Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
A sprawling nirvana in the Maldives
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi made a big debut in 2019. Sprawled across three islands, the resort is one of the most sizable in the Maldives. It boasts the country’s largest spa, and it’s the Maldives hotel with the most culinary choices (an impressive 11 restaurants). It’s also home to an exclusive offering: a separate private island — the biggest in the country — that could be rented out in its entirety.
But once you get a glimpse of this sun-soaked nirvana, size is almost beside the point. Luxurious villas act as vast private indoor-outdoor playgrounds. The spa carries a substantial menu of bliss-inducing services. And when it comes time for food, choose among a treetop dining perch, a wine cellar cave and everything in between.
And everywhere you look, from your standalone villa bathtub to the glass-bottomed floors in the spa’s treatment pavilions, the azure water steals the show.
Getting There
Ithaafushi Island, South Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives
TEL960-4000-300