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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Island-hopping luxury, designed for choice

Across three interconnected islands, the resort pairs modern design and natural materials with a serene, tropical mood. Days move between softly lit villa sanctuaries with deep-soaking tubs and open-air showers, and evenings that come alive with curated entertainment. A signature beachfront champagne bar sets the scene for sunset.

  • Signature dining moments

    From treetop bamboo nests to overwater Japanese, the venue lineup is expansive.

  • Wellness built around hydrotherapy

    A custom Aqua Wellness Centre adds a zoned, jet-powered pool.

  • After-dark island energy

    Silent discos, live music, and movie nights shift the mood after sunset.

Amenities

  • 40-minute luxury yacht arrival with canapés
  • Overwater spa with glass-bottom treatment rooms
  • 24-hour in-villa dining, floating pool breakfast
  • Each villa’s private infinity pool and daybed
  • 24-hour fitness center with Technogym machines
  • Complimentary Dutch-style bicycles for exploring
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2N Beach Villa with Pool+2N Reef Villa with Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with sun loungers.

King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3724 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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An overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a circular wooden deck surrounded by greenery.

Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with sun loungers.

Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with two Pools

  • Ocean view
  • 11980 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, a pool, and lounge areas.

King Grand Reef villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3584 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a view of the ocean, and a balcony with sun loungers.

Two Bedroom Reef Villa with Pool

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

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A tropical resort with a private pool, beachfront, and thatched-roof structures.

King Grand Beach Villa with Pool

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

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A resort with a pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach view.

Two Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool

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

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

Three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Two Pools

  • Partial ocean view
  • 11012 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

King Overwater Villa with Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 3154 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden deck with a thatched-roof cabana, a swing, and lounge chairs overlooking a clear blue sea.

King Reef Villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3079 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A tropical resort with a private pool, beachfront, and thatched-roof structures.

King Beach Villa with Pool

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

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A resort with a pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a beach view.

Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool

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

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An aerial view of a resort island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and several resort buildings surrounded by palm trees.

Ithaafushi Private Island

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

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A wooden deck with a thatched-roof cabana, a swing, and lounge chairs overlooking a clear blue sea.

Two Queen Bedded Grand Reef Villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3434 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A tropical resort with a private pool, beachfront, and thatched-roof structures.

Two Queen Bedded Grand Beach Villa with Pool

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2971 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden deck with a thatched-roof cabana, a swing, and lounge chairs overlooking a clear blue sea.

Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3046 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Two Queen Bedded Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3595 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with two large beds, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Two Queen Bedded Reef Villa with Pool

  • Ocean view
  • 3003 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool

A tropical resort with a private pool, beachfront, and thatched-roof structures.

Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2519 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ithaafushi, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is near the airport and on a private beach. Tsunami Monument and Maldives Islamic Centre are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Chaandhanee Magu and Male Fish Market. Traveling with kids? Consider National Centre for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at National Football Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ithaafushi travel guide
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Map
South Male Atoll, Ithaafushi, Kaafu Atoll, 20009

Restaurants

  • Nava
  • The Ledge By Dave Pynt
  • Terra
  • Li Long
  • Traditional Saffron

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

  • Luxury family-friendly resort by the ocean
  • Take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, or reflexology at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and ocean views at the 11 on-site restaurants. The gym offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include boat tours, fishing, and windsurfing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.
  • Other perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and tennis lessons on site
    • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All 119 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to perks like premium bedding and pillow menus.
  • More amenities include:
    • Childcare services and free infant beds
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and day beds
    • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 65-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

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
  • 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

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

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
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 493.0 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 (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 974
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 487 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1947
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 974 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 625
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: USD 313 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on January 06 per adult: USD 1181
  • Gala Dinner on January 06 per child: USD 625 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • 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 New Year’s Day Gala Dinner fee covers brunch on January 1
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
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 1236 per person (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in fee: 100 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 493.0 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 7:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi on Aug 24, 2026 start from $3,048, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A 100% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 1236 per person applies.

Where is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi located?

On its own private white sand beach, this resort is in Ithaafushi, within the vicinity of Bolifushi Island Pier. Regional attractions also include Biyadoo Beach and Rannalhi Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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