Does JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives?

As of Feb 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives on Feb 22, 2026 start from ₩1,111,774, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Does JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 500 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Manafaru Island, where regional attractions include Utheemu Palace.

JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

About the neighborhood

Located in Manafaru Island, JA Manafaru, The Real Maldives is in a rural area and on a private beach. Utheemu Palace is another place to visit that comes recommended. Water tubing, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Manafaru Island travel guide

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10/10 Excellent

Asad Saulat

Jan 15, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our honeymoon at JA Manafaru was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond: warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. The all-inclusive package was phenomenal, letting us enjoy every restaurant and experience incredible food throughout our stay. The complimentary honeymoon upgrade was the true highlight: floating breakfasts and relaxing spa massages made it unforgettable. The water was absolutely pristine, perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving (my first ever and an amazing experience!), and a wide range of motorized and non-motorized water sports. Serene, luxurious, and wonderfully memorable, an absolute dream destination we can’t wait to return to.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Umaru

Sep 25, 2025

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The property was clean, quiet and eco-friendly. The staff were friendly and willing to be at our service at any given moment.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Mar 31, 2024

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Gorgeous location. Amazing staff.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

May 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a very good experience with very nice and friendly staff.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Mar 25, 2025

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Dream Trip

The most wonderful trip! Amazing hotel and staff. Would highly recommend. Our only negative of the trip at all was an issue with the hotels:com booking and their customer service. Hotels.con refused to fix it so JA did. They are the absolute best!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlwin

Nov 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Crystal clear ocean. Incredibly accommodating staff. A relaxation paradise!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

May 10, 2024

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Excellent and beautiful property. The staff, to include the General Manager, are very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The food and drinks are very good. I recommend getting the all inclusive with food or it can get expensive. The snorkeling on the island is amazing. The Ja Manafaru is a true paradise.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Sep 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had an amazing experience at JA Manafaru. The people here take care of you from the moment you arrive at the airport, to the moment you get on the plane to leave. The staff felt more like family and friends than staff, taking care of every want and need. The food was amazing and the scenery was beautiful. This is an experience I would never forget! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I cannot wait to come back to this place. Thank you Mangal, Ibbe and Vipan for the wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Cee

Sep 6, 2025

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Amazing resort - couldn't have asked for a better all inclusive stay. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. House cleaning happened twice a day and during meal hours so you're not disturbed. Great food options that are absolutely delicious - better than your typical resort meals. Complimentary snorkeling and water equipment are a plus.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Feb 16, 2025

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A masterclass in 5-star hospitality from start to finish.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 9, 2023

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Absolute paradise - complete perfection from beginning to end, hugely recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saqr

Jul 13, 2024

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Beautiful

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Aug 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

What is not to like. Even in the monsoon season it was paradise. The staff was so attentive without being overbearing. The food was delicious and the accommodations were superb. Thanks to Mangal, Umar, Nizam, Rosa, Paveen, Isse, Shaad and of course Coco for taking care of our every need.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Jul 2, 2023

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The staff was Top notch. Nishan took care of our every need. Chef Moosa was the unexpected highlight of our stay. We had a wonderful culinary experience with him that we will never forget. The food was the best ive eve had. We went during monsoon season expecting alot of rain. The rain was not a hindering factor, just a few showers on and off and one day where ut rained all day. I highly recommend this resort to anyone wanting to escape life for a moment. As an extremely busy individual, this resort allowed me to reset and relax, which was exactly what i needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Dec 30, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real Maldivian island

We had an extraordinary experience in JA Manufaru. First of all, the service was excellent. Each villa was assigned a Villa Host. The Villa Host of mine is super nice and helpful. Not only the in-villa service was great, all staff in the island were very friendly. Apart from the service, staff there enhanced our travel experience by providing us a glimpse of Maldivian culture. We had a chance to get to try traditional Maldivian food. Also, most of the staff are local Maldivians. We talked to them and learn more about the Maldives.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Dec 28, 2023

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We had the pleasure of staying for a duration of six nights and would have loved to have had the chance to extend our stay further. I had the pleasure of working with my personal attendant, Firdavs, who consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism as well as a strong commitment to meeting my needs. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure that my requests were promptly addressed and taken care of. Victoria and Mark ensured a personalized experience for each guest. The water villas are truly impressive. The island provides a Maldivian ambiance, offering numerous home-like comforts. I will definitely return Dr. Brown

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

ENWEI

Feb 6, 2024

The overall feeling is unsatisfactory. At this price, it is really not worth it. Regardless of the cleanliness or frequency of room cleaning, it is not satisfactory. The butler has too many customers to serve and cannot take care of all the guests. Diving conditions were average. The wind and waves were too strong and there were almost no water sports. Unfortunately, this was an unsatisfying trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Peaceful laid back resort. Amazing fine dining experience with receptive service. Food spread is posh, especially at theme nights. Presentation is very visually appealing. However, the a-la-carte menu is limited and the taste is not up to the level of the presentation. Not a lot of night life or night time activities. That is the main pain point. Everything shuts down by 6pm. There is not even an indoor/night swimming pool open after this time. This resort mostly targets people in their mid-late thirties or higher. Not for younger couples as much. Upon arrival, they insist you download the JA Manafaru app but this app misses critical features such as navigation. A suggested itinerary either by host or in the app would have been super useful but was missing. The water villa was very beautiful and the views were stunning. Mini bar was well stocked and included in the all-inclusive package. The ocean access ladder in water villas need to be better maintained. They were rusty and caused cuts and bruises when we tried getting in and out of the water. It rained for 2-4 hrs everyday during daytime during our stay. That’s when we realized that the resort has very little to do except dine when the weather is unfavorable. Water activities are limited.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEAN CHRISTOPHE PIERRE

Sep 23, 2025

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Un lieu extraordinaire .... avec une équipe aux petits soins pour vous Extrêmement professionnel Rien ne manque et tout est fait pour votre bonheur a faire une fois dans sa vie... Merci a tout le personnel de JA

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein Traum

Es war ein einmaliges Erlebnisse Die suite war traumhaft. Die fische im meer eine pracht Die Angestellten erfüllten jeden wunsch Die insel und die vegetion unbeschreiblich

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rehana

Nov 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a stunning property and is set up brilliantly for a relaxing stay, with gorgeous settings and lovely staff. Our host Rafu was exceptional - both polite, helpful and great with our toddler. The one area to improve is to be more proactive with arranging guest transfers. The island is located at the edge of the Maldives so transfers are less frequent and can be unsociable hours; we would have appreciated better upfront planning or at least notification of potential timing challenges. All in all, do pick this hotel as it is fabulous but ensure you know your plans in detail for transfers to avoid a bumpy set of discussions

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Oct 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property was AMAZING!! The staff was as friendly as can be. I stayed in one of the water bungalows, which was a top-notch accommodation. All the non-motorized water sports were included, the food was terrific, and the water and beaches were gorgeous. My only issue was they did not have the breakfast buffet, but you are able to order whatever you want for breakfast, and it's all included. Also, it is quite far from the Male airport. It takes an additional 3-4 hours to get from there to the island through a domestic flight (not the nicest transportation) and an hour long boat ride. However, it was all worth it!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Sehr ruhig und exklusiv. Eine sehr gepflegte Anlage. Sunset Wasserbungalows sind fantastisch!

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 25, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Bonjour Nous avons été surclassé en Beach Suite Superbe Nous avons du écourté notre séjour du à la fermeture de l’aéroport de Colombo Départ le samedi 21 au lieu du 24 mars Le resort me propose un remboursement de 50%

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Feb 20, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Overall was an amazing time & great employees! That is besides the GM Karen who was unprofessional and did not fix 1 or 2 problems we had.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

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