Jawakara Islands Maldives

The accomidation was excellent and our host, Azu, unbelievably kind and efficient, making kurs stay really pleasant. Villa,beach,restaurants,excursions etc. everything is very well organized. Cleanliness is unpecable, and Azu apsolutno helped us when We needed spare baterries for blood pressure meter. He and his manager (Lady whose name I format...

The accomidation was excellent and our host, Azu, unbelievably kind and efficient, making kurs stay really pleasant. Villa,beach,restaurants,excursions etc. everything is very well organized. Cleanliness is unpecable, and Azu apsolutno helped us when We needed spare baterries for blood pressure meter. He and his manager (Lady whose name I format unfortunately) did their utmost effort to provide us an earlier flight with seaplane, due to tight schedule at Male Airport. Food and beverages were excellent and the choice fantastic. We really enjoyed there!

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at Jawakara, and from the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the sheer beauty of the island and the warmth of the staff. The rooms were stunning—spacious, airy, and beautifully designed, making for a truly relaxing stay. The beach was breathtaking,...

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at Jawakara, and from the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the sheer beauty of the island and the warmth of the staff. The rooms were stunning—spacious, airy, and beautifully designed, making for a truly relaxing stay. The beach was breathtaking, easily one of the most pristine and picturesque we’ve encountered in the Maldives. The food selection was excellent, offering great variety, but the standout for us was our dining experience at Aila. The à la carte menu was simply outstanding, and the service from the team was nothing short of five-star—attentive, friendly, and truly memorable. We were also fortunate to meet La La and Le Le, along with Halima, who went out of their way to ensure we had a fantastic experience. Their hospitality was exceptional, and their passion for the resort truly shone through. A special mention must go to our in-villa host, Yaseen—an absolute star! His friendly nature, professionalism, and willingness to assist made our stay even more enjoyable. He was always quick to respond to our messages and ensured that no request was too much trouble. He is a real asset to the team! Another standout was Anth who was in Aila, who provided such warm, attentive service without being overbearing—always a delight to interact with. We also had the pleasure of meeting Haniff at Bonthi Bar, a hardworking and charming young man who went above and beyond to ensure all guests had the perfect drinks. He along with the bartenders quickly learned our preferences and even accommodated off-menu cocktails when ingredients were available—an extra thoughtful touch that we really appreciated. One of the things we loved most about Jawakara was how empowered and confident the staff were in providing exceptional service. The entire team worked tirelessly to ensure every guest had a personalised and seamless experience. We would highly recommend this island to anyone considering a Maldives getaway. Whether you’re looking for luxury, outstanding service, or simply a paradise to unwind, Jawakara is the perfect choice!

We stayed at Jawakara for our honeymoon and it was our first time in the Maldives. We had an amazing time and everything was impeccable. The resort is very new so everything is well maintained and the over water villas with private pool have an amazing view. We stayed in...

We stayed at Jawakara for our honeymoon and it was our first time in the Maldives. We had an amazing time and everything was impeccable. The resort is very new so everything is well maintained and the over water villas with private pool have an amazing view. We stayed in Dheru and we were happy about that decision. We were on the all inclusive package and we were assigned a private host (Azu) who was incredible and helped us a lot throughout our stay. The only thing is that it's very hard to make reservations at the a la carte restaurants (which we didn't expect), so most of the times you end up eating at the buffet restaurants. In any case after several trials Azu was able to help us with that eventually.

Our first trip to the Maldives was made perfect by Jawakara Resort. The All-Inclusive Premium Package was a great choice, offering fantastic value with many perks. The room was spacious, clean, and modern, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The buffet offered a variety of dishes, including fresh...

Our first trip to the Maldives was made perfect by Jawakara Resort. The All-Inclusive Premium Package was a great choice, offering fantastic value with many perks. The room was spacious, clean, and modern, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The buffet offered a variety of dishes, including fresh fish and tropical fruits. The à la carte restaurants were even better. They required a booking, which we didn’t have, but our host Ashraf made everything possible so we could try all of them. Ashraf handled all of our requests with great attention to detail. A big thanks to him. The house reef was beautiful, and the free reef tour was an unforgettable experience. There are many other activities included in the AI package, as well as additional ones, all worth trying. They made our days diverse and interesting. E Jawakara provided the perfect family vacation with stunning views, great food, and exceptional service. We can’t wait to return!

Our stay at Jawakara islands Maldives was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The island’s beauty, combined with exceptional service and delicious meals made for an unforgettable experience. The house reef was stunning, teeming with marine life. We snorkeled with turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and even spotted two octopus interacting...

Our stay at Jawakara islands Maldives was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The island’s beauty, combined with exceptional service and delicious meals made for an unforgettable experience. The house reef was stunning, teeming with marine life. We snorkeled with turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and even spotted two octopus interacting with each other. The variety of colorful fish was incredible. A huge thank you to our amazing host, Ashraf. He took care of all our requests with kindness and professionalism, ensuring we had everything we needed and even more. The entire staff was fantastic—everyone was extremely kind and welcoming. Housekeeping kept our room spotless, visiting more than once a day to refresh towels and restock the minibar. The food was outstanding! We enjoyed fresh fish, tropical fruits, and an impressive selection of cocktails. And the Garden Spa massage was pure relaxation—one of the best we’ve ever had. Everything was simply perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better week in paradise and can’t wait to return!

This place is just heaven. There is nothing bad I can say. The location is idyllic. The views are stunning. We had a beach villa with pool and could snorkel direct from the beach to the nearby reefs. Yesterday walking alongside the edge of the sea we saw baby reef...

This place is just heaven. There is nothing bad I can say. The location is idyllic. The views are stunning. We had a beach villa with pool and could snorkel direct from the beach to the nearby reefs. Yesterday walking alongside the edge of the sea we saw baby reef sharks ( friendly so don’t worry). We have seen small turtles whilst here and so many fish. The snorkelling trip to the local reef was good and then the Turtle tour was amazing. I am a good swimmer but chose to wear a life jacket and was glad I did. Don’t feel embarrassed it’s the ocean and when you’re out there for 45 mins it’s along time to swim especially if you’re a little cautious as I am. The dolphin tour was our highlight seeing Spinner dolphins twist in the air and then so many bottle nose ones swimming by our boat. What an experience. The villa is first class with an outside bathroom, comfy bed, fridge refilled daily. The service is excellent. I think premium all inclusive is the best way to do this holiday as you get so much more included. We have paid for very little whilst here, but except a few trips and tips for a few waiters that went above board to be helpful. We had the cheese and wine dining which was good but a little too early and the sun was shining down on us, so a little unbearable. The spa treatments are worth having and the free half hour back massage was excellent. The buffet food is everything you could wish for. So much choice and freshly cooked. I think there only seems to be one issue getting into Molo and Umi can be difficult. We booked a month before we came and also booked the trips so we had no issues but some have. The food at Umi was top notch. We would definitely come again and we never say that anywhere as we like to try new places. Lallit the restaurant/hotel manager was always at hand making sure we had everything we needed. All the staff were superb.

Our stay at Jawakara in the Maldives was absolutely incredible! My wife and I went there for our honeymoon, and honestly, it couldn’t have been better. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. As soon as our seaplane landed from Malé, we were greeted by Simran, our island...

Our stay at Jawakara in the Maldives was absolutely incredible! My wife and I went there for our honeymoon, and honestly, it couldn’t have been better. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed. As soon as our seaplane landed from Malé, we were greeted by Simran, our island host, along with a group of staff who were cheering and playing music—such a fun and warm welcome! Simran then took us on a golf cart tour of the 2 islands of the resort, showing us around before finally taking us to our beach villa, where our luggage was already waiting. Our room was perfect. One thing I loved was how the bed faced the entrance of the villa, which was basically all floor-to-ceiling windows. That meant we could wake up every morning to an amazing view of the beach and the insanely blue water (you know, that super light turquoise color you only ever see in tropical places like this). The mini-bar was fully stocked, which was a nice touch. But my favorite part of the villa? The bathroom, hands down. It’s behind the bedroom, and it’s huge, cozy, and has really nice lighting. But the coolest thing? The ceiling is open at the back, so you get this awesome mix of fresh air and nature while you’re showering. It felt like a private little outdoor spa, and I absolutely loved it. The food was another highlight. The buffet restaurants had so many different options, and everything we tried was delicious. There were also three à la carte restaurants, but you had to book in advance. We managed to get into the Italian one, which was fantastic, but we couldn’t get a spot at Umi, the Asian restaurant. That one looked really special because it’s right on the bridge that connects the two islands of Jawakara—so definitely book early if you want to try it! Speaking of that bridge, it was one of the most beautiful spots on the island. At night, it was lit up so nicely, both on the walkway and underneath in the water, so as you walked across, you could actually see fish and other sea creatures swimming below you. We even saw baby sharks and manta rays gliding through the water, which was just surreal. Getting around the island was also really fun. We had bicycles, which were a great way to explore, and I thought it was adorable that there were actual bike parking spots. And the golf carts? They were basically like the island’s public transportation, which I found really cute. You could either order one or just hop on if you saw one passing by, and it made everything so easy. We also did a bunch of activities—kayaking, snorkeling, and a dolphin cruise, and the resort provided all the equipment, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The snorkeling was unreal—we saw baby sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays, and since the water was crazy clear, we actually got amazing videos of everything! And to top it all off, we had a massage overlooking the water, which was the most relaxing and beautiful experience. The staff at Jawakara really made our stay even better. Simran, our island host, was amazing—I could just WhatsApp her anytime, and she’d instantly help us book activities or restaurants or answer any questions we had. But honestly, everyone was so friendly. We’d always greet each other when passing by, whether we were riding our bikes or they were driving the golf carts, and it just made the whole place feel really welcoming. If you’re thinking about Jawakara, go for it! Everything about it was incredible, and we couldn’t have asked for a better honeymoon. We’ll never forget this trip and can’t wait to come back someday!

Superb service everywhere. The Premium Plus package was amazing including massages, all wine, food, mini bar, boat trips etc etc. We were amazed what was included as it exceeded our expectations. We stayed in an over water Villa with pool, which was superb. Umar was a fantastic Resort Host who...

Superb service everywhere. The Premium Plus package was amazing including massages, all wine, food, mini bar, boat trips etc etc. We were amazed what was included as it exceeded our expectations. We stayed in an over water Villa with pool, which was superb. Umar was a fantastic Resort Host who organised everything for us, nothing was too much trouble for him. The room cleaning and service by Abinesh was superb, again he went above and beyond. All the restaurant and bar staff were fantastic in all the restaurants. Special mention to all the staff in the Vela restaurant who were all outstanding and couldn't do enough to make our stay memorable, especially our friend at the Fruit Counter. Great Resort with loads to do. We loved the complimentary bikes to get round the Resort. Thank you all at Jawakara

I am writing this as we sit in the airport ready to depart back to the UK. Myself and my husband went to Jawakara for our honeymoon and we could not have chosen a more beautiful resort. We spent nine nights. I write this as someone who is obsessive about...

I am writing this as we sit in the airport ready to depart back to the UK. Myself and my husband went to Jawakara for our honeymoon and we could not have chosen a more beautiful resort. We spent nine nights. I write this as someone who is obsessive about reading Tripadvisor reviews before I go anywhere so hopefully this helps anyone who does the same :-) We stayed on a water villa on Mabin on the sunrise side and the room itself is amazing, huge bedroom and massive shower/bathroom; everything you could need is provided including after sun/ toiletries and hairdryer etc. Very comfortable bed that is giant and the pillows are also super comfy. The villas are very private and not overlooked in any way, the pools are perfect with unobstructed views of the ocean. We snorkelled from our room straight out several times and were fortunate enough to swim with a turtle a ray and even saw a lion fish! Two bicycles were ready and waiting for us when we were collected from the seaplane by our villa host who again was very helpful. Shoutout to Saja! The food/drinks- perfection! The buffet covers everything you can imagine and the desserts were top notch. We ate several times in Umi, MOLO and Aila and the Hideout and we loved them all but if you are a sushi fan you must go to Umi. The tandoor station in the buffet was a massive hit with us and the men that worked so hard making the fresh naan and breads every night are worth their weight in gold to this resort! There is something for everyone and the drinks are also great, all of the cocktails and mocktails are very tasty (the ones we tried!) and there’s a huge range of lovely wines and beers. Never any trouble getting a sun lounger at any point in the day, and the evening entertainment (the singers especially) was also great! Of note, the dolphin sunset cruise was also brilliant and we saw plenty of dolphins! Another special mention to Hammu in the bar and pool area of Dheru, always on hand to top up your drink and make sure you didn’t need anything! The gym was also well equipped! I can’t put into words how amazing this resort is and the island is literally breathtakingly beautiful. Everything runs seamlessly and all of the staff are so friendly and helpful. The beaches and the crystal clear water…the entire setting itself is simply stunning! Thank you to all the staff that work so hard to make it what it is!

Our second trip to the Maldives but first to Jawakara. We were so impressed with the experience - absolutely beautiful island , you can’t quite believe how stunning it is to wake up to the crystal clear waters and white powder beaches every day. Service was superb - a big...

Our second trip to the Maldives but first to Jawakara. We were so impressed with the experience - absolutely beautiful island , you can’t quite believe how stunning it is to wake up to the crystal clear waters and white powder beaches every day. Service was superb - a big shout out to Lalit who we saw daily in the restaurants, to Mohamed who was our guest host and made sure we wanted for nothing and to Dhan who looked after our housekeeping which was of the highest standard. However everyone we met and interacted with was so friendly and couldn’t do more for us. We enjoyed the snorkeling (lots of fish to see) and the golf - thank you Lorance! And of course whizzing around the island on our bikes. Of the speciality restaurants we liked Umi the best - they do get booked up so book well in advance (before your trip) but the buffets were also great. A fabulous holiday - we’d love to return.

I can say without any doubt that this was the most wonderful holiday we’ve ever had! The island is absolutely amazing, we stayed in Mabin , which is the larger of the two islands and we found it great for a mix of activities. Never felt so free and relaxed...

I can say without any doubt that this was the most wonderful holiday we’ve ever had! The island is absolutely amazing, we stayed in Mabin , which is the larger of the two islands and we found it great for a mix of activities. Never felt so free and relaxed like in Jawakara. Never used any makeup, using flip flops only when riding our bikes…white sand everywhere, even in restaurants or bars…which was so cool And makes you relaxed in the holiday mode. I honestly had the feeling that it’s my own beach and my own ocean, drinking my coffee every morning on my very own deck, right near the ocean…so peaceful it was…being able to snorkel at the end of your own part of the beech, truly amazing. All staff was amazing, always smiling, talking to us…make us feel very special, always remember your names at breakfast, dinner. We did arrive by seaplane which was so cool and the welcome to the island was warm and made you feel special. Our contact Aaidh was superb, looked after us from the minute we arrived to the time we left. Nothing was to much trouble. The food was varied and plentiful and very tasty. So long to come back to an island where you can relax and enjoy peace and quite though there are plenty of activities to keep those of us that require activities, golf, tennis, snorkelling, kayaking,diving.

I do not use the word "perfect", but it really was. It was an amazing experience at the Jawakara Hotel. The Beach- and Watervilla were just perfect. The people are so kind and helpful with a big heart. I have no negative words for this wonderful Holiday...

My girlfriend and I came to Jawakara Hotel for a holiday from 5th to 12 of March, 2025. This hotel is really luxurious and amazing!!! Service is 1000/1000!!! All stuff is really professional! But one is very very good!! We were incredibly lucky when we found out that Azu became...

My girlfriend and I came to Jawakara Hotel for a holiday from 5th to 12 of March, 2025. This hotel is really luxurious and amazing!!! Service is 1000/1000!!! All stuff is really professional! But one is very very good!! We were incredibly lucky when we found out that Azu became our main assistant and friend. He is not a Butler, he is truly your best friend in every sense of the word. All your wishes are fulfilled instantly thanks to him. On March of 8th, he helped me secretly arrange and organize a special romantic dinner for my fiancée, where I proposed. All the details were discussed and carried out thanks to Azu! Thanks for the happiest moments of Jawakara Hotel Vacation and specially our friend Azu!!!

We had an amazing week in a beautiful place. Jawakara lived up to and exceeded all of our expectations. Met from the seaplane by our Island host Azu who was not only professional and efficient, he made our week easy and relaxing whilst organising restaurants and activities that we were...

We had an amazing week in a beautiful place. Jawakara lived up to and exceeded all of our expectations. Met from the seaplane by our Island host Azu who was not only professional and efficient, he made our week easy and relaxing whilst organising restaurants and activities that we were unmissable. The resort staff are all very professional and nothing is too much trouble for them. The chefs do an amazing job, the food was 5* all the way. Thankyou Jawakara for an amazing stay. We highly recommend your resort.

The best vacation, place and staff ever. Big tnx to mr Ashraf and Jhan. I will come back for sure! We had a time of a lifetime here, excellent atmosphere great food fantastic views and sunsets and sunrise , anybody have a bucket list should come here.

We stayed at the 5 star hotel for 2 weeks. Got warm welcome and reception and excellent service by our kindest host Mr Ashraf, after that, we have fully enjoyed: Clean room (Mr Jhan did a fantastic job), tasty food, serviceminded staff, salt and LIVE aquarium surrounding us all over...

We stayed at the 5 star hotel for 2 weeks. Got warm welcome and reception and excellent service by our kindest host Mr Ashraf, after that, we have fully enjoyed: Clean room (Mr Jhan did a fantastic job), tasty food, serviceminded staff, salt and LIVE aquarium surrounding us all over the place, breathtaking views and colors, The Milky Way at night, magical sunsets and sunrises, white sands, warm weather, WORTH EVERY PENNY, ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!!!

Wow, where do I start. Have just returned from this this stunning Island where everything was wonderful for the whole 10 days that we were there. All the staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough for us during our stay. We had breakfast in the Aila restaurant every day and...

Wow, where do I start. Have just returned from this this stunning Island where everything was wonderful for the whole 10 days that we were there. All the staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough for us during our stay. We had breakfast in the Aila restaurant every day and was very impressed with all the staff there...I also loved the pancakes that were made in the shape of birds and turtles....a great touch. A special shout out to the guy (sorry ,I didn't get his name!) that worked on the fresh fruit stand...I had delicious fresh fruit cut to order every morning. Our host Mohamed was absolutely fantastic. He contacted us daily to ensure that all was well and to see if there was anything we needed. We certainly tested his knowledge and resolve on many occasions and he always came up trumps.:) The food at the a la carte restaurants and buffet was exceptional and some of the best I have ever had in the Maldives. The choice of drinks and cocktails was huge. Very impressed when I was offered Whispering Angel rose wine on the AI menu. This is a relatively big Island but it never felt busy...in fact it sometimes felt that we were there on our own. I would definitely recommend this Island to anyone....we cant wait to return

A wonderful discovery. Two beautiful islands — very modern and well-organized. Warm welcome and efficient service. Plenty of organized activities available, all planned through the app. We were also advised, guided, and supported by our excellent manager Azu, whom we sincerely thank.

From the moment that we arrived at the Jawakara resort it was like ‘heaven on earth’. In fact, we could see turtles swimming as the plane landed. Our host, Iru, met us off the seaplane. Iru looked after us for the 10 nights we were there and was on hand...

From the moment that we arrived at the Jawakara resort it was like ‘heaven on earth’. In fact, we could see turtles swimming as the plane landed. Our host, Iru, met us off the seaplane. Iru looked after us for the 10 nights we were there and was on hand to help with everything that we needed from restaurant bookings to ‘buggy’ rides, nothing was too much trouble. He was outstanding. In fact all of the staff were. We had a water villa on Dheru island which seemed to be very much the couples side of the resort. However, it was great to be able to travel across to the restaurants and activities on Mabin. The two island concept really worked for us and made for a more interesting stay. The most awesome and unexpected thing about Jawakara was the incredible sealife and wildlife, which changed from night to day. From baby reef sharks and rays to fruit bats and rare birds, it is a nature lover and snorkellers paradise. Umi restaurant was particularly sensational food wise, and if you eat dinner there you will be thrilled with the sealife entertainment which had us mesmerised. Jawakara we will be back!

This was the best trip my wife and I have ever taken together. Now it was also like a honeymoon as we have not been on a solo trip in 9 years as a married couple. We appreciated the host's welcome and the farewell at the seaplane and the contact...

This was the best trip my wife and I have ever taken together. Now it was also like a honeymoon as we have not been on a solo trip in 9 years as a married couple. We appreciated the host's welcome and the farewell at the seaplane and the contact during the stay, there was nothing to complain about during the entire stay. We stayed in a water villa on the island of Dheru and it was magical. Terrace with pool and stairs down to the sea, wonderful. The buffet restaurant had high quality food and several theme nights. The bars had a wide selection. The spa experience was fantastically relaxing. Very well-prepared food at the A la Carté restaurants. The snorkeling outside the villa was absolutely perfect. The snorkeling at the house reef was also good for seeing the reefs. We are very happy with this stay at Jawakara.

Jawakara is just exceptional, from the lounge in Male waiting for the seaplane to the reception we had on arrival. The Island is stunning with turquoise blue water surrounding it and white talcum powder sands. The marine life is amazing with sharks, rays dolphins and too many different tropical fish...

Jawakara is just exceptional, from the lounge in Male waiting for the seaplane to the reception we had on arrival. The Island is stunning with turquoise blue water surrounding it and white talcum powder sands. The marine life is amazing with sharks, rays dolphins and too many different tropical fish to mention. The accommodation is top notch, we had a beach pool villa which had an outside/inside bathroom, a mini bar with half ltr bottles of premium spirits and beers, Prosecco, red, white and rose wine and all Replaced every day, if you can manage to drink it all. The food is to die for. We went to all the A la carte restaurants and both buffet restaurants and the food was fenomenal in all of them. The service was great but better in the Saima restaurant and Bonthi bar. The staff make the holiday and the Island and a big shout out to Saja our host who could not do enough for us, Lalith the restaurant manager, amazing guy and a big shout out to all the staff in the Bonthi bar and saima restaurant who worked their butts off every day and always had a big smile on their faces, same goes for the staff in the Saima buffet restaurant and the Vela restaurant, sorry guys but I can’t remember all you names. Big shout out to our room cleaner (again I can’t remember his name but we were in Villa 152) . Thanks all for making our holiday just perfect.

Where do I start? Apologies for the long review but I really don't want to leave anyone out. This place is amazing - the villas, the service, the food, the people - all totally wonderful. We had a beach pool villa on Malbin which was stunning and kept spotless by...

Where do I start? Apologies for the long review but I really don't want to leave anyone out. This place is amazing - the villas, the service, the food, the people - all totally wonderful. We had a beach pool villa on Malbin which was stunning and kept spotless by our wonderful Delbin who works so hard and made the cutest towel penguins for me. Our host Zaman was excellent and was there for any queries or bookings we needed. The food in all the restaurants was amazing and plentiful and although we had beautiful meals in both Molo and the Hideout we were more than impressed by the buffet in Saima and I had fresh tuna beautifully cooked by Lahirn most evenings who knew exactly what way I wanted it cooked by the second night! There was also Saravanan who poached my breakfast eggs accompanied by a lovey smile. All the staff are so smartly turned out but more importantly they are all so friendly and very attentive. We were looked after by Agung (a really lovely guy), Basnett (who was so sweet), Dilanka (who seemed to know exactly when we needed a drink or snacks and always served us with a beautiful smile), our two beautiful girls Evy and Armelia whose smiles lit up the room and of course Ramesh (what can I say about this beautiful person who called me Mama except he like everyone else made our holiday so special). I certainly can't forget about Krish whose knowledge of wines was exceptional and also Lalith and Roma who oversaw everything and were there making sure our every need was met. I really hope I have got all the names right and I haven't left anyone out. They were like family by the time I was leaving. The islands are beautiful and I have left a little bit of my heart in Jawakara with all the wonderful people who work there. I will definitely be back (hoping to return next January if not sooner) Love to you all Mama Marilyn and Papa Judge (George) xxx

A true paradise with a stunning, expansive lagoon. We stayed in Villa 130 on Mabin Island, and it was perfect. For deeper waters, I’d recommend Villa 215, and for more shallow waters, Dheru Island is a great choice. The food at Saima was fantastic and delicious. We also had lunch...

A true paradise with a stunning, expansive lagoon. We stayed in Villa 130 on Mabin Island, and it was perfect. For deeper waters, I’d recommend Villa 215, and for more shallow waters, Dheru Island is a great choice. The food at Saima was fantastic and delicious. We also had lunch at Molo and Umi – both were amazing. The amenities were luxurious, and the staff was exceptional. We are incredibly grateful to our host, Mohamed. If you have the option to choose him, do it – he made our stay unforgettable. We will definitely return. This has been the best island of all our five visits to the Maldives.

Please note that this review is intended to be constructive. Only by providing valuable feedback, one can improve :-) We entirely enjoyed our stay and (depending on special offers for next year), we want to come back in winter 2026. ***Resort Mabin*** The property was consistently clean, well-maintained, and presented...

Please note that this review is intended to be constructive. Only by providing valuable feedback, one can improve :-) We entirely enjoyed our stay and (depending on special offers for next year), we want to come back in winter 2026. ***Resort Mabin*** The property was consistently clean, well-maintained, and presented to a high standard. The staff was great with always a smile on their faces, with only very few exceptions. We noticed that information (restaurant opening times, spa discounts, charges for in-villa-dining,..) has been either provided by some staff wrong or not at all. We needed to change our villa host, as there were three issues that has led to this decision. We greatly appreciated the complimentary 15-minute photo shoot, which included a digital image. Love our pictures (we bought more for 10 USD per picture). ***Villa and private beach*** Stunning glass front provides breathtaking views of the pool, beach, and ocean, with good privacy due to side plants. Some plants slightly obstruct the ocean view, especially in some villas — regular trimming is needed to keep the great views of the ocean from bed and beach. Spacious bathroom with a semi-open outdoor area, stylish decor, and nice planting. Heat accumulates during the day thus a fan on the ceiling would be great. High-quality amenities, including "Healing Earth" products (even an after-sun gel and a conditioner). Air conditioning blows directly onto the bed, so we put a towel on the AC. Maybe there are specific settings available, which we perhaps did not notice. Ensuring more cleanliness in wardrobes and shelves before new guests arrive. Same for the bushes on the beach, as we found a bottle and plastic there. We have never seen so much space for drying wet clothes. Loved the many laundry lines and a drying rack. Cutlery in the villa would be great. Beach sand is relatively coarse due to coral and shell fragments on the east side (cannot tell you about the west side). Although the beach was cleaned every morning, we would appreciate to have also the coral debris removed. Overall, we did not mind about this condition. But it is good to know for others who see an issue. Same with sea weed, which was slightly present, depending on winds and current. We did not mind about it on the east side as it was just short pieces of weed and not continuously present. Mosquito presence despite island-wide spraying—mosquito net over bed recommended. We did not notice mosquitos during the day, but had bites usually in the morning. Take Fenistil or similar with you. The sometimes open pathway to the villas (just a couple of villas affected) lacks privacy from passersby, but also this was for us not an issue. Ask for sun bed toppers, these are not a standard item in your villa. For rainy days, some cozy seating items on the terrace were great to have, same a rectractable awning. Highly appreciated that I could use the resorts yoga mats during our stay at our villa. Thank you for this! ***Restaurants/Bars*** The staff in the restaurants was great!! We were in Saima every day twice and enjoyed the service from the waiters, cooks, etc. Unfortunately, I do not remember all names. We were served often by Nelum and enjoyed the nice conversations with her. It is of utmost necessity to offer separate areas for families and adults-only to ensure a more peaceful experience for all guests. The presence of noisy children, without intervention from parents and the staff, is somewhat disruptive! The dress code of the majority of guests is not at all suitable for a 5 star resort (not even for 4 stars) - trunks, muscle shirt, basic t-shirts... The reservation system for the restaurants was challenging, as they were mostly fully booked. However, we noticed that several tables at Umi on one evening were unoccupied.. We did not mind, as we had rarely lunch (were on half board) and for dinner we went to Saima. All restaurants have a really nice style and were clean. Important for us, is the possibility of walking barefoot everywhere, and this is definitely the case at Jawakara. During rainy weather the tastings in the bars were a great offer. Salt and Pepper should be on the tables. *** F&B*** Loved that still and sparkling water was available for free everywhere and the whole day (we booked half board) The food quality and variety was decent, but did not meet 5-star standards, though some improvements were noticeable after providing feedback to the F&B manager. *Breakfast* lacked small bowls for jam, honey and a variety of muesli (no granola was offered; items like Fruit Loops and Cornflakes is not in line with the standards expected of a 5-star resort). Some bread was dry, while others were soggy, and several milk products tasted often sour. The selection of especially bread and also pastries was good overall. A variety of cheese would be appreciated (I saw mostly, Edamer, Emmentaler and Mozzarella). We were missing more innovative or non-standard breakfast items, such as: Guacamole (e.g. made with peas or zucchini, but no avocado due to environmental concerns). A station where guests could create their own superfood breakfast bowls. More premium toppings for waffles and pancakes (solely Nutella, chocolate sauce, and similar, does not meet 5-star standards). *Dinner* buffet also left room for improvement: there was limited variety for veggies (of course upon request) and in cold starters (missed tartares and carpaccio, both plant-based and fish). The theme nights were not clearly distinguishable. Fish options were repetitive, with tuna served daily, and the pasta dishes were somewhat basic. More variety in fish and pasta options, as well as better-quality preparation (like grilling fish on a charcoal grill or high heat gas grill), would elevate the dining experience to 5-star levels. The meat and fish dishes sometimes had a strong flavor, though some improvements were made after our feedback. A variety of cheese would be appreciated (I saw mostly, Edamer, Emmentaler and Mozzarella). A highlight was definitely the Naan bread station, we loved the bread! Many more dishes, especially fried items like fish fingers, would be better suited for live cooking stations. With the Naan station, it can be clearly seen that people prefer freshly made food and accept gently a bit of waiting time. We also had lunch at Umi, Hideout and Bonthi Bar. Umi has such a great location, we loved it. The food was very good, but not extraordinary. As for Hideout, I was happy with the Fish Burger, which I ordered at Bonthi as well. However, this was half of the size of the burger in Hideout and costs almost the same... Thus, I returned it, as 24 USD for a mini burger is somewhat unreasonable... Same with french fries. 10 USD for a mini portion was charged to us, whereas it cost 5 USD via in-villa dining.. ***Spa*** Ocean Spa is soo beautiful and the Muscle ease massage was SO great. 100% recommendation. Unfortunately, there is no information in the app about some discounts (e.g. Wednesdays) and the host did not inform us about certain discounts... On Earth day, complimentary singing bowl classes were offered. A regular complimentary class would be so great. ***Diving/snorkeling*** Not entirely happy with the service of the diving centre. They offer 1 dive only in the afternoon (2 dives in the morning) and unfortunately, the afternoon does not provide the best conditions and diving spots.. For snorkeling we rented fins - 8 USD per pair seem to be overpriced for us. The house reef tours were frequently fully booked, and although we were fortunate enough to secure spots due to a last-minute cancellation, the experience did not meet our expectations (house reef is not spectacular and the trip felt a bit too "group-like"). As we'd like to come back 2026 and make use of the special offer which we booked for this year, we would be happy to receive direct contact of the general manager or sales manager :-)

Our experience at Jawakara was amazing everything was top quality. All the restaurants did wonderful food. Our host Yaseen in particular made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. He helped with every issue we had and we would definitely recommend him to anyone visiting the resort.

From the moment we were greeted off the seaplane till the moment we boarded the seaplane to leave, our Guest Relations Officer Saja was always making sure that our stay was as perfect for us as possible. Saja was polite, knowledgeable, helpful and always greeted us with a smile. The...

From the moment we were greeted off the seaplane till the moment we boarded the seaplane to leave, our Guest Relations Officer Saja was always making sure that our stay was as perfect for us as possible. Saja was polite, knowledgeable, helpful and always greeted us with a smile. The resort was all we had hoped it would be for our honeymoon and more. The food in all the restaurants was of the highest standard, even in the buffet restaurants. The rest of the staff were always happy and nothing was ever too much trouble. Our water villa was wonderful. The staff that cleaned, restocked and did the turn down service, were all polite, respectful and professional. There were more than enough activities available for our stay. We would recommend this resort without any hesitation. Mr Andy & Jane

5 out 5. Everything was amazing, from the really friend staff, guest manager, over great food experience, and beautifull paradise views:) We also want to point out that it is important to book your dinner in advance theough your guest manager. Our was perfect and really thank you for everthing.

Absolutely stunning Jawakara! Beautiful blue water, white sands, amazing staff, delicious food, nothing to complaint for. We had 7 unforgettable days in Jawakara, the staff is amazing, so smiley, absolute cleanliness - rooms cleaned twice a day - wonderful boy from Nepal Dhan, he made so beautiful decoration in our...

Absolutely stunning Jawakara! Beautiful blue water, white sands, amazing staff, delicious food, nothing to complaint for. We had 7 unforgettable days in Jawakara, the staff is amazing, so smiley, absolute cleanliness - rooms cleaned twice a day - wonderful boy from Nepal Dhan, he made so beautiful decoration in our room for my birthday. The a la cart restaurants are perfect- it was absolute pleasure to eat there - everything extremely delicious and beautifully arranged, perfect staff - Joseph with his nice smile and all the staff in UMI were great, Jazlaan with his great service and wonderful smile and all the staff in Hideout, Molo made my birthday unforgettable - beautiful decoration, birthday cake surprise, lovely staff, perfect service, perfect wine list in all restaurants. And of course our host Abdullah - he was always ready to help, to make reservations, to support, really thank him. One special thank to the best photographer we met Aamin on Mabin island, he made perfect pictures, really beautiful. Everything is so well organised and you get so warm and first class service and attitude, that we fell in love with Jawakara and hope some day we’ll come back there again.

It was an incredible holiday, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the island is simply stunning, lots of greenery, lots of entertainment, you will never be bored. The food in the restaurants is top notch. The cleanest beaches and stunningly colored ocean. Our beach villa on Deru Island exceeded...

It was an incredible holiday, the staff is very friendly and helpful, the island is simply stunning, lots of greenery, lots of entertainment, you will never be bored. The food in the restaurants is top notch. The cleanest beaches and stunningly colored ocean. Our beach villa on Deru Island exceeded all expectations, it had everything you need for all occasions, even life jackets, very useful for those who can't swim, but want to snorkel near the villa) Our assistant Iru is a wonderful person, he helped organize our leisure time and was always in touch if we needed anything. Thanks to all the staff of Javakar for the warm welcome, we will definitely come back to you and will recommend you to our friends!

Everything was perfect,from the moment we stepped on this island and our host Azu,welcomed us. It was a special holiday for my husband and me, 32nd anniversary and his 70th birthday, so, a bottle of cold champaign was waiting in our beach pool villa, along with nice fliral welcome. Dheru...

Everything was perfect,from the moment we stepped on this island and our host Azu,welcomed us. It was a special holiday for my husband and me, 32nd anniversary and his 70th birthday, so, a bottle of cold champaign was waiting in our beach pool villa, along with nice fliral welcome. Dheru island is a small, quite, island with fantastic white sand beach, a lit of greenery and unbelievable sea! We had our meals mostly at Vela restaurant (buffet and some great coctails), but also tried Tepanayaki and a la carte food at Umi and Molo restaurant. We had a premium all inclusive package, but did not go to other bars and restaurants because we wanted to enjoy in a relaxed way,not to run to try everything! My recent health problems were the reason why we skipped all organized sport activities and concentrated on swimming,sunbathing,walking and just chilling out! Our host, Azu, was like a silent good ghost, fulfulling our every single wish and we simply can not thank him enough (I lost my gold earring and he alarmed everone in the bar to find it, and they did it, we needed new batteries for our medical instrument, he provided, he also made everything to put us on an earlier seaplane flight,because we were afraid we could miss our connecting flight at Male etc.etc.). The beach pool villa was very confortable, minibar well equipped and refilled regularly or at our request and 3 times we got champaign - 2 for our aniversary and birthday and 1 for welcome). It was very clean and well maintained, also the pool was cleaned every single day. The beach is also every day cleaned from the sea grass,so it maintains that beautiful white sparkle. We saw few small sharks and stingrays in the shallow laguna close to our villa, but only once,early in the morning. Spa experience was excellent, food at Vela restaurant fresh and excellent choice. We really appreciated birthday cake for my husband at Molo restaurant and Tepanayaki show was also great at Umi restaurant! In a word, it was FANTASTIC holiday and we enjoyed every moment, we wish to thank to all the people who work there,evrybody was so kind and helpful.

We went for our honeymoon in Jawakara and it was the most amazing experience ever. On arrival to male everything was very smooth, we were taken to a lounge where we waited around 40 minutes for the seaplane. The seaplane ride itself is already a special experience, but once we...

We went for our honeymoon in Jawakara and it was the most amazing experience ever. On arrival to male everything was very smooth, we were taken to a lounge where we waited around 40 minutes for the seaplane. The seaplane ride itself is already a special experience, but once we arrived to the island wow. We were greeted by our host Ashraf who was very helpful at all times and every request we had was attended. Once we arrived to the room there was already two bicycles waiting for us with our room number on it. The beaches are beautiful and we managed to see turtles, sting rays, baby sharks and colorful fishes. Also we were lucky enough to see dolphins at the sunset cruise. I think what makes this place magic and special is not only the beautiful beaches but also the staff that is really friendly. We meet so many people that was kind and they all work really hard everyday. A special thank you for our Housekeeper Aju, he really was a star, he works really hard and is very talented (he would make a sand drawing everyday on our villa and animals with the towels ). Always with a smile, and he has really high standards with housekeeping. Thank you as well for the chef at the fruit station (I don’t remember is name), always with a smile and so friendly. We can’t fault anything, because it is perfection. I definitely recommend this place, it is truly as 5* Resort.