Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi spreads across three islands in South Malé Atoll, 40 minutes from the airport on the resort's own yachts. Its 117 villas sit in three settings: on the beach, on the reef where the gardens meet the lagoon, and over the water. Every one has a private infinity pool.
Villas start at around 230 m² and run up to two- and three-bedroom villas of more than 1,000 m². A short boat ride away, Ithaafushi – The Private Island takes up to 18 guests with its own team, spa and chefs.
There are eleven bars and restaurants: Tasting Table for breakfast and world cuisine, Zuma's floating izakaya, The Ledge's barbecue by Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends, Chinese at Li Long, Mediterranean at Glow, dinners in treetop nests at Terra and in a limestone cave at The Rock. There's an overwater spa, a hydrotherapy centre and The Stars Club for children, with a water park.