Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) has just launched Nala Maldives by Jawakara Islands, now open as of 1 December 2025. Located a brief 35-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport, the resort sits on a 10-hectare island in Lhaviyani Atoll. This intimate, adults-only sanctuary (guests age 12 and above) is designed for romance, connection, and relaxation.
The dual-island concept means that Nala Maldives guests can access the full range of Jawakara’s restaurants, recreation, and experiences, before returning to Nala’s adult-only tranquillity. The trip between in the islands takes only three minutes by speedboat.
Central to both resorts is a deep commitment to sustainability and marine conservation. Nala guests can also visit the Jawakara Atoll Research Centre and the Maldives’ first Sea Turtle Health Institute (developed by Jawakara Islands Maldives, managed by Olive Ridley Project). These groundbreaking facilities are pioneering marine research, wildlife rehabilitation and the world’s first accredited sea turtle veterinary nursing programme.
Nala Maldives features 80 one-bedroom villas, each designed for comfort and privacy. Categories include 20 Sunrise Beach Villas, 8 Romantic Beach Villas, 22 Sunset Beach Pool Villas, and 30 Ocean Pool Villas, all featuring tropical décor, private porches, and in select categories, solar-powered energy systems. Villas are complemented by private pools or direct lagoon access, offering uninterrupted views.
The resort’s Sulha Spa offers a comprehensive wellness experience with facilities including a Himalayan Salt Room, Red-Light Therapy Room, Sauna, and Cold Bath – the first of its kind within the CCR collection. Treatments range from traditional massages, hydrotherapy tretment and Ayurveda therapies to yoga sessions and organic skincare rituals, combining modern wellness with holistic healing.
Culinary experiences include Velu serving international cuisine through live cooking stations, Milos serving Mediterranean-inspired dining, and Kumo serving vibrant Asian flavours. Guests can also enjoy light bites at Snack Lab, sunset drinks at Bubbles, cocktails at Sand Bar, and maritime-inspired mixology at Milos Bar. Through cross-island access, Nala guests may dine or play at Jawakara’s additional à la carte restaurants and sports facilities, available at an extra fee.
For those seeking activity, Nala offers an extensive array of sports and recreation. Guests can explore the lagoon through kayaking, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, snorkelling, wakeboarding, and jet skiing. Diving is provided in partnership with Prodivers Maldives, offering guided excursions, PADI-certified courses, and access to over 60 dive sites across Lhaviyani Atoll. On land activities include tennis, padel, futsal, volleyball, badminton, pétanque, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Guests also have the option to play 9 or 18 holes on the Jawakara Islands course of practise their swing on the driving range.
Sustainability and marine preservation underpin the resort’s ethos. Guests can snorkel directly from the beach or their overwater villas to discover the house reef, while coral restoration initiatives contribute to the long-term health of the surrounding ecosystem.
“Nala Maldives is designed as a sanctuary where guests can reconnect, unwind, and experience the Maldives in its most authentic form,” said Ahmed Shaheen, Chief Commercial Leader, Crown & Champa Resorts. “With its intimate size, adults-only environment, wellness offerings, and access to Jawakara, Nala represents the next evolution in CCR’s luxury portfolio.”
Rates at Nala Maldives by Jawakara start from £750 / $950 per night. For reservations or further information, visit https://nalamaldives.com/
