At a glance
JA Manafaru is a 5-star island resort in Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives, with 84 villas and rooms. Guests reach the island from Velana International Airport (MLE) by a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (50 min domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo + 40 min speedboat / Seaplane option available).
JA Manafaru is a 5-star resort on the large private island of Manafaru in Haa Alifu Atoll, at the northernmost tip of the Maldives. Guests usually take a 50-minute domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo and a 40-minute speedboat, and a seaplane option is available. The island is covered in dense tropical vegetation, with white sand and an excellent house reef.
All 84 villas have private pools. Beach Pool Villas (about 135 m²) sleep three, Sunrise and Sunset Water Pool Villas (about 225 m²) stand over the lagoon, and the 2-Bedroom Beach Residence (about 600 m²) and 2-Bedroom Ocean Residence (about 450 m²) sleep six. The Manafaru Residence covers about 2,000 m².
Venues include Ocean Grill, Kakuni, Andiamo Bistro and Pool, the Infinity Pool & Bar and the White Orchid Lounge. The Cellar, the Maldives' first underground wine cave, holds over 8,000 bottles. Meal plans are bed & breakfast or all inclusive.
Calm Spa Sanctuary offers Ayurvedic therapies, with the Horizon Fitness Pavilion, two pools, a Kids' Zone, a water sports centre, tennis, futsal and badminton courts and bike tracks.
JA Manafaru is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, the main international gateway to the Maldives. Another option is a domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo of about 50 minutes, then a speedboat of about 40 minutes. We arrange the transfer with the resort and include it in your quote.
JA Manafaru suits honeymooners and families who want seclusion and spacious pool villas in the far north. Contact Maldives Agents for rates.
Best for
6 accommodation categories at JA Manafaru. Pick one, or up to three, and we will quote them side by side.
Beach Pool Villa is a villa on the beach of about 135 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. You get a private pool, an outdoor bathroom and a private garden.
The Sunrise Water Pool Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 225 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Expect an infinity pool, glass floor panels and sunrise views.
The Sunset Water Pool Villa is a villa over the lagoon of about 225 m². It sleeps up to 3 guests with a king bed. Highlights include an infinity pool, glass floor panels and sunset views.
2-Bedroom Beach Residence is a two-bedroom residence on the beach of about 600 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. Highlights include a private pool and a treatment room.
2-Bedroom Ocean Residence: a two-bedroom residence over the lagoon of about 450 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. You get an infinity pool, sunset views and sunrise views.
The The Manafaru Residence is a two-bedroom residence on the beach of about 2000 m². It sleeps up to 6 guests. Highlights include an infinity pool, a treatment room and a sun deck.
Getting there
International flights land at Velana International Airport (MLE) near Malé. The resort transfer is arranged around your flight times; seaplanes fly in daylight only.
Questions
JA Manafaru is reached from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé by a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (50 min domestic flight to Hanimaadhoo + 40 min speedboat / Seaplane option available). Transfers are arranged around your international flight times, and we confirm the route and schedule with your quotation.
JA Manafaru is in Haa Alifu Atoll, Maldives. Coordinates: 6.9960, 72.9409.
JA Manafaru offers bed & breakfast and all inclusive. Plan names and inclusions vary by resort, so we list exactly what is included in your quotation.
JA Manafaru has 6 accommodation categories: Beach Pool Villa, Sunrise Water Pool Villa, Sunset Water Pool Villa, 2-Bedroom Beach Residence, 2-Bedroom Ocean Residence and The Manafaru Residence.
Yes. 3 of its 6 villa and room categories are overwater: Sunrise Water Pool Villa, Sunset Water Pool Villa and 2-Bedroom Ocean Residence.
Yes. JA Manafaru welcomes children and has a kids’ club. Some villas, pools and activities can carry age limits, which we check for your dates.
Yes. JA Manafaru has an excellent house reef.
Dining venues at JA Manafaru include White Orchid Lounge, Ocean Grill, Kakuni restaurant, Infinity Pool & Bar, Andiamo Bistro and Pool and The Cellar. In total the resort lists 5 restaurants and 2 bars.
Yes. Wellness facilities at JA Manafaru include Calm Spa Sanctuary and Horizon Fitness Pavilion.
Facilities and activities at JA Manafaru include Two swimming pools, Kids' Zone, House reef, Watersports centre, Tennis court, Futsal court and Badminton court.
Send an enquiry with your dates, guests and preferred villa. Our Malé-based team checks live availability and rates with JA Manafaru and replies with a personalised quotation. No payment is taken when you enquire.
A 75-minute seaplane flight or a domestic flight plus a speedboat connection (55 min + 20-30 min)
From USD 442 / per night
A 45-minute speedboat ride
From USD 330 / per night
A 15-minute speedboat ride
From USD 1,091 / per night
