Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
MaldivesGetting to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi in the Maldives involves walking out of Male airport and boarding the Waldorf’s private yacht which comes with sundeck, canapés and a crew.
Set in a tropical paradise, nestled among white sands and crystal blue waters, this sleek resort offers accommodation in villas only, spread across three islands. Each of the 122 villas is very spacious, boasts a private pool overlooking the beach, the coral reef or the ocean. For guests seeking the ultimate in luxury, Ithaafushi Private Island Estate features a stunning three-bedroom beach villa, two-bedroom overwater villa, four-bedroom residence, five swimming pools and a private entertainment clubhouse.
The dining at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is out of this world with 11 (yes, 11!) dining venues available, each with a different theme, from the treehouse-style bamboo pods at Terra, to Li-Long which is styled like a traditional Shanghai residence. A first-class spa, two huge infinity pools (one adults-only), a glass-walled fitness centre, yoga pavilion and a super-sized watersports centre keep guests busy, especially when the children are preoccupied at the kids’ club with activities such as treasure hunts, fun tube rides and marine conservation.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Information
Location & Getting There
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is located on South Male Atoll and a yacht transfer from Male International airport will speed you to paradise in just 30 minutes.
Accommodation
Choose from Overwater Villas, Reef Villas, Beach Villas or Stella Maris, a spacious retreat offering an intimate getaway with indoor and outdoor living areas, a BBQ station, direct ocean access, and a private infinity pool with overwater hammocks. Ithaafushi Private Island Estate is an island sanctuary surrounded by tropical greenery and white-sand beaches. Boasting a stunning three-bedroom beach villa, two-bedroom overwater villa, four-bedroom residence, five swimming pools and a private entertainment clubhouse.
Activities
There are plenty of activities for all at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, with many of the best being enjoyed outdoors on the pure white sand or cyan waters. Explore the world’s sunken garden and surround yourself with coral walls, magnificent caves and tropical fish. On land there’s the hotel spa, numerous restaurants and Waldorf Young Discovery Park.
Children
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi welcomes children and the kids’ club is vast with a water recreation area and enriching activities for all.
- 11 dining venues
- Bar
- Fitness centre
- Spa
- Beach
- Dynamic Kids’ Club
- Snorkelling
- Diving excursions
- Watersports
- Sailing
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Canoeing and catamaran sailing
The impressive Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi in the Maldives is glamour from the get-go. A smooth 30-minute yacht transfer from Male International Airport delivers you to your bumper-sized paradise accommodation where there’s also a bumper-sized amount of dining options. Of the 11 restaurants and bars here, the showstopper is The Ledge by Dave Pynt, the acclaimed chef behind Singapore's Michelin-starred Burnt Ends. Don’t miss it!
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