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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru vs JA Manafaru

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and JA Manafaru are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru ranks marginally higher than JA Manafaru. Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru ranks #34 in Maldives with endorsements from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Oyster.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
7 / 10
Vabbinfaru Island
From $573 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury boutique resort from Thailand's Banyan Tree is slightly bigger and more expensive than sister property Angsana next door." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This eco-friendly resort on a beautiful coral island brags ample white-sand shores, a colourful reef teeming with marine life, and various dive sites." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience" Full review
JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru
7 / 10
PO Box 2062
From $640 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The most northerly resort in the country, JA Manafaru enjoys splendid isolation and is an exclusive island, previously run as part of the Waldorf Astoria chain." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A verdant paradise hotel in the Maldives offering overwater villas, beach bungalows, private pools, white sand beaches, excellent restaurants and spectacular seaplane transfers from Male." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This 35-acre island, a sea turtle habitat that’s part of the northernmost Haa Alif Atoll, delivers both family fun and romantic intimacy without one encroaching on the other." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"JA Manafaru enjoys splendid isolation without a neighbour in sight. The island itself is gorgeous, with thick vegetation, dazzling turquoise waters and some of Maldives' softest sand " Full review