Shaviyani Atoll

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Edging the azure waters of Shaviyani Atoll, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is a sanctuary of scenic luxury on Vagaru Island — 192 km from Velana International Airport, reached by a 55-minute seaplane flight. The resort features 60 luxurious beach and overwater pool villas ranging from 234 to 285 sqm, inspired by Maldivian culture. Five restaurants including treetop Thai dining at Kaashi, Japanese teppanyaki at Hashi, Italian at Fiamma, fine dining grill at Shio and all-day dining at Aailaa — plus a Wine Room with 1,620 bottles. Spa by JW with 6 couples' treatment rooms and overwater yoga pavilion. Adults-only Pool 18, Thakuru personal butler service and Little Griffins Kids' Club with 13-metre pirate ship complete the experience.

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Transfers and meal plans

  • Seaplane — 55

Meal plans in source: Breakfast, All Inclusive.

Villas

  • Overwater Pool Villa Sunrise — 234 m² · up to 3 guests

    A 234 sqm overwater pool villa with sunrise views, direct lagoon setting, private pool, outdoor deck, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, marble bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and dedicated Thakuru butler service.

  • Overwater Pool Villa Sunset — 234 m² · up to 3 guests

    A 234 sqm overwater pool villa with sunset views, direct lagoon setting, private pool, outdoor deck, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, marble bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and dedicated Thakuru butler service.

  • Beach Pool Villa Sunset — 248 m² · up to 3 guests

    A 248 sqm beach pool villa with sunset views, direct beach access, private pool, outdoor deck, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, marble bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and dedicated Thakuru butler service.

  • Two-Bedroom Duplex Beach Pool Villa — 285 m² · up to 5 guests

    A 285 sqm two-bedroom duplex beach pool villa with sunset views, direct beach access, a private pool, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces, three bathrooms, king and twin bedrooms, sofa bed, and dedicated Thakuru butler service.

  • Beach Pool Villa Sunrise — 248 m² · up to 3 guests

    A 248 sqm beach pool villa with sunrise views, direct beach access, private pool, outdoor deck, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, marble bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and dedicated Thakuru butler service.

  • Duplex Overwater Pool Villa — 274 m² · up to 4 guests

    A 274 sqm two-level overwater pool villa designed for families, with a king bedroom, sofa bed, separate living room, dining area, private pool, deck over the lagoon, two bathrooms, and dedicated Thakuru butler service.

Dining

  • Kaashi — Thai

    A treetop Thai restaurant at JW Marriott Maldives with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean. Freshly prepared Thai cuisine is paired with rum cocktails in a striking beachfront setting raised among the palms, open each day for a leisurely lunch.

  • Rum Baan — Rum Bar

    A treetop bar at JW Marriott Maldives set beside Kaashi, Rum Baan mixes Thai-inspired rum cocktails from a collection of 98 signature rums gathered from all corners of the globe. An elevated, unhurried perch for a daytime drink among the palms above the Indian Ocean.

  • Shio — Grill

    The signature grill and beachfront fine-dining restaurant at JW Marriott Maldives, built around the finest meats and freshly landed seafood. Each plate is accompanied by considered sides and a glass from an extensive wine list, served through the evening beside the sea.

  • Hashi — Japanese

    An overwater Japanese restaurant at JW Marriott Maldives, where teppanyaki chefs showcase their skills tableside amid classic Japanese decor. Traditional specialities are served with sake through the evening, the sea shifting quietly beneath the deck.

  • Wabi Sabi — Cocktail Bar

    A bar at JW Marriott Maldives overlooking the Laccadive Sea, Wabi Sabi pours hand-crafted Japanese-inspired cocktails alongside Japanese whiskies and a wide selection of wine. A refined spot for pre-dinner drinks as the light falls over the water.

  • Wine Room — Wine Bar

    A wine cellar in the heart of Aailaa at JW Marriott Maldives, curating new and old world wines across some 1,620 bottles and 320 labels from around the globe. An intimate room for tastings and wine-pairing dinners guided by the resort's sommelier team.

  • Fiamma — Italian

    An al fresco Italian restaurant beside the pool at JW Marriott Maldives, serving freshly prepared Italian classics. Risotto, pasta and wood-fired pizzas come with refreshing beverages in a relaxed poolside setting, open through the middle of the day.

  • Aailaa — International

    Beachfront all-day dining opening with a breakfast buffet and live cooking stations, plus an a la carte lunch and dinner menu, with the Wine Room at its heart.

  • RIHA — Indian

    A beachfront restaurant at JW Marriott Maldives set as a hidden oasis, where RIHA stages an eight-course journey across the regions and flavours of India. Time-honoured recipes are given a unique, elevated twist across a tasting menu designed to unfold course by course.

Wellness

  • SPA by JW — Overwater sanctuary above the Indian Ocean with floor-to-ceiling ocean-view treatment rooms, a couples deluxe suite with steam bath and ice room, outdoor pool and a dedicated nail salon

    An overwater sanctuary perched above the Indian Ocean, SPA by JW delivers treatments in private rooms with floor-to-ceiling water views, built around four benefit states of Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew. Facilities include a couples deluxe spa suite with steam bath and ice room, an outdoor pool and one of the Maldives largest nail salons, with treatments using Aromatherapy Associates products.

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