activities
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Sunset cruise to encounter spinner dolphins
Manta Ray Excursion
Guided manta ray snorkelling in Haa Alifu Atoll
Kayaking
Complimentary kayaking in the lagoon
Windsurfing
Windsurfing sessions in the lagoon
Catamaran Sailing
Guided catamaran sailing
Night Cruise
Romantic night cruise under the stars
Romantic Beach Picnic
Private candlelit beach picnic experience
Cooking Class
Maldivian and international cooking classes
Local Island Tours
Excursions to nearby local inhabited islands
Kids Club
Dedicated Kids Club — complimentary
Sustainability
Ocean impact
Plan your stay
Getting here & good to know
Getting here
Good to know
- House reef
- Excellent
- Board
- Breakfast, All Inclusive
- Children
- Children welcome. Kids Club with entertainment and activities. Children's pool available. Guests under 18 can only check in with parent or official guardian.
- Cancellation
- Flexible and non-refundable rates available. Resort not responsible for delays or cancellations caused by third-party airline carriers. Flight details required before arrival.
- Languages
- Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Chinese
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, Cash
Concierge
Ask our Maldives expert
Our team has stayed at and personally vetted the Maldives' finest islands — we know JA Manafaru room by room, transfer by transfer. Tell us your dates and travellers, and we'll shape the right villa, board and seaplane timing around them, with net B2B rates on agent login.
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Where is JA Manafaru located?
JA Manafaru is located in Haa Alifu Atoll (Haa Alif). Manafaru Island, Haa Alifu Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Is JA Manafaru located on a private island?
JA Manafaru is a resort that is typically located on its own private island and offers exclusive amenities and services.
What amenities does JA Manafaru offer?
JA Manafaru offers: Free Wi-Fi, Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Air-conditioned, Laundry service, Beach access, Room service, Kid-friendly and more.
What types of villas and rooms does JA Manafaru offer?
JA Manafaru offers 6 accommodation categories, including Beach Pool Villa, Sunrise Water Pool Villa, Sunset Water Pool Villa, 2-Bedroom Beach Residence, 2-Bedroom Ocean Residence, The Manafaru Residence. Of these, 3 sit over the water and 6 have a private pool.
What are the dining options at JA Manafaru?
JA Manafaru has 7 restaurants and bars, including Kakuni, Ocean Grill, Andiamo Bistro, White Orchid, The Cellar, Infinity Pool Bar and more. Cuisines span International / Maldivian, Seafood / Grills, Italian / Mediterranean, Asian, Teppanyaki.
Does JA Manafaru have a spa?
Yes — JA Manafaru features Calm Spa (by Calm Spa), with signature treatments such as Balinese Massage, Swedish Massage, Ayurvedic Treatments.
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