A three-island resort in South Malé Atoll where every one of the 117 villas has an infinity pool, with eleven bars and restaurants and its own private island.
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.
It's among the most expensive resorts in the Maldives, and rates generally include breakfast only, so meals at the signature restaurants add up quickly.
Sheltered by palms a few steps from the shore, with a king or two queen beds, living and dining areas and a private pool.
1 king or 2 queen beds
Set where the island's gardens meet the lagoon, with a private pool and a swing daybed.
1 king or 2 queen beds
Over the water with a large deck, a private pool and a swing daybed.
1 king or 2 queen beds
A larger beach villa with a separate living room and a private pool.
1 king or 2 queen beds
A larger reef villa with a separate living room and a pool facing the sunset.
1 king or 2 queen beds
The largest one-bedroom villas, over the water with a separate living room.
1 king or 2 queen beds
Two bedrooms on the reef with a pool and an outdoor jacuzzi.
1 king and 2 queen beds
Two bedrooms on the beach with a pool and an outdoor jacuzzi.
1 king and 2 queen beds
A bigger two-bedroom beach villa with living and dining areas and an outdoor jacuzzi.
1 king and 2 queen beds
Two bedrooms over the water with a pool and a jacuzzi.
1 king and 2 queen beds
Three bedrooms on the beach with two pools.
2 king and 2 queen beds
Three bedrooms over the water with a pool and a jacuzzi.
2 king and 2 queen beds
The same resort and the same villa, booked through people who live here.
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Breakfast and world cuisines from open kitchens
Japanese izakaya, in Zuma's first floating outpost
Modern Australian barbecue from Dave Pynt, chef of Burnt Ends
Chinese cuisine in a setting inspired by old Shanghai
Mediterranean, light and seasonal
Dinner in one of seven handcrafted nests among the treetops
Private dinner in a limestone cave, for one party each evening
Beach club for long lunches by the pool
Cocktail lounge named after the original Waldorf's promenade
Champagne and sunset views
Overwater spa villas
Hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, steam room and sauna
Kids' club with a water park, crafts and cooking classes
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About 40 minutes from Velana International Airport on one of the resort's own yachts, which run around the clock; a private seaplane can be arranged on request.
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