JA ManafaruvsOne&Only Reethi Rah
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, One&Only Reethi Rah is the choice of most reviewers compared to JA Manafaru. One&Only Reethi Rah scores 87 with positive reviews from 6 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
JA Manafaru
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide
PO Box 2062
From $640/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 "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 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
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"JA Manafaru illustrates why nothing beats a natural island escape. Lush, mature vegetation — from majestic banyan trees to spiky screw pines — frame the resort’s sandy pathways, creating..." Full review
One&Only Reethi Rah
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Mr & Mrs Smith The Telegraph
Oyster Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide
North Male' Atoll
From $25,600/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "130 villas—many of which have private lap pools or hover above the sapphire lagoon—have been crafted with tropical touches, such as coconut-shell sconces, sea grass thatch, and bamboo arches." Full review
Jetsetter "A private island paradise with 12 beaches, thatch villas and hammocks strung over a turquoise lagoon." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One & Only Reethi Rah is still king of the Maldivian resorts." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "One&Only Reethi Rah doesn’t disappoint: it has the Maldives’ only sun spa, climbing wall and PADI National Geographic dive centre, along with eight dining spots and 12 beaches with silk-soft sand." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A palm-fringed island idyll offering an array of facilities, powder-soft beaches and fabulous dining options." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The luxury One&Only Reethi Rah is a stunning resort occupying a large private island a 15-minute flight or 45-minute boat ride from the Male Airport." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One & Only Reethi Rah is still king of the Maldivian resorts...extraordinary and ambitiously designed place, which is all about glamour and style, and shamelessly so." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"One & Only Reethi Rah is one of the
largest luxury resorts on the Maldives and, although the island has been
augmented to create its distinctive shape (like Dubai’s famous Palm..." Full review
