Originally Posted by
Crandolph2001
Is it worth the travel time to stay here for one night? We would be booking on points so cost would be free vs booking at the airport. Staying at the Conrad but can't secure the Saturday night we come in at the Conrad for a decent rate and we have to fly in on Saturday or we end up with a super long layover.
Thanks
I've been to the Maldives 3 times including last September. I've stayed at the Sheraton Full Moon twice - including 5 nights last September before going to the new Le Meridien for 5 more nights. I thought the Sheraton was OK.
Positives - got upgraded to an over water suite for free based on my status; no expensive sea plane fees; the boat ride is 20 minutes from Male - after a super long journey from the US, it was nice to hit the speedboat and get there quickly; close to surf spots like Jailbreaks & Sultans; great snorkeling with turtles excursion & sunset dolphin trips!; Free use of stand up paddleboards and kayaks in the lagoon
Negatives - close to Male; Not taking a sea plane to the middle of the Indian Ocean isn't the "authentic Maldives" experience; Le Meridien was much nicer with a better house reef for snorkeling; There are better, more luxurious resorts in the Maldives (and much more expensive/much more Marriott points)
I personally would stay at the Sheraton over Male. Food was good, people were very friendly, good for a night or 2.