Located in South Male Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi covers 3.5 km length of greenery and beaches spanning across 3 islands encircling a lagoon. This luxury hotel offers 11 unique dining venues including Chinese, Middle Eastern and a signature tree top restaurant.
Each villa offers a spacious outdoor living area with an infinity pool, a gazebo ideal for alfresco dining and a swing day bed for relaxation. The horizontal architecture layout of the villa ensures spectacular view of the azure waters. The villa amenities include a selection of tea, nespresso café, mini bar and in-room IPad control. A luxurious and modern bathroom with walk-in closets, double vanity, indoor and outdoor shower and a deep soak oval tub.
The property houses a wellness spa offering 10 treatment villas. Activities on-site include diving and a water sports centre, yoga, a tennis court, fitness centre and a young discovery park with daily children's programs and babysitting services. Complimentary bicycles are available in every villa.
Velana International Airport is 21 km away from the property.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi suits travellers who want extensive on-site variety, spread across three islands around a shared lagoon. Each villa comes with its own private infinity pool, and guests can choose from 11 distinct dining venues, from casual to formal settings. The horizontal villa design keeps every room close to the water, maximising views across the lagoon. Family rooms and a private beach area support longer family stays. The trade-off is location: reaching the resort requires a long transfer, and the extensive layout means longer walks between villas and facilities than at smaller properties.
Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 — the average across the 5 hotels we list on South Malé Atoll is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- With 11 venues spanning Chinese, Middle Eastern, and a signature tree top restaurant, guests can vary their dining experience nightly without leaving the resort.
- Each villa's outdoor living area includes a private infinity pool, gazebo for alfresco dining, and swing day bed, offering a self-contained retreat facing the lagoon.
Things to Consider
- Reaching South Male Atoll typically involves a flight to Male followed by a speedboat or seaplane transfer, adding time before guests reach their villa.
- With three islands and a substantial footprint, moving between dining venues, the spa, and villas may involve longer walks or reliance on resort buggies.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi from the airport?
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is 30 km from Velana International Airport (MLE).
How far is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi from the centre of South Malé Atoll?
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is 3.7 km from the centre of South Malé Atoll.
How do guests rate Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
On Booking.com it scores 9.6/10 from 40 guest reviews.
How many stars does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi have?
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offer?
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers 2 swimming pools, free Wifi, family rooms, beachfront, airport shuttle and spa and wellness center.
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Ithaafushi Island, 20009 South Male Atoll, Maldives