JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Star rating

Overwater Pool Villa
Overwater Pool Villa
Shio
Rum Baan
Kids Club
Kids Club
Main pool
Fiamma
Kachi
Kachi
Horizon
Hashi
Aailaa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Villa
Duplex Overwater Pool Villa
Duplex Overwater Pool Villa
Duplex Overwater Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Reception
Overwater Pool Villa
Overwater Pool Villa
Shio
Rum Baan
Kids Club
Kids Club
Main pool
Fiamma
Kachi
Kachi
Horizon
Hashi
Aailaa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Pool Villa
Beach Villa
Duplex Overwater Pool Villa
Duplex Overwater Pool Villa
Duplex Overwater Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Duplex Beach Pool Villa
Reception

The hotel

Boasting chic and modern style, with traditional Maldivian influences, the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is an ideal destination if you're seeking luxury, privacy, and personalised experiences in a stunning tropical setting. With a choice of villas (all equipped with private pools!) you can sink into your surroundings with the help of natural materials, warm tones and breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Days are best spent on the beach, exploring the local marine life and hiring out kayaks, then perhaps popping over to the multipurpose playground for a friendly game of volleyball. Kids are also catered for with their very own Little Griffins Kids Club, offering a family-friendly environment and various activities such as arts and crafts, games, and educational programmes.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on Vagaru Island in the Shaviyani Atoll. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 55 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

60 contemporary beach and overwater pool villas. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV,  complimentary bottled water, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, WiFi, and safe. Master bathrooms in all villas are equipped with separate bathtub, rain shower, double vanities, separate toilet and bidet. Overwater Pool Villas offer a private wooden deck and pool with sunset or sunrise views, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Board basis options

Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner. Applicable in Aailaa, Fiamma, and Kaashi restaurants. Meal plans are based on a three-course menu per person, composed of a starter, main course, and dessert. A 60% discount on the total food bill is offered or can be utilized when dining in the following signature outlets (only while choosing dinner as part of the Half Board Package): Shio and Hashi.

Full Board option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Applicable in Aailaa, Fiamma, and Kaashi restaurants. Meal plans are based on a three-course menu per person, composed of a starter, main course, and dessert.

Half Board Plus option: includes the same inclusions as Half Board but include unlimited beverages such as soft beverages, water, beers, mocktails, and wines only from the selected beverage list.

All Inclusive option: includes buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Applicable in Aailaa, Fiamma, and Kaashi restaurants. Meal plans are based on a three-course menu per person, composed of a starter, main course, and dessert. A 60% discount on the total food bill is offered or can be utilized when dining in the following signature outlets: Shio and Hashi. Unlimited beverages such as soft beverages, water, beers, cocktails, mocktails, and wines only from the All Inclusive beverages list. A one-time floating breakfast and one-time 3-course beach dinner from the Aailaa menu.

All Inclusive Plus option: includes the same inclusions as the All Inclusive option, plus selected beverages (wine, beer, soft beverages) from the mini-bar and is refilled once during the day.

Room upgrades

Beach Pool Villas are located along the beach with direct access to the sand, with sunrise or sunset option, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Duplex Overwater Pool Villas offer a spacious master bedroom, plus an upstairs lounge area with views of the Indian Ocean, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Duplex Beach Pool Villas are an ideal option if you're travelling with friends and family. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 master king bed, 1 twin bed, separate spacious upstairs living area, 3 bathrooms (2 downstairs and 1 upstairs) there's enough space for everyone. Sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

5 restaurants, 3 bars and award-winning wine room. Aailaa (all-day beach restaurant, breakfast buffet and à la carte menu for lunch and dinner). Fiamma (Italian cuisine, lunch). Hashi (Japanese fare, dinner). Shio (signature grill restaurant, dinner). Kaashi (Thai restaurant in a treetop location, lunch). Rum Baan bar. Horizon (pool bar). Wabi Sabi (hand-crafted Japanese inspired cocktails and whisky). Wine room*. Destination Dining* (private fine-dining experiences around the resort).

3 pools including adult-only pool. Spa*. Ocean view gym. Open air overwater yoga pavilion. Volleyball and football courts. Dive & Water Sports Centre* (with kite-surfing*, parasailing*, kayaking* and paddle boarding*). Daily excursions* (snorkelling*, dolphin watching* and fishing*). Little Griffins kids' club (with over 100 activities, including arts and crafts, pizza making, island exploration and beach yoga. Plus kids pool). Teen Lounge (aged 12 and above).

Complimentary WiFi. Room service*. Babysitting service*.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (365)
  • Very good (22)
  • Average (15)
  • Poor (7)
  • Terrible (10)
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Jul 1, 2025 _I8401CW

Hello! In April we had a wonderful vacation at this hotel. We will remember the vacation for its beautiful nature of the Maldives and the excellent service of the hotel staff. They were all very friendly, smiling, caring. I would especially like to mention the head of the restaurants, Zahir, who was everywhere and offered the best with a smile.… Read more
Hello! In April we had a wonderful vacation at this hotel. We will remember the vacation for its beautiful nature of the Maldives and the excellent service of the hotel staff. They were all very friendly, smiling, caring. I would especially like to mention the head of the restaurants, Zahir, who was everywhere and offered the best with a smile. Sovia and Mizhgona, who served in the restaurants with all the warmth and care, sincerely interested in impressions and views on life. Chef Samira amazed us with her culinary skills, preparing very juicy steaks and fish. We have been to the best hotels and restaurants in the UAE and other countries, but it was Samira's steaks that conquered our stomachs, and his modesty and kindness - our hearts! Beagi and butler Anastasia promptly responded to our requests and tried to make the vacation better. And Imbaa... in my opinion, Imbaa is the heart of the hotel with its dazzling smile, kind heart, sparkling eyes, big warm hands and wonderful intentions. It was very sad, sad to tears, to leave the hotel, which differed from the previous ones precisely in its cordiality and sincerity, friendly team, similar to one big family. Thank you for the time spent in this family. We wish you prosperity and grateful tourists! Most likely, you need to choose the right season so that there are fewer insects, which somewhat darkened our vacation. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay

Jun 25, 2025 FadiH251

Great resort with fantastic amenities. Buttler service is great as well and very helpful. I would recommend this hotel and Hassan as a buttler
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ocean Dreams

Jun 23, 2025 Mayle B

Our stay was very peaceful, surrounded by beauty, delicious food, warm ocean breeze and genuine friendly service. This was our first time at The Marriott Maldives, and would definitely recommend. Our ocean villa was dreamy! Bigger than what it looks on pics! Hassan took very good care of us. We established a friendship by the end of our stay.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable Moments at JW Marriott Maldives

Jun 12, 2025 동현 이 Seoul, South Korea

Personally, I believe that accommodation plays a big role when it comes to traveling. And if it’s a relaxing honeymoon getaway, it goes without saying that where you stay matters even more. What do you think makes a resort truly great? Sure, things like facilities, comfortable rest, delicious food, and various activities all play a part. But for… Read more
Personally, I believe that accommodation plays a big role when it comes to traveling. And if it’s a relaxing honeymoon getaway, it goes without saying that where you stay matters even more. What do you think makes a resort truly great? Sure, things like facilities, comfortable rest, delicious food, and various activities all play a part. But for me, the atmosphere and energy created by the staff are what matter the most. In that sense, I can wholeheartedly recommend JW Marriott Maldives Resort. Every aspect of our stay was exceptional, but what made our honeymoon even more special was the warmth and kindness of the staff. On the evening of October 23, 2024, my wife and I enjoyed a Western-style course dinner with an Indian twist at RIHA. Although I’m not entirely sure of the chef’s name—possibly Kamal or Rohit—we could truly feel his passion and love for the food. Each dish was refined and flavorful, and the lamb chops, in particular, were absolutely phenomenal! We also can’t forget Lahiru, the sommelier who served our wine that evening. The next day, we signed up for a wine and food pairing experience in the wine room, and dining surrounded by an incredible selection of wines is a memory we still talk about. (We’re already planning to go back!) Lahiru’s great sense of humor made time fly, and we got to explore wines we had never tried before—it was such a fun and eye-opening experience. And here’s a photo taken at one of the photo spots that our kind and thoughtful butler, Naawish, showed us. It’s still my desktop wallpaper to this day! While I can’t mention every single staff member by name, each and every one of them made us feel like the main characters in our own story throughout the entire stay. They gave us a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we’ll never forget. If you're planning a trip to the Maldives, I highly recommend putting JW Marriott Maldives Resort on your list. It might just become the highlight of your journey—just like it was for us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing escape at a wonderful resort

May 27, 2025 Vince P

Great well established, maintained and run resort with a beautiful house reef, magnificent white sand beaches and crystal clear waters in all shades of blues. While the villas, views and activities where top tier, the service was definitely the highlight.