Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Ithaafushi – the largest Maldivian private island spanning 32,000 square metres in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Located in close proximity to Malé, the private island is one of three interconnected islands that form the 122-key Waldorf Astoria resort. Meaning ‘Pearl Island’ in Dhivehi, Ithaafushi seeks to represent a new level of luxury for Maldivian hospitality.
The sprawling estate accommodates 24 guests across two, three and four bedroomed residences, placed across the island’s private beach and overwater.
The two-bedroom overwater villa features two spacious master bedrooms complete with double dressing rooms, indoor and outdoor rain showers, a shared living room, infinity pool and jacuzzi.
Meanwhile, the three-bedroom beach villa is set within the island’s lush gardens and coconut canopies, with its own beach access and two swimming pools.
Alternatively, the four-bedroom residence comprises two king bedrooms, two queen bedrooms and an expansive common living area, all with direct access to the beach.
The private island comes with its own dedicated culinary team, offering bespoke menus to be enjoyed in an array of settings across the island. Guests can also take the short boat trip to the main hub to dine at any of the ten dining venues the main property offers, including The Ledge by Dave Pynt, the culinary mastermind behind Singapore’s Michelin-starred Burnt Ends. The Ledge features an elevated Australian barbecue experience with the only private hand-crafted bamboo dining pods in the Maldives located on the main island’s highest point.
In terms of health and leisure facilities, a dedicated Wellness Concierge is on hand to provide customised therapies, while the island boasts its own private meditation and yoga pavilion along with a fully equipped gym with personal training or group classes available upon request.
There are also a myriad of entertainment choices on offer; from a botanical sanctuary featuring panoramic ocean views to a cinematic LED screen and a 35-meter infinity pool.
