© Waldorf Astoria Maldives IthaafushiWaldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
South Malé AtollUltra-luxurySpeedboat 30′
Lots to do is among the best of its kind; Value is the weak spot to accept.
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Experience scores
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
- + With kids
- + Three generations
- + Couple
- + With parents
- − Tight budgets
Guest reputation
Tripadvisor ranking: 1 of 1 on Ithaafushi Island, Maldives
Common praise
- Butler service is the most frequent praise, often named specifically (many Chinese guests write detailed thanks in Chinese or English)
- Spacious villas with a private pool as standard
- Good reputation for the Chinese and Asian restaurants
- Family-friendly, with a well-reviewed kids club
- Often called an 'all-rounder' or 'the ceiling of family islands' for its balanced overall experience
Common complaints
- Value sub-score 4.5 - 'expensive' is the main talking point in reviews
- The house reef is average; better to supplement with boat excursions
- Some posts warn of an upcoming upgrade or renovation this year - worth checking how construction might affect the stay if you are booking
Tripadvisor 4.9/5 (1,319 reviews): butler service is the standout praise point, with many Chinese guests writing detailed thanks; complaints focus on the high price and an average house reef. Google 4.7/5 (595) is slightly below Tripadvisor. Xiaohongshu has heavy, positive coverage - an 'all-rounder' balanced experience and family-friendliness are recurring themes, and some posts note a renovation/upgrade is planned, worth checking if you are booking.
Island & location
- Opened
- 2019
- Island
- South Male Atoll - three connected small islands.
- Area
- N/A
- Vegetation
- Lush
- House reef
- Good
- Official site
- Open →
What South Malé Atoll is like →Seaplane vs speedboat →Low vs high season →
Data
Basics
- Atoll
- South Malé Atoll
- Tier
- Ultra-luxury
- Low-season price
- $1,528–$2,778 / night
- High-season price
- $2,222–$4,722 / night
- How you arrive
- Speedboat
- Time from Malé
- approx. 30 min
- Minimum child age
- No limit
Villas
- Villas
- 117 villas
- Villa size
- 234–1113 m²
- Villa types
- OverwaterBeach
- Water-villa pool
- All with a pool
- Beach-villa pool
- All with a pool
- Standalone beach villas
- Mostly standalone
Facilities
- Dining
- 11 restaurants
- Cuisines
- JapaneseChineseLevantineMiddle EasternInternational
- Amenities
- SpaGymKids club ages 4–11, plus toddler care
Cost
- Board included
- Breakfast
- Taxes & fees
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, green tax on top
Good for
- Good for
- HoneymoonAnniversary
Sources
- Villas: resort website · waldorfastoriamaldives.com · awardwallet.com · le-voyage.com · 2026-10-13
- Facilities: waldorfastoriamaldives.com · 2026-09-03
- Cost: waldorfastoriamaldives.com · 2026-09-03
- Good for: waldorfastoriamaldives.com · 2026-09-03
- Price / scores: editorial estimate (unverified)
Quick answers
- How do you get to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
- Speedboat, about 30 minutes. Luxury speedboat about 30 minutes, with food served on board.
- Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi have a house reef? How is the snorkelling?
- House-reef snorkelling: Good.
- Is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi good for kids?
- Children of all ages are welcome, and there is a kids club (ages 4–11, plus toddler care). Even for ultra-luxury the price is on the high side, with a big gap between low and high season.
- How much does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi cost per night?
- About $1,528–$2,778 a night in low season and $2,222–$4,722 in high season (a guide — check the resort’s site).
- What meals are included at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi? Is it all-inclusive?
- Standard rate: Breakfast.
- What is charged on top of the room rate at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
- +10% service charge, 17% GST, green tax on top.
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Data is still being compiled; scores and descriptions are under continuous review. Last updated: 2026-09-05