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King Reef Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
Suspended above the reef with panoramic ocean views on every side — a king bedroom framed by glass doors, a private infinity pool, and a hammock and daybed hovering right over the water.
Resort · South Malé (Kaafu Atoll)
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Honeymoon Family HolidayAll inclusiveDiving & Snorkeling
- Transfer
- Speedboat
- From Malé
- 40 min
- Stay
- 119 villas
- Dining
- 12 venues
- Experiences
- 7 options
The resort
Overview
Spread across three islands in South Malé Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is the Maldives reimagined by Waldorf Astoria — 117 expansive villas, each with its own private infinity pool, and 11 distinct restaurants and bars, a 40-minute private yacht ride from Velana International Airport.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi spans three islands in South Malé Atoll, with all 117 villas — across Beach, Reef, and Overwater settings — built around their own expansive private infinity pool. Guests arrive by private luxury yacht in around 40 minutes from Velana International Airport, with seaplane transfers available on request.
Highlights
- 117 villas across Beach, Reef, and Overwater settings, each with a private infinity pool
- Three connected islands in South Malé Atoll
- 11 distinct restaurants and bars, including Zuma's first-ever floating location
- Private yacht transfer, around 40 minutes from Velana International Airport
Why book with us
Best price guarantee
We match any competitor price — often beat major OTAs
Local expertise
Maldives travel specialists based in Hulhumalé
Flexible booking
Free cancellation options on eligible stays
24/7 support
Before, during, and after your trip
The island
Photos
Stay in style
Accommodations
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King Grand Reef Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
An overwater villa built for room to fully unwind — sea views on every side, effortless reef access, and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces around the private infinity pool.
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Two Queen Bedded Reef Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
A reefside retreat for families or friends — two queen beds in a calm, glass-walled interior that opens straight onto the horizon, with a private pool and dining gazebo just outside.
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Two Queen Bedded Grand Reef Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
An expansive layout built for families or friends to reconnect, with floor-to-ceiling glass, a private infinity pool, and a gazebo suspended right over the reef.
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Two Bedroom Reef Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
Set above the reef and surrounded by lush tropical gardens — two master suites with uninterrupted ocean views, a private pool and jacuzzi, and an oversized deck built for lounging.
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King Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
Sheltered beneath swaying palms and steps from the shore — a king bedroom opening onto generous living and dining space, with a private pool, daybed, and hammock outside.
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King Grand Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
A grand beach villa for guests who value seclusion — a king bedroom and living room opening onto a garden-fringed terrace with infinity pool, hammock, and dining gazebo.
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Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
A secluded beachside retreat with two queen beds, tropical shade, and direct beach access, built around a private pool and hammock for unhurried days.
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Two Queen Bedded Grand Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
A private hideaway shaded by palm trees, built for connection and carefree days — floor-to-ceiling ocean views, an infinity pool, and a shaded gazebo for dining.
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Two Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
A secluded beachside residence for families and groups — one king bedroom and one twin-queen bedroom, with a private pool, hot tub, and daybed outside.
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Two Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
Space, stillness, and seclusion among lush greenery — a king master bedroom and a twin-queen second bedroom, wrapped around a private infinity pool with hot tub.
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Three Bedroom Grand Beach Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
The Ultimate Beachside Residence — the resort's largest beach villa, with two infinity pools, a private hot tub, and a dedicated personal concierge for the whole stay.
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King Overwater Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
An overwater retreat with a glass-floor dressing room revealing the marine life below — expansive windows, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and a private infinity pool on the deck.
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King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
Expansive and refined, blending overwater tranquility with carefully crafted comforts — floor-to-ceiling windows, a private infinity pool, and a sunset dining gazebo.
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Two Queen Bedded Overwater Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
A serene overwater haven for families or friends, with a glass-floor dressing room revealing the reef below and a spa-style bathroom with soaking tub.
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Two Queen Bedded Grand Overwater Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
An effortless escape above the sea — two queen beds in an open-plan interior, a glass-floored dressing room, and a private terrace opening onto an infinity pool.
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Two Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
Crafted for connection and calm — two queen beds, a glass-floor dressing room with ocean views, and a spacious private terrace with pool and hammock.
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Three Bedroom Overwater Villa with Pool - Waldorf Astoria
An expansive private haven spanning over 1,100 sqm, with two infinity pools, a private dining gazebo, and daybeds suspended directly above the water.
Culinary experiences
Dining
Terra
Terra is a treetop fine-dining restaurant built from seven handcrafted bamboo pods, suspended in the forest canopy at the island's highest point — each pod set apart from the next for complete privacy between tables.
Li Long
Li Long draws on the refined residences of old Shanghai for an elevated Chinese dining room, anchored by a wood-fired Beijing duck carved tableside — the Maldives' first wood-fired oven of its kind.
Glow
Glow channels the coastal spirit of the Mediterranean — light, seasonal cooking built around an open kitchen and edible gardens that surround the dining room.
The Ledge by Dave Pynt
An open-air beachfront barbecue from Dave Pynt, the chef behind Michelin-starred Burnt Ends — modern Australian barbecue built around a custom dual-cavity wood-burning oven, with driftwood chandeliers and reclaimed timber setting the tone.
Nava
Nava is where island time takes its shape — a beachfront and poolside retreat built for long lunches and easygoing afternoons, with wood-fired pizzas, salads, tacos, and poke bowls served throughout the day.
Yasmeen
Yasmeen recreates a lantern-lit Levantine village by the Indian Ocean — traditional Arabic cuisine, mezze, and shisha in a courtyard filled with authentic antiques and artefacts.
Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley recreates the gilded corridor of the original Waldorf Astoria in New York — an airy lounge set between sky and sea for cocktails, light bites, and live entertainment throughout the day.
Amber
Amber is an evening aperitif venue built around a rare champagne list — cuvées, grower bottles, and vintage pours, paired with refined small plates and front-row views of the changing sunset sky.
The Rock
The Rock is carved into a natural limestone chamber and hosts just one private party a night — a 200-year-old Jarrah wood table, a dedicated private chef and sommelier, and menus built entirely around the guests dining there.
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Tasting Table
Tasting Table brings the world's cuisines to the heart of the island — a lavish open-theatre breakfast by morning, and a cosmopolitan à la carte mix of Thai, Italian, Japanese, and Maldivian dishes by night.
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Dining Designed Just For You
A curated menu of bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime settings across the island — private dinners on the sand, over the lagoon, or out on the water, each built around a specific mood rather than a fixed menu.
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Zuma Maldives
Zuma's first floating restaurant anywhere in the world — the globally celebrated Japanese izakaya, set above the lagoon with its signature island bar, robatayaki grill, and sushi counter.
Explore and indulge
Facilities & activities
Spa & Wellness Revitalizing Wellness Programs
Multi-day wellness journeys blending ancient traditions with modern therapies, built to energize, soothe, and guide guests toward a deeper sense of clarity rather than a single one-off treatment.
Keep in Shape at our TechnoGym
A 24-hour fitness centre built around Technogym equipment, with a class schedule that goes beyond the standard treadmill-and-weights routine.
Game on at our Tennis Court in Paradise
Professional-grade courts built for both performance and play — tennis and padel, with a resident pro on hand for private lessons or casual matchplay.
Adventures Above and Below the Big Blue
Under & Over The Blue is the resort's full watersports and diving programme — thoughtfully equipped and well-staffed for everyone from total beginners to experienced divers.
A Place for our Little Stars to Sparkle
The Stars Club is a magical world made just for kids — a colourful water park, arts and crafts, and cooking classes anchoring a programme built around imaginative play.
Bag some Retail Therapy
Curated boutique retail spanning resort wear, menswear, womenswear, children's clothing, accessories, and jewellery from international designers — flowing kaftans, crisp linens, and ocean-inspired pieces built for island life.
Say ‘I do’ Surrounded by Blue
Three distinct wedding settings across the island, from an intimate private-beach ceremony to a 150-guest celebration on Nava Beach, all coordinated by a dedicated Wedding Concierge.
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