★ Hotels Guide Recommended
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
Waldorf Astoria Maldives
Starting Price
€1,500Nearest Airport
Velana International Airport (MLE) — 40 km away (40-min yacht transfer)
Starting Price€1,500
Nearest Airport
Velana International Airport (MLE) — 40 km away (40-min yacht transfer)
Perfect For
Foodies seeking the largest variety of celebrity chef dining in the MaldivesMulti-generational groups looking for private island residences for total seclusionWellness seekers wanting a sprawling spa and overwater yoga pavilionsTravelers desiring a massive, brand-new luxury resort with state-of-the-art facilities
Waldorf Astoria Maldives
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
From €1,500 / night
Part of the Waldorf Astoria collection
Hilton Honors member? Book via the official website to unlock exclusive rates and member benefits.
Popular Amenities
- Private infinity pools for all villas
- Waldorf Astoria Spa with ten treatment villas
- Aqua Wellness Centre with hydrotherapy pool
- PADI dive centre and water sports
- Waldorf Astoria Young Discovery Park
- Tennis and padel courts
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Personal Concierge (Amber) service
Overview
Stretching across three interconnected islands in the South Malé Atoll, this resort is a modern epic of Maldivian hospitality. Opened in 2019, it was designed to offer the most diverse range of experiences in the archipelago, from its 11 unique dining venues to its sprawling wellness sanctuary. The architecture blends traditional thatched-roof craftsmanship with massive glass walls and contemporary metalwork. It represents the "new era" of the Maldives, where scale and variety are as important as seclusion, culminating in the Stella Maris villas—isolated overwater sanctuaries accessible only by boat.
Beach & Coastal ResortsDining in a private bamboo pod at TerraLiving on the most expansive luxury playground in the MaldivesExperiencing the ultimate seclusion in an ocean-floating Stella Maris villa
Highlights
- Winner of the "Best Hotel in the World" award by Travel + Leisure within its first year of operation
- Features 11 distinct dining venues, the largest culinary variety of any Maldivian luxury resort
- Home to "The Private Island," the largest 32,000-square-meter private island of its kind in the region
- Features a world-first Aqua Wellness Center with a custom-designed hydrotherapy pool
Why We Recommend
“A sprawling epic of luxury across three islands. We recommend it for its culinary diversity—including the treetop dining pods at Terra—and the Stella Maris villas, which are accessible only by boat, offering the ultimate in overwater seclusion.”
Things to Know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM
- The resort is reached via a 40-minute shared luxury yacht transfer from Malé airport
- Terra restaurant features private bamboo dining nests that must be booked well in advance
- A dedicated "Personal Concierge" is available 24/7 to assist with on-island logistics via a private messaging app
Activities
Luxury yacht excursions to sandbanks
Snorkeling in the coral-rich "Rainbow Reef"
Guided wellness walks in the resort’s organic farm
Popular Amenities
- Private infinity pools for all villas
- Waldorf Astoria Spa with ten treatment villas
- Aqua Wellness Centre with hydrotherapy pool
- PADI dive centre and water sports
- Waldorf Astoria Young Discovery Park
- Tennis and padel courts
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Personal Concierge (Amber) service
Waldorf Astoria Maldives
South Malé Atoll, Maldives
From €1,500 / night
Part of the Waldorf Astoria collection
Hilton Honors member? Book via the official website to unlock exclusive rates and member benefits.
Dining
- Terra — Elevated Treetop Dining in Private Bamboo Pods (Signature Miyazaki Wagyu & Truffle)
- Zuma — Globally-acclaimed Contemporary Japanese Izakaya
- The Ledge by Dave Pynt — Modern Australian Barbecue (Created by the chef of Michelin-starred Burnt Ends)
- Li Long — Authentic Shanghainese Cuisine featuring the Maldives' first wood-fired Peking Duck oven
- Yasmeen — Levant Gastronomy in a heritage Arabian village setting
- Glow — Garden-to-Table Mediterranean Cuisine
Terra — Elevated Treetop Dining in Private Bamboo Pods (Signature Miyazaki Wagyu & Truffle)Zuma — Globally-acclaimed Contemporary Japanese IzakayaThe Ledge by Dave Pynt — Modern Australian Barbecue (Created by the chef of Michelin-starred Burnt Ends)Li Long — Authentic Shanghainese Cuisine featuring the Maldives' first wood-fired Peking Duck ovenYasmeen — Levant Gastronomy in a heritage Arabian village settingGlow — Garden-to-Table Mediterranean Cuisine
Explore DiningLocation
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