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Overview of island with overwater villas curving into the ocean
Nava Restaurant beach loungers with person in ocean

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Overview of island with overwater villas curving into the ocean
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Nava Restaurant beach loungers with person in ocean
Maldives

A cosseted castaway where room to breathe is abundant and guests want for nothing; the exclusivity is palpable at this acclaimed brand’s Maldivian debut.

Maldives

A cosseted castaway where room to breathe is abundant and guests want for nothing; the exclusivity is palpable at this acclaimed brand’s Maldivian debut.

Canapés and champagne flow freely as you’re whisked on a private yacht across glittering waters towards the resort. Even before arrival, the tone is set against this idyllic backdrop for an indulgent barefoot hideaway where attention to detail is second to none. Elegance is the buzzword here as guests live out their star-studded dreams. 

Awash in the space and seclusion that both families and couples covet — with some villas spanning not one, but three private islands — play under the sun or kick back and relax surrounded by the bliss of the bluest sky without impacting on the far-flung feel of this slice of paradise.  

Man and woman on lone sun loungers on white sand beach
Private Beach
Travel notes
  • 119 villas with private pools
  • Only accessible by private boat, the two double-storey Stella Maris Ocean Villas offer privacy on a whole other level
  • Additional foodie options here include Zuma restaurant’s first overwater venue and The Tasting Table offering local fare
  • Experiences are aplenty with a photoshoot experience, guided mindfulness mediations and Maldivian activities on the agenda
  • The impressive watersports centre includes catamaran sailing, paddle board, and windsurfing lessons, alongside wakeboarding, X Jet Blading and diving
  • 119 villas with private pools
  • Only accessible by private boat, the two double-storey Stella Maris Ocean Villas offer privacy on a whole other level
  • Additional foodie options here include Zuma restaurant’s first overwater venue and The Tasting Table offering local fare
  • Experiences are aplenty with a photoshoot experience, guided mindfulness mediations and Maldivian activities on the agenda
  • The impressive watersports centre includes catamaran sailing, paddle board, and windsurfing lessons, alongside wakeboarding, X Jet Blading and diving
Pricing
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  • GUIDE PRICE
    7 nights from £8,660 per person
    Based on departure 30 Nov 24.
  • THE DETAILS
    Your package includes...
    7 nights in an Overwater Villa with Pool. Including half board, flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow, private yacht transfers and VIP departure service. Price based on 2 adults sharing.
  • MAKE IT BETTER
    Saving up to £9,610 per couple
    Book by 15 Dec 2024 and save up to 30% on accomodation, plus complimentary half board, a welcome bottle of champage with Chef's amenities, a personalised bath robe, fresh flower bed decoration and floral bath ritual at turn down, 1 hour professional photo shoot and 10 edited photos with souvenir gift and an elementary 60 min aroma massage per couple.
  • GUIDE PRICE
    7 nights from £8,660 per person
    Based on departure 30 Nov 24.
  • THE DETAILS
    Your package includes...
    7 nights in an Overwater Villa with Pool. Including half board, flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow, private yacht transfers and VIP departure service. Price based on 2 adults sharing.
  • MAKE IT BETTER
    Saving up to £9,610 per couple
    Book by 15 Dec 2024 and save up to 30% on accomodation, plus complimentary half board, a welcome bottle of champage with Chef's amenities, a personalised bath robe, fresh flower bed decoration and floral bath ritual at turn down, 1 hour professional photo shoot and 10 edited photos with souvenir gift and an elementary 60 min aroma massage per couple.

A sense of
place

The airport and bustling capital are under an hour’s sail away, but you’d never know it.  Every inch of the resort begs relaxation and quality time, and although expansive by Maldivian standards, Ithaafushi has an air of intimacy about it.

Frequented by all ages of the discerning crowd, grown-ups often tuck themselves away in the cocktail bars or their private pools, looked after by butlers seeming gifted with foresight. Those with younger ones in tow, however, are usually found out and about, gearing up to take to the water whether on a paddleboard, in a kayak, or to discover the marine life during a spot of snorkelling.

Its essence...

Exclusive
Renowned
foodie-haven

In pursuit of...

Outdoor covered terrace of The Ledge Restaurant with lagoon pool in background
…foodie bliss

Home to 11 exclusive dining settings, Waldorf Astoria not only caters for its own guests, but often sees those from surrounding resorts venturing to Ithaafushi to sample its cuisine.  Pinch-me culinary moments come at Terra with its romantic hand-crafted bamboo dining pods set in the treetops. And at poolside spot The Ledge, Michelin-starred chef Dave Pynt serves up Australian inspired wood-fire barbecued meats. Like all of Waldorf Astoria’s properties, this Indian Ocean outpost also has a Peacock Alley tapas and saxophone lounge — a charming nod to their debut hotel in NYC.

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    Wake up
    here

    Each of Ithaafushi’s villas are vast when compared to the region's norm; the largest of which are tailor-made for multi-generational families. Think soaring ceilings, light, fresh, and warm tones, oversized bathtubs, alfresco showers and huge pools. A standout are the expansive Duplex Stella Maris Villas, accessible only by boat. But we also recommend the Reef Villas, with their double doors leading out directly to the beach and their overwater deck and pool areas — a great alternative for those who can’t decide between the two, or for families with younger children (the water here is shallow).

On location

Single Garden Treatment Room of the spa with bathtub and pretty established greenery

Surrender yourself to the Ithaafushi’s pioneering Wellness Concierge — the first in the Maldives — offering an innovative consultation process before you choose from a menu of serene spa treatments (inspired by the natural elements of earth, water, fire and metal), or from an array of invigorating yoga and fitness classes. 

Even before arrival, the tone is set against this idyllic backdrop for an indulgent barefoot hideaway where attention to detail is second to none.

Beyond
family-friendly

At Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi, the adventures aren’t just for grown-ups. A jam-packed timetable at their Stars Club for children embraces everything from snorkelling to cookery classes. The outdoor area is wonderfully shaded so kids can make the most of the trampoline, monkey bars and other playthings all day. And the excellent staff who entertain your little ones during the day could even be looking after them in the evenings if you avail yourselves of the resort’s excellent babysitting service. 

Rounding up the relatives is also made blissfully easy here. A hop, skip and a jump away from the main resort lies Ithaafushi The Private Island , the largest exclusive-use island in the region. And it just so happens to be in the Waldorf family. 

Ithaafushi - The Private Island by Waldorf Astoria

A Carrier
curation

One for the foodies this island may be, but culinary daydreams aren’t confined to its pearly sands. Dubai is often overlooked as simply a stop en route, but book-ending a Maldivian escape with this pioneering city showcases delicacies hard to find anywhere else. Alternatively, a spot of island-hopping tickles the tastebuds on neighbouring atolls. If you’re looking for a place to end on a high though, we’d recommend that Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi be the cherry on top. 

Birds eye view of Ithaafushi main island showing overwater villas and curve of lagoon bay
Water feature at the top of the mirror pool flanked by palms
Paddleboarder heading to Stella Maris Ocean Villa in the middle of the lagoon
Destination essentials
  • Dec - Mar
    HIGH
  • May - Nov
    LOW
SEASON
  • 10hrs 40min
    LHR – MLE
FLIGHT
  • 40min
    BY BOAT
TRANSFER
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