Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

Private-island pool villas on Hathaa Finolhu, with oceanfront dining, an overwater spa and family activities in Kaafu Atoll.

About

JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is a private-island retreat on Hathaafinolhu, also known as Hathaa Finolhu, in the Maldives’ Kaafu Atoll. Beach and overwater pool villas combine indoor and outdoor living, with expansive terraces, ocean views, open-air showers and private pools. The resort is reached by a 15-minute boat journey from Velana International Airport. Guests can explore seven dining venues and bars, from international dishes at Veyo and poolside refreshments at Wahoo to steakhouse dining at Athiri, Indian Ocean flavours at Riva and pastries at Tito’s. Private dining experiences are also available. The overwater Spa by JW offers wellness treatments, complemented by sunrise yoga, an ocean-view fitness centre and a lap pool. Marine activities include snorkelling, diving, ocean excursions, dolphin safaris, parasailing and sunset cruises. Families have access to dedicated kids’ and teens’ clubs, a playground and a child-friendly swimming pool, alongside activities such as cooking classes and gardening in the JW Garden.

At a Glance

Distance from VIA (Velana Airport)
Approximately 11.0 km (straight-line)
Number of rooms
86
Operator name
Bayswater Maldives Pvt Ltd
Number of beds
172
Island
Hathaafinolhu (Hathaa Finolhu)
Atoll
Kaafu
Transfer
15 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport

Services

  • Beach and overwater pool villas
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Private dining
  • Spa treatments
  • Sunrise yoga
  • Fitness centre
  • Lap pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Ocean excursions
  • Dolphin safaris
  • Parasailing
  • Sunset cruises
  • Kids’ and teens’ clubs
  • Children’s swimming pool
  • Cooking classes
  • Boat transfers