Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

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From a friendly wave hello to goodbye, our vacation at this spectacular resort was nothing short of perfection! My husband and I travel often, but have never received the true warmth and hospitality as we did at the Waldorf Astoria Ithafushi. On arrival to the island, we were introduced to our personal concierge, Muzah, who was incredibly kind and made our entire stay that much better. He would check in daily, help us to schedule excursions, Dining reservations, and arrange buggies (golf carts) to fit our schedule. He is extremely attentive and helpful, making us feel even more taken care of on our trip. Our villa was fantastic - we got to stay in the reef and ocean villa, and spent the day in a beach villa and can honestly say, you really cannot go wrong in any of them. They all have their own unique treasures. You’re truly staying luxury no matter which one you book. The housekeeping is awesome and kept our room well organized and clean each day (even leaving us treats each days which we loved!). My husband and I really appreciated the thoughtfulness put into the design of each space throughout our stay. We really soaked up our time by the pool, using the loungers and day beds in addition to the amazing outdoor shower. We could not get over how well the AC worked in the villa, which my husband appreciated the most :). The entire property is incredibly well taken care of by the hard-working staff. The natural beauty of the island is only enhanced by their care of it. We loved how quiet the island was, never feeling like it was overbooked or there was not a place to sit by the pool or beach. We spent many an hour by the pool and beach with her incredible views of Maldives turquoise waters. Babloo was so good to us and kept us very hydrated in the heat! The amenities they offer are fantastic- tennis, basketball, paddle ball, SUP, Kayaks, gym and spa just to name a few. Nicola at the gym is a badass and wonderful person all around. Made our workouts even better. The food was also a favorite. We did not have an underwhelming meal throughout our stay there. Breakfast at the Tasting Table was excellent, made even better by the incredible people there— Sonam (Nami) is the best, an absolute sweet heart. Becky and Joy also took wonderful care of us each morning. Muthu, the relationship manager is so caring and thoughtful. We would see him at almost every restaurant we dined at and it was an absolute pleasure. Andy and Ana at the front desk/management, were wonderful to us! Helping us out when we had to make calls due to flight issues and making sure we had a room to stay in for our late departure on our last day. Truly the best service. No detail goes missed at this property. It is exceptional in every way. We are truly missing the beauty of the island and the amazing people there who made it feel like a home to us. We cannot say enough great things about this slice of heaven on Earth. We can’t wait to come back!

Howard Ro

Our stay at the Conrad Maldives two years ago set a high standard for luxury resorts, but our recent visit to the Waldorf Maldives exceeded all expectations. From the warm welcome upon arrival to the fond farewell at departure, every aspect of our experience was exceptional, including the daily service, phenomenal breakfast buffet, and genuine care for guests' well-being. A memorable moment was when we returned from a nurse shark snorkeling tour with stings from plankton. To our delight, upon entering our room, we discovered cortisone cream provided to alleviate the discomfort. Such thoughtful gestures truly showcased the level of care at the Waldorf Maldives. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hazuki and the entire hotel staff for transforming our vacation into a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Ali Abdulla (A.A)

I spent 5 days of the most beautiful days of my life, I had a lot of fun, away from the noise and the concerns of life, the service is very excellent, and the privacy is high just ask them for a Villa away from people without neighbors, and my daughter used in the children's club and that was great, all restaurants have a special menu for children, and there is a Padel cort, the view there is very beautiful. I would like to thank the employee Zinger who met all our needs with all our friendly, dedication and speed. I will definitely try back in the coming time.

Charlotte Caussin

My husband and I just came back from our honeymoon from the WA Ithaafushi and had a lovely time. From the very first moment during the boat ride to the check out we felt very welcomed, taken care of by all members of the staff. F&B staff were adorable and paid attention to details like no other. Special mentions to Sonam, Majeed, chef David, Muthu (very funny guy!) but also Mubbe and Melody who provided us with a wonderful experience at Terra restaurant. Last but not least, a big thank you to the lovely Ming our personal butler who assisted us 24/7. The only bit of disappointment was not being able to see the dolphins during the dolphins experience. We will definitely be back and thank you again.

Rayan A

The hotel is stunning but the service needs major improvements. In our villa, the fridge, the outdoor shower, the scale, and the coffee machine were not working upon check in. We had maintinance visits every single day. In addition, the bikes used to go around the islands were delivered to us with totally flat tires two separate times. Finally, marble from the mini bar fell on our son’s feet when he opened the drawer on our last day. Absolutely terrible maintenance and no where near a 5 star standard. Managers did nothing about this, unlike other luxury hotels who would have at least offered some sort of compensation as a curtesy for the inconvenience we faced. We will not be returning to this hotel because if we pay a premium price we expect premium maintenance and service.