Originally Posted by
Majuki
Thanks for the detailed review!
This was the definition when Mrs. Majuki and I were there two years ago. The "continental" breakfast was anything from the buffet, and the supplement, which we opted to take, allowed one to order anything off of the menu for 1,000 XPF per person per day. I've read recent reports, however, that the staff now say that the continental is only certain stations of the buffet (in addition to the supplement now being a higher price).
If comparing the Conrad Maldives, the Conrad Maldives is way pricier than this resort. Furthermore, you don't have the option of going to a main island to buy things. You're stuck paying for everything at the resort. You also can't bring your own alcohol in the Maldives.
I would say that the sea life is noticeably better in the Maldives than in French Polynesia, but that's not something exclusive to the Conrad Maldives. The food and beverage operation - the largest in the Maldives I believe - at the Conrad Maldives is excellent, and there are many more specialty restaurants that one can try compared to the few options at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui.
If it weren't for the mosquitoes, Mrs. Majuki and I wouldn't hesitate to return to Bora Bora.
We were in BB around the same time and our breakfast experience was the same: everything free except a la carte off the menu stuff.
My wife and I have been consider Conrad Maldives but man, from California travel is BRUTAL. I’m not sure I’m willing to spend 24 hours traveling to get
anywhere when I have similar options (maybe Africa since it’s one of a kind).
What do you mean about not being able to bring in your own alcohol though? Like you literally can’t pack it in a checked bag? I don’t understand (and this would be a deal breaker for my wife and I - I think we brought in 4 liters of booze with us and still had to buy more on our 2 week vacation in o Moorea and BB.) 😅