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Island resort with bungalows over turquoise water and white sandy beach in the ocean.
Bungalows at tropical coastal site with pier over clear blue sea.
Tropical pool area with palm trees, a bridge, and outdoor seating under sunny weather.
Aerial view of a white sandy beach with turquoise water and houses on the edge of the jungle.
Overview of a tropical hotel complex with thatched roof bungalows and palm trees.
Covered outdoor bar with wooden chairs and a view of the pool area with lounge chairs.
Evening beach restaurant scene with tables under palm trees and sea view.
Open-air covered dining area with rustic style and beach view at dusk.
Cozy hotel lounge with wooden interior and ocean view at night.
Wooden terrace with seating and sea view at sunset
Cozy hotel room with large bed, sofa, and sea view through windows.
Overwater bungalows connected to a small tropical island in turquoise sea.
A person stands on a wooden walkway in front of a forest cabin with a thatched roof surrounded by greenery.
Cozy bedroom with large windows and wooden ceiling in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with high wooden ceiling, bed, and green sofa in the foreground.
Bright bedroom with large bed, seating area, and view of terrace and garden.
View from an open lounge to a beautiful garden with pool and pavilion.
Modern bungalow with wooden deck, pool, seating area, and lounge under thatched roof.
Modern hotel room with sea view, wooden ceiling, and adjoining bathroom with bathtub.
Luxurious overwater bungalows with pool and loungers by the turquoise sea.
Malediven ∙ Male ∙ Haa-Alif-Atoll

JA Manafaru *****+
Tour operator category

MLE094
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Highlights

  • Private island resort in the Haa-Alifu-Atoll covering 800 m x 600 m.
  • House reef located approx. 70 m from the island.
  • Villas with private pool and partial glass floor in the living area.
  • Four restaurants including a specialty restaurant above the water.
  • Free use of non-motorized water sports for one hour per day.

Location

The private island of JA Manafaru (800m x 600m), surrounded by lush vegetation, is located in the north of the Maldives in the Haa Alifu Atoll. The house reef is only approx. 70 m away from the island. The destination airport, Male, is approx. 320 km away and can be reached in approx. 50 minutes by domestic flight to Hoarafushi or Hanimaadhoo, followed by a boat transfer of approx. 10 minutes (from Hoarafushi) or 40 minutes (from Hanimaadhoo). Seaplane transfer (approx. 70 minutes) can be booked on request for an additional charge.
Overwater bungalows connected to a small tropical island in turquoise sea.

Facilities

The luxurious resort features a total of 84 villas. In addition to the reception area, the complex includes a boutique, a jeweler, and a hairdresser. Four restaurants cater to your culinary needs. The fusion restaurant "White Orchid," built over the water, treats you to modern Asian cuisine, and you can enjoy grilled specialties at the "Ocean Grill" restaurant. Varied buffets await you in the open-air main restaurant "Kakuni," and you can get Italian delicacies at the "Andiamo Bistro" by the pool. Other facilities at the resort include the "Infinity Bar," the wine cellar "The Cellar," which also offers special dinners, the "Horizon Lounge," and a swimming pool. Sun loungers, bath towels, and sunshades are provided free of charge.

Accommodation

Cozy bedroom with large windows and wooden ceiling in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with high wooden ceiling, bed, and green sofa in the foreground.
Bright bedroom with large bed, seating area, and view of terrace and garden.
View from an open lounge to a beautiful garden with pool and pavilion.

Beach Villa Pool

The Beach Villas with pool (approx. 200 m²) are located directly on the beach and feature a combined living and sleeping area, an open-plan bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, separate shower, separate outdoor shower and WC, hairdryer, bathrobe/slippers, TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar (for a fee), wine cooler, tea maker, Nespresso machine, safe, terrace, and a beach pavilion with sun loungers, as well as a private garden with its own pool (facing the island interior), sun loungers, and a pavilion with a daybed (VPZ).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for young children. Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Sunrise Water Villa Pool

The Water Villas (approx. 135 m²) are built on stilts over the sea and feature an enclosed bathroom with a whirlpool tub without an outdoor shower, a glass floor in the living area, and an outdoor wooden deck with sun loungers, a traditional Maldivian swing, private infinity pool, and direct access to the sea (2OR).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for young children. Therefore, for security reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Wooden terrace with seating and sea view at sunset
Modern bungalow with wooden deck, pool, seating area, and lounge under thatched roof.
Modern hotel room with sea view, wooden ceiling, and adjoining bathroom with bathtub.
Luxurious overwater bungalows with pool and loungers by the turquoise sea.

Meals

Half board

Breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner are available as a 3-course menu in the Kakuni, water included.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast buffet in the main restaurant "Kakuni," lunch and dinner as "dine-around." There are specially marked dishes in the restaurants; "The Cellar" restaurant is excluded from the "dine-around." Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (e.g., water, soft drinks, coffee, beer, house wine, selected spirits) are included from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., as well as the minibar (selected drinks, one refill per day) and unlimited use of non-motorized water sports.

Sports included

Fitness center, tennis, table tennis, billiards, yoga (by prior reservation), beach volleyball, snorkeling equipment, and windsurfing, stand-up paddling, pedal boats, kayaks, and catamaran sailing (subject to presentation of a sailing license; non-motorized water sports included for one hour per day per villa).

Sports for a fee

PADI diving school, deep-sea fishing, sailing, motorized water sports.

Children's program

"Cool Zone Kids Club" for children aged 3-12 and the "Chill Zone Teens Club" for children aged 8-16 (there is no professional childcare; parents are responsible for their children). There is a dedicated children's pool, a play area, a video room, and a relaxation room.

Wellness

A person stands on a wooden walkway in front of a forest cabin with a thatched roof surrounded by greenery.
Massages and treatments at "Calm Spa Sanctuary" for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi access is available free of charge throughout the entire resort; bicycles are provided per person per villa (included).

Credit card

Deposit: A credit card or cash deposit may be required upon check-in for unforeseen expenses.

Hotelhinweis

Hotel-independent transfer information (please note the transfer times valid for your hotel in your booking confirmation):
Speedboat: Scheduled for expected arrivals/departures from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. // Domestic flight: Scheduled for expected arrivals/departures from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. // Seaplane: Scheduled for expected arrivals/departures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Waiting times of 3 hours or more for onward transfer are possible.
There may be 1–2 intermediate stops on seaplane transfers.
For arrivals/departures outside these times, an overnight stay in Male must be booked in advance. The costs for this are to be borne by the guest. Exceptions apply to changes caused by flight delays, bad weather, or long waiting times at immigration (in such cases, our local agency will take care of any necessary overnight stay).
Seaplane flights and most boat transfers (depending on the location of the island) as well as currently most domestic flights are only carried out during daylight hours. Therefore, an overnight stay in Male may be necessary.
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Most rooms in the Maldives are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, it may be that only 1 or 2 large beds are available in total. Accordingly, it may happen that with 2 adults + 1 or 2 children in one room, a child must sleep in the parents' bed.
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The baggage allowance for seaplanes is 20 kg + 3 kg hand luggage per person. Excess baggage must be paid for on-site (approx. 5 USD per kg). Excess baggage is usually delivered by boat.
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In the Maldives, sinks or even bathtubs/whirlpools can be integrated openly into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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Zusatzhinweis

2062, Haa Alifu Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Tel: +960 650 045 6
E-mail: reservations.manafaru@jaresorts.com

Tour operator category

5,5 Suns *****+

Country category

0 Keine offizielle Hotelklassifizierung in diesem Land vorhanden
Last updated: 02.07.2026 00:06