JA Manafaru

So we stayed at JA Manafaru for Easter Break with our family and it was an unbelievable experience from the time we got there to the time we left! When the plane landed in Male there was a rep from the hotel waiting for you to escort you to the seaplane terminal and lounge. They helped you with everything. The have showers at the lounge by the seaplane area to freshening up a bit. There was food and drinks in the lounge. Lounge sofas and chairs were comfortable to stress out and relax a bit. Btw!! At the seaplane lounge: a rep from JA Manafaru comes over and setup an app on your phone for you to basically checkin your villa so when you get there you go straight to your villa: no receptionist to deal with in the beginning and no long waiting for your villa/ room. They were then ready to take us to board the seaplane and off to HAA Alif: JA Manafaru resort. When we landed at JA Manafaru the welcome was spectacular with singing, welcome drinks, cold washcloth for your face. The golf cart was waiting with you designated Thakur (concierge): HASEEN!! What an amazing service provided by the great Haseen!!! So they make you start up a WhatsApp group with your Thakur upon arrival and everything goes through this WhatsApp group for you and your family only. You make bookings for restaurants, spa, activities, in room dining you name it! So we get to the room and it was simply stunning direct beach front. You can’t even see your neighbors that easily. Private pool and hot tub. They have several restaurants that you dine at and we tried all of them. I would highly recommend tot get the all inclusive deal and not pay as you go. It get very expensive. They have these bicycles that every staying at the resort gets. I didn’t think I would be riding around but make good use of these bikes because that sun is hot to walk around in 85 degrees. The weather didn’t stop us from enjoying the facilities. They have tennis, football (soccer), badminton courts and a very large recreation room with a movie room, yoga studio and table tennis area. Chess area and a cool zone area for very young kids. There are a few names to mention: 1. Pranita ( Kakuni: restaurant) 2. Imran 3. Ashraf 4. Pravin 5. Katchay 6. Mauch 7. Zhadi 8. Martina 9. Udesh 10. Suralshi (spa) If we left anyone out it was really hard to keep track of all the names but after day 2 we stayed we have to say art writing down names as this was a 5 star experience. We celebrated our anniversary dinner with our children and they setup a private dinner on the beach with movie night and local entertainment. It was an experience our children will Never forget. We have been to so many places worldwide but there was consistency in the level of service at every level. The food was great! Breakfast was a mix of western typical breakfast, local cuisine breakfast and a mix of other cultures. We went snorkeling and did a dolphin tour. The last day was very sad. I don’t think I have had that feeling on a tip before where I was genuinely going to miss e time I met!! It was a special trip but the people made it special and it will be an unforgettable trip. I would like to personally thank our travel agent based out of Chicago : LISA Morrison (Departure Lounge) who loaded with Hummingbird travel (UK) who did all the research and gave us multiple choices but as we narrowed down what we were looking we decided on JA Manafaru. Thanks to Haseen and his team again for a memorable experience. expeornxe.

A place like no other! I came with my family for Christmas 2024 ( 2 adults and 2 children). We stayed 5 nights in a beach villa and 3 nights in a water villa. Glad we got to experience both! The kids preferred the water villa but we are beach lovers and to have what felt like a private beach on your back doorstep was just heavenly. Outstanding service especially from Mangal who organised our restaurant reservations and drove us around to the infinity pool everyday. He was so good with the children and always had a smile on his face. All the restaurants were amazing - could not fault any! 5* dining and they would even prepare something special for you if you didn’t want anything from the menu. The freshest fish and even the buffet didn’t feel too chaotic. It was our best Christmas ever! From having a wooden reindeer at our front door step, to our own Xmas tree in the room on Xmas Eve and a chocolate stocking stuffed with sweets especially for the kids just elevated our experience. Then on Xmas day Santa paid a visit and gave the kids an individual sack filled with gifts just topped it off! Do not hesitate to book .. you will not be disappointed!! We wish we could come back every year!!

Our time at JA Manafaru Maldives was perfect — an unforgettable escape to paradise that left us feeling completely recharged, inspired and so grateful. As soon as we arrived on the island, we were blown away by the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings. Crystal-clear waters, powdery white sand and lush green palms everywhere you look — the setting is straight out of a postcard, but even that doesn’t do it justice. Our villa was an absolute dream — spacious, elegant and incredibly private, with our own pool and direct access to the water. Every detail was so thoughtfully designed, blending luxury with a laid-back island vibe. Waking up to the sound of the ocean and ending each day with a sunset dip in our private pool felt surreal. The dining experience at JA Manafaru truly impressed us. Each restaurant had its own unique charm and the food was always fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. From romantic beach dinners under the stars to relaxed breakfasts with ocean views, every meal was a highlight. The staff was extraordinary. Everyone we met was warm, welcoming and genuinely passionate about creating an unforgettable experience for guests. You can feel how much they love what they do — and it shows in every interaction. The level of care and attention was something we’ll never forget. We also had the chance to explore the island through snorkeling and sunset boat rides, each more magical than the last. There’s a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure here, tailored to however you want to spend your days. We left with full hearts, beautiful memories and the strongest desire to return someday.

From the second we arrived into Male and met by the hotel representative until the day we sadly left for home everything has been wonderful at this resort. The arrival was smooth and efficient we were taken to a seaplane lounge while we waited for the seaplane and checked into the resort from there. Showers and snacks available and we could watch seaplanes arrive and depart while waiting which wasn’t long. Seaplane was so much fun despite being so tired it’s well worth it. On arrival at the resort such a warm welcome from the staff waving and Rizam who was our representative gave up fresh face towels and a refreshing drink. We were taken to our fabulous water villa which we immediately fell in love with. The room was spacious had a beautifully appointed bathroom with a huge Jacuzzi bath and outside shower and toilet which I was worried about initially but loved them. The outside deck space was fab we enjoyed many a night watching the glorious sunset from there and days splashing in our little plunge pool. The resort itself is breathtaking and really compact and easy to get round with the sand so white with such clear blue sea. We absolutely adored having the bikes to get around on and being able to snorkel from our villa as well as going to other piers with access points as well. The middle of the island is all under trees so gives more shade from the sun if you are walking about as the temperature was warm while we were there. All the bars and restaurants were excellent with access to book tables really straightforward via the hotel app although Rizam offered to book for us if we had needed. Specialist nights are worth going to at the main restaurant with the street food buffet being a personal fave. We absolutely loved the setting of the beach restaurant it was stunning and the White Orchid was cool to spot sharks and rays while dining both of which offered good menu choices. The Italian was round a pretty pool with the best pizza ever according to my daughter. Everything we ate was delicious and the executive chef was even available for feedback which of course we were super positive. The dietary requirements on the menu I have to say is the best I’ve ever seen in a hotel with menus set out in a way for ease and also accommodating a wide range of needs with a large vegan and veggie section. We loved that at breakfast you can choose from the menu and have the buffet options too. The staff at the resort are excellent they all work so hard and are super friendly there are far too many to name ( as I’d have to name them all ) that made our holiday to the morning welcome and coffee in the breakfast restaurant. the friendly hello from the grounds staff and gardeners making the resort so beautiful, the villa attendants who kept our room so clean and tidy, the guys at the beach bar remembering our usual and all the restaurant team , waiting staff chefs and bartenders who we met and of course Rizam for his regular check in that we were ok. We strongly recommend this resort it’s worth the extra time in the seaplane to visit it’s just so beautiful. We would like to thank all the staff at the resort for making our holiday so amazing If I could improve on any aspect of the holiday it would have been the weather as we had a bit of rain.

Amazing island. Wonderful sea and the beach. Beautiful beach villa with so nice small pool inside. Very private property and it makes you feel super relaxed. Spa is incredible. So tasty food especially in Ocean Grill and in Kakuni restaurants. Asian night is the best. A lot of thanks to Chef Santosh. Service is excellent. Special thanks to our batler Sabaah. Really great person. Also many thanks to Ashraf event manager. Waiters Shahid, Ismail and other very good persons, sorry not remember the names. Its far to go but it worth it.