Lol. So getting there from the airport costs well over 1000 USD. Actually closer to 2k for a small family.
Sure is a good warning sign for f&b prices on the property.
This is pretty normal (in fact slightly on the low end) for the Maldives
It isn't ever going to be a free stay in fact several of my most expensive "free stays" ever took place at properties in the Maldives beginning with a hotel redemption booking.
I personally think the value is good in the Maldives when everything is considered but if price is your main focus it isn't the place for you.