2025 Opening: New 6-Star Luxury – JW Marriott Kaafu Island

‹ Summarize › • Chinese Full Name: Kaafu Marriott Island • English Full Name: JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort • Opening Date: January 2025 • Distance from Malé: 11km • Location: South Malé Atoll • Distance from Airport: Approximately 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport . ‹ Rating › Hotel Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6 Stars) Snorkeling Level: 👍👍👍 Beach Level: 👍👍👍👍👍 Sea View Level: 👍👍👍👍👍 Privacy Level: 👍👍👍👍 . ‹ Feature › • Marriott International's second high-end resort in the Maldives under its JW Marriott sub-brand, positioned as 6-star luxury; • The hotel's design primarily features a modern minimalist style, incorporating thatched roof designs, light-colored wood, and natural materials to create a warm and tranquil living atmosphere; • The resort has a total of 80 villas with large room areas, ranging from 155 square meters to 729 square meters, all equipped with private pools, living spaces, sun terraces, and more; • The resort features 5 restaurants and 2 bars, offering international gourmet cuisine such as grilled steaks, Indian delicacies, and South American dishes; • Close to Malé, with a very family-friendly policy: children under 12 stay, eat, and get round-trip transfers for free when accompanied by parents; • Features a kids' club, offers babysitting services, and a variety of entertainment activities suitable for children; . ‹ Tips › • Opening in January 2025, the facilities are brand new, but while the island has abundant vegetation, it's not very tall yet and needs time to grow; • The eastern part of the hotel features a massive lagoon with distinct layers of water color and stunning glass-like sea views; • Water villas are divided into north and south sides. The south side is closer to the reef channel, offering a higher chance of seeing schools of fish. The north side is located within the large lagoon, providing even more beautiful glass-like sea views; • Breakwaters are built around the entire island in all directions, dividing the beach into small sections. The beaches are wide and have good sand quality; • Snorkeling is generally very average. There are virtually no corals in the lagoon, and fewer fish. For snorkeling, it's recommended near the southern reef channel or by going on an excursion; • The island's two-story overwater restaurant is a must-visit spot, offering delicious food and great photo opportunities while overlooking the endless Indian Ocean during your meal; . ‹ Advise › 👍 Recommended for: JW Marriott is a high-end sub-brand of the Marriott group, and with its financial capabilities, the resort's hardware facilities are excellent; As the first new island opening in 2025, endorsed by the Maldivian government, it's making a grand debut under the spotlight, ensuring outstanding quality; Recommended for guests with a moderate budget who prefer speedboat transfers, and also highly recommended for family vacations;