Filitheyo Island ResortvsJA Manafaru
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Filitheyo Island Resort ranks slightly higher than JA Manafaru. Filitheyo Island Resort has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 3 reviewers including The Telegraph, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Filitheyo Island Resort
20188
From $126/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A sister property to Medhufushi Island Resort and Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort & Spa, Filitheyo Island Resort is the only resort in the Faafu Atoll, and has an entire island all to itself." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Filitheyo is a lush, triangular island with superb white-sand beaches. The public buildings are spacious, open-sided Balinese-style pavilions with palm-thatch roofs." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A divers' paradise on the Faafu Atoll in the Maldives, with comfortable villas and exceptional restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The public buildings are spacious open-sided Balinese-style pavilions with palm-thatch roofs and natural touches. The whole place feels chic but laid-back and informal. " Full review
JA Manafaru
PO Box 2062
From $640/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"The most northerly resort in the country, JA Manafaru enjoys splendid isolation and is an exclusive island, previously run as part of the Waldorf Astoria chain." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A verdant paradise hotel in the Maldives offering overwater villas, beach bungalows, private pools, white sand beaches, excellent restaurants and spectacular seaplane transfers from Male." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 35-acre island, a sea turtle habitat that’s part of the northernmost Haa Alif Atoll, delivers both family fun and romantic intimacy without one encroaching on the other." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"JA Manafaru enjoys splendid isolation without a neighbour in sight. The island itself is gorgeous, with thick vegetation, dazzling turquoise waters and some of Maldives' softest sand " Full review