JOALI Maldives

JOALI Maldives encapsulates its brand’s ’joy-of-life’ philosophy within this art-immersive resort, from its vibrant interior colors and decorative details to the interactive and experiential artistic pieces that accentuate the island’s natural beauty. The resort features 73 villas, each with one to four bedrooms, spread throughout the island and over its lagoon. Each villa has its own private infinity pool and dedicated butler service. Several villas offer stunning sunrise views, while even-numbered villas feature sunset views. Interiors are modern and tropical chic, with marble, bamboo, and natural materials. The resort features six restaurants with an interactive kitchen and encompasses a multitude of cuisines including southeast Asian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, and more, from snacks and street food to fine dining and teppanyaki. Specialty offerings include a wine cellar, an artisanal chocolate and ice cream shop, and a whiskey and cigar lounge. JOALI offers a range of activities such as snorkeling with manta rays, learning about coral degradation in the underwater museum, wakeboarding, chartered yacht and dhoni excursions, as well as meeting with local communities. Its signature experience leads guests on an art and sculpture tour of the island in a scavenger hunt of unique works designed specifically for Joali. Facilities include studios for yoga and Pilates, tennis court, soccer pitch, movement center, Technogym-outfitted fitness center, overwater meditation deck and consultation rooms with a Fit3D body scanner and QEST bioenergetic testing system. For relaxation, the JOALI spa specializes in exclusive therapies by Espa, wellness therapies such as sound healing and chakra work. JOALI is located on Muravandhoo island in Raa Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane flight from Malé airport.

Why We Love This Hotel

Artsy: The first 'art-immersive' hotel in the Maldives, JOALI Maldives features specially-made art throughout its resort meant to inspire and enhance guests' creativity. It also has an Art Studio and Gallery.

Room Variety: There is a wide range of room categories from overwater and beach, sunrise or sunset view, and range between one to four bedroom - yet all rooms come with private pool and dedicated butler service.

Cuisine: From waterside teppanyaki to alfresco tagines on the sand and an Italian wine tasting menu, guests have a wealth of exciting choices when it comes to dining options.

Hotel Type
Modern
Location Type
Waterfront

Amenities

  • 24hr Room Service
  • Bar/pub
  • Boutiques
  • Concierge
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Poolside Bar
  • Private Beach
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Tennis Court
  • Water Sports
  • Wi-Fi In Public Areas
  • Yoga Classes/instruction On Site
The resort features 73 villas, a mix of overwater villas and one-to-four-bedroom beach villas. Each villa has its own private infinity pool and shared butler service. Several villas offer stunning sunrise views, while even-numbered villas feature sunset views. Interiors take inspiration from the Asian tropics, with elements such as large teak panels, woven ceiling fans, terrazzo flooring, and bamboo furnishings. Soft pinks, blues, and gold lend the rooms a feminine touch.
Beach Villa with Pool

Beach Villa with Pool

This 108 sqm one-bedroom villa features a private beach garden and an infinity pool. The Luxury version of this unit increases the space to 117 sqm and adds a separate living area and private library.

Water Villa with Pool

Water Villa with Pool

Perched over the lagoon, the 100 sqm one-bedroom water villa puts guests right on the water, with private sundeck and infinity pool set against endless seascape. Upgrade to the Luxury unit to afford additional space at 108 sqm.

Sunset Water Villa with Pool

Sunset Water Villa with Pool

These overwater villas have prime views of the sunset which can be enjoyed from the bedroom or sundeck.

Family Beach Villa with Two Pools

Family Beach Villa with Two Pools

Ideal for small families or small groups, this intimate beach villa accommodates up to four people in a 142 sqm space. The infinity pool overlooks ocean vistas while the backyard pool is set amid a private lush garden.

Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool

Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool

Accommodating up to five guests, this 157 two-bedroom villa is an ideal island home for a family, replete with airy living room, infinity pool, and total privacy.

Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool

Two Bedroom Water Villa with Pool

Similar to its island counterpart, this two-bedroom unit is larger at 298 sqm and is an ideal overwater home for a family, replete with airy living room, infinity pool, and total privacy.

Three Bedroom Ocean Residence with Two Pools

Three Bedroom Ocean Residence with Two Pools

The largest overwater unit available at the resort, the Ocean Residence accommodates up to six guests in three bedrooms across its 400 sqm space. This expansive villa has two infinity pools and two living rooms, with ample shared and private spaces for everyone.

Four Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool

Four Bedroom Beach Residence with Pool

This four-bedroom duplex beach residence is an opulent 500 sqm space replete with an infinity pool, butler room, and dedicated buggy and driver.

For water fun, guests can choose among a range of activities and excursions. On land, the art studio and gallery is set to inspire your creative side while the spa offers relaxing treatments. Young guests are catered for at the dedicated Kids Club.

Art Studio & Gallery

As an ‘art-immserive’ resort, Joali uniquely features an Art Studio that invites local artisans as well as art-lovers to engage in events and workshops. The Gallery hosts guests artists who creative interactive projects that allow guests to experience art in a participative manner. Guests are also encouraged to seek out the art installations around the resort and can follow an Art Map.

JOALI Spa by ESPA

This wellness center offers a menu of signature treatments in eight luxurious treatment rooms, a fitness room, relaxation lounge, healing garden, and yoga and meditation pavilions.

Kids Club

Dedicated to young guests, the Kids Club offers a range of activities crafted for children between 4-12 years old in areas of culture, oceanography, cookery, and creative arts. All activities are complimentary. The Kids Club facilities include a rainbow stairs room, a game platform, and outdoor pool area.

Maison de Joali

This boutique offers a selection of artisanal teas, textile products, decorative objet d’arts by local and global artists, and works created at the Joali Art Studio.

Water Activities & Excursions

Take advantage of the dreamy seascape and choose from a range of sea-based adventures, from yachting, snorkeling the house reefs, diving with manta rays, and enjoying the thrills of parasailing or wakeboarding.

Guests can choose between four restaurants serving an array of cuisines, a casual bar, and cooking school.
Bellinis

Bellinis

Experience a piece of Italy in the Maldives at Bellinis, a fine dining restaurant with an elegant bar dedicated to creating the perfect Bellinis and homemade Limoncellos. Opt for the wine pairing tasting menu or a la carte options include classics such as pan-seared seafood, freshly made pasta, and grilled meats.

Her Kitchen

Her Kitchen

Learn how to cook local recipes in this professional restaurant kitchen, guided by the sort’s experienced chefs.

Mura Bar

Mura Bar

This pool side bar serves light snacks and street foods ideal for grazing while sunning.

Saoke

Saoke

This Japanese restaurant is ideal for leisurely brunches and evenings spent gazing out at sea from the sunken lounge or around the teppanyaki grill, while grazing on sushi, sake, grilled meats and fish, and other Japanese specialties.

Tuh’u

Tuh’u

This atmospheric restaurant serves Levant cuisine alfresco on the sand. Enjoy platters of classic mezze dips and cold cuts, refreshing Mediterranean salads, and decadent tagines under the night sky.

Vandhoo

Vandhoo

A casual all-day dining restaurant, Vandhoo offers South East Asian, Chinese, and Mediterranean cuisines. Its à la minute breakfast menu features continental favorites from pancakes and waffles, specialty egg dishes and Maldivian dishes to healthy selections such as smoked salmon, organic coconut yogurt, and Paleo bread.

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