- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with JA Manafaru
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineFine Wines, Curated Dining
- StyleFine Dining
- SettingUnderground Wine Cave — first in Maldives
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
About The Cellar
Descend to The Cellar, the Maldives' first subterranean wine cave, for an exclusive dining experience. Curated wine selection and exclusive menu in a truly unique underground setting.
Part of the dining roster at JA Manafaru, this fine wines, curated dining restaurant runs a fine dining format · underground wine cave — first in maldives setting. Dress code: smart casual.
Other restaurants at JA Manafaru
KakuniInternational / MaldivianBuffetMain RestaurantView restaurant
Ocean GrillSeafood / GrillsÀ la CarteBeachfront, Ocean ViewsView restaurant
Andiamo BistroItalian / MediterraneanÀ la CarteCasual, OutdoorView restaurant
White OrchidAsian, TeppanyakiTeppanyakiSpecialty RestaurantView restaurant
Infinity Pool BarCocktails / Light BitesCafe/BarInfinity Pool, Ocean ViewsView restaurant
Veli BarHandcrafted Cocktails / WinesCafe/BarBeachsideView restaurant
The JA Manafaru experience
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…
Getting there
JA Manafaru is reached by domestic flight + speedboat (50 min domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo + 40 min speedboat / Seaplane option available) from Velana International Airport (MLE).
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about The Cellar
What cuisine does The Cellar serve?
The Cellar at JA Manafaru serves Fine Wines, Curated Dining in a fine dining format, set underground wine cave — first in maldives. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at The Cellar?
Yes — reservations are required at The Cellar, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.Is there a dress code at The Cellar?
The Cellar operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is The Cellar included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at JA Manafaru cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Cellar sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
Reserve at The Cellar
Specialty restaurants at JA Manafaru are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.