Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, MaleWaldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi in Male, Maldives has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 78 hotels we score in Male. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.5, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $3,679 a night (cached, not a live quote).Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a large resort spread across three islands in the South Malé Atoll. The property consists of private beachfront and overwater villas, many of which feature infinity pools. Guests can choose from 11 different dining venues and access a full-service spa and gym. It is suitable for families due to the kids free policy and dedicated play areas. Reaching the resort requires a 30 to 40 minute yacht transfer from Velana International Airport. While the facilities are extensive, the remote island location means guests rely on the on-site amenities for most needs.What stands out

Eleven diverse dining venues

Private infinity pool villas

Comprehensive spa and wellness facilities

Dedicated play areas for children

Watch out for

Requires a yacht transfer

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