Padel in paradise with Martita Ortega | News

Meet, train and play padel with former world number 1 player Martita Ortega this summer at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi.

The limited availability experience, which takes place over two days, from August 18 to 19, 2026, in partnership with LUX Tennis, invites guests to enjoy a program of coaching, gaming sessions and on-court conversations with Ortega, who in 2019 made history by becoming the youngest player ever to reach No. 1 in the world on the World Padel Tour rankings, a record she still holds.
The residence includes:

A private meet-and-greet with Martita Ortega
Exclusive training on the field
In private, playing on the field with Martita

An overnight stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi starts from £2,546 per night, based on double occupancy in one of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi’s sublime and private reef villas with a private pool and direct lagoon access. This price includes daily breakfast and full access to the Martita Ortega padel residence. For more information or reservations, please contact Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is located in South Malé Atoll, a 45-minute boat ride from Velana International Airport. Stretching over 198,000 square meters with 3.5 kilometers of island to explore, it offers a rare combination of scale and privacy. The resort features 117 reef, beach and overwater villas spread across three interconnected islands, and the Maldives’ largest private island, Ithaafushi – The Private Island, with dedicated staff and luxurious amenities. Guests can experience culinary excellence through 11 distinctive dining options, a world-class lifestyle spa center and fitness center, a kids’ club, water sports and diving center and diversified activities for all generations.