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BB
Bed and Breakfast
Breakfast
What it covers
- Breakfast
- Island
- Muravandhoo
- Atoll
- Raa Atoll
- From the airport
- 40 min by seaplane
- Villas & rooms
- 73
- Villa types
- 11
- Meal plans
- BB · HB
- Restaurants & bars
- 11
The island
Welcome to JOALI Maldives, a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the breathtaking Maldive Islands. Built in 2018, this stunning resort offers a perfect blend of modern comforts and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and unforgettable vacation. With its convenient location just 40 minutes away from the airport, JOALI Maldives provides easy access to paradise. The hotel boasts 73 exquisite rooms, each designed to offer the utmost comfort and elegance. From spacious villas with private pools to overwater bungalows with direct access to the turquoise lagoon, there is a perfect accommodation choice for every discerning traveler.
JOALI Maldives occupies Muravandhoo Island in the Raa Atoll, reached by a 40-minute seaplane transfer from Malé via the resort's own private airport lounge. Its 73 individually designed villas and residences pair artisanal amenities and curated in-room bookshelves with an eclectic dining line-up — from the Nikkei-Japanese Saoke to Italian Bellinis and Levant TUH'U — plus the JOALI Spa by ESPA and the Muramas Kids Club.
- 73 individually designed villas and residences, each with a pool
- 40-minute seaplane transfer with a private JOALI airport lounge at Malé
- JOALI Spa by ESPA with sauna, steam room, hammam and vitality pool
- Muramas Kids Club with storytelling, treasure hunts and cookery classes
- Dining from Nikkei-Japanese Saoke to Italian Bellinis and Levant TUH'U
- Destination Dining available 24 hours a day, anywhere on the island
- Snorkeling with manta rays, wakeboarding and chartered yacht excursions
- JOALI Art Studio & Gallery with rotating international guest artists
In pictures
A look around Muravandhoo
Where you stay
11 ways to stay
Size bars drawn to scale against the largest villa. A = adult, C = child.
Overwater, inner lagoonWater Villa with Pool
Offering an enchanting life on the water with ocean views stretching to the horizon. Interior Area 100 sqm, Total Area 240 sqm.
5 on the island
Overwater, sunset facingSunset Water Villa with Pool
Sit back and enjoy a breathtaking sunset every night from your bedroom or sundeck. With a 35 square meter infinity pool. Interior Area 100 sqm, Total Area 272 sqm.
5 on the island
Overwater, inner lagoonLuxury Water Villa with Pool
A separate spacious living room and bedroom, floating above the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Interior Area 108 sqm, Total Area 280 sqm.
19 on the island
Overwater, sunset facingLuxury Sunset Water Villa with Pool
Witness the famous Maldivian sunset from a spacious suite. Interior Area 108 sqm, Total Area 280 sqm.
17 on the island
BeachBeach Villa with Pool
Handpicked accents, villa automation system, curated art pieces and in-room bookshelves, bathtubs with 100% natural spa amenities. Interior Area 108 sqm, Total Area 680 sqm.
6 on the island
BeachLuxury Beach Villa with Pool
A spacious bedroom and separate living room. Interior Area 117 sqm, Total Area 865 sqm.
5 on the island
BeachFamily Beach Villa with Pools
Two pools for families and friends: one infinity pool overlooking the sea and a garden pool for added privacy. Interior Area 142 sqm, Total Area 940 sqm.
BeachTwo Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool
Separate living room and two bedrooms accommodating up to 5 people. Interior Area 157 sqm, Total Area 865 sqm.
Overwater, inner lagoonFamily Two-Bedroom Water Villa with Pool
Spacious living room and two bedrooms accommodating up to 5 guests, with an open-air deck. Interior Area 145 sqm, Total Area 298 sqm.
2 on the island
Overwater, inner lagoonThree Bedrooms Ocean Residence with Pools
Over 400 sqm of living space across three bedrooms and two living rooms, with butler, valet service and an on-call Dhoni. Interior Area 400 sqm, Total Area 990 sqm.
1 on the island
BeachFour-Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool
Two-story residence across four bedrooms for up to ten people, with Jadugar (butler) and valet service, curated library, buggy and driver. Beachside position with private sunrise swims. Interior Area 500 sqm, Total Area 1200 sqm.
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, dinner
Eat & drink
11 places to eat and drink
From breakfast on the lagoon to the last drink of the night.
Restaurants & bars11
Saoke · Traditional Nikkei Japanese
Designed by Japanese restaurant architect Noriyoshi Muramatsu; select sakes, sushi, and teppanyaki/kotatsu seating.
7pm until 10:30pm
Vandhoo · South-East Asian, Mediterranean and Levant
Experiential dining with an impressive cellar of hand-picked wines.
Breakfast 7am until 10:30am | Dinner 7pm until 10:30pm
Her Kitchen
Personalized culinary experience to cook local recipes with experienced chefs in a professional kitchen.
Bellinis · Italian
Nonna-approved pastas, Bellini aperitivos and grappa digestifs.
7pm until 10:30pm
TUH'U · Levant
Located al fresco on the sand under atmospherically lit palms.
7pm until 10:30pm
Mura Bar
Cabanas overlooking the beach; sparkling sunset cocktails and light bites, with a whiskey and cigar lounge.
Lunch Daily 11am until 6pm | Daily 17:30 until 00:00
La Joie
Artisanal chocolate & ice-cream store for guests and kids.
Destination Dining
Menu enjoyed wherever guests wish to dine, from a private sandbank to an art-immersive Manta Ray treehouse dining experience.
24hrs a day
Wine Cellar
Sommelier-led wine journey from France to Argentina, connected to the Chef's Garden.
Wine Tasting
Reservations required.
Daily 3pm until 6pm, minimum 2 guests
Chef's Garden
Reservations required. Menus showcase produce grown in the on-site garden.
Open for lunch daily from 12:30pm onwards
Things to do
Days on Muravandhoo
Water sports
- Snorkeling with manta raysIncluded
- WakeboardingIncluded
Excursion
- Chartered yacht excursionIncluded
- Dhoni excursionIncluded
- Local community visitIncluded
Land sports & gym
- TennisIncluded
- Paddle TennisIncluded
Spa & wellness
- Fitness CentreIncluded
Kids
- Muramas Kids Club activitiesIncluded
Entertainment
- Art Studio & GalleryIncluded
Island life
Spa, children, reef and romance
Spa
The JOALI Spa by ESPA is inspired by the tropical surroundings, with treatments plus a fitness centre offering expert trainers and ocean/jungle views. Spa facilities: sauna, steam room, power showers, hammam, vitality pool, spa changing and relaxation areas. Opening hours — Spa: daily 9am to 9pm; Fitness: daily 7am to 9pm.
Children
Muramas Kids Club offers a vast range of activities for children of all ages, including native storytelling days with local raconteurs, interactive treasure hunts around the resort, and cookery classes in the kid-friendly kitchen.
Weddings & celebrations
JOALI is positioned as an island wedding destination; the resort's team can handle everything from simple sunset nuptials à deux to grand beachside events.
Getting there
From the plane to your villa
- Malé AirportOur team meets you on arrival
- Seaplane40 minutes, daylight hours only
- MuravandhooRaa Atoll
Guests are welcomed into the private JOALI airport lounge at Malé Airport before the 40-minute seaplane journey to the resort.
The island map
Find your way around
At the resort
Facilities
SpaBarSeaplaneExcursions (Water Sports)extra costWiFiGymKids ClubTennis CourtSwimming PoolYogaLibraryKids Swimming Pool
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