• Maldives DMC since 2006
  • Direct contract with Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
  • Air + sea transfer coordinated
  • Cuisine
    Wine & Fine Dining
  • Style
    Wine Cellar Restaurant
  • Atoll
    South Malé Atoll

About The Rock

A private-reservation cave dining room carved from limestone, anchored by a 200-year-old Jarrah wood table and seating up to twelve guests exclusively. A dedicated chef and sommelier curate multi-course menus with rare vintage pairings, for a single party each evening.

Part of the dining roster at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, South Malé Atoll, this wine & fine dining restaurant runs a wine cellar restaurant format.

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The resort

The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi experience

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is a private-island resort in the South Male Atoll, accessible by a 15-minute speedboat transfer. The property spans 130 hectares across three islands and offers 122 villas. It features nine restaurants, including the exclusive Terra with its private, open-air dining pods. Guests…

How to reach

Getting there

15 min speedboat from MLE

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is reached by speedboat (15 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in South Malé Atoll.

Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.

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Frequently asked

Questions about The Rock

  • What cuisine does The Rock serve?
    The Rock at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi serves Wine & Fine Dining in a wine cellar restaurant format. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.
  • Is The Rock included in resort meal plans?
    Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like The Rock sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.
  • Where is The Rock located?
    The Rock is one of the dining venues at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, set in South Malé Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
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Reserve at The Rock

Specialty restaurants at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.