Slip into an adults-only sanctuary three minutes from Jawakara, dive fifty sites in Lhaviyani Atoll, and unwind in an Ayurvedic overwater spa — Crown & Champa's newest retreat.
5-Star Resort Seaplane 35 min House Reef All-Inclusive
Atoll
Lhaviyani
Villas
80
Transfer
Seaplane
Transfer Cost
~$425 pp RT
Packages From
$3,379 / couple
Meal Plans
AI
$3,379 / couple
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Opened2025
Crown & Champa’s adults-only counterpart to Jawakara Islands — 80 villas on a 10-hectare island in Lhaviyani Atoll. The dual-island concept gives guests Nala’s seclusion (no under-12s) with access to Jawakara’s golf, restaurants, and water sports via a three-minute speedboat. ProDivers diving and an Ayurvedic overwater spa.
183 new reviews in the past 6 months across Google, TripAdvisor & Booking.com. Average rating 4.7 / 5 from 213 total reviews.
+54% review volume vs. prior 6 months
1
Awards since 2026
#1 Hotel in Naifaru
TripAdvisor '26 — 5.0 rating
How It Compares
Nala vs. the Field
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
BudgetUltra-Luxury
Adaaran Club
LUX* South Ari
Soneva Fushi
Nala
LivelySecluded
Kuredu
Lily Beach
Kudadoo
Nala
Easy AccessRemote
Gili Lankanfushi
Anantara Kihavah
Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Nala
CouplesFamily
Komandoo
W Maldives
Siyam World
Nala
BoutiqueLarge Resort
Makunudu (36)
Coco Bodu Hithi (100)
Meeru Island (286)
Nala (80)
Poor ReefExceptional
Finolhu
Vilamendhoo
Nala
Nala
Reference resorts
Accommodation
Choose Your Villa
Nala's 80 villas span three tiers across a 10-hectare adults-only island. Entry-level beach villas sit on pristine sand, pool villas add a private plunge pool and larger footprint, and overwater pool villas extend over the lagoon with direct ocean access. Every villa features a king-size bed, private deck, Nespresso machine, rain shower, minibar refilled daily, and 55-inch Smart TV.
BeachNo pool
Beach Villas
From
$679
98 sqm ·29% smaller than avg
Sunrise Beach Villa98 sqmNo pool$679
Romantic Beach Villa98 sqmNo pool$719
PoolAll pool
Sunset Beach Pool Villas
From
$769
130 sqm ·Average size
Sunset Beach Pool Villa130 sqmPool$769
OverwaterAll pool
Ocean Pool Villas
From
$809
119 sqm ·Average size
Ocean Pool Villa119 sqmPool$809
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.
Dining
3 Restaurants & 1 Bar
Nala's dining centres on an international buffet with live cooking stations and two specialty restaurants — Asian fusion and Greek Mediterranean. The all-inclusive package covers all venues with dine-around access every five nights. Three bars including an overwater champagne bar and poolside lounge round out the options. Guests can also access Jawakara's six restaurants via a three-minute speedboat transfer.
Cannoli
International Buffet
Nala's main dining room — international buffet with live cooking stations, fresh seafood, succulent meats, and vibrant vegetarian dishes. Themed nights rotate through Maldivian, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
SettingMain buffet restaurant with live cooking stations. International, Asian, and Maldivian cuisine with themed nights.
Kumo
Asian Fusion
Asian fusion dining — fresh seafood, aromatic spices, sushi platters, and Thai and Japanese-inspired curries in an intimate overwater setting.
SettingSpecialty Asian restaurant with fresh seafood, aromatic spices, sushi, and curries.
Our tipBook a sunset table — the Lhaviyani lagoon views from Kumo are the best on the island.
Milos
Mediterranean
Greek-inspired Mediterranean dining — fresh seafood, mezze platters, and grilled specialities using locally sourced ingredients. The most refined à la carte option on the island.
SettingAuthentic Greek flavours with locally sourced ingredients. Fresh seafood and Mediterranean specialities.
Snack Lab
Light Bites
Gourmet snacks from morning to evening — smoothies, fresh juices, salads, light bites, and vegan and gluten-free alternatives. The most casual dining spot on the island.
SettingCasual snack bar with smoothies, light bites, and vegan and gluten-free options throughout the day.
Meal Plans
Dining Inclusions
Nala operates as a premium all-inclusive resort. The package covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Cannoli, dine-around access to Kumo and Milos (3-course meals every five nights), unlimited premium drinks from 08:00 to 01:00, daily minibar refill, champagne on arrival, and a comprehensive list of included activities and spa treatments.
Premium AI includes: breakfast (07:30–10:30), lunch (13:00–14:30), and dinner (19:00–21:30) at Cannoli, 3-course dine-around at Kumo and Milos (every 5 nights), unlimited premium spirits, wines, beers, and cocktails (08:00–01:00), daily minibar refill, champagne bottle in villa on arrival, Snack Lab access throughout the day, welcome drink, 1 sunset cruise per stay, yoga sessions (twice daily), group snorkeling lesson (30 min), group windsurfing lesson (30 min), 1 hr daily kayak and windsurfing, twice-daily house reef snorkel trips, fitness centre, tennis, padel, bicycles, 1 bag laundry per stay, and complimentary spa treatments (1 × 30 min for 4–7 nights, 2 for 8–11, 3 for 12–15, 4 for 16+ nights). Intro dive or orientation dive included for 7+ night stays. 20% off first two dives. Honeymoon benefits (sparkling wine, bed decoration, fruit basket) with wedding certificate.
Nala blends Lhaviyani Atoll's world-class diving with an adults-only wellness focus. ProDivers operates the PADI 5-Star centre with access to 50+ dive sites, and the newborn house reef offers pristine coral restoration gardens. On land, tennis, padel, and a freshwater pool anchor the sports offering, while the Ayurvedic spa and twice-daily yoga programme cater to wellness seekers. Guests also have full access to Jawakara's golf course, kids-free water sports centre, and additional restaurants via the three-minute speedboat shuttle.
Water & Marine
ProDivers PADI 5-Star, 50+ dive sites, house reef
House reef snorkelingNewborn reef · shore entry and boat access · twice-daily guided trips · complimentary equipment
ProDivers PADI 5-Star centreFull PADI courses · intro dive included for 7+ night stays · 50+ dive sites in Lhaviyani
Coral restoration programmeActive reef rehabilitation with marine biologists — guests can participate
Manta and turtle excursionsGuided trips to cleaning stations and turtle habitats
Dolphin safariSpinner dolphin encounters in Lhaviyani waters
Windsurfing (1 hr daily complimentary with AI)
Kayaking (1 hr daily complimentary with AI)
Stand-up paddleboarding
Catamaran sailing
Jet ski, wakeboarding, water skiing
Excursions & Entertainment
Sunset cruises, sandbank picnics, fishing
Sunset cruiseComplimentary with AI — 1 per stay
Private sandbank picnicsSecluded island dining for couples
Sunset fishing excursions
Speedboat excursions (private and group)
BoduBeru cultural performances
Live music evenings
Jawakara access3-minute speedboat to golf, 6 restaurants, and additional water sports
Spa & Wellness
Nala Spa, Ayurveda, yoga, Himalayan salt room
Nala SpaOverwater treatment rooms · Ayurvedic therapies · aromatherapy, Balinese, and Swedish techniques
Himalayan salt roomMineral therapy — one of few resorts in the Maldives to offer this
Complimentary spa treatmentsTiered by stay length: 1 × 30 min (4–7 nights), scaling to 4 treatments (16+ nights)
Yoga and meditationTwice-daily sessions · beachfront and ocean-view garden settings
Freshwater poolAdults-only infinity pool with sun terrace
Fitness centreFully equipped · ocean views
Ayurvedic wellness sanctuary. The Nala Spa draws from ancient Ayurvedic traditions — aromatherapy massages, acupuncture, herbal remedies, and a Himalayan salt room in an overwater setting. AI guests receive complimentary treatments based on stay length, making wellness part of the core experience rather than an add-on.
Sports & Recreation
Tennis, padel, volleyball, cycling, games room
Tennis courtsEquipment provided
Padel tennis courtsOne of few Maldives resorts offering padel
Futsal pitch
Beach volleyball
Badminton courts
Games roomBilliards, table tennis, and more
Free island bicyclesBest way to explore the 600m island
Jawakara golf access9-hole course · driving range · 3-minute speedboat
Dual-island sports access. Nala guests can speedboat to Jawakara in three minutes and use the Maldives' biggest 9-hole golf course, driving range, and golf simulator — all complimentary with the all-inclusive package. Combined with Nala's own tennis, padel, and water sports, it is one of the most activity-rich adults-only options in the Maldives.
Snorkeling & Marine Life
House Reef & Underwater
6.5
Good House Reef
Lux Atolls Reef Score · top 50% of Maldives resorts
Nala sits on a young, developing reef — described as a 'newborn reef' with coral gardens in their purest form. The resort runs an active coral rehabilitation programme with marine biologists, and guests can participate in planting coral frames. Snorkeling is available from shore and via twice-daily boat trips, with reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays spotted on excursions. The broader Lhaviyani Atoll is a strong diving destination with 50+ sites including Turtle Rock and various thilas and channels.
Regularly spotted here (+7)
Reef Sharks
Blacktip reef sharks on outer reef — regular sightings on guided dive and snorkel trips
Sea Turtles
Hawksbill and green turtles — dedicated excursions to turtle habitats in Lhaviyani
Stingrays
Eagle rays along the reef edge and sandy flats
Tropical Reef Fish
Growing populations on the newborn reef — parrotfish, fusiliers, glass fish establishing colonies
Octopus
Spotted on reef dives
Dolphins
Spinner dolphins — guided safari excursions in Lhaviyani waters
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
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
Getting There
Transfer from Malé
Nala is in the Lhaviyani Atoll — a scenic 35-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. Long-stay guests (10+ nights) may receive complimentary transfers depending on current promotions.
Option A — Fastest
Seaplane Direct
Direct from Male · ~35 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 — Nala Maldives by Jawakara
Our Take
Who This Resort is For
Ideal for
Couples and honeymooners — an 80-villa adults-only island with champagne bar, private sandbank picnics, and a spa built for romance
Wellness seekers — Ayurvedic spa with Himalayan salt room, twice-daily yoga, and complimentary treatments scaled to stay length
Divers — ProDivers PADI 5-Star centre with 50+ dive sites in Lhaviyani Atoll including Turtle Rock and channel dives
Guests wanting variety without crowds — Nala's intimacy plus access to Jawakara's golf, six restaurants, and water sports via 3-minute speedboat
Eco-conscious travellers — solar-powered villas, active coral restoration programme, and plastic reduction initiatives
Consider elsewhere if
Families with children under 12 — adults-only policy strictly enforced; Jawakara next door is the family-friendly option
Budget travellers — starting at $679/night with all-inclusive only, this is not a value play; Crown & Champa's Kuredu and Vilamendhoo offer more per dollar
Snorkeling purists — the newborn reef is developing and not yet comparable to established reefs like Vilamendhoo or Anantara Kihavah
Guests wanting maximum on-site dining variety — three restaurants plus a snack bar is modest; you will need the Jawakara shuttle for more options
Season & Pricing Guide
Dec 20 – Jan 10Peak · Highest rates
Jan 11 – Mar 31High · +30–50%
Apr 1 – Jun 30Shoulder · +10–20%
Jul 1 – Dec 19Low · Best value
Peak season fills 4+ months ahead. Shoulder season offers the best balance of weather, price and availability.
Why Book Through Lux Atolls
More Inclusions, More Maldives
What you get booking with us vs. going direct or through an OTA
Book with Lux Atolls
Best rate guarantee — avg. 11% below OTAs
Complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability)
Welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
One complimentary 60-min couples spa treatment
Early check-in / late checkout (subject to availability)
Personal trip advisor — villa matching, transfers, meal plan guidance
Direct resort relationship — we resolve issues in real time
Book Through Others
Standard rack rate
Room type as booked — no upgrades
No welcome amenities
No spa inclusions
Standard check-in/out times
Generic customer support
No direct resort contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Nala Maldives by Jawakara — FAQ
When did Nala Maldives by Jawakara open?
Nala opened in 2024 as part of the Jawakara group in Lhaviyani Atoll. It is a luxury all-inclusive resort with contemporary design, positioned as a premium alternative to sister property Jawakara Islands.
How do you get to Nala Maldives?
A 40-minute seaplane from Male to Lhaviyani Atoll. The resort shares the atoll with Jawakara Islands, Kuredu, Komandoo, and Hurawalhi. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only.
Is Nala Maldives all-inclusive?
Yes. Nala operates as a premium all-inclusive resort covering dining at all restaurants, premium drinks, and selected activities. The all-inclusive pricing removes the need for additional spending during your stay.
Does Nala Maldives have a house reef?
Yes. Located in Lhaviyani Atoll — one of the best diving and snorkelling atolls in the Maldives. The house reef offers good snorkelling from shore with access to the atoll's 40+ dive sites via the resort's dive centre.
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Lux Partner Rate
Save $2,900 per couple
5 nights in a Sunrise Beach Villa with All-Inclusive (all meals, unlimited drinks, dine-around). Upgrade to Romantic Beach Villa from $3,589 or Sunset Beach Pool Villa from $3,849 per couple. Seaplane transfers ~$849 extra.
