Welcome to our weekly video review on hotel suites and rooms around the world! This week’s edition features the king beach villa with pool, a 234 sq. m/2518 sq. ft 1-bedroom villa with a private pool and direct beach access at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi.
Images: Waldorf Astoria Hotels
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The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opened its doors in July 2019. The 119 all-villa resort spans across three interconnected islands, including an independent private island for those seeking an exclusive enclave equipped with a dedicated staff and luxury amenities. A short 30-minute yacht journey away from Malé International Airport, the resort boasts 11 specialty dining venues, a plethora of activities for guests of all ages and a personal concierge service.
Here is the description of the suite and some official pictures from their website:
From 234 sq.m./2,518 sq.ft., spacious villa, pool, beach access, pavilion
Accommodates 2 adults & 2 children below 12 years. Retreat to a delightful villa. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors from both the spacious bedroom and magnificent bathroom present views across the expansive wooden deck, garden and the ocean. The bedroom boasts a king-sized signature Waldorf Astoria bed, seating area, 65-inch TV and sound system, while his and hers closets lead through to the bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, vanities and an oversized bathtub. Enjoy the terrace with pool, hammock, dining pavilion and sun loungers.
Images: Waldorf Astoria Hotels
And here is our video review and commentary on this beach villa:
Conclusion
What an amazing villa! All the details are perfectly curated both indoors with those high ceilings and the bathtub with a view, to the lovely outdoor space. The direct beach access is great and it’s made to give the villa’s pool area privacy with those tall hedges blocking the view from the beach.
This room is currently selling for about $2,500 or 783,000 points per night, or you can book their standard room, the overwater villa for 120,000 points per night and cross your fingers you get this villa as your Diamond upgrade!
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