JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

We are lucky to have had previous holidays on other islands of the Maldives with a young family . In comparison as a couple on this occasion, the JW Marriott was absolutely amazing. The service was one of the highest we have had. Najaah our private butler could not do enough for us . The personal service and attention to detail was excellent . We booked the over water pool villa . Did not disappoint . Our 4 day trip was much more than we had expected . Great food , vino , accomadation , service . Lots to do on the island if one should choose . We choose to do nothing!! if that is what you may need. We can’t imagine choosing any other island in the Maldives after this experience . We look forward to going back . Read less

As a Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite, I travel weekly and stay in Marriott hotels around the world—but the JW exceeded all expectations! Two close friends had highly recommended the resort, and we were absolutely not disappointed. The service here is world-class. Only a handful of hotels globally manage to offer this level of warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. Every staff member made us feel truly welcome, and saying goodbye was hard—I felt like I was leaving family behind. At this resort, the philosophy of “the guest is king” is truly lived, and especially children are treated like royalty. The Island: Perfect for families, but also ideal for couples. There’s plenty of privacy and space to relax throughout the island. The Villas: We stayed in both the Beach Villa and the Overwater Villa—both were spotless, modern, spacious, and beautifully designed. We loved them! The Food: As a professional chef, I was blown away. From the authentic Thai restaurant to the ultimate steakhouse, there was something for every taste—absolutely sensational! The Staff: The team treats you like family—attentive, warm, and truly professional. Every wish is anticipated. A heartfelt thank you to: Gasim, our butler, who made our stay truly special. We had such a wonderful time with him thank you for everything! And thanks to mmm Lahiru, Ita, Cindy, Samira, Reny, Syaag, Manish, Asrafrul, Mala (Sorry if I forgot any names—the chefs were also fantastic and so attentive!) Words can’t fully capture the experience—you simply have to live it for yourself. Thank you for everything. We truly hope to see you again very soon! Warmest regards and keep up the amazing work! Read less

We stayed at JW Marriott Maldives in April 2025 as a family of three, and it was nothing short of perfect. Our Overwater Pool Villa was breathtaking—immaculately clean, spacious, and offering stunning views with direct lagoon access. Waking up to that turquoise water each morning felt surreal. The food was outstanding across all the restaurants—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. A special shout-out to **Saddam**, whose warm, attentive service made us feel so welcome throughout our stay. We also enjoyed **amazing snorkeling right from our deck**, and the **excursions were expertly arranged**—safe, exciting, and family-friendly. Our child loved every moment, and we appreciated how the staff made it comfortable and memorable for all of us. JW Marriott Maldives offers luxury, privacy, and top-tier hospitality. We left with beautiful memories and can’t wait to return. Highly recommended for families looking for a high-end yet relaxed island experience. Read less

Just returned from the most magical honeymoon experience here. We stayed in an overwater villa on the sunset side. This was perfect for privacy and being able to enjoy the views of the sea and skyline. We enjoyed the infinity pool and even did some snorkeling off the deck and saw some fish and sharks. Our thakaru was Naawish and he was very helpful and kind. It was our first time staying at any resort like this and first time in the Maldives so we did not know what to expect and he was very welcoming and helpful for any questions we had. He even gave us a gift upon leaving and some reccomendations for Male as we were staying there as well before venturing home. It was really a treat to have him there! For our stay we booked with points and decided to do a la carte pricing. For us, this made more sense as we wanted to do some of the unique dining experiences and are not big drinkers. If you book with points and want all-inclusive you can wait until you get there and can choose a package on the first day if you are not sure what you will need. This review will be long but I want to cover everything we tried for anyone looking to book. Breaking it all up into sections so you can skim. But also - just do it!!! It's the best place. Dining experiences we tried: Riya (shared table) - This was the best meal I have ever had. Chef Rohit is so talented and takes you on an incredible culinary journey. I cannot reccomend this experience enough. One tip - skip lunch or eat light, it's a TON of food. Malaafaiy (beach dinner with traditional foods and songs) - This was a really special experience. We scheduled the dinner for sunset so were able to sit on the beach in a gorgeous decorated and lighted setup prior to a meal. Next you will enjoy a few special traiditional songs and then a TON of traditional foods. We loved this as we got to learn and enjoy some things about the culture through food. Another tip for this - do not eat lunch, it was so much food. Also you will get some hermit crabs after the sun sets but they won't bother you. Floating breakfast: On our last morning we booked the flaoting breakfast. Again this is a TON of food. You have a few choices to make about eggs and coffee/tea but the rest is essentially a small sampling of the buffet delivered to your villa pool. This was really fun and a cute send off for our last morning. The food was really good as well. I've seen some reviews not understanding how to eat in the pool - we just sat on the steps in the pool and it was no problem, didn't feel weird at all. Just an indulgent and cute way to end the trip. Ohter then that we visited all the restuarants and had great food with large portions at each. The breakfast buffet is phenomenal and I really enjoyed the Thai treetop restaurant. The duck red curry was my favorite! Also there's a pastry chef in house so dont skip desserts either. All the food is so good truly. Excursions we tried: Beginner diving - This was my first time ever trying scuba diving so we took the course around the house reef. The instructor was SO good an patient (I can't remember her name sadly). She was very good at explaining everything multiple ways to make you feel comfortable and then takes you around the house reef. She even shot some footage of us with our goPro. If you have never been diving before this is a great place to try it out as the reef around the resort is SO nice so it will feel like more than just a training. Snorkeling excursion - although the house reef is amazing, I still highly reccomend taking a snorkeling excursion out with the team. You will go to a few places and have a really enjoyable boat ride too. We saw nurse sharks, eagle rays and tons of fish. The guys were all alot of fun and very knowledgable Paddleboarding (free) - this was nice and relaxing. You can't go out too far or you'll be in the seaplane path but everything is clearly marked and the water was so calm it was an easy paddle. Tip - go in the morning as it gets very hot to be paddling around by mid-day Spa things: Yoga/meditation: We had the chance to take 2 yoga/meditation classes with Usha. One sunrise, one sunset. These were SO nice and relaxing. Usha is great at working with people of all levels and injuries so even if you have never tried it - you should go. It's also the most beautiful place you will do yoga overlooking the water. We even saw more eagle rays there during class one morning! Couples session - We booked a couples massage, coconut body scrub, hair oil scalp massage, and champagne bath. This is a definite do not miss. For us, this was a better deal than our luxury spas at home and the most gorgeous spa room. For the package we chose you will be in a large private suite with a couples massage room, relaxation area with plunge pool, and a room with a sauna/ice bath/sound shower. You have plenty of time after your treatments to enjoy the space and unwind with tea . My therapist was also Usha! She gave one of the best massages I have ever had. Some other notes - we booked the week leading up to Easter not realizing this is a popular place for families to come on holiday. Honestly we barely noticed that the property was busy and even though we were on honeymoon, it did not feel at all like it was less romantic even with family activites. It was so private everywhere that we barely noticed at all. And service was always perfect no matter how booked the resort is. There is also a great 18+ pool near Kashi if you really want to be sure there are adults only and that was our favorite pool anyway. We joked it was our "second private pool" as there was hardly ever anyone there. I really have nothing bad to say about this property and experience. We are already planning on coming back for our 5 year anniverary. Read less