JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Our stay at the JW Marriott Maldives to celebrate our 35th anniversary was an unforgettable experience. Everything, from the stunning surroundings to the world-class service, made this milestone celebration truly special. The Wagyu steak, prepared using a reverse searing process, was absolute perfection—tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The Neapolitan pizza transported us straight to Italy with its authenticity. Every meal felt like a work of art, crafted with incredible attention to detail and a genuine passion for excellence. The bar experience was equally impressive, with a fantastic selection of drinks. The bartenders not only displayed incredible skill but also took the time to understand our preferences, helping us discover new favorites. Each cocktail was made with care and precision, elevating our evenings. Service throughout the resort was outstanding. Every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was seamless and memorable. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail truly stood out, making us feel welcome and cared for at every moment. Even the evening entertainment added a delightful touch to our experience, creating a fun and celebratory atmosphere that perfectly complemented the tranquil beauty of the Maldives. The JW Marriott Maldives isn’t just a place to stay; it’s a destination where memories are crafted with care and passion. We are deeply grateful for such an extraordinary experience and are already looking forward to returning. Read less

I loved staying at the JW Marriott resort! Let me start with the beginning, so at the beginning when you arrive, the entire community tries to make you feel extremely welcoming and goes out of their way to make sure that you have the best time. Each night your butler surprises you with another treat on your bed and the cleaning service will always leave a special personalised designed decoration in your room. Furthermore the food options and the facilities at the resort have been incredible. The gym which is open 24 hours has the newest machines into infinity pool next to the beach gives you do special feeling of luxury. I can only recommend this hotel and their entire staff and look forward to coming soon again Read less

We stayed here for our honeymoon. On the first day, we unfortunately experienced lost baggage and felt completely at a loss. However, all the staff were incredibly kind and supportive. We were especially grateful for our butler, Saddaam, who handled the situation with detailed explanations and thoughtful care. Thank you so much for your help! The villa we stayed in was impeccably clean, with high ceilings and a very special, comfortable atmosphere. The activities offered can depend on the weather, but we were lucky enough to enjoy a sunset cruise and even see dolphins, which made our trip truly memorable. The food was delicious, and overall, we were extremely satisfied with our stay. Thank you again to our butler, Saddaam, for your exceptional service throughout our trip! Read less

This was our second time visiting the Maldives and I must say that staying at the JW has been the best experience so far in all our travels! Our welcome team (Iqbal and Nashy) at the airport escorted us into the business lounge at the seaplane terminal to relax and have snacks and drinks prior to our 1 hour flight to the island. They were kind and professional. Upon arriving to the island, we were welcomed by the GM and team and were assigned a butler (Malla) and later his trainee butler (Siyaag) who gave us a nice tour of the island upon arrival. Even though the island was 95 percent full, we felt a level of privacy and exclusivity that made our trip feel more relaxed and laid back. Words cannot begin to describe how amazing this island is. We initially booked an overwater villa sunrise side for 3 nights and a duplex for our last 2 nights but our butler informed they upgraded our overwater villa to the duplex villa for all the 5 nights given our elite status. The duplex is huge and luxurious with two floors and 2 bathrooms and our unit could see the sunrise and sunset with a nice view of the lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Malla was very professional as well as Siyaag and Malla ensured our stay was more than comfortable, providing us with utmost care and even laying out little gifts and chocolate snacks every night after turndown down service. We opted for the half board first 3 days and full board last 2 days which was overkill as we ate so much food. The island has several restaurants and bars to choose from. Our favorites were the Thai restaurant which has two tables at the top with a wonderful view of the beach and reef area and the main restaurant Aiylaa which had many items to choose from. Every morning, we could see Jack fish, white snapper, crabs, nurse sharks, angel fish, parrot fish, etc right below our outdoor dining area for breakfast. They had live music from a couple (Ana and I forget the guitar player's name) who were exceptional and would take requests for any song you desired to hear. Ana was able to sing in Hindi, English, Mandarin and Spanish at a high caliber which was very impressive. The service at the restaurants was unparalleled and we connected so well with many of the staff. I would like to highlight several members including Rameez and Lalit who genuinely cared for our wellbeing and were willing to address any concerns (we had none lol) that we may have had. Their professionalism and thoughtfulness really made our stay feel comfortable and more enjoyable. Other staff at Aiylaa including Mizghona, Cindy, Sovia, Ibbe and Missbah were some of the staff we saw daily who treated us so well. We felt like family and they, on top of the island experience, would be the reason we want to return again in future. We got some packages at the spa and so went for massage treatments daily which was worth it. They have an IG worthy view of the ocean and you could see sharks, fish, eagle rays and even dolphins at a distance from their side of the island if you were lucky. All the staff there were so nice and warm. I would also like to highlight Damcho, Diah, Pari and Joyce (i forget the male staff at the front desk whom we saw daily) as they also were warm, genuine and gave us top quality treatments during our stay. I also highly recommend trying out the daily yoga at sunrise/sunset. I saw a pod of dolphins swim at a distance while we did the sunrise yoga session. Vishnu the yoga instructor, was so kind and informative and spent lots of time discussing many healthy habits and lifestyle changes to enhance our quality of life. He is a great addition to the team on the island. The house reef is very close to the island and so snorkeling was great especially with calm waters. Many of the guests saw turtles and manta rays amongst the many diverse fish and corals and sting rays/eagle rays in the lagoon. I wish I had done the adventure cruise/dolphins cruise as other guests told me how well worth the experience it was to swim with all the sea creatures as stated above. They also have a kids centre for the kids to do many activities and a games room with karaoke, pool table, video games, football, etc. I would also like to commend the housekeeping service as they delivered consistent cleaning service twice a day and kept everything fresh. They deserve a lot of recognition for the hard work they do daily. Overall, the island offers many activities to do, whether it be water sports like jet skiing/parasailing/kayaking; cruises; big game fishing experiences; snorkelling; or on island activities including photography (30min complimentary with one pic but we ended up taking 40 pics as a package, as they were done so well); dining, spa, gym, yoga. The views from the duplex and almost anywhere on the island were stunning. Lots of hermit crabs and shells on the beaches to take pictures of. I am impressed by the staff they have hired because even if an island is beautiful and picturesque, the staff can definitely make or break an experience and the staff here have exceeded all expectations and provided high quality service that augmented our experience at JW. My only regret is not staying here longer. We have already started discussing when to return to this resort so I highly recommend others to consider the JW Marriott when visiting the Maldives! Read less

A butler stays with you throughout your stay, taking care of various needs and providing support. They offer transportation to and from the villa no matter where you are on the island, and they handle restaurant and activity reservations as well as other detailed arrangements. The person assigned to us, Saddaam, was friendly and engaged us in conversation during transfers. He even surprised us with sweets, making our trip consistently enjoyable and memorable. All in all, it was truly a wonderful hotel and resort. Thank you very much! Read less