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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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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
  • Maafushi Mosque
  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.)

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  • 536 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool

  • 599 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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King Beach Villa with Pool

  • 242 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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King Reef Villa with Pool

  • 286 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen Bedded Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • 276 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Queen Bedded Grand Reef Villa with Pool

  • 319 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ithaafushi Private Island

  • 32000 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 King Beds and 8 Queen Beds

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Two Bedroom Reef Villa with Pool

  • 601 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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King Grand Reef villa with Pool

  • 333 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with two Pools

  • 1113 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 624 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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King Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 293 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Two Pools

  • 1023 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Two Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • 626 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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King Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • 286 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 346 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool

  • 234 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Queen Bedded Reef Villa with Pool

  • 279 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Two Queen Bedded Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 334 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool

  • 283 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Ithaafushi

Beachside getaway.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this resort, you'll find Biyadoo Beach and Kandooma Beach. Bodu Hurraa Beach and Dhigufinolhu Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Biyadoo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Bodu Hurraa Beach - 2 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Embudu Beach - 2 min drive - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tasting Table - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peacock Alley - ‬4 min walk
  • Vista Del Mar
  • Sangu
  • ‪Navaa Beach Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

5-star beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge). At Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 11 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Ithaafushi resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 11 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2019
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor padel court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Parasailing
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 493 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 500 per day
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 778
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 389 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1659
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 830 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on April 08 per adult: USD 520
  • Gala Dinner on April 08 per child: USD 260 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on January 07 per adult: USD 456
  • Gala Dinner on January 07 per child: USD 228 (from 5 to 11)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Mohit

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manahil

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Just simply amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Eduardo

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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 traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Helga

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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