Nala Maldives Resort
An adults-only island with private pools and a seaplane runway away from everything
An island resort on Innahura Island
Nala Maldives opened in December 2025 on Innahura Island in Lhaviyani Atoll, 129 km from Malé and about 35–40 minutes by seaplane. The property operates under the Jawakara group and is adults-only, with guests aged 12 and over. Across 80 villas, 52 have private infinity pools. Four distinct restaurants, an overwater champagne bar, a poolside cocktail bar, and a spa with Himalayan salt and red light therapy give the place enough variety that most guests won't need to leave the island. A cross-access speedboat also connects to sister property Jawakara Islands.
Who it's a good fit for
A newly opened, adults-only island stay with private pools, a full roster of dining venues, and a ProDivers centre covering 50+ sites in Lhaviyani Atoll.
Best for
- Couples wanting a private-pool villa
- Divers targeting Lhaviyani Atoll
- Guests on a Premium All-Inclusive plan
- Those who prefer an adults-only environment
Less suited to
- Families travelling with children under 12
- Travellers on a tight budget
- Anyone who cannot travel during seaplane daylight hours
Villas and private pools
All 80 villas sit either on the beach or over the water. The Sunset Beach Pool Villa runs to 130 m² with its own infinity pool; the Ocean Pool Villa reaches 119 m² with sea views and a pool. Both beach villa categories are 98 m².
Four restaurants and three bars
Velu does a daily international buffet with live cooking stations. Milos focuses on Greek and Mediterranean seafood. Kumo covers Japanese sushi, Thai curries, and Korean stir-fries. Snack Lab handles lighter daytime eating with smoothies and vegan options.
Bubbles and the bar lineup
Bubbles is the overwater champagne bar. Velu Bar sits poolside for cocktails. Milos Bar runs as a maritime-themed evening lounge. All three are included under the Premium All-Inclusive package.
Sulha Spa
The spa has a Himalayan salt room, red light therapy, sauna, ice plunge, and an outdoor Ayurvedic treatment room. Organic skincare products are used across treatments.
ProDivers and the water
The on-site ProDivers centre is a PADI Travel-listed dive operation with access to 50+ sites across Lhaviyani Atoll. Watersports including catamaran sailing and snorkelling are also available.
Cross-access to Jawakara Islands
A short speedboat connects Nala guests to sister resort Jawakara Islands and its restaurants — Umi, Molo, and Hideout — plus four bars. The crossing takes around three minutes.
Rooms & rates
Sunrise Beach Villa
98 m²
- Sea view
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Sunset Beach Pool Villa
130 m² · sleeps 1 · 1 sofa bed
- Entire villa
- Pool view
- Free Wifi
Inside Nala Maldives Resort
Amenities at Nala Maldives Resort
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Free Wifi
General
- Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
- English
Getting to the hotel
Nala Maldives is on Innahura Island in Lhaviyani Atoll, 129 km from Malé. The transfer is by seaplane from Velana International Airport, taking approximately 35–40 minutes. Seaplanes run during daylight hours only (roughly 06:30–16:00), so late arrivals should plan an overnight stopover in Malé.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
Nala Maldives holds a 4.7/5 Google rating across 330 reviews. Given the property only opened in December 2025, the review base is still building. The overall score points to strong early satisfaction, though individual review themes are not yet available in sufficient volume to break down by category.
Good to know
Policies & house rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM
- Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Common questions
How do I get to Nala Maldives from Malé?
The transfer is by seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé. The flight takes approximately 35–40 minutes. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only, roughly 06:30–16:00, so late-arriving flights may require an overnight in Malé before connecting.
Is Nala Maldives adults-only?
Yes. The resort is adults-only and accepts guests aged 12 and over. Children under 12 cannot be accommodated.
Which villa types have private pools?
The Sunset Beach Pool Villa (130 m²) and the Ocean Pool Villa (119 m²) both include private infinity pools. Together these two categories account for 52 of the 80 villas on the island.
What restaurants are on-site?
There are four: Velu (international buffet with live cooking), Milos (Greek and Mediterranean seafood), Kumo (Asian fusion — Japanese, Thai, Korean), and Snack Lab (casual, with vegan and gluten-free options). A Premium All-Inclusive package covers all venues.
Can I visit the sister resort Jawakara Islands?
Yes. Nala guests have cross-access to Jawakara Islands via a speedboat that takes around three minutes. That resort's restaurants — Umi, Molo, and Hideout — and four bars are accessible under this arrangement.
Is there diving available at the resort?
Yes. ProDivers operates an on-site dive centre and is listed as a PADI Travel resort. It covers more than 50 dive sites across Lhaviyani Atoll. Snorkelling and catamaran sailing are also available.
What is the Sulha Spa?
The spa includes a Himalayan salt room, red light therapy, sauna, ice plunge, and an outdoor Ayurvedic treatment room. Organic skincare is used throughout. It sits on the island alongside the main resort facilities.
What meal plan options are available?
A Premium All-Inclusive package is available, covering dining across all four restaurants and the bars. Check current package terms when booking, as inclusions may vary by rate.
When did Nala Maldives open?
The resort opened in December 2025. It operates under the Jawakara group and is also marketed as Nala Maldives by Jawakara.
What is the starting room rate?
Rates start from around $370 per night for a Sunrise Beach Villa. The Romantic Beach Villa starts from about $516 the Sunset Beach Pool Villa from $585 and the Ocean Pool Villa from approximately $628 per night.
What if my flight arrives after seaplane operating hours?
Seaplanes at Velana International Airport operate approximately 06:30–16:00. If your flight arrives after this window, you will need to overnight in Malé and connect the following morning. Plan your itinerary accordingly.
Is the property non-smoking?
The resort is non-smoking throughout.