2026 editionNo. 44
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
Why Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is one of The World's Best 100 Resorts 2026.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi combines grand-scale villas with a private-island option that pushes Maldivian privacy to its outer limit. Dining and wellness have impressive breadth, yet service keeps the experience personal. Choice and seclusion coexist here without asking the guest to sacrifice either.
The essentials.
- Destination
- South Malé Atoll, Maldives
- Property
- Three-island villa resort
- Operator
- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
- Opened
- 2019
AddressIthaafushi Island, South Male Atoll, Republic of MaldivesOpen map ↗
Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 44
- Resort type
- Three-island villa resort
- Destination
- South Malé Atoll
- Country or region
- Maldives
- Management in 2026
- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
- Opening year
- 2019