Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island vs W Maldives
Two Maldives resorts at a similar price: from about $1,550 and $1,650 a night. Below are only the points where they really differ.
Choose Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island if you…
- + care most about lots to do (76 vs 63 out of 100)
- + care most about quiet & private (74 vs 68 out of 100)
- + travel with kids: it has a kids club, the other does not
Choose W Maldives if you…
- + care most about snorkelling (86 vs 69 out of 100)
- + want to snorkel from the beach: house reef excellent vs good
Side by side
| Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island | W Maldives | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North Malé Atoll | Ari Atoll |
| Tier | Luxury | Luxury |
| Low season / night | $1,528–$3,611 | $1,667–$3,333 |
| High season / night | $2,083–$4,444 | $2,361–$5,278 |
| Transfer | Speedboat · 30 min | Seaplane · 25 min |
| Meals included | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| House reef | Good | Excellent |
| Children | All ages · kids club | All ages |
| Guest rating | Tripadvisor 4.9 · Google 4.8 | Tripadvisor 4.8 · Google 4.8 |
Experience scores (out of 100)
| Snorkelling | 69 | 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Beach | 73 | 72 |
| Dining | 77 | 75 |
| Villa / pool | 82 | 86 |
| Value | 64 | 51 |
| Quiet & private | 74 | 68 |
| Lots to do | 76 | 63 |
Scores are derived from each resort’s facts and are for comparing these two, not an absolute rating. Room rates are editorial estimates; check a live quote before booking.