Sleek, contemporary and sexy, The Beach House Waldorf Astoria offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of the Beach House Waldorf Astoria at Manafaru Maldives.
The Beach House Waldorf Astoria at Manafaru sits at the most northerly tip of the Maldives, in the pristine, lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll, little explored by foreigners and totally un-polluted by the noise of passing speedboats. What many people don't know is that that further north you go, the more lush and green the islands become. So while Manafaru is fringed by those exquisite, powder-white beaches for which the Maldives are famous, it also has a jungle-filled interior ripe for exploration.
Location: On Haa Alifu Atoll. Transfer Times: 45 minute plane-hop flight and 45 minutes speed boat ride.
Your home will be one of sixty-eight beautifully-designed contemporary thatched villas, each with its own private pool, a butler to attend to your every whim and the latest in modern technology, including i-pod hook-up, high-speed internet and email and LCD TVs.
Each villa is a celebration of sleek, contemporary Maldivian architecture, where floor to ceiling doors open out onto your spacious deck, blurring the boundary between in-and-outdoor spheres. All have an outdoor dining area, open-air bathroom with Philippe Starck fittings and private pool. Each category also has its own unique characteristics, for example those over-water have glass-paneled floors and those on the beach, private beach cabanas. Ecological conscious all the way, natural light is the order of the day, and a natural ventilation system allowing the delicious ocean breeze to circulate through the villa.
The Beach House Waldorf Astoria at Manafaru is more than happy to accommodate children and its villas are ideal for family groups with extra day beds and bunk beds readily available. All have butlers at hand to make a cup of tea, recommend snorkeling sites or unpack suitcases.
Beach Villa Total Space : 152sqm Leisurely spread throughout the island's lush vegetation; the thatched-roof Maldivian-style villas are all generously sized and elegantly decorated. Soft silhouettes, exhilarating surroundings and simple understated elegance capture the ambiance. Outdoor bathrooms feature low lying oversized bathtubs, open air rain showers and a sun deck with cozy loungers. Each Beach Villa boasts a private cabana directly on the beach for whiling away the hours and enjoying the scenic lagoon with its soft white sands.
Beach Suites Total Space : 225sqm The Beach Suites have been designed to enhance the entire vacation experience with world-class comfort and sumptuous elegance. These suites are encompassed with the lush vegetation of the island allowing guests to sink into a lulling tropical reverie. Separate areas for socializing, dining and sleeping provide all the comfort and room one may desire. Open air bathrooms feature lavish Jacuzzi bathtubs and rain showers whilst each Beach Suite also boats a private beach cabana.
Water Villa Total Space : 146sqm The Maldivian-style villas stretch out into the lagoon and are perched over water. These intimate and well-appointed villas feature ample decks with infinity edged pools, breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean with glass paneled floors that allow quiet observation of the marine life throughout the day or in the evening moonlight. Steps leading directly into the soft sandy lagoon provide immediate access to the inviting crystal clear waters. Partially open air bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs complete the Maldivian ambience of the Water Villas.
Grand Water Pavilion Total Space : 419sqm The Grand Water Pavilion represents the most refined and exclusive pedigrees of taste, style and sophistication. Immersed in understated and elegant décor, this pavilion offers sweeping panoramas of the Indian Ocean, two bedrooms, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, private dining area, a spacious lounge with 40'' LCD TV and large private sun deck.
Grand Beach Pavilion Total Space : 693sqm The Grand Beach Pavilion features the ultimate in privacy, luxury and service. Two bedrooms, dining room, separate dressing area, two open-air bathrooms, sauna, steam room, massage treatment room, Jacuzzi, two swimming pools and state-of-art entertainment enhancements including a 40" LCD TV make the Grand Beach Pavilion the ultimate accommodation experience.
Détente
Shui Spa ‘You are cordially invited to embark on a journey......
Shui is an exquisite, luxurious escape, hidden away at the island's heart in the midst of virgin vegetation. Streams and Waterfalls in abundance provide the calming background music to our oasis of relaxation and the gentle trickling sound of flowing water is the only sound you hear.
Just follow your therapist along the winding bridges and pathways to one of our treatment rooms, specifically designed for the treatment you chose - be it from our wide selection of classical spa treatments, the exclusive Pevonia Botanica offers or one of the Ayurvedic rituals that will transport your mind and body back to ancient India.
Each of the individual treatment rooms offers an outdoor courtyard, rain shower and flower bath in absolute privacy. For the ultimate spa experience, book into one of the two Grand Beach Pavilions where you can enjoy your choice of spa treatments in your own private spa facilities.
With all-around emphasis on a wholesome lifestyle, Shui offers full treatment programmes Ayurvedic therapy and consultations which are available by the spas own Ayurvedic doctor. To compliment these holistic treatments - Shui features specialized Yoga and Meditation sessions, helping our guests in bringing calm and serenity to the body while at the same time attaining a never-before-known state of peacefulness within the mind. Shui will also introduce periodical presentations of specialist Healers, Acupuncture Therapists as well as Yoga & Meditation Gurus. Beauty
Shui's well-equipped luxurious Beauty Salon will fulfill all your Hair desires. Our Stylist is well versed in the science of hair cutting, coloring and hair treatments, accentuating and enhancing your holiday glamour with ease. To provide enhanced hydration and refreshment to your hands and feet, tired from all the sand and saltwater, visit our Nail-salon for a Deluxe Spa Manicure or Pedicure.
Recreation It's a myth that there's not enough to do in the Maldives. At the Beach House Waldorf Astoria there's a high-tech gym, outdoor badminton, tennis court, beach volleyball, pool and billiard table, table tennis, two large communal swimming pools and both a PADI diving school and water sports centre.
Water sports Our VDWS certified Water sports school ‘Blue' offers complimentary non-motorized water sports to all guests. A selection of various high class quality equipments are available, such as a large variety of wind surfing boards, catamarans and canoes. Qualified instructors are available for beginners and more experienced enthusiasts alike.
Land sports At the Beach House Waldorf Astoria we feel you can do as little or as much as you like and our range of activities is extensive offering outdoor badminton, tennis court, beach volleyball, pool and billiard table, table tennis and a trampoline.
Excursions (at extra costs) Our excursions are offered both on traditional Maldivian Luxury Dhoni and speed boat, featuring visits to local and cultural nearby inhabited islands & Traditional Maldivian hand line fishing, snorkeling tutorials and guides. The resort also boats two private islands for more intimate experiences such as a castaway experience.
Fitness A fully equipped gymnasium with a selection of high-end equipments designed to tone, shape and develop muscle tissue are available at the Beach House Waldorf Astoria at Manafaru Maldives.
If you are interested in one of our Yoga and Meditation sessions with our certified Yoga Guru you can join him during sun set or sunrise and reap the benefits such as lowering ones blood pressure, improving slumber, or simply relieve overall stress levels. For Kids
We want to keep everyone happy and to allow guests of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Our kid's club has its own private pool, a games room and an extensive activity programs including turtle monitoring during the nesting season.
Boutiques The resort boutique features a wide range of fashion and beachwear, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, arts and crafts, books, magazines and other merchandise from Maldives and around the world. Renowned international brands pair with local craftsmanship to make sure you find that special piece to remember the holiday of a lifetime.
Sri Lankan jewelry is world renowned and our in-house jewelry is no different, offering a wide range of gems and stones. From extravagant rubies, emeralds and sapphires to any girl's best friend, the timeless diamond. Diving
At the Beach House Waldorf Astoria at Manafaru Maldives our 5 Star PADI Dive Centre has a team of experts offering a wide range of PADI-certified dive programs for adults and children as young as 8 years old, including a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. "Bubblemaker" lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programs for pre-teens and older are also available.
Two new Bauer Verticus compressors and a separate Nitrox compressor make it possible to dive unlimited, with either Air or Nitrox and our variety of programs include Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water license up to Assistant Instructor and a variety of specialty courses, including Nitrox, Digital under Water Photography, Videography, Underwater scooter and Re-breather courses. Giving the opportunity to the beginners and the experienced divers to enrich their knowledge and improve their diving skills.
The overwhelming hospitality and service are provided by our experienced diving team, English, French, German, Italian and Japanese speaking instructors are on the island at all times and Russian speaking instructors are available upon request at time of reservation.
Dining
At the Beach House Waldorf Astoria, we pride ourselves on the level of flexibility and adaptability we can offer. Take our three bars, for instance. Each stays open all day, to provide you with sustenance wherever, whenever you might want it. If you'd like an ice-cold Mojito brought right to your day bed, you shall have it!
Four Corners As its name suggests, the all-day Four Corners restaurant offers cuisine from around the world, cooked using the finest local ingredients. Feast on ‘Indian Ocean King Scallops terrine with Gazpacho Sorbet'one day and a good old fashioned hamburger the next. You can also choose between buffet and a la carte.
Breakfast Buffet
7:00am - 10:30am
All day dining
11:00am - 7:00pm
Dinner Buffet
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saffron Dining locations don't get much more romantic than the cutting-edge, over-water Asian-fusion restaurant Saffron which specializes in local delicacies such as ‘Confit of Duck Salad wrapped in betel leaf' with wider Asian influences.
Medium Rare Exquisite fresh local lobster, melt-in-your-mouth Black Wagyu steaks and fresh line caught fish are all the rage at Medium Rare, where food is considered art and everything is prepared with great ceremony right in front of you, in the central open kitchen.
Salt Water Stargaze from a cushion-stuffed hammock suspended over the edge of the deck at the Beach House Waldorf Astoria sultry Salt Water bar. Let the sound of live acoustic music wash over and admit you're finally succumbing to the utter tranquility of your surroundings.
Infiniti The low-key Maldivian Infiniti Bar has a deck and swimming pool that extends lazily over the water and an utterly chilled bare-foot luxury vibe to match.
Amazon Imagine a fairytale pool of clear water in a rainforest and you'll begin to understand the vibe at Amazon, a traditional Maldivian-style bar. The pool, fed by a waterfall which gurgles playfully away in the background, has submerged seating and a number of water-jets.
The Cellar Wine connoisseurs will rejoice at the resort's well-stocked wine cellar and its world-class, infinitely knowledgeable sommelier. If you'd like, we can arrange a whole dinner for you in the cellar. A treasure trove of innovative wines, the world's most respected will vie for space with an impressive selection of rare and vintage labels.
Destination Dining What the Beach House Waldorf Astoria does particularly well is the personalized dining experience. You will find a fleet of mobile chefs at hand to arrange private dinners in secluded over-water pavilions or in the comfort of your own villa.
