Jawakara Islands
Island luxury with private pools and abundant dining.
An island resort on Maabinhura Island
Jawakara Islands Maldives is a five-star resort located on Maabinhura Island, offering a beachfront setting. This family-run property features villas with sea views, balconies, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy access to multiple swimming pools, a spa, and a fitness centre. The resort provides a 24-hour front desk and concierge service, with a tour desk available for booking excursions.
The honest verdict
A spacious island resort experience with a focus on villa comfort and diverse dining options.
Best for
- Couples seeking private pool villas
- Families with a kids club
- Divers and snorkelers
- Golf enthusiasts
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking a short transfer from Malé
- Budget travellers
What a stay costs
Indicative room-only estimate from the lowest nightly rate — excludes airport transfers, taxes and seasonal price changes. Many Maldives properties also require a minimum stay. Check live rates for your dates.
Island villas with private pools
Choose from beach or overwater villas, many featuring private pools and sea views. All accommodations include balconies, air-conditioning, and modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
Diverse dining experiences
With five restaurants and multiple bars, Jawakara offers a range of international, Asian Pacific, and Mediterranean cuisines. Enjoy buffet style or a la carte options across two islands.
Spa and wellbeing
The resort's spa and wellness centre provides a place to relax. A fitness centre is also available for guests who wish to maintain their exercise routine during their stay.
Connected islands
Jawakara spans two islands, Mabin and Dheru, linked by a bridge. This unique setup offers extensive grounds, including an 18-hole golf course and varied beach access.
Rooms & suites
Mabin Water Pool Villa
107 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Pool view
- Pool with a view
Dheru Water Pool Villa
107 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
- Private pool
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Pool view
- Pool with a view
Inside Jawakara Islands Maldives
Amenities at Jawakara Islands Maldives
Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness center
- Fitness center
- 5 restaurants
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- 5 restaurants
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Spa and wellness center
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Sea view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
Getting there
Getting to Jawakara Islands Maldives on Maabinhura Island in Lhaviyani Atoll means covering about 128 km from Malé (MLE) by seaplane — a scenic flight of roughly 40 minutes. The resort books the seaplane with your stay. Seaplanes fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
On the map
Maabinhura Island sits in Lhaviyani Atoll. Lhaviyani Atoll is prized for excellent diving and sheltered lagoon waters.
Maldives tours & activities
Excursions you can book for a Maldives stay — manta & whale-shark snorkelling, sandbank picnics, diving and sunset cruises. Availability varies by island; filter by your dates and location on GetYourGuide.
Guests highlight the resort's beautiful setting and the quality of its private pool villas. The diverse dining options across the two islands are frequently mentioned positively. The family-friendly atmosphere and the activities available are also noted by visitors.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 26 · average 9.7
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Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked
How do I get to Jawakara Islands Maldives?
Transfers are via a 40-minute seaplane flight from Malé. An alternative involves a 35-minute domestic flight to Madivaru Airport followed by a 40-minute speedboat ride.
How many rooms are in Jawakara?
The resort offers Mabin Beach Villas, Mabin Water Pool Villas, and Dheru Water Pool Villas. Larger three-bedroom villas are also available for families or groups.
What dining options are there?
Jawakara features five restaurants, including Vela, Aila, Saima for buffets, Umi 海 for Asian Pacific cuisine, and Molo for Mediterranean dishes. Several bars are also on-site.
Can I snorkel or dive at the resort?
Yes, the resort has a house reef described as one of the Maldives' largest. A dive centre, Prodivers, is available, and watersports like kayaking and jet skiing can be arranged.
Is Jawakara suitable for families?
The resort is positioned as family-friendly and offers a kids club called Jawa Kids Club. Family rooms are available, and there are tennis, volleyball, and football courts.
What are the villa prices?
Prices start from $350 USD per night for a Mabin Beach Villa, with Mabin Water Pool Villas starting at $538 USD and Dheru Water Pool Villas at $568 USD.
What activities can I do?
Activities include snorkeling, diving, kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, and playing golf on the on-site course. The resort also has tennis, volleyball, and football courts.
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