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BB
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast
What it covers
- Breakfast
Ja Manafaru Maldives
★★★★★
JA Manafaru's All-Inclusive Experience takes guests through a culinary journey across six venues in Haa Alifu Atoll, from breakfast and themed dinner nights at Kakuni to Mediterranean-Italian fare at Andiamo Pool & Restaurant, beachfront seafood at Ocean Grill and Japanese cuisine on the overwater terrace at White Orchid.
- Island
- Manafaru
- Atoll
- Haa Alifu Atoll, Upper North Province
- From the airport
- 70 min by seaplane
- Villas & rooms
- 84
- Villa types
- 7
- Meal plans
- BB · HB · FB · AI
- Restaurants & bars
- 8
The island
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.
JA Manafaru's All-Inclusive Experience takes guests through a culinary journey across six venues in Haa Alifu Atoll, from breakfast and themed dinner nights at Kakuni to Mediterranean-Italian fare at Andiamo Pool & Restaurant, beachfront seafood at Ocean Grill and Japanese cuisine on the overwater terrace at White Orchid. The plan bundles a full programme of complimentary land and water activities, an in-villa personal bar, and a dedicated CoolZone kids' club with a Kids Go Free offer.
- All-Inclusive Experience across six dining venues
- Welcome amenity of sparkling wine and homemade macarons
- In-villa personal bar included
- Kids Go Free: children up to 11.99 years eat free from the kids' menu
- CoolZone kids' club for ages 3–12, WorldWide Kids certified
- Complimentary non-motorised water sports, one hour per day per villa
- Snorkel gear provided for the duration of the stay
- Designated villa bicycles per person, per villa
In pictures
A look around Manafaru
Where you stay
7 ways to stay
BeachBeach Villa with Private Pool
Overwater, reef edgeSunrise Water Villa with Infinity Pool
Overwater, sunset facingSunset Water Villa with Infinity Pool
BeachDeluxe Beach Villa with Private Family Pool
Overwater, reef edge2 Bedroom Ocean Residence with Family Infinity Pool
Beach2 Bedroom Beach Residence with Family & Private Pool
Beach3 Bedroom Beach Residence with Family & Private Pool
Meal plans
Choose how you dine
Every board basis this island sells. Open a plan for exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.
HB
Half Board
BreakfastDinner
What it covers
- Breakfast, three-course dinner
FB
Full Board
BreakfastLunchDinner
What it covers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
AI
All-Inclusive Experience
BreakfastLunchDinnerDrinks
What it covers
- Welcome amenity: a bottle of sparkling wine and homemade macarons
- Breakfast at Kakuni Restaurant, 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: international and local semi-buffet, à la carte, and wellness menus
- Lunch: 3-course à la carte (one starter, one main course, one dessert) at Kakuni Restaurant (12:30 PM–3:00 PM) or Andiamo Pool & Restaurant, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine (11:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- Dinner: 3-course à la carte (1 starter, 1 main course, 1 side dish, 1 dessert) at Kakuni Restaurant with weekly themed nights (Maldivian Malafaiy dinner, Seafood BBQ, Asian street food), Ocean Grill (beachfront seafood and steak), or White Orchid (Japanese-inspired menu, overwater terrace) — all 6:30 PM–9:30 PM on selected nights only; reservations required
- Veli Bar, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
- All-inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages across venues during operational hours: international branded beer, spirits, new world & old-world wines, packaged and fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, bar nibbles, premium tea and coffee, JA branded still water, house cocktails & mocktails
- In-villa personal bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- JA branded water, tea and coffee served during meal times
- Andiamo Pool access
- Fitness Centre
- Morning Group Yoga (reservations required) and Yoga Studio
- Tennis Court & Badminton Court (booking required)
- Table Tennis, Pool Table, Futsal Pitch
- Nature Trails & Jogging Trails (booking required)
- Movie Room (booking required)
- Outdoor Games area and Maldivian/international board games
- Utheemu Gallery — Maldivian library and photography installation
- Snorkel gear (fins, mask & snorkel) for the duration of the stay
- Non-motorised water sports, one hour per day per villa: kayaks (glass kayaks not included), stand-up paddle boards, pedal boats, windsurfs & catamarans (complimentary for licensed guests; tuition fee applies otherwise)
- Designated villa bicycles per person, per villa
- Wi-Fi
- CoolZone: recreational space for children 3–12 years, WorldWide Kids certified team, with indoor climbing frame, outdoor playground, playroom, TV room and children's pool (children must be supervised by a parent or guardian)
- Kids Go Free: children up to 11.99 years, based on existing villa bedding, get three meals a day (3-course kids' menu) plus soft drinks from the All-Inclusive selection at Kakuni, Andiamo and Ocean Grill; a 50% discount on specified à la carte dishes may also be available in some outlets
Not included
- Dine by Design
- In-Villa Dining Food & Beverage menus (supplement applies)
- Premium beverages including wine & champagne
- Premium food items, energy drinks and tobacco (supplement applies)
- Selected special events and promotions
- The Cellar and Teppanyaki — premium experiences available for an extra charge, pre-booking required
- Internal Maldives transfers to the resort
- Glass kayaks
Eat & drink
9 places to eat and drink
From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.
Restaurants & bars9
Kakuni Restaurant · International and local
Weekly themed dinner nights: Maldivian Malafaiy dinner, Seafood BBQ, Asian street food.
Breakfast 7:00 AM–10:30 AM; Lunch 12:30 PM–3:00 PM; Dinner 6:30 PM–9:30 PM (selected nights only)
Andiamo Pool & Restaurant · Mediterranean & Italian
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Ocean Grill Restaurant · Seafood and steak
Barefoot beach dining under the stars with local seafood, ethical meats and plant-based plates.
6:30 PM–9:30 PM (selected nights only)
White Orchid · Japanese
Contemporary Japanese dining on an overwater terrace overlooking the shoreline.
6:30 PM–9:30 PM (selected nights only)
Veli Bar
5:00 PM–12:00 AM
The Cellarextra cost
Premium wine-cellar experience, extra charge, pre-book with reservations team or Thakuru.
Teppanyakiextra cost
Premium experience, extra charge, pre-book with reservations team or Thakuru.
Dine by Designextra cost
Excluded from the All-Inclusive offering.
In-Villa Diningextra cost
Food & beverage menus carry a supplement and are excluded from the All-Inclusive offering.
Things to do
Days on Manafaru
Spa & wellness
- Morning Group YogaIncluded
- Yoga StudioIncluded
Land sports & gym
- TennisIncluded
- BadmintonIncluded
- Table TennisIncluded
- Futsal PitchIncluded
- Nature Trails & Jogging TrailsIncluded
- CyclingIncluded
Entertainment
- Pool TableIncluded
- Board GamesIncluded
- Movie RoomIncluded
- Outdoor Games AreaIncluded
- Utheemu GalleryIncluded
Water sports
- SnorkellingIncluded
- KayakingIncluded
- Stand-Up Paddle BoardingIncluded
- Pedal BoatingIncluded
- WindsurfingIncluded
- Catamaran SailingIncluded
Kids
- CoolZone Kids' ClubIncluded
Included with your stay
The little things that come with it
- Welcome amenity of a bottle of sparkling wine and homemade macarons on arrival
- Kids Go Free: children up to 11.99 years old, based on existing villa bedding, get three meals a day (3-course kids' menu) plus soft drinks from the All-Inclusive selection at Kakuni, Andiamo and Ocean Grill; a 50% discount on specified à la carte dishes may also be available in some outlets
- In-villa personal bar
Getting there
From the plane to your villa
- Velana International Airport (Malé)Our team meets you on arrival
- Seaplane70 minutes, daylight hours only
- ManafaruHaa Alifu Atoll, Upper North Province
At the resort
Facilities
SpajacuzziBody massageTea Coffee Making FacilitiesBarSpeedboatBreakfastDomestic TransferBoutiqueWiFiDolphin cruiseextra costFishing & Cookingextra costSunrise cruiseextra costGymKids ClubSwimming PoolYoga
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