The resort spans three islands and includes a separately bookable private island.

Ithaafushi Private Island: A separately bookable private island with multiple residences, pools and its own team.

Sikovia includes Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi because Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, multiple consecutive years recognizes it.

Why it qualifies

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The stay

119 rooms.

The resort spans three islands and includes a separately bookable private island.

Private pools are part of the resort's villa accommodation.

Waldorf Astoria Spa — a garden wellness complex with treatment villas and hydrotherapy facilities.

A personal concierge is assigned to each villa.

Accommodation

Ithaafushi Private Island. A separately bookable private island with multiple residences, pools and its own team.

Dining

Terra — treetop dining.

The Ledge by Dave Pynt — wood-fired cooking.

Yasmeen — middle Eastern dining.

Zuma Maldives — contemporary Japanese dining.

For special occasions

Honeymoon

Well-suited to couples and honeymooners seeking privacy, space, and thoughtfully curated experiences

Evidence: Waldorf Astoria Maldives (official)

Once-in-a-lifetime

Optional whole-island private buyout add-on: 'Yours in exclusivity, experience your very own tropical playground for a moment in time.' (add-on, not the resort's default character.)

Evidence: Waldorf Astoria Maldives (official)

Practical

Velana International Airport, Malé

Private yacht transfer · Approximately 40 minutes

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