Jw Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa - Van'gaaru

5-star private island resort in the Shaviyani Atoll

Villas & Rooms

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa offers 60 villas, each with a private pool and direct beach access to the blue lagoon. Villas are available as overwater or beachfront options, including duplex family villas with two bedrooms. Every villa features a spacious wooden deck, indoor-outdoor bathrooms, and a private plunge pool.

Dining

The resort has five restaurants, including the treetop Thai restaurant Kaashi and the Japanese steakhouse Hashi & Shio. Aailaa serves breakfast buffet with a wide selection, and Fiamma offers poolside Italian cuisine with wood-fired pizzas. The Rum Baan bar in a hand-built treehouse features a collection of 98 rums and a wine cellar with over 1,600 bottles.

Family & Kids

The Family by JW kids' club is a nautical-themed facility with a pirate ship, indoor play areas, and outdoor equipment. Children can participate in cooking classes, board games, and themed dinners. Kids eat free at the resort, making it a practical choice for families.

Spa & Wellness

The Luxury Spa by JW has six treatment rooms and a deluxe suite with a private sauna, steam room, and cold plunge pool. Treatments use Aromatherapy Associates products and include body scrubs, facials, and couple massages. Guests can also use the fitness center, attend daily yoga classes, and enjoy the steam room and spa lounge.

Activities & Location

The resort is located on a private island in the Shaviyani Atoll, a 50-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. Onsite activities include scuba diving, snorkeling on the house reef, jet ski tours, and dolphin cruises. Guests can also visit the resort's garden, which grows herbs and vegetables used in the kitchens, or relax at the adults-only infinity pool, Pool 18.

• Location: Private island in Shaviyani Atoll, 50-min seaplane from Male
• Rooms: 60 villas with private pools and beach access
• Dining: 5 restaurants including treetop Thai and Japanese steakhouse
• Wellness: Luxury Spa with 6 treatment rooms and cold plunge suite
• Family: Kids' club with pirate ship and free meals for children
• Activities: Diving, snorkeling, jet ski tours, dolphin cruises