Cross a 700-metre bridge over the house reef between two islands, tee off on the Maldives' biggest golf course, and choose between family-friendly Mabin and exclusive Dheru.
5-Star Resort Seaplane 40 min House Reef All-Inclusive
The Maldives’ first two-island resort — 290 villas across family-friendly Mabin and adults-only Dheru, connected by a 700-metre bridge. Crown & Champa’s flagship combines the country’s biggest golf course, six restaurants, ProDivers PADI 5-Star diving, and one of the largest kids clubs in the Maldives.
Jawakara spans two islands with 290 villas across distinct categories. Mabin Island (202 villas) offers everything from 78 sqm Beach Villas to three-bedroom family residences. Dheru Island (88 villas) is the premium tier with its own buffet, adults-only overwater pool villas, and personalised villa host service. Every villa features a private sundeck, Nespresso machine, wine fridge, 48-inch Smart TV, and Bluetooth soundbar.
Beach1 of 2
Mabin Beach Villas
From
$560
78–101 sqm ·33% smaller than avg
Mabin Beach Villa78 sqmNo pool$560
Mabin Beach Pool Villa101 sqmPool$6••
OverwaterAll pool
Mabin Water Pool Villas
From
$8••
107 sqm ·20% smaller than avg
Mabin Water Pool Villa107 sqmPool$8••
Family1 of 2
Mabin Multi-Bedroom Villas
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$1,•••
115–192 sqm ·15% larger than avg
Mabin Two Bedroom Villa115 sqmNo pool$1,•••
Mabin Three Bedroom Villa192 sqmPool$1,•••
Premium2 of 3
Dheru Beach Villas — Premium Island
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$8••
78–193 sqm ·Average size
Dheru Beach Villa78 sqmNo pool$8••
Dheru Beach Pool Villa101 sqmPool$8••
Dheru Three Bedroom Beach Villa193 sqmPool$2,•••
SignatureAll pool
Dheru Water Pool Villas — Adults Only (18+)
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$1,•••
107 sqm ·20% smaller than avg
Dheru Water Pool Villa107 sqmPool$1,•••
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Prices shown are indicative low-season per night. See the season guide in the sidebar for how rates vary by time of year. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates.
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$2,799 / couple
5 nights · Mabin Beach Villa · Full Board · Transfers extra
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5 nights in a Mabin Beach Villa with All-Inclusive (all meals, unlimited drinks). Upgrade to Beach Villa with Pool from $2,979 or Water Pool Villa from $3,159 per couple. Seaplane transfers ~$849 extra.
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Dining
6 Restaurants
Jawakara's dining spans two islands — three buffet restaurants (two on Mabin, one on Dheru) and three a la carte venues including the overwater UMI on the 700-metre bridge. The Premium All-Inclusive package unlocks dine-around access to all specialty restaurants with 3-course lunches and dinners. A casual snack menu runs from 10 AM to 11 PM at all bars.
Saima
International Buffet
The main island buffet — international spreads with live cooking stations, themed nights, and open-air seating. Serves the majority of Mabin villa guests.
SettingMain buffet on Mabin Island with live cooking stations. International and regional cuisines with themed nights.
Our tipWatch the live-cooking stations at the indoor-outdoor buffet for the freshest dishes.
Aila
International Buffet
Mabin's second buffet — same international quality as Saima but on the south side of the island, giving those guests their own dedicated dining space.
SettingSecond buffet on Mabin Island's south side. Same quality with a quieter atmosphere.
Our tipRequest an al fresco table under the palms - it's the family-side venue.
Vela
International Buffet
Dheru Island's own buffet — curated international spreads with live cooking stations, reserved exclusively for Dheru villa guests.
SettingDheru Island's dedicated buffet with indoor and al fresco seating. Live cooking stations and curated offerings for the premium island.
Our tipTime your visit around the themed night for the strongest buffet spread.
UMI
Asian
The signature dining experience — an overwater Asian-Pacific restaurant built on the bridge between islands. Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, and wok-fried dishes with the reef beneath you.
SettingOverwater a la carte on the 700-metre bridge between Mabin and Dheru. Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, wok-fried dishes, and grilled meats.
Our tipBook a sunset table on the bridge — the views across both islands are unmatched.
Molo
Mediterranean
Mediterranean fine dining — handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and Italian-leaning dishes in a refined beachside setting.
SettingA la carte Mediterranean and Italian cuisine on Mabin Island. Pasta, pizza, and fine dining.
Our tipAsk about the modern-twist seafood - it's their most-ordered main.
Hideout
Casual
The golf clubhouse kitchen — upscale burgers, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and vegan alternatives. The most relaxed lunch spot on the island.
SettingUpscale casual dining at the golf course. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, and vegan options.
Our tipWalk over from the golf course for gourmet burgers and vegan plates.
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Mabin Island offers four meal plan tiers from B&B to Premium All-Inclusive. Dheru Island is mandatory all-inclusive with personalised villa host service. The Premium AI is generous — unlimited premium spirits and wines, dine-around access to all specialty restaurants, daily minibar refills, sunset cruise, golf, snorkeling, water sports, and complimentary spa treatments based on stay length.
Premium AI includes: unlimited premium spirits, wines, beers, and cocktails (08:00–01:00), dine-around at all specialty restaurants (3-course meals), casual snack menu 10:00–23:00, daily minibar refill, champagne on arrival, 1 sunset cruise, group golf/snorkeling/windsurfing lessons, 1 hr daily kayak and windsurfing, twice-daily house reef snorkel trips, tennis/padel/fitness/golf access, free bicycles, yoga sessions, kids club, intro dive (7+ nights), 20% off first two dives, 1 bag laundry per stay, and complimentary spa treatments (1 per 4–7 nights, scaling with stay length). Children under 12 stay and eat free (up to 2, same plan as parents).
Jawakara is purpose-built for variety. The Maldives' biggest 9-hole golf course, ProDivers PADI 5-Star diving with manta and dolphin excursions, one of the country's largest kids clubs, padel and tennis courts, two infinity pools, and a Sulha Spa with overwater treatment rooms on Dheru. The dual-island layout means you can golf in the morning, snorkel the house reef at lunch, and watch the sunset from Dheru's infinity pool — all without leaving the resort.
Ayurvedic treatmentsMassages, acupuncture, herbal medicine, warm stone therapy
Complimentary spa treatments1 per 4–7 nights, scaling with stay length (AI guests)
Group yoga sessionsComplimentary · multiple weekly sessions
Two infinity poolsOcean-facing pools on Mabin + kids pool
Fitness centreLagoon views · fully equipped
Sports & Recreation
9-hole golf course, padel, tennis, cycling
9-hole golf courseBiggest in the Maldives · driving range · golf simulator · group lessons with AI
Padel tennis courtsOne of few resorts in the Maldives with padel
Tennis courtsArtificial turf · equipment provided
Badminton courts
Football / futsal (artificial turf)
Beach volleyball
Games roomTable tennis, billiards, pinball, air hockey, chess
Free island bicyclesBest way to explore the 1.4 km Mabin Island
Buggy transportation across the resort
The Maldives' biggest golf course. Jawakara's 9-hole course is the largest in the Maldives, with a driving range, golf simulator, and group lessons included in the all-inclusive package. The Hideout clubhouse restaurant overlooks the course — making it the only proper 19th hole in the country.
Family & Kids
Jawa Kids Club, Teen Club, golf academy
Jawa Kids ClubOne of the largest in the Maldives · age-specific daily programmes
Teen ClubGolf academy, water polo, fishing trips
Mini golf and paddle tennis instruction
Maldivian culture activities (music, dance, art)
Children under 12 stay and eat freeUp to 2 children on same meal plan as parents
Multi-bedroom villas2- and 3-bedroom options on both islands for families and groups
Family & Kids
Family-Friendly Features
Jawaroo Kids Club keeps ages 4–12 busy across Jawakara's two connected islands, while teenagers have their own facilities including a golf driving range and games room. The 650-metre bridge connecting the islands passes directly over the house reef — a walk that doubles as a marine life safari. Children under 12 stay and eat free.
Jawaroo Kids Club
Ages 4-12 · Free
Under 12 Stay Free
Under 12 eat free
Babysitting
Available on request
Teen Program
Dedicated activities for teenagers
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Highlights for Kids
Golf driving range650m bridge over reef
Family Villa Options
Dheru Three-Bedroom Villa
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
6.8
Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 40% of Maldives resorts
Largest house reef in Maldives · reef sharks · turtles · manta rays nearby
Jawakara's house reef — described as one of the largest in the Maldives — is not accessible from shore and requires a short boat ride. Complimentary twice-daily guided snorkel trips take guests to the reef, where the 700-metre bridge between the two islands spans directly over prime reef habitat. Marine life includes reef sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and large schools of fusiliers. The lagoon beneath the overwater villas offers gentler snorkeling with occasional turtle sightings.
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip reef sharks on the outer reef — regular sightings on guided trips
Sea Turtles
Hawksbill and green turtles — sightings from overwater villas and on reef trips
Stingrays
Eagle rays along the reef edge and sandy flats
Tropical Reef Fish
Large schools of fusiliers, glass fish, parrotfish — good density on guided trips
Octopus
Spotted on reef dives and snorkel trips
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins — sometimes visible from the boat during transfers
Manta Rays
Seasonal sightings at nearby cleaning stations — guided excursions available
Not typical at this reef (−1)
Whale Sharks
Not a primary location — occasional sightings in Lhaviyani Atoll
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Jawakara is in the Lhaviyani Atoll — a scenic 40-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. For late arrivals, a domestic flight to Madivaru Airport plus 40-minute speedboat transfer operates day and night. TMA Vilu Lounge access is included for seaplane guests.
Option A — Fastest
Seaplane Direct
Direct from Male · ~40 min · Daylight only
~$425 pp roundtrip
Option B — Night arrivals
Domestic Flight + Speedboat
Male → Madivaru (~35 min) + speedboat (~40 min) · Day & night
~$340 pp roundtrip
Seaplane operates daylight hours only. Arrivals after ~4 PM need the domestic flight option or an airport hotel overnight. Children under 2 fly free on seaplanes. Luggage limit: 20 kg checked + 5 kg carry-on. We arrange both transfer options.
Resort island map — Jawakara Islands Maldives
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Ideal for
Families wanting five-star quality — one of the biggest kids clubs in the Maldives, children under 12 stay free, multi-bedroom villas on both islands
Golfers — the biggest golf course in the Maldives with driving range, simulator, and group lessons included in the all-inclusive
Couples wanting adults-only within a family resort — Dheru's overwater pool villas (18+) are a separate world connected by bridge
Groups and multi-generational travellers — 2- and 3-bedroom villas across both islands with flexible meal plans
Activity seekers — golf, padel, tennis, diving, water sports, spa, and six restaurants mean you genuinely need a week to try everything
Consider elsewhere if
Snorkeling purists — the house reef requires a boat trip (not shore entry), and the lagoon is relatively calm; dedicated snorkeling resorts like Vilamendhoo or Anantara Kihavah offer more
Intimate boutique seekers — 290 villas across two islands is a big resort; it will feel lively, especially on Mabin
Budget travellers — starting at $560/night with a 5-star positioning, this is not a value play; sister resorts Kuredu and Vilamendhoo offer more per dollar
Remote seclusion seekers — the dual-island concept and large guest count means this is social, not secluded
Lux Special Inclusions
More inclusions than booking direct
Everything bundled into the package price above — taken directly from the package terms we'll honour at booking time.
Accommodation staying at Jawakara Island Resort in the Mabin Villas
Welcome drink on arrival
Daily Breakfast (07.30-10.30), Lunch (12.30-14.30) and Dinner (19:00-21.30)
Guests staying at the western end of Mabin Island - Ekuveni Restaurant
Guests staying at the southern end of Mabin Aila Restaurant
Casual Snack Day Menu, including pizzas, burgers, nibbles, and ice-cream available from 10:00 – 23:00 at the kuveni Bar, The Retreat Bar and Aila Bar. Dine Around Option of a 3-course lunch and a 3-course dinner in the Blue Zone Restaurant, and Waves Restaurant. Dine Around in all Buffet Restaurants - Aila, Ekuveni and The Retreat Restaurants.
Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks:
Unlimited “all you can drink” alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in The Retreat Bar; Ekuveni Bar and Aila Bar from 08am to 1am , as follows:
A variety of alcoholic cocktails – including signature cocktails; All non-alcoholic cocktails, Smoothies, milkshakes, and freshly squeezed fruit juices, 55 premium brands spirits and liqueurs, port and sherry. An extensive wine selection of wine, combining red, white, and rosé wines. Selection of international draught beer, bottled beer and ciders. Coffee, tea, iced coffee, iced tea, espresso, cappuccino, latte and macchiato - freshly brewed
Soft drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Bitter Lemon, iced tea, tonic and soda. Jawakara bottled water (1 litre), mineral water and sparkling water
Mini Bar:
House wine (750ml) - red, white, rosé and sparkling, Bottled Beer, Bottled Spirit Selection, Soft drinks - Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Tonic and Soda, Mineral water and sparkling water. Selection of coffees (Nespresso machine) and teas. Assorted snacks. The mini bar is refilled once per day per a regular schedule. Full bottle of Champagne served in the villa on arrival, per villa, per length of stay
Activities:
One Sunset Cruise, as per regular schedule
Free use of Fitness Centre, Tennis, and Paddle Tennis courts
Free use of golf course and driving range (equipment included)
Table Tennis, Billiards, and Football Grounds (equipment included)
Free use of bicycles during the stay
One ½ hour group golf driving range lesson (equipment included) as per schedule
One ½ hour group snorkelling lesson (equipment not included) as per schedule
One ½ hour group windsurfing lesson (equipment included) as per schedule
One introduction dive or orientation dive per stay (For Certified Divers and applicable for 7 nights stay and above)
Free use of Kayaks and Wind Surfing (equipment included for 1 hour daily – basic experience required)
Free Yoga Group Sessions include Asanas and Yoga Nidra, regularly scheduled.
Free use of Snorkelling equipment’s during the stay
Daily twice, boat trips to house reef snorkelling, pre bookings are required.
Free use of Kuda Mas Kids Club - A host of fun activities and learning experiences organized daily for kids.
20% discount on first two regular dives per guest (applicable for 7 night's stay and above)
One bag of laundry per stay
SPA:
Eligible per person per stay, for adults (15yrs and above) depending on the duration of the stay:
4-7 nights stay: ONE 30 minutes selected spa treatments
8-11 nights stay: TWO 30 minutes selected spa treatments
12-15 nights stay: THREE 30 minutes selected spa treatments
Above 16 nights stay: FOUR 30 minutes selected spa treatment
Honeymooners will also receive a bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket and special turndown on one evening. Honeymoon must be within 12 months of the wedding and a copy of the wedding certificate will be required at check-in.
Pricing by travel date 6 travel windows · $2,799–$4,009 +
Travel window
Mabin Beach Villa
Mabin Beach Pool Villa
Mabin Water Pool Villa
6 Apr – 30 Sep 2026
$2,799+$559/night
$2,979+$599/night
$3,159+$629/night
1 Oct – 31 Oct 2026
$2,869+$569/night
$3,049+$609/night
$3,229+$649/night
1 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
$3,339+$669/night
$3,529+$709/night
$3,709+$739/night
6 Jan – 29 Mar 2027
$4,009+$799/night
$4,219+$839/night
$4,439+$889/night
30 Mar – 30 Apr 2027
$3,579+$719/night
$3,799+$759/night
$4,009+$799/night
1 May – 30 Sep 2027
$3,019+$599/night
$3,219+$639/night
$3,409+$679/night
5 nights per couple. Extra-night rates shown beneath each price. Transfers are quoted separately — ask us and we’ll confirm the exact total for your dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jawakara Islands Maldives — FAQ
Is Jawakara Islands Maldives all-inclusive?
It depends on the island. Mabin island offers flexible plans from B&B to Premium AI. Dheru island includes Premium All-Inclusive for all guests. A 650-metre bridge connects the two islands, and guests can dine on either.
How many villas does Jawakara Islands have?
290 villas across two islands spanning 44 hectares. Mabin has 202 villas, Dheru has 88, connected by a 650-metre bridge over the house reef. Options include beach villas, beach pool villas, and overwater pool villas.
How do you get to Jawakara Islands?
Two options: a 40-minute seaplane from Male, or a domestic flight to Madivaru Airport plus a 40-minute speedboat. Located on the eastern rim of Lhaviyani Atoll, the resort opened in 2023.
Is Jawakara Islands good for families?
Yes. The resort has an extensive kids club, games rooms, and a golf facility with driving range, short course, and simulator. Three-bedroom villas on Dheru island accommodate larger families. Water sports include jet skis and wakeboarding.
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