A second JW Marriott resort simply opened within the Maldives — and you'll e-book it from 70,000 factors

The Maldives simply acquired even dreamier for folk with Marriott Bonvoy factors to burn: The second JW Marriott within the nation is now open.

Situated a mere quarter-hour by way of speedboat from Male’s Velana Worldwide Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits proper on the atoll’s largest lagoon.

Lodging on the resort come within the type of pool villas, together with 47 iconic overwater villas, designed to replicate a conventional Maldivian hut referred to as a gedhoru made up of kajan (certain plant shares) roofs, turquoise doorways and floor-to-ceiling home windows to let in picture-perfect views of a few of the world’s most sought-after waters. Every villa additionally comes with a non-public pool and outside showers.

There’s a lot to do all through the resort as properly. Hit up the Spa by JW for a remedy utilizing Babor merchandise (the one place within the nation the place you are able to do so), hit the gymnasium or lap pool for a exercise, or go to the concierge to rearrange an exercise like a dolphin safari or parasailing.

This JW can also be very family-friendly and gives golf equipment for each youngsters and youngsters to allow them to get pleasure from child-friendly swimming and age-appropriate leisure. Plus, the property has alternatives for households to partake in experiences collectively, reminiscent of cooking courses utilizing recent produce from the on-site backyard.

You may discover seven bars and eating places, together with an infinity pool bar, a two-story steakhouse, a craft cocktail bar with a Peruvian-Japanese twist, a world restaurant, an eatery specializing in the flavors in and across the Maldives (suppose: Indian and Sri Lankan) and a deli and patisserie, scattered throughout the resort.