
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
South Male Atoll, MV
14.7 km (9.2 mi) from original
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South Male Atoll, MV
14.7 km (9.2 mi) from original
Rooms
10.0Rooms described as well-kept and thoughtfully prepared (creative birthday art, tidy rooms), indicating excellent room quality.
Cleanliness
10.0Explicitly praised: room was always kept clean and tidied; high housekeeping standards described.
Location
10.0Mentioned as a 'beautiful location' in the review; clearly a strong positive.

South Male Atoll, MV


South Male Atoll, MV
14.7 km (9.2 mi) from original

South Male Atoll, MV
17.1 km (10.7 mi) from original
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
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SO/ Maldives
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Naladhu Private Island Maldives
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The compared hotels differ by 16.1 km.
SO/ Maldives: 1.1 km (0.66 mi)
Naladhu Private Island Maldives: 17.1 km (10.7 mi)
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9/10SO/ Maldives
9.6/10Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
9.7/10Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5/10Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Very positive — stayed in a Water Villa with personalized touches (names on mirror, bottle of sparkling wine, handwritten message) and described as one of their best trips.
SO/ Maldives
9.8Villa was modern, beautifully designed.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
10.0Rooms described as well-kept and thoughtfully prepared (creative birthday art, tidy rooms), indicating excellent room quality.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Rooms felt comfortable and spacious with thoughtful touches (handwritten notes, surprises) and attentive upkeep, contributing to a very positive room experience.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Standard quality for this hotel tier
SO/ Maldives
9.4Rooms kept spotlessly clean every day by the excellent housekeeping team.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
10.0Explicitly praised: room was always kept clean and tidied; high housekeeping standards described.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Housekeeping was discreet and thorough — 'you never even noticed when your room was cleaned' and gifts/notes were left thoughtfully, indicating excellent cleanliness and upkeep.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Positive — easy to arrive, many beaches and restaurants around the property, multiple beaches to discover on the island.
SO/ Maldives
9.9The island is stunning, feels peaceful and scenic.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
10.0Mentioned as a 'beautiful location' in the review; clearly a strong positive.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Small private island offering strong privacy and a sense of spaciousness — guests hardly saw others and felt like they were alone on the island.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Extremely positive — staff greeted guests at the airport, boat shuttle and reception; staff described as genuinely happy, polite, and attentive (early check-in, late check-out, special in-room touches).
SO/ Maldives
10.0Shout-out to our host Maria for a wonderful experience and Ahsan who made our trip better. Very friendly and attentive staff.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
10.0Extremely positive: 'best staff hospitality in the world', exceptional butler and concierge service (Navas) and consistently friendly, polite, helpful staff.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Outstanding, attentive and respectful staff throughout; multiple staff (Mohamed, Russel, Betty and Aquafanatics team) singled out for exceptional, personalized service.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
—SO/ Maldives
—Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
—Naladhu Private Island Maldives
—Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Positive on availability — reviewer notes 10+ restaurants and easy booking via the app, though they did not comment specifically on food quality.
SO/ Maldives
9.6Food at every restaurant was consistently delicious.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
10.0Strongly positive: Terra and Zuma restaurants described as delightful; multiple celebratory dining experiences noted.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Food described as 'absolutely fantastic' with fresh, flavorful offerings and a notably flexible breakfast available from 07:00–18:00.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Very positive — wide range of activities and facilities (diving tours, kayaking, paddleboarding, Jiu-Jitsu RedMat, boat shuttle, buggy service, app-based bookings).
SO/ Maldives
9.7Variety of activities available throughout the island.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
7.9Mixed: outstanding butler and F&B-related amenities praised, but the kids club received negative feedback and 'could be improved', lowering the score slightly.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Excellent amenities highlighted (flexible breakfast concept, excursions/Aquafanatics, onsite massages on Anantara Dighu Island) and well-run activities.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
9.0Standard quality for this hotel tier
SO/ Maldives
8.4Wish it was a bit more affordable but price is standard for the caliber.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
9.7Not mentioned in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Naladhu Private Island Maldives
9.5Not explicitly discussed in the review; assigned target overall rating.
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives - FREE shared speedboat for stays from 01st Mar to 31st Oct 2026
No landmark signals returnedSO/ Maldives
No landmark signals returnedWaldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
No landmark signals returnedNaladhu Private Island Maldives
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