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Meeru Maldives Resort Island vs JA Manafaru

Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Meeru Island Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to JA Manafaru. Meeru Island Resort & Spa comes in at 81 with praise from 3 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

Meeru Maldives Resort Island
Meeru Maldives Resort Island
7 / 10
Meeru Island
From $362 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Meeru is not only the third oldest resort in the Maldives, it is also the third largest, with 286 rooms and a loyal following of repeat guests (many Germans)." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"One of the largest Maldivian resorts, the Meeru, reached by speedboat from the airport is made up of 286 rooms including water and beach villas." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Meeru Island Resort is a long, verdant stretch of land with a dazzling white beach." Full review
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Indeed, so large is the resort that for convenience there are two receptions and two buffet restaurants, to avoid guests overexerting themselves on the way to dinner.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The third-largest resort in the country, it's also massively popular and offers almost every conceivable activity...there are two receptions and two buffet restaurants" 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