Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Resort hotel
Ithaafushi Island South, Male 20009, Maldives
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Highlights
Elegant villas with pools, 11 restaurants & bars, spa, kids club
Elegant villas with pools, 11 restaurants & bars, spa, kids club
"A Maldives resort highly rated for its wellness offerings, featuring a beautiful spa, impressive treatments, and a well-equipped fitness center that drew particular praise from readers interested in health and relaxation amenities." - Denny Lee Denny Lee Denny Lee is a seasoned editor, writer, and traveler. He is currently an articles editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A ring of a gong and an army of smiles signals your arrival at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Reef villas are cathedral-vast and designed with smooth marble floors, taupe sofas, a minibar stocked with ready-made cocktails, and an outdoor space with a pool large enough for laps at dusk when fruit bats swoop overhead. The culinary choices are staggering and may well offer the most diverse choice in the Maldives. For wellness seekers, the spa excels in its roster of visiting practitioners likeChinese acupuncturists and tarot card readers. Children are in Technicolor heaven here, for here is a sand-dusted, turquoise playground paradise for all generations. From $1,920. —Jemima Sissons" - CNT Editors
"Each season, the five-star property levels up the magic and merriment. This year’s theme celebrates '60s glamour — expect larger-than-life blue bows and gift boxes and trimmed trees. It’s not just the jaw-dropping visuals that are guaranteed to fill guests with glee, though. The month of December is jam-packed with enchanting events like a tree lighting, family-oriented beach football and volleyball tournaments, Santa’s arrival by parasailing, beach parties, fireworks displays, and a New Year's Eve gala dinner under the stars." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T
"Voted the best resort in Asia in 2022, featuring 119 palatial villas, an extensive spa, and 11 dining options including a Michelin-starred Australian-style grill." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"An opulent, maximalist Maldivian resort known for unforgettable luxury, extensive resort amenities and a private island retreat that can host small groups—an indulgent experience that comes with a correspondingly high price tag." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
