{"id":148567,"date":"2025-02-06T20:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T20:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/06\/a-second-jw-marriott-resort-just-opened-in-the-maldives-and-you-can-book-it-from-70000-points-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T20:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T20:30:05","slug":"a-second-jw-marriott-resort-just-opened-in-the-maldives-and-you-can-book-it-from-70000-points-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/06\/a-second-jw-marriott-resort-just-opened-in-the-maldives-and-you-can-book-it-from-70000-points-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives \u2014 and you can book it from 70,000 points &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/where-are-the-maldives\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maldives<\/a> just got even dreamier for folks with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/award-travelers-guide-to-marriott-bonvoy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open.<\/p>\n<p>Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male&#8217;s Velana International Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits right on the atoll&#8217;s largest lagoon.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodations at the resort come in the form of pool villas, including 47 iconic overwater villas, designed to reflect a traditional Maldivian hut called a gedhoru made up of kajan (bound plant stocks) roofs, turquoise doors and floor-to-ceiling windows to let in picture-perfect views of some of the world&#8217;s most sought-after waters. Each villa also comes with a private pool and outdoor showers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/TERRACE.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty to do throughout the resort as well. Hit up the Spa by JW for a treatment using Babor products (the only place in the country where you can do so), hit the gym or lap pool for a workout, or visit the concierge to arrange an activity like a dolphin safari or parasailing.<\/p>\n<p>This JW is also very <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/best-family-travel-destinations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">family-friendly<\/a> and offers clubs for both teenagers and kids so they can enjoy child-friendly swimming and age-appropriate entertainment. Plus, the property has opportunities for families to partake in experiences together, such as cooking classes using fresh produce from the on-site garden.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/jw-marriott-maldives-lobby.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find seven bars and restaurants, including an infinity pool bar, a two-story steakhouse, a craft cocktail bar with a Peruvian-Japanese twist, an international restaurant, an eatery focusing on the flavors in and around the Maldives (think: Indian and Sri Lankan) and a deli and patisserie, scattered across the resort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The property is also focusing on sustainability and environmental stewardship, partnering with Invena and the <a href=\"https:\/\/selfassemblylab.mit.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Institute of Technology&#8217;s Self-Assembly Lab<\/a> to build a roughly 98-foot-long underwater coastal structure that will help prevent beach erosion and create a new reef system for fish and coral. Better yet, guests have the opportunity to participate in the effort while visiting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/02\/ARRIVAL_INTR_02.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">MARRIOTT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the second JW Marriott resort in the Maldives, following the JW Marriott Maldives Resort &amp; Spa \u2014 which <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/reviews\/jw-marriott-maldives-resort-and-spa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG reviewed to much fanfare in 2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to book<\/strong>: Rates at the all-new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/mlejm-jw-marriott-maldives-kaafu-atoll-island-resort\/overview\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort<\/a> start as low as $841 or 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night, though those dates are during the Maldives&#8217; wet season. Peak season award availability typically sits closer to 100,000 points per night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jw-marriott-kaafu-atoll-island-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open. Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male&#8217;s Velana International Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits right on the atoll&#8217;s largest lagoon. 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