The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers natural beauty and luxury. Enjoy crystal-clear waters, spa treatments, and dine at 11 ocean-view restaurants. Highlights include the private beach and beachfront dining experiences.
Located in Ithaafushi, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is near the airport and on a private beach. Maldives Islamic Centre and Mulee Aage Palace are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chaandhanee Magu and Male Fish Market. Travelling with kids? Consider National Centre for the Arts, or check out an event or a game at National Football Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby windsurfing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ithaafushi travel guide
Take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach cabanas. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a body wrap or a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 11 on-site restaurants, which feature international cuisine and ocean views.
The gym offers fitness classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include windsurfing, parasailing and sailing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site.
Other perks include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and concierge services
Tennis lessons on-site, a billiards/pool table and a gift shop
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus.
More amenities include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and day beds
Deep-soaking baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
65-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles
Awards and affiliations
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
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Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 74 for adults and USD 37 for children
11 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
A beach bar
A poolside bar
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Glow
Li Long
Terra
Yasmeen
Zuma Maldives
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Art gallery
Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Children's pool
Designer stores
Fishing
Fitness classes
Free bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Gym
Kayaking
Outdoor padel court
Outdoor tennis court
Parasailing
Pilates classes
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Sailing
Scuba diving
Shopping
Snorkelling
Steam room
Tennis lessons
Volleyball
Water sports equipment
Windsurfing
Yoga classes
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Children's games
Children's pool
Children's toys
Free children's club
In-room babysitting
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Playground
Private pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Trampoline
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
Picnic area
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Thai massages
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 floor
Banquet hall
Built in 2019
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Day bed
Free cot
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Private pool
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 100 per cent of room rate
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 30 minutes away via yacht. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. Guests must pay the boat fee at check-out.
The additional fee (payable at the property) covers mandatory transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 493.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 500 per day
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 974
Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 487 (from 5 to 11 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 1947
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 974 (from 5 to 11 years old)
New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 625
New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 313 (from 5 to 11 years old)
Gala Dinner on 06 January per adult: USD 1181
Gala Dinner on 06 January per child: USD 625 (from 5 to 11 years old)
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
Additional fee for children (from 12 years old to 17 years old): USD 900.80 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
The listed New Year’s Day Gala Dinner fee covers brunch on January 1
The listed additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 74 for adults and from USD 37 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 1236 per person (return)
Early check-in fee: 100 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 493.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi on 18 Mar 2026 start from RM10,440, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A 100% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 1236 per person applies.
Where is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi located?
On its own private white sand beach, this resort is in Ithaafushi, within the vicinity of Bolifushi Island Pier. Regional attractions also include Biyadoo Beach and Rannalhi Beach.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Reviews
9.8
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Most amazing hotel I’ve ever been to, service , resort , villa , restaurants , everything about this resort is top notch! Highly doubt anyone would be disappointed staying here!
Amazing hotel, gorgeous rooms. Great stuff, food at the restaurants is over priced, could use a bar for the evening, but other than that everything is perfect.
A true gateway!
Special thanks to Mohan the manager at tasting table. A fabulous man. ❤️
Over water villa room was spacious with nice private pool, but the sewage system underneath the toilet was so poor that we had poo smell in the bathroom since day 1 to day 4, and resort didn't offer any room change.
Handheld shower head quality was quite poor and water doesn't come out evenly. Before you use outdoor shower, suggest to turn on the water and run it for at least 1 full minute, because I nearly had brown colour water pouring over me, which was absolutely disgusting.
The water sports centre staffs were very friendly and helpful, we've had a great time jet skiing and wake surfing. These water sports activities is probably the best things to do in this resort.
If you have a late flight on the day you checkout, don't expect this resort will give you a late checkout even if the resort is not full. Our flight was 11:40pm and the personal butler said she will let us know if can late checkout a night before, when she told us the bad news due to full capacity and nothing can be offered, we found there are same room (and more room types) still available, when we showed the availabilities to hotel staffs, the wording changed to due to "high" capacity, late checkout is not allowed. We have stayed in a number of different resorts in Maldives, this was the only resort that shows unwilling attitude to cater the guest who have spent additional USD10k on dining and activities. We will never come back to Waldorf Astoria again.
We went to Four Seasons to stay half day in the end.
Everything was amazing and even a couple of things that weren’t perfect upon our arrival were so attentively fixed with such respect and care that I don’t even remember what these were.
We have stayed in many top Maldives hotels before and I would, having compared them, would rate the WA very highly.
We even got to see a dolphin right outside our villa at sunset!
Beautiful island, fantastic food, and (very important for me) no show - offs like in the “famous” One and Only which was such a headache.
We are definitely coming back!
Thank you Waldorf Astoria for our delightful stay!
What an amazing stay at Waldorf Astoria. Villas were modern and spacious, always cleaned twice a day and the whole resort was spotless. From our arrival we felt the staff was very friendly and helpful with everything. We really enjoyed all their restaurants especially Chinese Li Long. We had very high expectations for this resort as we come to Maldives every year and already tried top resorts and must say Waldorf exceeded all expectations. So well organised, luxurious, and a true 5 star service we liked it so much there that we prolonged our stay to another week. Thanks to amazing team, for making our stay special.
The guest villas are the most luxurious we have ever experienced! Overall food quality and choice was excellent but the decor and ambience of Terra, Yasmeen and Li Long needs to be addressed.
Fantastisk service, renhold og lokasjon, men ekstremt dyrt. Fullt monopol når det ikke finnes andre hotell på stedet, så prisene var overrasket dyre. Brukte gjennomsnittlig 1200 USD per dag for lunch og middag som ikke var inkludert for 2 voksne og 1 barn, da med 1 flaske vin til middag.