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Airport Transfer
Luxury Yacht
Champagne service on board
Complimentary
40 minutes
Location
LocationIthaafushi Island, South Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll)
Distance to City CentreApproximately 20 km south of Malé
Nearest AirportVelana International Airport (MLE)
Island & Grounds
Opened2019 · Planned partial renovation announced for 2026
Island Size32 ha (79 acres)
Total AreaThree interconnected private islands
TerrainLush tropical islands connected by overwater walkways and bridges
ShorelinePristine white-sand beaches on each island with crystal-clear turquoise lagoon
Getting AroundComplimentary buggy service across the resort
Beaches
Beach TypeWhite coral sand
Number of Beaches3 beaches
Total ShorelineMultiple beaches across three interconnected islands
Pristine white-sand beaches on each of the three islands with crystal-clear turquoise waters and vibrant house reef.
Hotel Positioning
Family-FriendlyRomanticWellnessGastronomy
Nestled among white sands and crystal blue waters, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a 40-minute luxury yacht journey from Velana International Airport. Spanning three interconnected private islands, the resort features 117 all-pool villas, 11 celebrated dining venues including Michelin-starred chef Dave Pynt's The Ledge and Terra — the only private hand-crafted bamboo dining pods in the Maldives — a world-class spa sanctuary, the first aqua wellness centre of its kind, and the exclusive 32,000 sqm Ithaafushi Private Island.
Island Map
Facilities
AArrival Pier
BThe Pavilion & Peacock Alley
CTasting Table
DThe Edition Boutique
EYasmeen
FLi Long
GTerra & The Rock
HThe Ledge by Dave Pynt
IZuma Maldives
JGlow
KAmber
LNAVA Pool & Beach Club
MWaldorf Astoria Spa & Wellness Center
NTennis Court
OWA Young Discovery Park (Kids Club)
PDive Center & Reception
QWedding Pavilion
RIthaafushi — The Private Island
Accommodation
Beach Villas× 30
Grand Beach Villas× 15
Reef Villas× 12
Grand Reef Villas× 10
Overwater Villas× 25
Grand Overwater Villas× 25
Two Bedroom Villas× 10
Three Bedroom Villas× 3
Ithaafushi — The Private Island× 1