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W Maldives vs JA Manafaru
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, W Maldives ranks significantly better than JA Manafaru. W Maldives comes in at 87 with approval from 6 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.
W Maldives
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
09110
From $980 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Not for fuddy-duddies, nor for those with kids under 13, this ultra-glamorous island resort has super luxury accommodation."
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Travel + Leisure
"The design-savvy W hotels group has expanded to the South Seas with a private-island resort in the Maldives."
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There are W Welcome Ambassadors to greet them and direct them to the W Van that takes them to the W Lounge, where they are offered food, drinks, and, if they choose, a shower.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Fesdu has one of the best 'house reefs' of all the resort islands, which means spectacular dive and snorkel spots right off the beach, as opposed to the boat rides often required elsewhere."
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It is of course possible to completely avoid these and all other distractions at the spa, which is bigger and better than most with its spacious teak-floored treatment rooms on the water.
Jetsetter
"South Beach swagger on an Indian Ocean island, with designer digs, a spa, and nightclub."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"W Retreat & Spa is sleek and imaginative, a boutique luxury island loaded with more casual cool than any other in the country."
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JA Manafaru
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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."
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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."
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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."
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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 "
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