Beach Villa with Pool
On the beach · private pool · up to three adults
Hilton · South Malé Atoll
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
- About 45 min by transfer
- Any arrival time
- 4.9 on TripAdvisor · 1,310 reviews
- Travelers' Choice 2026
- All taxes in the price
The villas
On the beach
Grand Beach Villa with Pool
On the beach · private pool · room for two children and a baby
Between the beach and the lagoon
Reef Villa with Pool
Half over the lagoon, half in the garden · private pool · up to three adults
Grand Reef Villa with Pool
Half over the lagoon · private pool · room for two children and a baby
Over the water
Overwater Villa with Pool
Over the water · private pool · up to three adults
Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
Over the water · private pool · room for two children and a baby
Two and Three Bedroom Villas, for four to six guests, are available on request. Message us and we will price them for your dates.
House reef
Our rating
4/5
Strong
A real reef with plenty of fish, reached most easily from the Reef and Overwater Villas, where a ladder takes you straight off your deck into the water. Guests who snorkel from their villa report good variety, and the stretch near Li Long is the one returning guests point to for the richest fish life. Guests have spotted reef sharks. Some villas sit on a calm, sandy lagoon instead, easy for small children but with little to see. The reef is good rather than exceptional, and keen snorkellers add a boat trip for more species. Tell us if the reef matters and we will steer your villa choice.
How we score house reefs, and every island ranked →Getting there
Route
Yacht
- Journey
- About 45 min, airport to island
- Last arrival that works
- Any hour
Transfers run around the clock, so any arrival time connects and you never need a night in Malé on the way in.
The shared yacht runs to your flight times, night arrivals included, and the return trip is in the price. Send us your flight details three days before you travel, or ask us for a private yacht at extra charge.
Transfer details last checked 22 September 2026. We re-check yours against your actual ticket before we quote. See what your flight can reach →
What guests say
4.9out of 5 on TripAdvisor · 1,310 reviews
Best trip in our life
We cannot imagine visiting the Maldives again without staying at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. From the very moment we arrived at Malé airport, everything felt perfectly organized and genuinely welcoming. The luxury...
Great for families with young kids!
This was our third stay at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives, and once again, it exceeded every expectation. Traveling with our two young children, we were reminded why this resort continues to be...
10/10 Experience at Waldorf Astoria Maldives
Went to celebrate our anniversary and my birthday, while Yvonne took great care of us, from arranging the activities and dining reservations to setting up smooth room transfer. Besides, the atmosphere was...
Travelers' Choice 2026. Rating checked 22 September 2026. Read all the reviews on TripAdvisor →
About the resort
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is about 45 minutes from Velana by yacht, and the yacht runs at any hour. Land late at night and you still sleep on the island.
It is a big resort spread over three connected islands in South Malé Atoll, with eleven restaurants and bars. Every villa has its own pool. Couples take the overwater villas; families tend to prefer the beach villas, with the kids' club open to ages 4 to 11.
What you pay
The price covers four nights for two, with breakfast and dinner every day and the return yacht. Four nights is the shortest stay priced on this page, and every date from 1 October to 20 December 2026 carries the same price.
The Reef Villa with Pool is the lowest price here. Moving from the Overwater Villa with Pool up to the Grand Overwater Villa with Pool adds ₹524,800 across the four nights.
Honeymooners staying within six months of their wedding get Champagne, a flower-strewn bed, a floral bath and a one-hour photoshoot at no extra charge.
What's included, and what isn't
In the price: your villa for four nights, breakfast daily, and dinner daily, either three courses at Tasting Table or an allowance at Li Long, Glow, Zuma, Yasmeen or The Ledge. The return shared yacht and every Maldivian tax, green tax included, are in too. Up to two children under 12 sharing your villa stay, eat dinner from the kids' menu and travel by yacht free.
Not in the price: drinks with any meal, dinner at Terra or The Rock, meals in your villa, spa treatments, excursions, a private yacht, your international flights, travel insurance, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.
Who this isn't for
Anyone who wants a quiet island to wander. Buggies and electric bikes share the paths, and some guests find the traffic busy.
Travellers who want the boat to themselves. The yacht is shared and can be full. A private yacht is available at an extra charge.
Families planning dinner at Terra or The Rock. Children are not allowed at either.
Anyone set on Christmas or New Year. Half board is not offered then, gala dinners are compulsory and a seven-night minimum applies over New Year, so those dates are not priced on this page. Ask us for them.
Before you book
Send us your flight details at least three days before you travel so the yacht meets you. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at noon; an early arrival or late flight is handled by booking the night before or after.
Honeymoon extras need a copy of your wedding certificate when you book. The Two and Three Bedroom Villas and the resort's own private island are available on request.
Full payment is due 30 days before arrival. Cancel 16 to 30 days before arrival and half the price is charged; inside 15 days, the full price. A date change counts as a cancellation.
For current rates, villa availability and transfers, message our Maldives specialists on WhatsApp or send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
By yacht from Velana International Airport, about 45 minutes across South Malé Atoll. The yacht runs to your flight times at any hour, night arrivals included, and the return trip is in the price. Send us your flight details three days before you travel. A private yacht is available at extra charge.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner every day. Dinner is three courses at Tasting Table, or an allowance you can spend at Li Long, Glow, Zuma, Yasmeen or The Ledge. Drinks are not included, and neither are Terra, The Rock or meals in your villa.
Is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi good for families?
Yes. Up to two children under 12 sharing your villa stay free, eat dinner from the kids' menu and travel on the yacht free. The kids' club takes ages 4 to 11, and the Grand villas have room for a baby's cot as well. Children are not allowed at Terra or The Rock.
Is there a house reef?
Yes, and it is easiest to reach from the Reef and Overwater Villas, where a ladder takes you off your deck into the water. Guests report good variety of fish. Keen snorkellers add a boat trip for more species. Tell us if the reef matters and we will steer your villa choice.
Can we book for Christmas or New Year?
Yes, but those dates are not priced on this page. From 21 December to 9 January the resort does not offer half board, gala dinners are compulsory, and stays over New Year need seven nights. Send us your dates and we will price them.
What do honeymooners get?
Stay within six months of your wedding and you get Champagne, a flower-strewn bed, a floral bath, a one-hour photoshoot with ten edited images and a framed picture. Bring a copy of your wedding certificate when you book.
The resort
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Tell us your dates and who is travelling
We will price two or three villas with the transfer, and the taxes inside the number, and quote dates outside the ones above on request. We reply within 24 hours.