2025 Ithaafushi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

#getgoing2025 The Maldives is known worldwide as a tropical paradise. Here are some fascinating facts about the Maldives that you might not know: • The Maldives are merely eight feet above sea level at their highest natural point, which is lower than every other country on the planet. • only around 200 out of the 1,200 islands in the archipelago are inhabited. • the pure white sand of the Maldives is not only looks attractive but it’s actually made from coral. Coraline beaches make up only 5% of the world’s beaches, with most beach sand being made of quartz. • Shells were used as a method of international trading currency in the 1800s, something which the Maldives had by the bucketload! • Parliament buildings take different shapes in every country, but things are usually kept pretty comfortable and - importantly - dry for the politicians working inside them. That’s commonly the case in the Maldives, too, except for one day in 2009 when President Mohamed Nasheed asked his cabinet to assemble in an unusual venue, under the sea. At an event designed to raise global awareness and support for the threat faced by the Maldives from climate change, President Nasheed and 10 of his ministers held a full cabinet meeting beneath the waves at which they signed a document calling for worldwide efforts to lower carbon emissions Have you ever been to Maldives?

#beachtime Waldorf, who can be crowned a god, all the treasures charge me 🤤 Summer is coming! I want to go to Madai and fight this island to the death! Usually, it is necessary to make a reservation six months in aadvance And the price is also incredibly high! So many treasures have stopped watching! This off-season, I finally managed to secure an offer due to a broken bone, 😭 It's really unexpected, everything beautiful is worth waiting for, especially being able to stay in the luxurious water pool villa at Waldorf Astoria for half price! 🏝 Island information ▫ English name: Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi ▫ Geographical location: Male South Atoll ▫ Hotel star rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ▫ Beach grade: Grade A ▫ Snorkeling level: B level ▫ Island access method: 30 minute speedboat 🏨 Hotel Highlights ✅ 24-hour luxury speedboat shuttle service ✅ All room sizes start from 234 square meters, and all room types come with a private swimming pool ✅ The water house comes with a glass floor, allowing you to see colorful schools of fish and coral inside the room ✅ 11 restaurants and bars, as well as the treetop restaurant and cave restaurant, will satisfy both the visual and taste buds. ✅ Terra, the top of the tree restaurant, has the highest coastline in Madai, where you can enjoy the stunning sunset of the island ✅ Water Center, Yoga Gym, Fitness Center, Children's Club, and Various Water Activities - # Maldives Waldorf Astoria

#beachtime Selection was a great success! Take the reference and I have successfully selected the island!!! Maldives Seven Star Island Waldorf Astoria, Top Luxury Experience Full! The island has a large area and a fine flour level beach. Walking barefoot is very comfortable, and taking photos and checking in is also great. We stayed in the grand over Water with pool (there are also several types of water houses), which is 8 meters high and has a strong sense of space. Both the interior and exterior reflect luxury and beauty. The room is directly underwater and close to the underwater cliff, where various fish can be seen! ㅤ 🌟 【 Reason for recommendation 】 📍 Located in the South Male Atoll, the airport can be reached in 30 minutes by speedboat, which is extremely convenient! 🏊♀ All room types come with private swimming pools, offering unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean. 🌊 The resort spans three islands and one reef, with excellent snorkeling conditions and intimate contact with the sea. ㅤ 🏝 【 Island Features 】 Island Rating: ★★★★★★★★ Beach Rating: A-level snorkeling level: A-level hotel rating: ★★★★★★ㅤ 🏩 【 Hotel Features 】 All 122 rooms in the resort are villas, with private swimming pools, massage bathtubs, and lounges available. The thatched roof has a unique Madai style, with a minimum area of 234 square meters in Pusha. The glass floor of the water house offers a panoramic view of the beautiful lagoon.! Stella Maris Ocean Villa can be reached by boat, and you can name a star and obtain a NASA certificate, which adds a sense of ceremony! ㅤ [Offer Details] ▪ 4 nights over water village with pool ▪ Daily breakfast and dinner+luxury speedboat round-trip ▪ A floating breakfast ▪ A 60 minute Aqua Wellness session ▪ One breakfast in the villa ▪ Children enjoy ice cream and receive 2 hours of daily child care ▪ Guests staying in the Grand Villa room type can choose to use the mother daughter or father son SPA once ▪ Honeymoon: Champagne+floral bed decoration+romantic bathtub+1-hour shooting+commemorative photo frame ㅤ 🍽 【 Catering Facilities 】 🧈 10 restaurants+1 bar, all guests on the private island are included, and there are 9 available for guests on islands A and B. 🧈 Terra Sky Tree Top Restaurant offers a panoramic view of the sea and sky; 🧈 The Rock Cave Restaurant has beautiful scenery and delicious food; 🧈 Yasmeen Middle Eastern cuisine is authentic and pure; 🧈 Glow fresh food cooking concept is novel; There is also a Chinese restaurant that satisfies the Chinese stomach! ㅤ 🎉 [Entertainment Activities] ⛷ Parent child friendly games, rich activities in children's clubs, super fun water parks, youth clubs, etc., as well as children's menus and nanny services. Non motorized sea activities are free, snorkeling equipment is available for rent for free, and you can have fun playing to your heart's content #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip

#traveldiaries This exclusive resort in the Maldives offers ultra-luxury in its private villas set over the turquoise waters. With world-class dining, pristine beaches, and personalized service, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a secluded haven perfect for a dreamy island escape.

The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is considered one of the premier luxury resorts in the Maldives, offering a stunning experience for couples, families, and honeymooners alike. The Grand Reef Villas, in particular, are highly praised for their exceptional design and features. These spacious villas boast large private pools, direct access to crystal-clear waters, and ample outdoor space with lounging areas, overwater hammocks, and dining gazebos.

Staying at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi was an unforgettable experience 🌴. The overwater luxury villas were stunning and offered complete privacy 🏝️. I enjoyed swimming in the clear turquoise sea right from the balcony 🏊♂️. Enjoy delicious meals at various restaurants offering excellent international cuisine 🍣🍝. The service was exceptional, and the staff were always ready to meet all my requests with a smile 😊. I had a wonderful time at the spa and enjoyed a very relaxing massage 💆♂️. The breathtaking scenery and serene atmosphere made this accommodation a unique experience. I will definitely return to this tropical paradise.

Escape to a slice of heaven at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, where luxury meets the serenity of the South Malé Atoll. 🛥️ With three private islands and a coral reef to explore, your adventure begins with a stylish yacht transfer available around the clock. Unpack in palatial villas starting at 234 sqm, boasting not just space but also a seamless blend of land and water living. 🛌 Revel in the aquatic allure with private pools, net beds, and glass floors that offer a window to the ocean's soul. 📸 Indulge in organic luxury with Aesop bath products, and let the natural fragrances whisk you away. 🍃 With 12 dining venues, including a treetop gem, your taste buds are in for a treat, from gourmet burgers to aromatic Arabian nights. 🍽️ Families rejoice with a children's club, while adults can dive into the house reef or relax on a 3000 sqm private island complete with spa and gym. 🏊‍♂️ Find this paradise at Ithaafushi, Kaafu Atoll, 20009, Maldives, just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé. #Maldives #MaldivesHotel #MaldivesTravel

Since the visa-free announcement, the Maldives has become a hot destination. Various top luxury resorts have sprung up in the Maldives. How to choose a resort that offers high-quality service, spacious and comfortable living spaces, and the best island entertainment in the Maldives? Today, we summarize three luxurious resorts in the Maldives so you no longer have to worry about making a choice— Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives ⭐️A seven-star luxury island hotel under L*VMH 🎊The same resort visited by Prince William and Kate Middleton, tennis legend Federer, and Jimmy Lin 🎊All-villa architecture with grand and magnificent design, featuring high cathedral-style doors that open directly to a pristine private beach 🎊Overwater villas with private spaces, sunbathing areas, and infinity pools for a romantic time for two ✈️A 40-minute seaplane ride from Malé, located in Noonu Atoll 🏠️The resort consists of 5 independent islands with a total of 47 villas, each starting at 240㎡, all equipped with private pools 🛎️French Michelin chefs, 24-hour butler service, Guerlain SPA, luxury yacht excursions... Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi ⭐️A snorkeling paradise 🎊A luxury hotel under Hilton, with lush vegetation on the main island and villas designed with understated exotic charm using natural wood and rattan 🎊Overwater villas with glass floors and duplex underwater villas for face-to-face encounters with marine life 🎊Snorkeling among coral reefs to see tropical fish🐠, sunset cruises to watch dolphins🐬, and diving experiences above the sea level ✈️A 30-minute private yacht ride from Malé International Airport, located on Ithaafushi Island 🏠️121 luxury resort villas, each with a spacious terrace, swing bed, infinity pool, and underwater lounge chairs 🍽️11 world-class restaurants and bars, including Terra treehouse restaurant and The Rock cave restaurant, as well as authentic Chinese cuisine 🛎️Three-story private yacht available 24/7, Chinese-speaking butlers for seamless communication Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru ⭐️Home to the world's first submarine adventure 🎊The only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives 🎊Opportunity to spot giant whale sharks for a truly unique diving experience 🎊Ride the DeepFlight submarine to encounter sea turtles, sharks, and other marine life, diving up to 37 meters deep🤿 ✈️A 35-minute seaplane ride from Malé Airport, located in the heart of Baa Atoll 🏠️Room sizes starting at 168㎡, all with large swimming pools, private pools starting at 3m*12m 🍽️4 restaurants and 4 bars offering Italian, Arabic, Asian, and Maldivian cuisine 🛎️Five-star PADI diving center, Ayurvedic healing center, spa center... Which of these top luxury resorts would you like to visit? Maldives·Asia

Escape to the ultimate paradise at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi! Nestled in the South Malé Atoll, this six-star wonder spans three islands and a private coral reef, offering more space and privacy than you can imagine. 🏝️    Here's why it's a must-visit:  - Arrive in style with 24/7 luxury yacht transfers. 🛥️  - Spacious rooms start at a generous 234 sqm, with options for two or three-bedroom villas, including unique reef lagoon rooms half on land, half over water. 🛌  - Snap the perfect shot with Instagram-worthy amenities like private pools, net beds, and glass floors in the water villas. 📸  - Pamper yourself with organic Aesop bath products and relax with the subtle scents of nature. 🍃  - Dine in style at 12 restaurants, including the must-visit treetop spot, and indulge in flavors ranging from the signature burgers at The Ledge to the aromatic Yasmeen. 🍽️  - Kids will love the children's club, while adults can explore the stunning house reef or unwind on the 3000 sqm private island with its own spa and gym. 🏊‍♂️    Located at Ithaafushi, Kaafu Atoll, 20009, Maldives, this resort is a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé, with evening arrivals allowing for the same-night island access.    #Maldives #MaldivesHotel #MaldivesTravel

| Waldorf. Maldives 🇲🇻 Plog & Guide | Waldorf Maldives Waldorf 5 days 4 nights guide sharing➡️ 🎈Island Transportation Waldorf is a yacht on the island, each person including tax is about 980🔪, a 45-minute luxury yacht experience, checked the seaplane, said it is crowded and stuffy, compared to the yacht is spacious and comfortable, when leaving the island arranged for us this year's new yacht, inside there are three layers, two double rooms, three toilets, if not only 45 minutes I really want to sleep down🤣 🎈Island Service Each room has a private butler, the person is really good, in addition, as long as there is trouble we usually give a tip, there is a shuttle bus to pick us up on the island or carry luggage we also give~ the most grateful is the airport delivery brother, help us line up luggage and so on waited a long time 🎈Island Transportation Each room will be equipped with a bicycle🚲, the whole island is a long line, about 3.5 kilometers, we basically ride out, very convenient, but the island has a shuttle bus, you want to go somewhere, phone or tell the butler, someone will come to pick up~ 🎈Photo Guide The island is really everywhere is the scenery, the room is also a casual shot out of the big picture, I prefer the balcony of the net bed, below is the sea🌊 shot out very feeling, and who does not like lying on the jelly sea above it🤣 The interior decoration is old money style, like this style do not miss the photo~ water house is more than half sand half water a glass floor, I think the photo📷 is very feeling, but apart from this there is no difference, do not want to spend more money can ignore, go out is also a casual shot is the scenery~ 🎈Food Because we are Hilton💎 members, so breakfast is included, breakfast has a single and buffet, all countries' food, to meet all tastes. Lunch or dinner, the island has 11 restaurants are said to be good, we one day tried the recommended The Ledge, really amazing, it is said that this restaurant is Michelin⭐️ chef🍳 opened, recommended!! 🎈Island Weather Because it is the sea, the weather is a bit unpredictable, we are half the time in the rain☔️ but everyone seems to take this matter for granted, it can also swim in the pool when it rains, as long as the waves are not big can still have some water activities, and this time because of the rain, we also saw a double rainbow! Overall it was a great experience, we are already planning to go again haha PS. Feel it is normal to take pictures to show beauty, hope not to have other interpretations