Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

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Exterior
Ithaafushi Private Island | View from room
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
South Male Atoll, Ithaafushi, Kaafu Atoll, 20009
  • Maafushi Reef
  • Maafushi Harbor
  • Gulhi Beach
    3 min drive
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

Room options

Stella Maris Ocean Villa with Pool

  • 5770 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool

  • 6448 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

King Beach Villa with Pool

  • 2605 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

King Reef Villa with Pool

  • 3079 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Bedded Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • 2971 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Bedded Grand Reef Villa with Pool

  • 3434 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ithaafushi Private Island

  • 344448 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 King Beds and 8 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Reef Villa with Pool

  • 6469 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

King Grand Reef villa with Pool

  • 3584 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with two Pools

  • 11980 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 6717 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

King Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 3154 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Two Pools

  • 11012 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • 6738 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

King Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • 3079 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 3724 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool

  • 2519 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Bedded Reef Villa with Pool

  • 3003 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Bedded Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 3595 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 3046 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Beach Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2N Beach Villa with Pool+2N Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

King Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

2N Beach Villa with Pool+2N Reef Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Two Queen Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Grand Reef Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2N Grand Beach Villa with Pool+2N Grand Reef Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

2N Grand Beach Villa with Pool+2N Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Two Queen Grand Reef Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Beach Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Stella Maris Ocean Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ithaafushi

When you stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi in Ithaafushi, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Laguna Beach and Kandooma Beach. .This beach resort is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Paradise Island Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Olhuveli Beach.

What's nearby

  • Laguna Beach - 1 min drive
  • Olhuveli Beach - 1 min drive
  • Gulhi Beach - 3 min drive
  • Hulhumale Beach - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasting Table - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peacock Alley - ‬4 min walk
  • Zuma
  • Vista Del Mar
  • Sangu

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ithaafushi resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Terra, one of the resort's 11 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Terra - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Zuma Maldives - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Li Long - Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Yasmeen - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Glow - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 74 for adults and USD 37 for children
  • 11 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Glow
  • Li Long
  • Terra
  • Yasmeen
  • Zuma Maldives

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Parasailing
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 100 percent of room rate
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via yacht. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. Guests must pay the boat fee at check-out.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 493 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per day
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 778
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 389 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1659
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 830 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on 08 April per adult: USD 520
  • Gala Dinner on 08 April per child: USD 260 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on 07 January per adult: USD 456
  • Gala Dinner on 07 January per child: USD 228 (from 5 to 11)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 1020.80 (roundtrip)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 510.4 (roundtrip), from 5 to 11 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 900.80 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 74 for adults and USD 37 for children
  • Early check-in fee: 100 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 493 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Malves Ithaaf
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Resort
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Ithaafushi
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Resort Ithaafushi

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHAHEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular!
It was unforgettable experience. Everything was perfect from the day we arrived till the checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing amazing amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mila

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

NADEEM

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Most amazing hotel I’ve ever been to, service , resort , villa , restaurants , everything about this resort is top notch! Highly doubt anyone would be disappointed staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

shira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ultimate vacation
Amazing hotel, gorgeous rooms. Great stuff, food at the restaurants is over priced, could use a bar for the evening, but other than that everything is perfect. A true gateway! Special thanks to Mohan the manager at tasting table. A fabulous man. ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manahil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Just simply amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best trip, best hotel, best resort and most amazing staff we’ve ever encountered!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vitalia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Stay
Everything was amazing and even a couple of things that weren’t perfect upon our arrival were so attentively fixed with such respect and care that I don’t even remember what these were. We have stayed in many top Maldives hotels before and I would, having compared them, would rate the WA very highly. We even got to see a dolphin right outside our villa at sunset! Beautiful island, fantastic food, and (very important for me) no show - offs like in the “famous” One and Only which was such a headache. We are definitely coming back! Thank you Waldorf Astoria for our delightful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay at Waldorf Astoria. Villas were modern and spacious, always cleaned twice a day and the whole resort was spotless. From our arrival we felt the staff was very friendly and helpful with everything. We really enjoyed all their restaurants especially Chinese Li Long. We had very high expectations for this resort as we come to Maldives every year and already tried top resorts and must say Waldorf exceeded all expectations. So well organised, luxurious, and a true 5 star service we liked it so much there that we prolonged our stay to another week. Thanks to amazing team, for making our stay special.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and property! The bikes were fun to explore the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

aart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional luxury in paradise
The guest villas are the most luxurious we have ever experienced! Overall food quality and choice was excellent but the decor and ambience of Terra, Yasmeen and Li Long needs to be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jen-Min

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel management
Over water villa room was spacious with nice private pool, but the sewage system underneath the toilet was so poor that we had poo smell in the bathroom since day 1 to day 4, and resort didn't offer any room change. Handheld shower head quality was quite poor and water doesn't come out evenly. Before you use outdoor shower, suggest to turn on the water and run it for at least 1 full minute, because I nearly had brown colour water pouring over me, which was absolutely disgusting. The water sports centre staffs were very friendly and helpful, we've had a great time jet skiing and wake surfing. These water sports activities is probably the best things to do in this resort. If you have a late flight on the day you checkout, don't expect this resort will give you a late checkout even if the resort is not full. Our flight was 11:40pm and the personal butler said she will let us know if can late checkout a night before, when she told us the bad news due to full capacity and nothing can be offered, we found there are same room (and more room types) still available, when we showed the availabilities to hotel staffs, the wording changed to due to "high" capacity, late checkout is not allowed. We have stayed in a number of different resorts in Maldives, this was the only resort that shows unwilling attitude to cater the guest who have spent additional USD10k on dining and activities. We will never come back to Waldorf Astoria again. We went to Four Seasons to stay half day in the end.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pernilla

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Helga

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk service, renhold og lokasjon, men ekstremt dyrt. Fullt monopol når det ikke finnes andre hotell på stedet, så prisene var overrasket dyre. Brukte gjennomsnittlig 1200 USD per dag for lunch og middag som ikke var inkludert for 2 voksne og 1 barn, da med 1 flaske vin til middag.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019