Ithaafushi Island, Maldives

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

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The takeaway

Choose it for a multi-island Maldives stay where private-pool villas, varied dining, and a direct yacht arrival make the journey part of the escape.

About the hotel

On Ithaafushi Island in South Malé Atoll, this 117-villa resort stretches across three islands, including a private island, linked by wooden boardwalks and short boat rides. Accommodation ranges from beach and reef villas to overwater villas, each with its own pool. The Indian Ocean is the constant backdrop, whether guests step from a beach villa onto sand or descend from an overwater terrace into the lagoon. Ten dining venues add a substantial culinary program to the island stay.

Choose it if

You want a choice of beach, reef, and overwater villa settings, each with a private pool.
You like having a wide range of dining venues without leaving the resort’s island setting.
You’re traveling with children and value an on-site kids’ club; the resort lists programs for young guests.

Skip it if

You want to reach your hotel by road or avoid arranging a boat transfer: arrival from Velana International Airport is by yacht.

The property

In photographs.

Guest discussion

What real people are saying.

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One guest singles out the freedom to plan activities on their own schedule. They valued not having to seek anyone else’s approval or comfort.

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“It was very freeing in a way that i could plan activities on my own time and convenience and didnt need to seek approvals or comfort of anyone else.”

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