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Reviews of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi 5 stars

Ithaafushi Island, , 20009 South Male Atoll, Maldives

#2 of 15 hotels in South Male Atoll

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good but top end expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is very very expensive and sometimes the basic stuff is overpriced. Also sometimes the wait for buggies took longer than we would have liked it. 10/10 resort but loses a couple of points based on buggy’s and cost

    Very clean and professionally run. Beautiful set up and well Maintained and definitely a five star setting

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Reef Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    notting

    best

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Definitely worth every penny! We will return...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The overall resort experience was flawless! There is absolutely nothing to improve. My wife and I had the time of our lives. Thank you Zacarias for catering to our beck and call 24 hrs a day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Perfect getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Typical of many Maldives locations, but especially of top brand resorts, things could be a little pricey but you just have to factor that into your trip and enjoy the fabulous resort.

    Service was impeccable and always with a smile. Staff were superb. Overwater villa was large with great amenities and facilities. View was great. Sea life was great. Food was very good. Housekeeping and restocking twice daily was always very thorough.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    It is the second time to Maldives. The services in Waldorf are really outstanding,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Overwater Villa with Two Queen Beds and Pool
    • Stayed 6 nights

    No. Just would like to stay longer time. We have stayed for six nights but still we consider it is not enough.

    I like all the things in Waldorf, no matter the facilities, snorkeling environment, dining services, etc.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Reef Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main dining restaurant was not as good as I expected

    Friendly staff, luxury villa

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    9.0
    Incredible! We will come back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Reef Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The DJ at property is not worth trying. Especially during the beach party. :(

    All services were exceptional! Adikhoo made our stay extremely pleasant. The luxury Yacht is beautiful. Extremely picturesque property.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    10
    Once in a lifetime holiday destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Too expensive

    Resort spectacular, restaurants great

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    10
    almosr perfektne
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hrad BED artificial beach

    Close to AirPort no mosquitos Zuma

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every aspect was absolutely amazing, from the service to the whole experience itself, all well considered and worth the money. All of the staff members were extremely genuine and considerate of visitor’s comfort and the breakfast had a great variety with delicious pastries. The experience of riding bikes across the island and swimming in the private pool (which was beautiful, right outside was the ocean) is a memory we will never forget. Just like a dream. Overall, would come again!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Best Hotel on the Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 5 nights

    if you have half bord you get a 100 USD credit for the dinner. Minus tax you have at the end only 80 USD per person. But if the food cost 300 USD then you will pay ALWAYS much more than your credit is. Beverages are also not included in this 80 USD. Normal (not special) food is also too expensive. At the end the Price-performance ratio for food is not good.

    - beautiful island - great breakfast

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    Excellent resort in Maldives - highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The villas are quite close to each other so if the neighbours are playing music - you can hear clearly

    Pretty much everything. From room configuration/ dining experiences/ water sports /professionalism throughout the whole resort

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    7.0
    :)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was surprised to find out the island is man made. So if your used to sandy Maldivian beaches, clear blue water, and lush jungles this isn’t the place to book. Went for a dip by our water villa and was surprised to see lots and lots of tiny rocks and dead plants floating in the sea, not something I’m used in the Maldives. Even walking on the beach is not up to expectations, I saw plastic bags filled with something under the sand supporting the sand might be part of the man made issue. Every evening they spray bug spray before sunset, so forget about that fresh plant smell, you smell pesticides instead. They brag about having 11 restaurants but not all are open daily, and you only have one option that’s open for lunch, also no shows or dancers or any entertainment at night we felt pretty bored in the evenings, they kept stating it happened on Friday every time I asked them about something. All in all, visually appealing hotel, great staff… but with the things I stated above … not worth the price nor deserving of a 9.8 rating !

    Lets start with the luxurious mode of transport, the yacht was a breath of fresh air and a relief from having to deal with seaplanes. The interior of the room was beautiful and the hotel in general was a 10/10 design wise. Terra, Amber, & Zuma were amazing great ambience & design. The staff were exceptional, smiles everywhere and very professional, Fanni was our personal concierge and went above and beyond to provide us with whatever we may need. She also surprises us by asking the waiters at Zuma to arrange a birthday dessert for my friend which was so sweet, as well as providing us with a beach villa to relax in before leaving the island in the evening after checking out from our overwater villa. Afrah, apparently a bellboy .. someone I found online while searching for videos of the resort on Snapchat encouraged me to come stating I shouldn’t believe the weather forecast, lol. He deserves to be the resort ambassador lol, if it wasn’t for his coverage and videos I wouldn’t have confirmed my booking.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Beach Villa with King Bed and Pool
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Grand Overwater Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reef Villa with Pool
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Overwater Villa with pool
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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