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.
since 2026
Nala vs. Other Resorts
Where this resort sits across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a Maldives property.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Plan | Restaurants | Alcohol | Minibar | ~pp/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium All-Inclusive | All restaurants + Snack Lab + bars | Unlimited premium spirits, wines & cocktails | Daily refill | Included |
Your Days on the Island
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.
House Reef & Underwater
Shore entry + boat access · twice-daily guided trips · complimentary equipment
Newborn reef · coral restoration · reef sharks · turtles · mantas nearby
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.
PADI dive center on-site. Night snorkeling available. Marine life observations sourced from dive logs and guest reports.
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.
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
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 Nala Maldives by Jawakara
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Daily Breakfast served in the Velu Restaurant (07:30-10:30)
- Lunch (13:00-14:30) and Dinner (19:30-21:30) in Velu Restaurant
- Dine Around Option of a 3-course lunch and a 3-course dinner is entitled for guests in every 5-nights in one of the Ala Carte restaurants Milos, Kumo & Snacklab. Pre-bookings are required and subject to space availability, and 3-course meal entitles selection of starter, main course & dessert.
- Casual Snack Day Menu, including international light bites, nibbles & treats available from 10:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 19:00, served at the Velu Bar & Pool.
- Wifi provided in all guest rooms and most public areas
- Unlimited “all you can drink” alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Velu Bar from 08:00 to 01:00 , 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, combining red, white, rosé and sparkling wines, A 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. Nala Maldives bottled water 1 litre mineral water and sparkling water
- Unlimited “all you can drink” alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Milos, Kumo & Snacklab during booked meal periods.
- Mini bar alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as follows: 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 (500 ml), Selection of coffees (Nespresso machine) and teas, and Assorted snacks
- The mini bar is refilled once per day per a regular schedule Nala
- Full bottle of Champagne served in the villa on arrival, per villa, per length of stay
- One Sunset Cruise, as per regular schedule
- Free use of Fitness Center, Tennis, and Paddle Tennis courts (equipment not included)
- Table Tennis, Billiards, and Football Grounds (equipment included)
- Free use of bicycles during the stay
- Free use of snorkeling equipment
- One 1⁄2 hour group snorkeling lesson (equipment included) as per schedule
- One 1⁄2 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.
- Daily twice, boat trips to house reef snorkeling, pre bookings are required.
- 20% discount on first two regular dives per guest (applicable for 7 nights stay and above)
- One bag of laundry per stay
- Eligible per person per stay, for adults (18yrs 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 once during stay, Special bed decoration once during stay, Fruit Basket once during stay. Honeymoon offer is valid for travels within 1 year of wedding date. Wedding certificate must be presented prior to arrival.
