- Beach
- Beach Villa
Sunrise Beach Villa (20 units) / Romantic Beach Villa (8 units)
28 units combined, 98m2. Solar-powered.
- Sleeps up to 2
- No private pool
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- Direct contract
- Adults only
Nala Maldives by Jawakara
Nala suits couples wanting a genuinely new-build Crown & Champa property (opened December 2025) with adults-only calm baked in from day one — 80 villas, a…
- Honeymoon
- Adults-only calm
- Luxury
- Divers
- Transfer Seaplane · 35 min
- Accommodation 80 villas
- Board Premium All-Inclusive
- Dining 4 restaurants · 3 bars
- House reef Good
Why I recommend it
Why we recommend it
Nala suits couples wanting a genuinely new-build Crown & Champa property (opened December 2025) with adults-only calm baked in from day one — 80 villas, a PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre, and a Sulha Spa with Himalayan salt room and red-light therapy. The “by Jawakara” name causes confusion; it’s simply the shared-lagoon sister to Jawakara Islands Maldives, a 3-minute boat ride away.
Best for
- Honeymoon
- Adults-only calm
- Luxury
- Divers
- Snorkellers
- Wellness / Spa
The honest fit
Nala is the newest island in our portfolio, and that’s precisely its appeal: opened in December 2025, everything — all 80 villas across four categories, the Sulha Spa with its Himalayan salt room and red-light therapy, the Prodivers PADI centre — is box-fresh, with adults-only calm (guests 12 and above) designed in from day one. It’s an intimate ten-hectare island a 35-minute seaplane from Malé, run on a single Premium All-Inclusive plan, and a three-minute boat ride opens up the bars, à la carte restaurants and sports facilities of Jawakara’s neighbouring Mabin and Dheru islands as part of your stay. Take it honestly on its own terms: house-reef snorkelling here runs as guided boat trips rather than a walk-in-off-the-beach reef, and a property this young simply doesn’t have a many-seasons track record yet — travellers who want under-12s welcomed, beach-entry snorkelling or a long-proven island are better matched elsewhere in our range, and we’ll point you straight there.
Where you stay
Where you'll stay
- Beach
- Beach Villa W/ Pool
Sunset Beach Pool Villa
22 units, 130m2, west-facing/sunset. Solar-powered.
- Sleeps up to 2
- Private pool
- Water
- Water Villa W/ Pool
Ocean Pool Villa
30 units, 119m2, overwater on stilts, infinity pool.
- Sleeps up to 2
- Private pool
Eating & drinking
Dining
Board basis available: Premium All-Inclusive.
Velu
- International
Main buffet restaurant.
Milos
- Italian/Mediterranean
Supplier describes it as Greek cuisine.
Kumo
- Asian
Broad Asian menu.
Snack Lab
- International
Casual quick-bites and smoothies.
Bubbles
- Bar / Lounge
Champagne and gourmet small bites at sunset.
Sand Bar
- Bar / Lounge
Casual poolside.
Milos Bar
- Bar / Lounge
'Maritime-inspired' bar.
Time on the island
Experiences & wellness
Sulha Spa — massages, Ayurveda therapies, salon treatments, yoga, a Himalayan salt room, red-light therapy, a sauna, and cold bath therapy.
Diving with Prodivers
Guided diving and snorkelling excursions and PADI-certified training courses, with complimentary snorkelling gear including life jackets — and a decompression chamber available at nearby Kuredu for added peace of mind.
Watersports on the lagoon
Jet skiing, wakeboarding and fun tubes through to kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and catamaran sailing — plus manta and turtle spotting trips and dolphin safaris.
Sulha Spa
Holistic treatments blending traditional healing with modern wellness — massages, Ayurveda therapies and yoga, plus a Himalayan salt room, red-light therapy, sauna and cold-bath therapy.
Sports & the Game Room
Tennis, padel tennis, futsal, volleyball, badminton and pétanque with a state-of-the-art fitness centre, plus a game room with table tennis, billiards, foosball and darts.
Island-hopping to Mabin & Dheru
Jawakara’s two neighbouring islands sit a three-minute boat ride away, and their additional à la carte restaurants, bars and sports facilities are open to Nala guests during your stay.
Fishing excursions
Morning, afternoon and deep-sea fishing trips straight from the island.
Prodivers dive centre
More than fifty dive sites across Lhaviyani Atoll, run from the island by Prodivers.
Catamaran sailing
Sailing off the island, taught or self-guided.
Sunset cruise
The evening run out onto the water.
Reef snorkelling
Reef fish, sharks and — seasonally — mantas. Never guaranteed.
Ayurvedic spa
Treatments drawn from Ayurveda, plus acupuncture and herbal remedies.
Overwater champagne bar
A bar built out over the water.
In the water
House reef & marine life
- House reef: Good
- On-site dive centre
Sustainability
Ocean impact
Nala builds sustainability into the villas themselves: the Sunrise Beach Villas and Sunset Beach Pool Villas are powered by solar energy — the resort’s own fact sheet frames the island as “where comfort meets sustainability.” (Source: official Nala Maldives fact sheet, on file with Mykish.)
Planning your trip
Getting there & good to know
Getting there
- Seaplane35 min
- Transfer costIncluded
- AtollLhaviyani
Return transfers are included in every Mykish package. We confirm the transfer basis on your quote.
Nala sits in Lhaviyani Atoll, in the same shared lagoon as sister property Jawakara Islands Maldives.
From Australia, Nala connects via the major Malé gateways, then either a ~40-minute seaplane transfer or a domestic flight to Madivaru Airport followed by a ~40-minute speedboat ride.
Good to know
- House reef
- Good
- Board basis
- Premium All-Inclusive
- Children
- Adults-only resort
- Island character
- Intimate
- Best for
- Honeymoon, Adults-only calm, Luxury, Divers, Snorkellers, Wellness / Spa
Consultant tip
Consultant tip: because Nala is a genuinely new opening, confirm any specific inclusion or facility directly with us before your trip.
Your consultant
Talk to Rahul about Nala Maldives by Jawakara
As a direct-contract partner, Mykish books Nala at rates the public can’t access online, with on-ground support if anything needs sorting during the stay, and seasonal free upgrades when available — never guaranteed, always confirmed at the time of booking.
- Direct contract, not a reseller
Personal reply from Rahul
On the island
Facilities
- Spa
- On-site dive centre
- Adults only
- Direct-contract partner
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Nala Maldives adults-only?
Yes — Nala welcomes guests aged 12 and above, resort-wide. There is no kids' club.
How do we get to Nala from Australia?
Fly into Malé, then either a ~40-minute seaplane transfer or a domestic flight to Madivaru Airport followed by a ~40-minute speedboat ride.
What does 'by Jawakara' mean?
It refers to the shared lagoon Nala sits in alongside sister property Jawakara Islands Maldives, both under the same Crown & Champa ownership group.
What meal plans does Nala offer?
A Premium All-Inclusive package is confirmed.
Can we dive or snorkel at Nala?
Yes — Prodivers runs a PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre on-site, with turtle-spotting and manta/turtle-search excursions.
Do Australians need a visa for the Maldives?
No advance visa is required. The Maldives grants a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival to all nationalities, including Australians, provided you hold a passport valid for 6+ months beyond your stay, proof of onward or return travel, confirmed accommodation, and sufficient funds for your visit. (Source: Maldives Immigration.)
Why book Nala through Mykish instead of directly?
We hold a direct contract, so we can get better rates than the public price, on-ground support during the stay, and seasonal upgrades when available.
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