Overview
Leave the stresses of everyday life behind and jet off for a magical holiday adventure at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, a sensational 5-star escape in the sun-drenched South Malé Atoll. You’ll get a taste of paradise on earth at this haven ...
Leave the stresses of everyday life behind and jet off for a magical holiday adventure at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, a sensational 5-star escape in the sun-drenched South Malé Atoll. You’ll get a taste of paradise on earth at this haven of luxury, comfort and style where you’ll be surrounded by powdery white sands, crystal-clear waters and impeccable hospitality. Soak up the sun beside a glistening swimming pool, stroll along the pristine private beach or take to the inviting Indian Ocean for water sports thrills. You’ll spend heavenly nights in an exquisitely-appointed beach, reef or overwater villa, while creative dishes in a myriad of top-class restaurants will complement the resort’s mesmerising surroundings and tantalise your taste buds. Each day brings new adventures, with endless sports and leisure activities to ensure there’s never a dull moment. There’s a plush spa for head to toe pampering, a cutting-edge fitness centre for keeping in shape and an aqua wellness centre where a host of superb amenities include an ice fountain, hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna. A host of other attractions include movies under the stars, discos, tennis, pool cabanas, sauna and a packed programme of live evening entertainment.
Distance from the beach
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is next to a beautiful sandy beach.
Distance from the airport
Getting to the resort involves a pleasant 40-minute shared yacht transfer from Malé (Velana) International Airport.
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Beach
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Restaurant
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Pools
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Gym
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Spa
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For Families
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Gym
King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
- Ocean terrace
- Wooden deck with direct ocean access
- Private infinity pool
- Overwater hammocks, sun loungers and dining gazebo
- Indoor/outdoor living space
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors opening out to endless ocean views.
- Dressing room with a glass floor revealing the tropical reef below
- Bedroom with king-size Waldorf Astoria signature bed and sitting area
- Air-conditioned living and dining room
- Audio-visual entertainment
- Comfortable sofas
- TV
King Grand Reef Villa with Pool
- Sunrise views
- Private infinity pool
- Overwater hammocks, sun loungers and dining gazebo
- Indoor/outdoor living space
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors opening out to endless ocean views.
- Bedroom with king-size Waldorf Astoria signature bed and sitting area
- Full bathroom
- Air-conditioned living and dining room
- Audio-visual entertainment
- Comfortable sofas
- TV
King Grand Beach Villa with Pool
- Outdoor terrace with beach access
- Private infinity pool
- Hammock, sun loungers, dining gazebo and pavilion
- Daybed
- Indoor/outdoor living space
- Large bedroom
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors opening out to endless ocean views.
- Full bathroom
- Air-conditioned living and dining room
- Audio-visual entertainment
- Comfortable sofas
- TV
Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool
- Terrace and extended wooden deck with direct ocean access
- Private infinity pool and hot tub
- 2 bedrooms with a sitting area
- Spacious living room with large sofas and dining table
- Generous living and relaxing space
- Overwater hammocks, sun loungers, dining gazebo and daybed
- Indoor/outdoor living space
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors opening out to endless ocean views.
- Air-conditioned living and dining room
- Audio-visual entertainment
- TV
3 Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool
- Outdoor living space with large tropical garden
- Direct beach access
- 2 infinity pools
- 3 bedrooms
- Dining gazebo, hammock and service quarter
- Living and dining room with entertainment and relaxation space
- Generous living and relaxing space
- Indoor/outdoor living space
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Air-conditioned living and dining room come
- Audio-visual entertainment
- TV
4.7
Google reviews (512)
Gregor Meister
We had an amazing stay at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives. Everything was top notch, the room, the restaurants, the island... and especially the service. All employees were greeting us with a smile. It truly felt like paradise. A special thanks goes to David, who made our stay the best we ever had. We can't wait to stay at the Waldorf again.
Vincent Xie
I visited in 2023.
Beautiful resort in paradise! We had a great time here and highly recommend it. The service was wonderful. Our concierge, Hazuki, was super helpful with anything we needed during our stay. Hazuki was an important part of what made our trip as great as it was.
The excursions were fun (dolphin and nurse shark snorkeling, etc), the food at the restaurants we tried were tasty, and the villas were spacious and well appointed.
The main downside is that the resort is very pricey. It isn’t difficult to spend ~500$ per person a day just on activities and food. There were also some minor issues with bugs in the garden villas but it is somewhat to be expected and they were able to get it sorted out. The guided airport check in on the way back also felt too rushed for my liking.
Overall a wonderful experience!
Mani
One of the best properties in Maldives with exceptional service and beautiful villas. The size of the island and the property is one of the biggest in Maldives, but the villas are designed and laid out in such a manner it is very private and the villas are very spacious.
We stayed in a beach villa which was spacious, tastefully decorated and had all the modern amenities you look for and beautifully maintained by the service staff.
Service was exceptional, something that really makes this property stand out. Kudos to the management team for maintaining such high quality of service across the entire service team.
The dining options is one of the highlights as the property boost 11 dining options, Arabian restaurant was the standout for us, delivering special meal in a amazing backdrop of a restaurant.
Breakfast was without a doubt one of the best I have seen in any properties, buffet spread was excellent, pastry selection was so fresh and something we looked forward to every morning.
There are some wonderful spots for house reef snorkelling, highly recommend the reef off the Chinese restaurant which had a great patch of unspoiled house reef which is in great condition.
Nicolo S
Amazing stay at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives! Our villa with its glass floor and high ceilings was stunning. The food was fantastic - especially the Lebanese restaurant.
We loved the padel court (which was unexpected), and excellent dive center.
Special thanks to Rashad (room 101) and Mohammed (room 109) for perfect housekeeping and attention to detail, Martina for outstanding concierge service, and Shree for a magical sound healing session at the spa.
The staff's warmth and attentiveness made our experience truly memorable.
One thing I would say, is that the size of the island makes it a bit of a headache to get around, but that does mean that there are more options and facilities.
amin abiyaghi
We had a great experience staying in Waldorf Astoria Maldives, with stunning scenery, crystal clear water. It’s paradise on earth.
The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, special thanks to our butler Anna❤️🌹
The villas were immaculate and very comfortable. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning and loved all the restaurants, especially the Chinese.
The morning yoga classes were amazing.
You can cycle around the island or simply ask for a golf car, which will be available in a few minutes.
The cherry on top was Chris de Burgh concert, an amazing Artist and perfect event from A to Z
We will return next time to Waldorf Astoria with a big smile.
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