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Nala Maldives by Jawakara Lhaviyani Atoll
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LHAVIYANI ATOLL · MALDIVES

  • 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…

Lhaviyani Atoll Seaplane transfer, 35 minutes

  • 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
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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
Beach at Nala Maldives by Jawakara, Lhaviyani Atoll
Sunset Beach Pool Villa interior, Nala Maldives by Jawakara
Villa bathroom detail, Nala Maldives by Jawakara

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

Sunset Beach Pool Villa private deck and plunge pool, Nala Maldives by Jawakara
Sunset Beach Pool Villa private deck and plunge pool, Nala Maldives by Jawakara
  • 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
Sunset Beach Pool Villa exterior, Nala Maldives by Jawakara
  • 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.

  • IATA Accredited Agent
  • CLIA Australasia Travel Agent Member 2026
  • Direct contract, not a reseller

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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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