Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Floors marked for social distancing
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
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Escape to the unforgettable surrounded by astonishing natural beauty. Nestled among white sands and crystal blue waters, this elegant Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi resort is a 40-minute yacht journey from Male International Airport. Discover indulgent choices from 11 celebrated dining venues, a world-class lifestyle spa sanctuary and a plethora of activities for all generations. Experience True Waldorf Astoria Service personalized to your every wish.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycles available
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Public wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Shallow end in pool
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Personal trainer
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Aerobics
Evening entertainment
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Banquet room
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Doorperson
Umbrella
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Private beach
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Bathrobes
Additional bathroom
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Electric kettle
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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We have travelled to the Maldives over 10 times , having stayed at bothFour Seasons Reethis Rah, Gili etc to name a few we can definitely say Its not worth the price. The only great thing is the villas. The areAMAZING. The island even though built from scratch has no beaches apart from what looks like a beach club with pool tables restaurants bars crowds overlooking the lake( lagoon) The shape is unfortunate, with one "motorway" running from one side to the other. Biking experience isn't relaxing as builders, buggies fly by at speed . The greenery is just not there to provide the shade, but I guess the time will help in that respect. Service is patchy to say the least. Lots of staff told us there were not happy and found working conditions to be average . The management isn't present on site at all times. The resort feels busy(we stayed in October ). Crowds at breakfast. Housekeeping is excellent . Butlers are grumpy . Food is ok I guess but when you compare to Reethi Rah is just very average. Pizzas were better in Waldorf if it matters))) All of my children were bitten by mosquitos so they do not control the mosquitos situation well at all. Mosquito repellent in villa were a year out of date and we saw tens of mosquitos hovering above it . So we were bitten in restaurants (all apart from one in bushes), and at night in the villa . Thankfully the resort moved us to a water villa from half water half garden villa at no extra cost to us. We were eternally grateful. Restaurant design and setting was not great. Prices in restaurants however are higher than Reethi Rah or Landaa. ( have just come back so making no mistake) Half board offering is poor again compared to One and Only. Most of this can be fixed with good management. What cannot be changed is the island and the way it way build. No privacy apart from when you are in the villa. People everywhere . Beaches are impossible to use and as corals are very sharp. Only the beach club is half suitable for swimming. Its busy, water is dull and murky compared to Reethi Rah its worlds apart in terms of beauty. Doesn't look Maldivian at all. The kids club is unsuitable for under 8in my opinion. Not enough supervision given the fact they use swimming pool daily. Facilities are fantastic. Lots of activities most of which are paid for. So when it gets busy staff are just not there to watch the younger ones (my daughter was 4,5) and older boys push them about.I had to get my teen to supervise the little one at all times. Once I found them in the pool around 10-12 children playing and splashing , pushing each other on the slide, with no adult in sight. While for 12 year olds it might be ok, I would not let my little one stay there . Four Seasons and One and Only do this property. No comparison Its not a bad property as such if you enjoy staying at the villa and swim in your private pool. if it was for the price of lets say Conrad or Jumeirah , well, ok. However Reethi Rah is cheaper( never thought I could say that) and what you get is soooo much more. Sorry this was a fail for us. PS The transfer yacht is new and luxurious ..…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip: water villas far away from land fewer mosquitos))
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I normally don't write reviews, but this property deserves the effort. There are many positive things to say about the Waldorf Astoria Maldives. We've stayed at other Waldorfs as well as other Maldive properties, and the level of customer service at this particular property is superior and welcoming. First, the yacht ride to the island was perfect, our yacht concierge Sam made us feel right at home. She set the tone for the rest of our stay with her wonderful and friendly service. Our personal concierge Saddam was also fantastic, ensuring we got reservations to all the restaurants we wished and checking on us everyday at breakfast. The staff at the restaurants were all very kind and fun as well! They made us the best meals. Our compliments to the talented Culinary Director VJ and his colleagues of amazing chefs, Sam, Hayat and Addi and our servers Bilhy, Shazeel and Husynu, all whom took great care of us. It makes a huge difference to the quality of our vacation when the staff are genuinely kind and welcoming, taking time to remember our names and likes and chatting with us. It goes without saying that the property and rooms are beautiful. We loved the traditional thatched roof of our villa and the high ceilings. I spent everyday solo snorkeling on our reef just off our infinity pool. There is an abundance of large, vibrant and colorful marine life just 20 meters where the reef drops deep into the ocean beyond. It was such a thrill to be able to wake up and jump into the warm Laccadive Sea and swim with large parrot fish and other creatures every morning. Thank you Etienne Delançon for managing such a "fantastique" team. We really enjoyed everything about our stay, the privacy, the food, the well appointed villa and location and the amazing and warm staff. We hope to return soon.…
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Etienne Dalançon, General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Responded 13 Dec 2020
Dear stardustbonvivant, Tropical greetings from Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, an escape for unforgettable experiences! Thank you very much for choosing our resort for your recent stay in the Maldives and for taking the time to share your experience with us. It brings immense satisfaction to know that your stay at our resort was a splendid one and that you were pleased with the arrival experience, the service of your Personal Concierge, the culinary journey at the resort, the villa and its facilities, the snorkeling experience and the True Waldorf Service provided by the team. Sam from the yacht crew is thrilled to know that you were pleased with the services provided. Saddam, your Personal Concierge is overjoyed to know that he was successful in making your stay at our resort a more memorable and meaningful one. Chef Vijay along with Chef Sam, Chef Hidayat and Chef Addy are pleased that you loved the cuisine that was prepared and served during your stay. Bilhy, Shazeel and Husynu are happy that you were pleased with the services provided. Our team strives to ensure that each and every guest experiences the true sense of luxury in a safe and secure environment every day during their stay. It is a delight to know that you enjoyed the snorkeling experience and witnessed the wondrous marine life that resides around the resort. We are much humbled by your kind words of appreciation regarding the management. Whilst we strive to make unforgettable experiences for all our guests alike, we also strive to ensure that our team is always motivated and empowered to deliver the best of their abilities. Thank you once again for your feedback. The team and I hope that you are keeping well and safe. We shall look forward to welcoming you back to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi for yet another unforgettable stay filled with endless moments of luxury and bliss. Kind regards, Etienne Dalançon General Manager
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The villas are of very high quality and the range of restaurants allows the guest to have many different dining options with many "branded" and well-known restaurant chains. The staff are all exceptionally well trained and helpful.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: for families, I would choose the beach villas. For couples the water villas offer amazing views...
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We are vegan and it took a while for us to be taken care of like we should have at this type of resort. My friends had different issues and all of them complained about the food and the restaurants. It took time for the manager of the hotel to come to us and take care of the different issues we had. I would generally expect more from what is supposedly one of the best hotels in the world
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Date of stay: May 2022
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From start to end this hotel was above 5stars. We chose location so we can take a bit from the airport as opposed to sea plane. We were greeted and transported in an amazing yacht with great onboard service. Ride was nice and smooth with bathroom and bedroom to freshen up in and beverages served. We arrived to a warm welcome. We stayed in villas on the beach as opposed to in the water. Both were amazing. Villas are beautiful, spacious and luxurious. Your outdoor space is also amazing. Bikes are provide to each villa so was nice way to transport around. Breakfast was vast. Hotel has many eateries so we enjoyed many of them. Beach area and pools have great food and drinks. Lots of activists to partake in if you wish or just laze around and get spa treatment. We loved every moment. Highly recommend and would definitely return.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled
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PRICE RANGE
US$2,155 - US$3,514 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MaldivesKaafu AtollSouth Male AtollIthaafushi Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
119
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
What are some of the property amenities at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi have airport transportation?
Yes, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.08 km away from the centre of Ithaafushi Island.
Are any cleaning services offered at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
Is Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.