Jw Marriott Maldives Resort And Spa

The JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa offers a Dive & Water Sports Center, providing unparalleled house reef access, daily sightings of hawksbill and green turtles, a thriving nursery for blacktip reef sharks, over 50 tropical fish species, and vibrant coral formations. The center also offers a marine conservation program led by an on-site biologist, free daily reef talks, and a coral adoption program with GPS tracking. Special activities include House Reef Snorkel, Sunset Dolphin Cruise, PADI Discovery Dive, Big Game Fishing, Jet Ski Safari, Parasailing, Kite Surfing, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga. The center also provides certification and eco-initiatives, including PADI courses and sustainable practices such as solar-powered dive and snorkel boats, reef-safe sunscreen stations, and a 100% catch-and-release fishing policy.

The multipurpose playground offers an island sports hub for all ages, located on a central island with a prime ocean view. The facility features a full-size soccer pitch, professional volleyball courts, daily activities like staff vs. guest's tournaments, sunrise yoga sessions, and three weekly sports clinics. The resort operates from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with complimentary amenities like chilled towel service, organic energy snacks, and a first aid station with sports massage available.

The Little Griffins Kids Club offers a 43-ft Pirate Ship Wonderland with 2-level climbing nets, a marine-themed splash pad, and a "Treasure Cove" discovery zone. The resort offers daily themed adventures for ages 4–12 and a daily adventure program. The resort also offers babysitting services with certified nannies and options for in-villa or clubhouse reservations. Safety features include a UV-treated splash zone, CPR-certified staff, and complimentary child tracking bands linked to the resort app.

The AAILAA Restaurant is the largest dining venue at the resort, offering 64 seats indoors and outdoors. The restaurant features an award-winning breakfast spread, live cooking stations, and premium add-ons like truffle scrambled eggs and a champagne cart. Signature dishes include Lobster Thermidor and 72-Hour Short Rib Rendang, and the restaurant also offers a vegetarian "tuna" poke and a gluten-free pizza oven. The restaurant also offers "Before Hours" breakfast with 6:30 AM private seating for photographers and sunrise chasers and a chef's counter with six seats facing an open kitchen. The secret menu includes "Island Ratatouille" and whole roasted reef fish caught by resort fishermen the same morning.

The FIAMMA offers an Italian-inspired resort with Maldivian views, located on the Horizon Pool Deck. The resort has 16 exclusive seats and operates from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM daily. It is the only resort in the Maldives with dual wood-fired ovens, one gluten-free. The resort also offers a signature pizza, handmade pasta, an antipasti bar, and a Liquid Italy cocktail bar. Signature dishes include "Atoll Nero" and "Truffle Island," while the antipasti bar offers a Burrata Flight. The resort also offers 98 Italian labels of wine, including rare Super Tuscans.

KAASHI is a 10m-high treetop pavilion with 37 seats, offering unobstructed ocean views. It is the only Thai restaurant in the Maldives with Royal Thai Chef certification. The restaurant sources and verifies its culinary authenticity, using ingredients from Thailand, such as kaffir limes and blue pea flowers. Local collaborations include a minted salad with local tuna, signature dishes like "Maldives Massaman," whole fried lionfish caught daily by resort divers, and a Som Tam Cart with 8 chili levels. The treetop experience includes a bar program with Thai rum flights and a Chang Beer Tower. The head chef, Naree Srisuk, has Thai SELECT Premium certification and sustainable seafood from MSC-certified suppliers.

The HASHI offers a culinary theater experience with an overwater pavilion with a subsurface LED-lit floor. The restaurant has 19 seats and operates from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Reservations require 72-hour advance notice. The Teppanyaki Mastery offers a protein portfolio from Miyazaki Prefecture, including line-caught Maldivian Bluefin Tuna and Uni Risotto. Signature performances include the "Volcano" onion stack and knife-juggling finale. The Liquid Artistry offers a sake collection of 48 varieties and Japanese cocktails like the "Wasabi Martini" and "Matcha Old Fashioned." Chefs are trained at Tokyo's Ginza Ukai Tei and certified Kobe Beef Specialists. The equipment includes a custom-made 2.5m teppan and infrared thermometers.

The SHIO is a unique fine dining experience located in the most remote overwater pavilion, 300m from the main island. The restaurant offers 19 seats with exclusive seating and operating hours from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The Gastronomic Journey (12-Course Tasting Menu) features signature creations like "Coral Reef" Amuse-Bouche, Turbot Sous-Vide, and Wagyu "Sand." The wine and spirits sanctum features rare finds like 1990 Dom Pérignon Oenothèque and 23-year-aged sake from Hiroshima's Imada Brewery. The chef de cuisine is consultant-trained by Luca Fantin, and the service ratio is 1 server per 2 guests. The restaurant has been certified as one of the world's 50 Best Bars and has a Sustainable Restaurant Association 3-Star rating.

The RIHA is a secret culinary sanctuary located in a hidden jungle enclave. It offers an exclusive dining experience with a minimum 90-day reservation lead time. The resort's key dish is the only Indian omakase in the Indian Ocean. The 8-Course Odyssey offers signature dishes like "Samosa" Foie Gras, Deconstructed Butter Chicken, Wagyu Vindaloo, Truffle Naan, and Cavaar Dosa. Liquid pairings include rare Indian spirits like Amrut Greedy Angels and custom infusions like Kashmiri Saffron Gin.

WABI SABI offers a unique Japanese atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. The exclusive overwater pavilion can seat 14 people, with 8 at the bar and 6 at low tables. The bar features a certified sake sommelier and offers signature smoked cocktails, such as the "Fuji Mist" and a samurai old-fashioned ice sphere. The bar also offers 36 sake varieties, including the rare Daiginjo and a Japanese whisky vertical. Omakase bar bites include A5 Wagyu Tataki, truffle edamame, and Sakura-smoked oysters with ponzu pearls.

The Rum Baan features an 8m-high jungle canopy pavilion with 37 seats, accessible via a lantern-lit rope bridge. The bar offers a world-class rum collection of 98 varieties, including rare finds like Foursquare 2005, Hampden Estate Overproof, and Dictador 20-Year. Signature Thai-inspired cocktails include the Maldive Mule, Pandan Colada, and Spice Trader. The bar is expertly curated by a rum master certified by RumXP and the Caribbean Spirits Board. The bar also promotes sustainability with zero single-use plastic and local ingredients like pandan and kaffir lime.

The Horizon Bar offers an overwater deck adjacent to the Horizon Pool, with 10 handcrafted swing seats suspended 1.5m over the lagoon. The bar can accommodate 36 guests, with the best time to visit being between 5:00 and 7:00 PM for optimal sunset viewing. The bar offers premium cocktails, such as the "Golden Hour Martini" and "Coconut Old Fashioned," as well as premium spirits like Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve and Hibiki 21. The bar also offers daily sunset services, including complimentary sunset canapés and a personal "Sunset Butler." The bar also offers nightly entertainment, including traditional Maldivian bodu beru drumming, a white party with a resident DJ, and moonlight cinema on the lagoon screen. The bar is the #1 most Instagrammed in the Maldives, with 2.3 million tags in 2023. The bar is also the only sunset lounge with daily entertainment programming and has been voted "Best Hotel Bar in the Indian Ocean" by a local newspaper.

At JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, they place importance on exceptional and personalized service for their resort guests. The helpful Thakuru team will assist guests in arranging a personalized itinerary and also readily recommend customized recreational activities on the island, such as spa & wellness activities, private dining arrangements, and a dolphin cruise, to name a few.

The Spa BY JW offers a minimalist approach to holistic rejuvenation, with four pillars of treatment: calm, indulge, invigorate, and renew. The resort offers 7 overwater pavilions with glass-floor meditation zones, a luxurious suite with a plunge pool, herbal steam room, ice fountain, and Himalayan salt sauna, and six couples' treatment rooms with retractable ceilings and outdoor rain showers. Signature treatments include the "Tidal Rhythm Massage," "Oceanic Gem Facial," and "Malé Detox Ritual." The resort also offers exclusive services such as pre-treatment wellness mapping, post-treatment "Floating Tea Ceremony," in-villa ayurvedic consultations, and a boutique with curated products, including JW's exclusive coconut oil line. Operating hours are from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, with advance reservations required. The resort maintains a casual atmosphere, providing robes and slippers for guests.

The fitness center has 24/7 ocean views and various equipment. The center features various cardio, strength, and functional equipment, including Skill Runner treadmills, Kinesis stations, TRX suspension, Arc trainers, free weights, battle ropes, waterrowers, cable crossovers, plyometric boxes, assault air airbikes, power racks, and 3D vibration platforms. The fitness center also offers unique wellness experiences, including an underwater yoga pavilion, underwater cycling classes, and a recovery lounge with Normatec compression boots and Theragun stations.