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.
since 2024
Jawakara vs. Other Resorts
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
Choose Your Villa
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.
Not sure which villa is right? We'll match you based on your group size, budget and priorities.
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.
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.
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).
| Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed & Breakfast | Assigned buffet (B) | — | — | Mabin only |
| Half Board | Assigned buffet (B+D) | — | — | Mabin only |
| Full Board | Assigned buffet (B+L+D) | — | — | Mabin only |
| Premium All-Inclusive | All restaurants + snack menus | 55+ premium spirits & wines | Daily refill | Both islands |
Your Days on the Island
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.
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.
House Reef & Underwater
Boat access · twice-daily guided trips · complimentary equipment
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.
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.
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
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 nights 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.
