South Male Atoll · ★ 6.5

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Island at a glance

Transfer
Speedboat
Typical transfer time
30 min
Meal plans
Bed & breakfast, Half board
Snorkeling
Moderate
Beach grade
A
Island size
Medium
Walk around island
50 min
Sandbank
Unavailable
Chinese-language service
Available
Hotel group
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Opened
2019
Airport counter
D22号+举牌
Island type
Artificial island
Seagrass
Unavailable
Villas
122
Restaurants
9
Bars
2
Pools
2

Facilities and services

Chinese-speaking staffOcean-view bathGlass floorsOverwater hammockWedding photographyKids’ clubChinese diningBicyclesTennisButlerPADI dive centerSpa

Experience ratings

Snorkeling4 / 54
Beach5 / 55
Families5 / 55
Lagoon5 / 55
Honeymoon5 / 55
Photography5 / 55
House reef4 / 54

About the island

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a new resort in South Male Atoll, spanning three islands and a private coral reef, presenting Waldorf Astoria's unique luxury temperament. The main island is Ithaafushi Island in the center of South Male Atoll, lush and full of life. From Male International Airport, it takes only 30 minutes by yacht to reach the resort. There are rich entertainment activities: spa, yoga pavilion, fully equipped fitness center, kids club, wedding pavilion, stunning outdoor pool, as well as water sports and PADI dive center—none are missing.

Why stay here

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's luxury brand, spans three islands and a private coral reef, with 122 beach, reef and overwater villas with private pools, each offering sweeping Indian Ocean views. Two- or three-bedroom villas are perfect for families to spread out, with extra space, high privacy, full sea views and unique outdoor facilities. Twelve restaurants and bars, including treetop restaurant, cave restaurant, Waldorf Astoria's signature lounge Peacock Alley, and the newly opened top Japanese restaurant Zuma—such rich choices are rare in the Maldives. World-class lifestyle spa sanctuary and many activities for all ages, experience true Waldorf service that satisfies your every wish.

Highlights

① Hilton's flagship resort in the Maldives, worry-free service; ② Each villa has a very large indoor and outdoor area, with understated luxury; ③ More than 10 dining outlets, too abundant for ordinary Chinese guests staying 4 nights; ④ Snorkeling is above average, very rare for a newly opened luxury island.

Before you go

Drawbacks: ① The compressor in the water villas is a bit noisy; ② A new island may lag in some aspects; ③ Mosquitoes in the water villas. Review: ① Based on our on-site inspection, for a new island the equipment is quite complete; ② The actual scenery is better than in the photos; ③ There are many photo spots, bridges and streams, and the sunset bar is very beautiful; ④ Many types of dining with certain quality, such as Michelin restaurants, wellness restaurants, and Lilong are all worth recommending; ⑤ Four private yachts, a very good experience; ⑥ Some details are well done, such as variable-speed bicycles with handbrakes, flashlights, and adjustable height.

Children’s policy

Children 2-11.99 years old: 400 per person

Villas and rooms

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King Reef Villa with Pool 5 photos

King Reef Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 301-325/501-516Area · 279㎡Private pool · Yes
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Villa Description: This semi-overwater, semi-beachfront accommodation is particularly favored by discerning travelers and repeat visitors to the Maldives, often featured in luxury resorts. Offering the best of both worlds - easy beach access to main facilities while enjoying the lagoon experience of water villas. Features an expansive deck with private infinity pool, sun loungers, and an overwater hammock for ultimate relaxation.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Queen Bedded Reef Villa with Pool 5 photos

Two Queen Bedded Reef Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 301-325/501-516Area · 286㎡Private pool · Yes
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One side beach, one side lagoon, balancing convenient access to the resort's main facilities with magnificent ocean views, killing two birds with one stone. And it has two beds.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
King Overwater Villa with Pool 6 photos

King Overwater Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 283㎡Private pool · Yes
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Featured indoor-outdoor living spaces, a scenic ocean-view bathroom, and a dressing room with a glass floor overlooking the pristine blue waters. Includes indoor and outdoor showers, bathtub, sofa bed, and overwater hammock.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool 6 photos

Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 293㎡Private pool · Yes
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Featured indoor-outdoor living spaces, a scenic ocean-view bathroom, and a dressing room with a glass floor overlooking the pristine blue waters. Includes indoor and outdoor showers, bathtub, sofa bed, and overwater hammock.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
King Grand Reef Villa with Pool 6 photos

King Grand Reef Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 301-325/501-516Area · 319㎡Private pool · Yes
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Larger than the basic lagoon room type, with beach on one side and lagoon on the other, combining convenience to the resort's main facilities with magnificent ocean views, the best of both worlds.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Queen Bedded Grand Reef Villa with Pool 6 photos

Two Queen Bedded Grand Reef Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 301-325/501-516Area · 286㎡Private pool · Yes
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One side beach, one side lagoon, balancing convenient access to the resort's main facilities with magnificent ocean views, killing two birds with one stone. And it has two beds.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool 5 photos

King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 334㎡Private pool · Yes
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Featured indoor-outdoor living spaces, a scenic ocean-view bathroom, and a dressing room with a glass floor overlooking the pristine blue waters. Includes indoor and outdoor showers, bathtub, sofa bed, and overwater hammock.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
King Beach Villa with Pool 5 photos

King Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 242㎡Private pool · Yes
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Located on the beach by the lagoon, with its own private beach. The oversized indoor living space, dining area, poolside sun loungers, and swaying palm trees instantly put you in vacation mode. Equipped with a king-size bed, outdoor shower, bench, hammock, and bath amenities from the Italian luxury brand Ferragamo.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Queen Bedded Grand Overwater Villa with Pool 5 photos

Two Queen Bedded Grand Overwater Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 346㎡Private pool · Yes
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Featured indoor-outdoor living spaces, a scenic ocean-view bathroom, and a dressing room with a glass floor overlooking the pristine blue waters. Includes indoor and outdoor showers, bathtub, sofa bed, and overwater hammock.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool 5 photos

Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 276㎡Private pool · Yes
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Located on the beach by the lagoon, with its own private beach. The oversized indoor living space, dining area, poolside sun loungers, and swaying palm trees instantly put you in vacation mode. Equipped with a king-size bed, outdoor shower, bench, hammock, and bath amenities from the Italian luxury brand Ferragamo.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Bedroom Reef Villa with Pool 5 photos

Two Bedroom Reef Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 301-325/501-516Area · 601㎡Private pool · Yes
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It has 2 independent bedrooms, one king room and one twin room. On one side is the tropical garden beach, and on the other is the magnificent ocean lagoon, combining the convenience of accessing the resort's main facilities with the enjoyment of the magnificent ocean view, achieving two goals at once.

Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 2 Children
King Grand Beach Villa with Pool 6 photos

King Grand Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 276㎡Private pool · Yes
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Located on the beach by the lagoon, with its own private beach. The oversized indoor living space, dining area, poolside sun loungers, and swaying palm trees instantly put you in vacation mode. Equipped with a king-size bed, outdoor shower, bench, hammock, and bath amenities from the Italian luxury brand Ferragamo.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Queen Bedded Grand Beach Villa with Pool 6 photos

Two Queen Bedded Grand Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 286㎡Private pool · Yes
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Located on the beach by the lagoon, with its own private beach. The oversized indoor living space, dining area, poolside sun loungers, and swaying palm trees instantly put you in vacation mode. Equipped with a king-size bed, outdoor shower, bench, hammock, and bath amenities from the Italian luxury brand Ferragamo.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool 5 photos

Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 599㎡Private pool · Yes
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This luxury villa has two bedrooms, one king bed and one double bed bedroom, plus a living room. The courtyard faces the beach and Indian Ocean directly, and features an oversized private pool and Jacuzzi.

Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 2 Children
Two Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool 4 photos

Two Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 626㎡Private pool · Yes
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This luxury villa has two bedrooms, one king bed and one double bed bedroom, plus a living room. The courtyard faces the beach and Indian Ocean directly, and features an oversized private pool and Jacuzzi.

Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 2 Children
Three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool 7 photos

Three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 201-222/601-608Area · 1023㎡Private pool · Yes
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Features 2 private pools, one front yard with direct beach access, one backyard tropical garden, and 2 king rooms and 1 twin room.

Maximum occupancy
6 Adults 3 Children
Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool 4 photos

Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 624㎡Private pool · Yes
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2 bedrooms, 1 king bed, 1 twin bed. Also features a living room sofa, a dressing room with glass floor and sea view, outdoor shower, Jacuzzi, sofa bed, and overwater hammock.

Maximum occupancy
4 Adults 2 Children
Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool 4 photos

Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 1113㎡Private pool · Yes
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Comprising two villas for absolute privacy, the master bedroom features a king bed and pool; the second bedroom area has one king and one twin bed, also with a private pool. This room type also includes a private yacht berth. It also features a living room sofa, a dressing room with glass floor and sea view, outdoor shower, Jacuzzi, sofa bed, and overwater hammock.

Maximum occupancy
6 Adults 3 Children
Stella Maris Ocean Villa 6 photos

Stella Maris Ocean Villa

Lagoon room type · 101-145/701-739Area · 536㎡Private pool · Yes
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In the Stella Maris Ocean Villa duplex, the Maldivian night sky is stunning—an intimate, romantic getaway as spacious as the sea around you, reachable only by private boat.

Maximum occupancy
2 adults 2 children
Ithaafushi 8 photos

Ithaafushi

Restaurants and bars

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Zuma Maldives

Zuma Maldives

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Japanese, charcoal grillDress code · Trendy and casual
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Building on the informal drinking of a traditional izakaya style and eating small plates under one roof, Zuma Maldives offers a sophisticated twist, featuring a magnificent island bar, robata (Japanese charcoal grill) and sushi counter as specialties. Founded in London in 2002 by co-founders Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, Zuma now spans 20 locations worldwide, and the globally renowned Zuma has successfully opened several branches around the world. Including thinly sliced Yuzu sea bass, truffle oil and salmon roe, grilled lobster, shiso ponzu butter, and spicy beef fillet with sesame, red chili and sweet soy sauce. The restaurant will also feature a dedicated lounge area where guests can enjoy Zuma's signature drinks such as the Lychee Rose Petal Martini, Zuma Colada or Chili and Passion Fruit Margarita, an excellent spot to watch the sunset over the lagoon.

Restaurant Hours
Dinner
Terra 4 photos

Terra

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Trendy and casual
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A romantic treetop intimate dining venue, enjoy a delicious customized 7-course menu served by chef Ivan Alvarez and his team. The private dining room made of natural bamboo offers a picturesque treetop dining experience.

Restaurant Hours
18:30-22:30
Li Long 6 photos

Li Long

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Chinese CuisineDress code · Trendy and casual
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Located above the turquoise lagoon, pass through the moon gates and come to Shanghai to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and wood-fired oven Peking duck prepared by a Chinese chef, bringing the atmosphere of the Shanghai Club.

Restaurant Hours
18:30-22:30
Glow Organic 4 photos

Glow Organic

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Trendy and casual
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Garden-to-table concept. Indulge in fresh ingredients from the island's garden, a range of healthy ingredients, and natural wines.

Restaurant Hours
18:30-22:30
The Ledge by Dave Pynt 5 photos

The Ledge by Dave Pynt

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Barbecue cuisineDress code · Trendy and casual
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Curated by Singapore Michelin-starred chef Dave Pynt. Offering beloved Australian barbecue-style cuisine. The poolside venue overlooks the stunning lagoon, making it an ideal spot for lunch and dinner, with a variety of grilled meats and a fine wine list.

Restaurant Hours
11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00
Nava 4 photos

Nava

Hours · All dayGourmet flavours · Light meals and drinks
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Pool beach club, comfortable environment, stunning lagoon views, and live DJ ambiance.

Yasmeen 6 photos

Yasmeen

Service style · Order foodGourmet flavours · Middle Eastern CuisineDress code · Trendy and casual
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A traditional Arabian village set against the Indian Ocean, with antique decor. Offers Middle Eastern cuisine, including steaming pita bread and fluffy breads. Charcoal-grilled meats are made in a genuine century-old oven.

Restaurant Hours
18:30-22:30
Peacock Alley 4 photos

Peacock Alley

Hours · 7:00-22:00Gourmet flavours · Snacks & Cocktails
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Peacock Alley, the iconic Waldorf Astoria lounge, is the resort's social hub and live entertainment center, offering a range of beverages. Craft cocktails, wines, snacks, and cigars make it an ideal venue for pre- and post-dinner gatherings.

Amber 4 photos

Amber

Hours · 17:00-23:00Gourmet flavours · Drinks and snacks
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The signature bar enjoys magnificent sunset views of the Indian Ocean. In this tranquil and idyllic seaside lounge, taste a selection of chilled champagne, delicious snacks, unique modern cocktails, and shisha.

The Rock 3 photos

The Rock

Hours · 18:30-22:30Gourmet flavours · Wine, international cuisine
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Arranged upon request, a carefully crafted menu, wines from old and new regions. Located among giant rocks, offering wine dinners in a joyful atmosphere.

Tasting Table 4 photos

Tasting Table

Service style · BuffetGourmet flavours · International cuisineDress code · Trendy and casual
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Indoor and outdoor restaurant with ocean views. Offers culinary highlights from Asia to Europe. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with family and friends, or feast on a series of carefully curated themed dinners. Start the day with the sunrise or admire a magnificent sunset; the children's dining area offers fun activities.

Restaurant Hours
7:00-11:00, 18:30-22:30
Private Dining Experiences

Private Dining Experiences

Hours · ReservationGourmet flavours · International cuisine
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The private dining experience will be tailor-made by the team for your special moment, from the cuisine and menu you choose to exclusive use of the resort's best venues and outdoor equipment.

Island experiences

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Spa & Wellness 4 photos

Spa & Wellness

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Immerse yourself in natural beauty and enter a world of relaxation. Indulge in tranquil spa, yoga, and fitness sessions. Your immersive spa journey begins with your wellness concierge. A personalized approach with a unique consultation process as you blend into blissful serenity with treatments based on the natural elements of earth, water, fire, or metal. Features a pool, sauna, and steam room, gym, yoga pavilion, and hair and facial salon.

Kids Club 4 photos

Kids Club

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Let your children play safely in the water park and dedicated kids' club. The Star Club features an overwater recreation area offering diverse activities to let children unleash their imagination.

Land & water activities 4 photos

Land & water activities

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At the dive and water sports center, discover the beauty of the Maldives through adventure. The entertainment program is selected daily, adding elements of adventure and excitement to your island vacation. At the tennis court, whether guests are picking up a racket for the first time or are experienced professionals, fun training is guaranteed at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi tennis court.

Boutique

Boutique

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Discover aesthetics on this sweet little island of tropical paradise, with a range of special resort wear, menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, accessories, and jewelry from around the world. TLE Boutiques is open daily from 9:00 to 22:00, and the Pool Boutique is open daily from 9:30 to 18:00.

Barracuda Photo Studio

Barracuda Photo Studio

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Capture your unforgettable moments on this paradise island. Let our talented photographers capture your vacation memories to cherish for a lifetime. Each villa is entitled to 1 hour of complimentary photography and printing. Remember to book in advance.

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