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JA Manafaru, Maldives

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool) | Beach/ocean view
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is SAR 2,778
SAR 3,436 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

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Deluxe Villa (Beach)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa (Sunrise Water - Infinity Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa (Beach)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 135 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa, Ocean View (Ocean View Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa (Sunset Water - Infinity Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean Residence - Family Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 377 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, Private Pool (Sunrise)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa, Private Pool, Beachside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Residence -Family Private Pool) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Residence -Family Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 660 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms (Island Residence -Family Private Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 830 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Haa Alifu Atoll, Manafaru Island

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About this property

JA Manafaru, Maldives

Luxury resort near Medhafushi
Located close to Govvaafushi, JA Manafaru, Maldives provides 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and a detox wrap at the onsite spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Asian cuisine. The 24-hour gym offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include beach yoga, kayaking, and scuba diving. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bicycle rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a vegetable garden
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 84 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to perks like premium bedding and furnished patios.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's slippers
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at JA Manafaru, Maldives are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Rowing/canoeing
Snorkeling

Land activities

Bicycling
Fitness facilities
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Bartending

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • 7 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 poolside bars, 3 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • White Orchid Restaurant
  • Ocean Grill
  • The Cellar
  • Kakuni Restaurant
  • Andiamo Bistro and Pool

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boating
  • Canoe available
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Parasailing
  • Pedal boating
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Wine tasting room
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Highchair
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Games
  • Local artist showcase
  • Romance packages available
  • Telescope
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Children's slippers
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Private pool
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is accessible via domestic flight from Male’ (Velana International Airport) to Haa Alifu Atoll, followed by speedboat transfer (surcharge). Guests must contact the property at least 7 days in advance to arrange transfers (flight details, names as listed on passports, and dates of birth of guests are required). Changes are not permitted within 72 hours before check-in for international arrivals. Failure to contact the property in advance to provide required details and confirm availability of domestic flight and speedboat transfers may result in additional waiting time or an overnight stay in Malé at the guest's expense.
Guests may access the airline's lounge facilities at the airport before transferring to the Atoll on the day of arrival (schedule subject to change).
Domestic flight baggage allowances are 44 pounds (20 kilograms) per paying customer. Any luggage in excess of the allowance will only be carried if space is available and at the carriers’ discretion. The carrier reserves the right to offload luggage and transfer on the next available transfer as per their schedule.
All transfers are provided by third party carriers and may be subject to unexpected delays or changes.
Private seaplane charters may be available by prior arrangement with the resort (surcharge).
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival in Male and at the resort.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 245
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 145 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 495.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 250.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 695 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 635 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru Baarah
JA Manafaru Hotel
JA Manafaru Hotel Baarah
JA Manafaru Resort
JA Resort
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Hotel Haa Aliff Atoll
JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru, Maldives Resort
JA Manafaru, Maldives Manafaru Island
JA Manafaru, Maldives Resort Manafaru Island

Frequently asked questions

Does JA Manafaru, Maldives have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is JA Manafaru, Maldives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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

What time is check-out at JA Manafaru, Maldives?

Check-out is at noon.

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

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 695 per person applies.

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

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

Where is JA Manafaru, Maldives located?

This beachfront luxury resort is located in Manafaru Island, where regional attractions include Medhafushi, Govvaafushi, and Utheemu Palace. Regional attractions also include Baarah Dock and Maldives Climate Observatory.

JA Manafaru, Maldives Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with partner
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

Saqr

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Hollywood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kendra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location. Amazing staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Karlwin

Traveled with partner
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

Ehlimana

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute paradise - complete perfection from beginning to end, hugely recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Jasmin

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

8/10 Good

peter, Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Rehana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

alyaa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not going to that resort again
it should not be under five star, maybe four. The water villa was nice but the pool water was super smelly and the ladder/stairs going into the water was not safe- the screws were out and could fall off any minute. We asked for coconut water and were told we have to wait a day for them to provide it. Usually it is available at all times at other resorts and for free. At JA we they charge you for that. The food not so great, especially the presentation. They did not have so many options on the SPA menu too. Not worth going to that resort and it is 1.5 hrs on seaplane.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is really awesome, in terms of the friendly atmosphere and staff. The restaurants there served a very delicious food, since am vegan I found the restaurant vegan friendly. The cleaning services also was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review is long overdue. My wife and I spent a week of our honeymoon at JA Manufaru back in 2016. We could not have had a more wonderful time in a more wonderful place. Manufaru will always hold a special place in our heart. The island is completely magical and the resort staff did an amazing job of being ever available yet allowing us to experience the island for our selves. Both my wife and I are very well traveled and Manufaru remains our favorite destination. When we left, we were looking forward to going back on a future anniversary. I would personally vouch for this place. It was that good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well maintained given that this has been around for many years. Pros 1. Bathroom amenities are all by Elemis. Love the conditioner, because it's not diluted. 2. Housekeeping comes in a few times a day, room is very clean. They draw the curtain when it's sunset, cools down the room so you can rest right away after dinner. They even put extra bottles for us knowing we finished up the water on the first day. Very observant and thoughtful 3. Water around is clear. No rubbish. 4. Water villas are not joined together which means you have all the privacy you need. 5. Water pressure in shower is awesome 6. Breakfast was full of options. Good for 3 days stay. 7. In villa dining is 24 hours 8. Free snorkel equipment rental in half board. 9. Dinner options are just enough. 10. Very polite and efficient staffs all around the resort. 11. Lobster dinner was delicious. Fresh and tasty. 12. Seaplane transfer was the cheapest I see, comparing to other resorts. 13. Smoked trout, smoked mackeral, omelette, pancakes and waffles were our favourites every morning. 14. Fresh juices and very delicious passionfruit daiquiri 15. Last but not least, minimum to zero mosquitoes. It really helped a lot to not have any mosquitoes especially when dining along the beach. 2 thumbs up. Cons 1. Overpriced Spa. It's comfortable and quality massage, just really overpriced. We are talking about 550usd for couple. 80min massage with 40min scrub. Which definitely wasn't that
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort was paradise. The room, the gorgeous beach and ocean, impeccable service and friendly smiles everywhere you go made the stay an unforgettable experience. The only thing that i wasn’t a fan of was having your experience host calling or knocking on your door to remind you of restaurant reservations. Us personally do not like to be bothered on vacations and are fully capable of setting up reservations on our own. Nonetheless place still gets 5 stars as everything else makes up for it.
Drone view . However no drones are allowed for use on property. Was informed after the fact.
Path to bungalow
Scuba diving by the jetty
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Khalifah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is perfect only one thing to consider it’s far and expensive Thanks to morad was agood help
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the services and the room were fantastic. Eating in the restaurants was a pleasure. We will remember this hotel all of our life. Especially thanks to Urana, Santos and Sathees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! Staff were fabulous. Service was amazingly ng. Our room was cleaned twice a day and kept beautifully. Great food in all restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019