Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

South Male Atoll, Maldives

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Luxury meets paradise

A luxury playground under the blue sky, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers an unparalleled escape on pristine sands, just 45 minutes by yacht from Velana International Airport. With 11 world-class dining venues, including Michelin-starred chefs and unique bamboo dining pods, this resort offers culinary excellence. Indulge in the spa sanctuary, aqua wellness center, and 119 private pool villas. The highlight is Ithaafushi, a private island retreat spanning 32,000 square meters, perfect for intimate gatherings and celebrations.

Resort highlights

  • World-class spa and wellness sanctuary
  • A myriad of adventure and activities
  • Romantic wedding pavilion
  • 11 dining venues and bars
  • Waldorf Astoria The Stars Club

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ZUMA

The globally-acclaimed contemporary Japanese concept, inspired by traditional Izakayas. Zuma Maldives is influenced by the beauty of its stunning location, complementing its surroundings with the use of natural materials and local design techniques.

THE LEDGE BY DAVE PYNT

A collaboration with Michelin Star Chef, Dave Pynt famed for his wood grilled cuisine. A poolside venue, perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or a dinner full of succulent grilled favorites and an elaborate wine list.

TERRA

Gaze across the ocean as you dine among the treetops in one of seven bamboo nests. The unparalleled dining experience at Terra features the world’s finest ingredients, such as Miyazake Wagyu Beef and Alba White Truffle, complemented by an extensive collection of premium wines and the resort’s signature Krug Champagne handpicked by the first Maldives’ Krug Ambassador.

TASTING TABLE

Indulge in alluring cuisines at Tasting Table. Start your day with a sumptuous multi-cuisine breakfast spread while enjoying the Indian Ocean view. At night, Tasting Table highlights a culinary journey spanning Asia to Europe in the relaxing dining room and on the al fresco beachside terrace. A private dining room is available for special celebrations.

LI LONG

Inspired by Shanghainese noble residences, Li Long offers signature Peking duck roasted in the Maldives’s first classic wood-fired oven. Relish contemporary Chinese cuisine beautifully paired with specialty Chinese tea from the finest tea collection. A private dining room with lagoon view is ideal for family gatherings. 

PEACOCK ALLEY

Unwind with ocean views and live music from resident saxophonist in this serene lounge. Hand-crafted, signature barrel-aged cocktails, wines and tapas make Peacock Alley an ideal venue to chill throughout the day and night.

YASMEEN

Adorned with antique décor and artifacts, Yasmeen presents a gastronomic journey of Levant cuisine in a heritage Arabian village setting with an Indian Ocean view. Savor piping hot Saj bread baked in a traditional oven, mezzes and succulent charcoal-grilled meat and seafood.

Yasmeen presents a gastronomic journey of Levant cuisine in a heritage Arabian village setting with an Indian Ocean view.

GLOW

Embrace a garden-to-table concept in the greenhouse ambience of Glow. Well-being cuisine made with fresh ingredients from the island’s edible garden is complemented by a range of organic, biodynamic, sustainable and natural wines, as well as healthy, detoxifying drinks.

AMBER

Be mesmerized by the stunning Maldivian sunset over the Indian Ocean from Amber, relaxed Champagne bar. Savor a unique range of the finest Champagnes along with a selection of hand-crafted Champagne cocktails and curated spuntini.

NAVA

Indulge your senses at the resort’s playground with art, music, food and drinks. Relax in the vibrant yet cozy ambiance of Nava, pool and beach club featuring live DJs, a refreshing selection of cocktails, wood-fired pizzas and small bites.

THE ROCK

Home to extensive wine cellar of the finest New World favorites and Old World classics, dine at The Rock around a 200-year-old Jarrah wood table in a cave-like dining room built from Jordanian limestone. Exclusive wine dinners for 12 guests feature food and wine pairing menus paying homage to renowned wine regions.

DESTINATION DINING

Special occasions can be even more memorable with a unique setting. Choose one of spectacular venues, from a celebratory beach dinner, to a romantic sunset dinner cruise or Cinema Paradiso night.

WALDORF ASTORIA SPA

Spa sanctuary is nestled in the botanical gardens of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, offering an escape from the noise of everyday life with luxurious holistic treatments and exercise programmes. Delivering customized wellness solutions with a personalized approach, treatments are focused on three goals: relaxing, rebalancing and results. Refresh oceanside in an oasis of serenity and blissful indulgence, exclusively reserved for you at the Waldorf Astoria Spa.

AQUA WELLNESS CENTRE

Set atop the crystal Maldivian waters, the Aqua Wellness Centre features a custom-built hydrotherapy pool, ice fountain, steam room and sauna. The 2,906 square-foot outdoor pool is designed in zones, where each station of the pool uses water-based therapies targeting various areas of the body.

FITNESS CENTRE

Revitalise your body and lifestyle with wellness programmes, created for the maximum positive effect on your health and wellbeing whether you want to keep fit and boost metabolism with regular fitness or yoga classes, or improve mobility and flexibility under the guidance of dedicated and certified personal trainers and yoga instructors who will help you get the most out of your workouts. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Fitness Centre features an outdoor yoga pavilion.

WATER SPORTS

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers the idyllic setting for a range of exciting recreation and watersport activities. Enjoy a blast of fun with watersports featuring myriads of activities to suit all age groups and interests. Experience spectacular views of the resort and nearby reefs by Parasailing 200m above sea level or ride the underwater scooter Seabob.

Sitting on Ithaafushi Island in the heart of South Male Atoll, the resort and it’s lagoon is just a 40-minute yacht journey from Velana International airport.