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South Male Atoll

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

South Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, 20009

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Villas with Spectacular Views

    The villas at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offer a perfect blend of luxury and comfort, with spacious outdoor living areas, infinity pools, and stunning views of the azure waters. Each villa is designed for relaxation and indulgence, featuring modern amenities and a beautiful layout that ensures a memorable stay.

  • Diverse Dining Experiences

    Indulge your taste buds at the 11 unique dining venues that offer a culinary journey through Chinese, Middle Eastern, and signature tree top restaurants. From gourmet dishes to breathtaking views, the dining options at the hotel promise a delightful experience for every guest.

  • Wellness and Recreation

    Unwind and rejuvenate at the wellness spa with 10 treatment villas, or stay active with diving, water sports, yoga, tennis, and a fitness centre. Families can enjoy the young discovery park with daily children's programs, while complimentary bicycles in every villa make exploring the property a breeze.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exceptional staff and personalized service (butler/concierge)

  • Clean, well-maintained rooms with thoughtful touches

  • Delightful dining experiences (Terra, Zuma) and celebratory touches

At the hotel

Popular amenities

133 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baby safety gates
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedicure
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Hot spring bath
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Open-air bath

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Babysitting/child services
  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture

Services & essentials

  • BBQ facilities
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor play area
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Snorkelling
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Water park
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

71 reviews
5/ 10
The staff
ruggero · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

9.7out of 10
71 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Exceptional staff and personalized service (butler/concierge)
  • Clean, well-maintained rooms with thoughtful touches
  • Delightful dining experiences (Terra, Zuma) and celebratory touches
  • Friendly, polite, and helpful staff across departments

Worth knowing — Kids club needs improvement · No other issues reported by guests

How guests scored the stay

  • Cleanliness10.0

    Explicitly praised: room was always kept clean and tidied; high housekeeping standards described.

  • Service10.0

    Extremely positive: 'best staff hospitality in the world', exceptional butler and concierge service (Navas) and consistently friendly, polite, helpful staff.

  • Location10.0

    Mentioned as a 'beautiful location' in the review; clearly a strong positive.

  • Room Quality10.0

    Rooms described as well-kept and thoughtfully prepared (creative birthday art, tidy rooms), indicating excellent room quality.

  • Food and Beverage10.0

    Strongly positive: Terra and Zuma restaurants described as delightful; multiple celebratory dining experiences noted.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall extremely positive sentiment across reviews: described as 'truly a magical experience' with 'white glove service' and multiple celebrations.

  • Value for Money9.7

    Not mentioned in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.

  • Amenities7.9

    Mixed: outstanding butler and F&B-related amenities praised, but the kids club received negative feedback and 'could be improved', lowering the score slightly.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

92% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.771 reviews
  • A huge dissapointment!!!

    5/10

    ruggero · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “The staff”

  • Paradijs zeker op je bucketlist!

    10/10

    Albert · solo traveller · 2026-08-30

    “Prachtig resort, mooie villas super onderhouden allemaal. Goede restaurants en zeer vriendelijk personeel. Zeker de shuttle met prive yacht is echt de puntjes op de i. Geef het resort een 10 Vind het raar dat je op social media alleen maar andere oorden ziet maar dat is denk ik toch andere doelgroep. Dit is echt wel high end.”

  • مميز جدا

    9/10

    Amal · couple · 2026-08-05

    “مميز جدا”

  • مميز جدا

    9/10

    Amal · couple · 2026-08-05

    “مميز جدا”

  • Waldorf Astoria is truly a magical experience due the the first class hospitality other than its beautiful location, wel

    10/10

    Yow · couple · 2026-06-16

    “The best staff hospitality in the world! Everyone was friendly, polite and helpful. Our concierge Navas was like a dream-come-true personal helper. Our room was always kept clean and tidied. On my husband’s birthday, we had a beautiful and creative art piece done by leaves on our bed. On top of that, celebration after celebration at all our dining venues throughout the day.”

  • Romantic and white glove service

    10/10

    Fatima · family with children · 2026-06-01

    “Love the butler service, the staff level of service from room cleaning to f&b. Terra and Zuma restaurants were absolutely delightful and tasteful experiences.”

  • Very good but top end expensive

    8/10

    David · young couple · 2025-06-24

    “Very clean and professionally run. Beautiful set up and well Maintained and definitely a five star setting”

  • Very good

    8/10

    Sinan · young couple · 2025-03-15

  • Exceptional

    10/10

    John · young couple · 2025-03-07

  • perfect

    10/10

    Edip · young couple · 2025-01-09

    “best”

  • Exceptional

    10/10

    Adam · family with young children · 2024-12-05

  • Exceptional

    10/10

    Daniela · young couple · 2024-11-19

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