JA Manafaru
Romantic Dreams in a Tropical Island Paradise. Experience an idyllic island escape in the secluded sanctuary of JA Manafaru, Maldives. In the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean lies a tropical Maldives resort, blending the serenity of the Maldives with six venues as well as additional In-villa and Destination Dining offerings, extensive leisure activities, and exotic spa and wellness facilities.
Useful Information
- Manafaru island time zone GMT +5 hours
Transfer Information
- 75 minutes by seaplane
Island Map
| Location: | Haa Alifu Atoll |
| Check-in Time: | 14:00:00 |
| Check-out Time: | 12:00:00 |
| No. of Restaurants: | 5 |
| No. of Bars: | 2 |
| Time to airport: | 75 |
| Distance to airport: | 320 KM |
Beach Villa with Private Pool
Beach front pool Villa surrounded by tropical greenery, just a few steps to the pristine beach and your private beach cabana. Cosy living areas, with open-air bathroom leading to an inviting sundeck, a pool, daybed and sun loungers in the garden as well as on the beach. Enjoy the breeze while dining al fresco in your private beach dining cabana.
Useful Information
- European super king bed
- Partially open-air bathroom
- Sunken bathtub
- Indoor and outdoor rain showers
- Private pool within a walled garden
Room Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Villa host
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Espresso Machine
- Mini Bar
- Sunloungers
- Bottled drinking water
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- DVD/CD Player
- Safe
- Welcome Amenity
- Airport Transfer
- 24-hour island host service
- Outdoor seating area
- Bathroom Amenities
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fresh fruit daily
- LCD Flat Panel TV
- Satellite channels
- Beach Essentials
- Bicycles
Sunrise Water Villa with Infinity Pool
Wake up to the Indian Ocean Sunrise at is emerges on the horizon and watch the ocean below your villa reflect the morning glow from your sun deck. Truly connect with nature diectly from your villa or watch in comfort from the glass floor panel. Refresh body and mind in your own infinity pool or lounge in the deck with the most magical of vistas.
Useful Information
- European super king bed
- Partial open-air bathroom
- Freestanding bathtub
- Infinity pool
Room Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Bottled drinking water
- DVD/CD Player
- Bathroom Amenities
- Villa host
- Espresso Machine
- Sunloungers
- LCD Flat Panel TV
- Safe
- Airport Transfer
- 24-hour island host service
- Outdoor seating area
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fresh fruit daily
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Beach Essentials
- Bicycles
Sunset Water Villa with Infinity Pool
The Sunset Water Villa showcases magnificent sunset views over the water as well as direct access from the villa to the abundance of marine life found in the ocean below from your sun deck. Enjoy up-close observations of diverse ocean life through a glass panel in the floor, refresh in the infinity pool and unwind in luxurious interiors.
Useful Information
- European super king bed
- Partial open-air bathroom
- iSpa bathtub
- Infinity pool
Room Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Bottled drinking water
- DVD/CD Player
- Bathroom Amenities
- Villa host
- Espresso Machine
- Sunloungers
- LCD Flat Panel TV
- Safe
- Airport Transfer
- 24-hour island host service
- Outdoor seating area
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fresh fruit daily
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Beach Essentials
- Bicycles
Deluxe Beach Villa with Family Private Pool
A tropical hideaway with an abundance of private space just steps away from the island’s pristine beach. Sink into your private pool and enjoy the tropical surroundings where you can de-stress in the comfort and privacy of your own island garden.
Useful Information
- European super king bed
- Freestanding iSpa bathtub
- Indoor and outdoor rain showers
- Private family pool within a waterfall walled garden
Room Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Villa host
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Bar
- Bottled drinking water
- Safe
- Pillow Menu
- Bicycles
- Espresso Machine
- Sunloungers
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Bathroom Amenities
- Hammocks
Two Bedroom Ocean Residence with Family Infinity Pool
Perfectly perched at the tip of the longest water villas pier and right at the edge of the island’s reef, marvel at the expansive views of the Indian Ocean’s turquoise waters and two uninhabited islands. The lavish living area opens to reveal an inviting pool and an outdoor sundeck with direct access to the ocean. Both bedrooms allow for either sunrise or sunset views for the best of both worlds.
Useful Information
- European super king beds
- 2 partial open-air bathrooms
- Couples’ iSpa bathtubs in each bathroom
- Family infinity pool
Room Facilities
- Airport Transfer
- Safe
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Bathroom Amenities
- DVD/CD Player
- Mini Bar
- Wi-Fi
- Espresso Machine
- King-Sized Bed
- Sunloungers
- Private Pool
- Bottled drinking water
- Open air bathrooms
- 24-hour island host service
- Private Dining
- Outdoor seating area
- Powder room
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fresh fruit daily
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Satellite channels
- Beach Essentials
Two Bedroom Beach Residence with Family Pool and Private Pool
Perfect for family or friends travelling together, settle into lavish island living in this two-storey beach residence with its very own couples’ spa pavilion with private steam room & sauna. Through the private courtyard, the airy living area opens to reveal a spectacular oversized family garden pool bordered by an enlarged sundeck completed with daybeds, outdoor lounge, dining space and direct access to the beach.
Useful Information
- European super king beds
- 2 open-air bathrooms and a powder room off the first-floor lounge
- Outdoor and indoor rain showers
- iSpa bathtubs
- Private waterfall pool and a family-sized garden pool on the main sundeck
Room Facilities
- King-Sized Bed
- Open air bathrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Espresso Machine
- Mini Bar
- Sunloungers
- Bottled drinking water
- LCD Flat Panel TV
- DVD/CD Player
- Safe
- Bathroom Amenities
- Airport Transfer
- 24-hour island host service
- Outdoor seating area
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fresh fruit daily
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Beach Essentials
- Bicycles
Three Bedroom Island Residence with Family Pool and Private Pool
This luxurious and multi award winning two-storey residence offers three bedrooms, two spectacular pools and private spa pavilion with both steam room & sauna, allowing you to relax in complete privacy. Perfect for a large group of family or friends or just for couples who want space, the villa offers ample in-door and out-door areas to ensure the most relaxed island living experience possible.
Useful Information
- European super king beds
- 2 open-air bathrooms and one interior bathroom
- A powder room
- iSpa bathtub, sunken bathtub and standing shower
- Private waterfall pool within a walled garden and a family-sized garden pool
Room Facilities
- 24-hour island host service
- Private Dining
- Outdoor seating area
- Sunloungers
- Outdoor BBQ
- Personalised chef
- Powder room
- Bathroom Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Telescope
- Karaoke player
- Hairdryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fresh fruit daily
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Satellite channels
- DVD/CD Player
- Safe
- Jacuzzi
- Separate Bathtub and Shower
- Beach Essentials
- Bicycles
White Orchid Lounge
The ideal space for relaxing mid-afternoon for Afternoon Tea and onwards to ensure the perfect position to watch the sun go down and enjoy sundowners or a lighter supper option by sampling the never ending selection of simple street food and easy eating dishes created for lounge style dining.
This overwater space also serves as our late bar offering the chance to sit under the stars after dinner listening to the mindfulness of the lapping waves beneath you.
Ocean Grill
A wide selection of local and Indian Ocean Seafood cooked in the show kitchen in the centre of the restaurant. Choose a great steak or some fresh fish or lobesters, caught within the atoll and delivered by our local fisherman.
Useful Information
- Open daily except Tuesdays.
Service Hours
- Dinner: 18:30 - 22:30
Kakuni
Sitting on the deck looking out to the Ocean beyond, on the sand terrace or under the vaulted ceiling this space offers a myriad of choices to enjoy drinking and dining that work around your time frame and style. This easy space is the primary all day ‘World Dining’ venue in the property.
Chill out with a coffee or glass of wine on return from fun at water sports or from off island experiences or dine all day from our eclectic Eurasian Menus, taking inspiration from around the globe, while favouring naturally our traditional cuisine found here in Maldives, followed by the rest of the Indian Ocean and Asia.
Infinity Pool & Bar
This open space is perfect for sun worshipers who want to alternate between the Indian Ocean or the beautiful Infinity Pool. Light poolside beverages are offered throughout the day and remains open until the sun begins to set. Although not a restaurant by arrangement a light, Picnic Hamper offering can be provided for those who simply cannot pull themselves away from their lounger.
Service Hours
- Bar and Pool: 10:00 - midnight
- Lunch: 12:00 - 17:00
Andiamo Bistro and Pool
Mediterranean inspired Bistro, set within a lush oasis around the resort’s main swimming pool open for lunch and afternoon dining until early evening. Ideal for all day dining until evening supper for couples and families as needed.
Useful Information
- Food service starts from 12:00 onwards, daily.
Service Hours
- Daily: 09:00 - 22:30
The Cellar
The perfect ‘Dining by Design’ experience in Maldives first and still deepest sub-terranean wine cave. Open by prior arrangement for a special occasion or paired wine dining or even a wine tasting.
Destination Dining
Embark on a journey across the ocean to your very own Robinson Crusoe island to explore as settlers would have done over the millennia. We can arrange a sunrise breakfast, a lunch picnic hamper or even an early supper to make your experience unique and just for you.
Calm Spa
A haven of pure relaxation and wellness where the principals of centuries old Ayurvedic therapies are entwined with Maldivian Asian traditions. Our wellness journeys are not just for the spirit but are designed to help restore the body and Calm the mind. Treatment from 90 minutes or more.
Horizon Fitness Pavilion
A fully equipped fitness centre and stretching studio for enthusiasts to stay in shape. The overwater deck found at this venue is also home to our complimentary morning yoga (reservations required and subject to availability)
Coolzone & Chillzone
Playful hideaways for the younger ones and trendy relaxation for teens - Coolzone & Chillzone are available and manned by a team of dedicated JA team members, with extensive experience in childcare.
- Swimming Pools
- Kids Club
- Gymnasium
- Scuba Diving
- Fitness Centre
- Water Sports
- Excursions
Diving & Marine Life
Guided by a PADI and SSI certified team, explore marine life around the Haa Alif atoll, one of the most beautiful and pristine sites for diving in the world.
Blessings & Ceremonies
For those who have only dreamed of desert island honeymoons, far from the madding crowd is the jewel in the Maldives crown.
Awarded the ‘Maldives Leading Honeymoon Destination’ and ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ by the prestigious World Travel Awards for two consecutive years, discover the most romantic of celebratory escapes.
Watersports Centre
Challenge yourself with motorised and non-motorised water activities at the certified Water Sports Centre, including wakeboarding, stand-up paddling, parasailing, seabob, and fun tubes or just pick up your snorkeling gear for complimentary use during your stay with us. Whatever your preference, be assured of a good time out on the ocean.
Excursions
Embark on off island excursions to explore local or deserted islands, Utheemu, the cultural capital of Maldives, showcasing the home of the hero Boduthakurufaanu or sail into the sunset in search of dolphins or for traditional line or big game fishing.
