Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

About Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

A short yacht ride from Malé — where Koimala finally settled — Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi spreads across three private islands in South Malé Atoll. Every villa, whether on the beach, on the reef or out over the water, has its own pool.

Eleven places to eat range from Li Long’s contemporary Chinese kitchen over the lagoon to Terra, where dinner is served in bamboo pods at the island’s highest point. It is one of the stays for the Rasgetheemu quest: a private villa inside a much larger kingdom.

Accommodation

Reef Villa with Pool

The entry category, with a king bed or two queens.

Beach Villa with Pool

On the sand, with its own pool and terrace.

Overwater Villa with Pool

Out over the lagoon, with an overwater hammock.

Multi-bedroom villas & the Private Island Estate

Up to a four-bedroom residence; the estate has five pools and its own clubhouse. Quoted individually.

Facilities

• Private infinity pool
• Gazebo for dining outdoors
• Swing daybed or overwater hammock
• Deep-soaking tub and open-air shower
• Nespresso, minibar and iPad controls
• Pillow menu
• 11 places to eat and drink, including Terra, Li Long, Yasmeen, Zuma and Amber champagne bar
• Two main infinity pools, one adults-only
• Waldorf Astoria Spa with treatment villas and an Aqua Wellness Centre
• Glass-walled gym and yoga pavilion
• Watersports centre: sailing, snorkelling and diving
• Kids’ club with a water play area

Usually included

• Free Wi-Fi
• Bicycles in every villa
• A personal concierge

Usually extra

• Breakfast on many rates (buffet about US$74 per adult)
• Yacht transfer (shared, about US$1,236 per adult return)
• Taxes, service charge and Green Tax

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Getting there

About 40 minutes by yacht from Velana International Airport, available around the clock.

Best season

Year-round. The drier north-east monsoon, roughly December to April, is the busiest period.

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