[ARCHIVE to 2013] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Nov 20, 2008, 7:56 am
#707
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,530
Gold and Diamond Benefits
You do not mention your elite status .
There is a special deal for Gold and Platinum elites at the Conrad Maldives which is outlined below. Gold members have the benes in Package 2 below, while Diamond members may make a choice between Package 1 OR Package 2. There are no benefits for Silver elites.
With regard to any additional benefits for guests on their honeymoon I very much doubt if the Conrad allows for double-dipping (for example, 2 sunset cruises). I would however suggest that you contact the hotel.
Also, let us know the outcome.
Conrad Maldives Benefits:
Due to the very special nature of the accommodations at the Conrad Maldives we are unable to offer upgraded accommodations. However, we are delighted to offer Diamond VIPs a choice of either VIP Package 1 or 2, during your stay:
VIP Package 1
* Daily breakfast for member and one guest in either Atoll Market or Vilu restaurant
* One bottle of wine*
* One half-day excursion for member and one guest (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, or Snorkeling Safari)
* Deluxe fruit basket upon arrival
VIP Package 2
* Daily happy hour beverages* (Vilu or Rangali Bar)
* One bottle of wine*
* One half-day excursion for member and one guest (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, or Snorkeling Safari).
* Conrad branded merchandise upon departure
*Service of alcoholic beverages is subject to local laws.
There is a special deal for Gold and Platinum elites at the Conrad Maldives which is outlined below. Gold members have the benes in Package 2 below, while Diamond members may make a choice between Package 1 OR Package 2. There are no benefits for Silver elites.
With regard to any additional benefits for guests on their honeymoon I very much doubt if the Conrad allows for double-dipping (for example, 2 sunset cruises). I would however suggest that you contact the hotel.
Also, let us know the outcome.
Conrad Maldives Benefits:
Due to the very special nature of the accommodations at the Conrad Maldives we are unable to offer upgraded accommodations. However, we are delighted to offer Diamond VIPs a choice of either VIP Package 1 or 2, during your stay:
VIP Package 1
* Daily breakfast for member and one guest in either Atoll Market or Vilu restaurant
* One bottle of wine*
* One half-day excursion for member and one guest (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, or Snorkeling Safari)
* Deluxe fruit basket upon arrival
VIP Package 2
* Daily happy hour beverages* (Vilu or Rangali Bar)
* One bottle of wine*
* One half-day excursion for member and one guest (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, or Snorkeling Safari).
* Conrad branded merchandise upon departure
*Service of alcoholic beverages is subject to local laws.
Nov 20, 2008, 8:59 am
#708
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,563
Yes, you get both VIP benefit and honeymoon benefit. I was there on my honeymoon in Late June and received both. In addition, I did a paid upgrade to a deluxe water villa. At that point I got free breakfast (paying guests still receive it I believe and they considered the upgrade as "paying"). At that point we took option 2 in the VIP benefits since the main benefit of option 1 is the free breakfast.
Nov 20, 2008, 9:54 pm
#709
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 637
The seaplane transfer charges are US$ 400.00 per person for the return
trip, US$ 200.00.
The roundtrip airfare is $400.00 correct? Why do they mention $200.00 afterwards? That isnt an additional surcharge is it? Also do you have to pay a 10 percent service fee on top of the 400.00 dollars for the flight?
A half day excursion (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, orSnorkelling Safari)
Which is the best option to select for the VIP benefit? thanks!
trip, US$ 200.00.
The roundtrip airfare is $400.00 correct? Why do they mention $200.00 afterwards? That isnt an additional surcharge is it? Also do you have to pay a 10 percent service fee on top of the 400.00 dollars for the flight?
A half day excursion (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, orSnorkelling Safari)
Which is the best option to select for the VIP benefit? thanks!
Nov 20, 2008, 10:24 pm
#710
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
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Of the three, we did the Snorkeling Safari which wasn't bad. I can't imagine the Dhoni is a great place for a sunset cruise. They're just not that big. One of the honeymoon options was a Sunset cruise on the yacht which was nice (much more spacious). Not sure on the Mandhoo Island Tour....
Nov 20, 2008, 11:56 pm
#711
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bay Area
Programs: HH, PC, SPG, MR, GP, US, UA, AA
Posts: 3,467
The seaplane transfer charges are US$ 400.00 per person for the return
trip, US$ 200.00.
The roundtrip airfare is $400.00 correct? Why do they mention $200.00 afterwards? That isnt an additional surcharge is it? Also do you have to pay a 10 percent service fee on top of the 400.00 dollars for the flight?
A half day excursion (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, orSnorkelling Safari)
Which is the best option to select for the VIP benefit? thanks!
trip, US$ 200.00.
The roundtrip airfare is $400.00 correct? Why do they mention $200.00 afterwards? That isnt an additional surcharge is it? Also do you have to pay a 10 percent service fee on top of the 400.00 dollars for the flight?
A half day excursion (a choice of Mandhoo Island Tour, Dhoni Sunset Cruise, orSnorkelling Safari)
Which is the best option to select for the VIP benefit? thanks!
Taxi flight is now $400 per person, the $118 per night for our daughter was also a "pleasant" surprise, we will also have to buy breakfast for her too, as VIP offer only covers 2 adults....
Nov 21, 2008, 4:04 am
#712
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: HH Diamond, SPG Gold, FTL
Posts: 33
i was guessing this too, but wouldnt be surprised if I pay full fare for her, as far as I am aware there is no 10% ontop for the flight as its not actually the hotel which is providing the service.
Also FYI for those travelling with children I got info on the kids facilities and it looks fantastic with a daily program running from 8:30 until 10pm so you can get plenty of peace and quiet if you chose, they also do babysitting for 10$ per hour which is reasonable
Also FYI for those travelling with children I got info on the kids facilities and it looks fantastic with a daily program running from 8:30 until 10pm so you can get plenty of peace and quiet if you chose, they also do babysitting for 10$ per hour which is reasonable
Nov 21, 2008, 11:28 am
#713
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Lincoln, NE (OMA or LNK)
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Starwood/Marriott, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 1,345
If you have never been on a live-aboard you need to do so! In that part of the world I believe that Peter Hughes Ocean Dancer would be worth looking at http://www.peterhughes.com/destination/maldives. There are probably other operators; I'm just very familiar with Hughes.
It is an excellent choice for those wanting to mix luxury with some serious diving. You can log three dives a day and there are two night dives in the Maldive ITIN. You can choose from 7- or 10-day trips. The service is top-notch. You hardly ever touch your gear and the food is to die for.
From the content of some of the posts, you can spend about as much at the Conrad on a 'free' stay as you would for a week on a live-aboard. Now you have me looking at my calendar next year.
Whether you dive at the resort or do live-aboard, any day of getting wet is a good day!^
Nov 22, 2008, 7:26 am
#714
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 23
Yes, you get both VIP benefit and honeymoon benefit. I was there on my honeymoon in Late June and received both. In addition, I did a paid upgrade to a deluxe water villa. At that point I got free breakfast (paying guests still receive it I believe and they considered the upgrade as "paying"). At that point we took option 2 in the VIP benefits since the main benefit of option 1 is the free breakfast.
How was the weather in June, btw? I heard that it's monsoon season and some excursions got cancelled.
Nov 22, 2008, 11:24 am
#715
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,563
We were there in very late June. It rained one night. We didn't have any excursions get cancelled, but we did have several dinners cancelled. We had our dinner at Koko get cancelled because of that rain. We also had the Lobster and Champagne BBQ and Wine Cellar Dinner cancelled due to not enough people being interested in them. It is the low season at that time.
Nov 24, 2008, 6:24 am
#716
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 23
Jasonvr, thanks for the info. I so look forward to the trip!
Nov 25, 2008, 6:51 am
#717
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 637
Is the half-board option still 60 per person plus 10 percent service charge? Or is it going up for 2009? Does it include buffet breakfast AND buffet dinner only at Atoll Market (even on a reward stay)? Is the food good at Atoll Market or not worth it? Thanks!
Last edited by globaltrotter; Nov 25, 2008 at 7:02 am
Nov 25, 2008, 8:30 am
#718
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bay Area
Programs: HH, PC, SPG, MR, GP, US, UA, AA
Posts: 3,467
Half Board supplement entitles guests to dine at Atoll Market only and does not include beverages.
Nov 30, 2008, 4:34 pm
#719
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: On the road
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,051
A couple of questions to the Conrad vets:
1) What about the resort water? Is it filtered/potable? Or is the Conrad essentially set up to sell 12-16oz bottles of water for $5? I'm assuming it's comped at the buffets, but during the day is it a per bottle charge, or could we fill up glasses from the room?
We don't mind paying for water, we drink a ton of it (we're not camels!) and pay for it when we travel, but find the prices at the more isolated resorts to be a bit extreme.
2) For any recent voyagers, has the breakfast policy been clairified, yet? Are reward stays still charged for the breakfast buffet, or have you all been sneaking in and not giving your room#?
3) Has anyone shipped anything to the resort? (cost, time, etc?) We ask b/c we will be arriving after our third week away from home, in the middle of a six week U.S. > Europe > SE Asia > Europe > U.S. jaunt and might need to ship a few supplies...
Thanks!
1) What about the resort water? Is it filtered/potable? Or is the Conrad essentially set up to sell 12-16oz bottles of water for $5? I'm assuming it's comped at the buffets, but during the day is it a per bottle charge, or could we fill up glasses from the room?
We don't mind paying for water, we drink a ton of it (we're not camels!) and pay for it when we travel, but find the prices at the more isolated resorts to be a bit extreme.
2) For any recent voyagers, has the breakfast policy been clairified, yet? Are reward stays still charged for the breakfast buffet, or have you all been sneaking in and not giving your room#?
3) Has anyone shipped anything to the resort? (cost, time, etc?) We ask b/c we will be arriving after our third week away from home, in the middle of a six week U.S. > Europe > SE Asia > Europe > U.S. jaunt and might need to ship a few supplies...
Thanks!
Nov 30, 2008, 5:06 pm
#720
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,563
A couple of questions to the Conrad vets:
1) What about the resort water? Is it filtered/potable? Or is the Conrad essentially set up to sell 12-16oz bottles of water for $5? I'm assuming it's comped at the buffets, but during the day is it a per bottle charge, or could we fill up glasses from the room?
We don't mind paying for water, we drink a ton of it (we're not camels!) and pay for it when we travel, but find the prices at the more isolated resorts to be a bit extreme.
1) What about the resort water? Is it filtered/potable? Or is the Conrad essentially set up to sell 12-16oz bottles of water for $5? I'm assuming it's comped at the buffets, but during the day is it a per bottle charge, or could we fill up glasses from the room?
We don't mind paying for water, we drink a ton of it (we're not camels!) and pay for it when we travel, but find the prices at the more isolated resorts to be a bit extreme.
In addition, I believe that they state the water from the tap is perfectly drinkable (IIRC) but I think they still recommend bottled.