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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
White-sand beaches fringe all three islands, with clear lagoon water and direct reef access from selected reef and overwater villas.
Hotel Positioning
Family-FriendlyRomanticWellnessGastronomy
JustTravelConcierge recommends Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi for travellers seeking private-pool villas, extensive dining and effortless access from Malé. A 40-minute luxury-yacht transfer leads to 117 beach, reef and overwater villas across three interconnected islands, plus 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