[ARCHIVE 2014 to 2017] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}

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Sep 27, 2017, 8:05 am

#5071

enwhycee

Join Date: Jun 2014

Posts: 90

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaldivesFreak

I might as well start calling her MLF on FlyerTalk from now on, LOL.
Enjoy the lobster and be sure to report if the price has gone up!

We got 3 small lobsters for $62.

It was pretty good.

Sep 27, 2017, 1:20 pm

#5072

MaldivesFreak

Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Back in Hell

Posts: 4,178

About 200-250g in total? And that's $62++, right?

Sep 27, 2017, 4:19 pm

#5073

hyperzulu

Join Date: Mar 2014

Posts: 322

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaldivesFreak

About 200-250g in total? And that's $62++, right?

My wife picked out a 600g lobster for her paella negra at Vilu. I didn't look at the itemized breakdown, but the meal wasn't cheap. If I'm not mistaken, the waiter quoted $30 per every 100g.

Sep 27, 2017, 9:16 pm

#5074

MaldivesFreak

Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Back in Hell

Posts: 4,178

It's only $30++/100g at Vilu because Vilu is the only place it's cooked live.

Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Sep 28, 2017 at 1:22 pm

Sep 28, 2017, 1:27 am

#5075

Tilly71

Join Date: Jan 2015

Posts: 783

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaldivesFreak

It's only $30++/kg at Vilu because Vilu is the only place it's cooked live.

Cheers, looks like it's Vilu for me! 😆

Sep 28, 2017, 1:50 pm

#5076

enwhycee

Join Date: Jun 2014

Posts: 90

Yes plus plus everything.

That Vilu price is accurate.

They only do the lobster with linguini dishes etc from what I heard.

Sep 28, 2017, 1:51 pm

#5077

MaldivesFreak

Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Back in Hell

Posts: 4,178

$30++/kilo.....what was I thinking.

Sep 28, 2017, 3:30 pm

#5078

hyperzulu

Join Date: Mar 2014

Posts: 322

Quote:

Originally Posted by enwhycee

Yes plus plus everything.

That Vilu price is accurate.

They only do the lobster with linguini dishes etc from what I heard.

Here is a snap of the paella negra at Vilu. I tried it and it was tasty.

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Sep 29, 2017, 7:59 am

#5079

mc93

Join Date: May 2015

Programs: Hyatt Explorist, IHG Plat, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold

Posts: 25

I'm going to stay at this property in late November (which should be high season) and inquired about upgrade prices after booking my stay using Hilton points. Going to be my first time there! They first quoted me the following for upgrades:

Beach Villa to Water Villa - USD 250++
Beach Villa to Superior Water Villa - USD 350++
Beach Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa - USD 400++
Beach Villa to Retreat Water Villa - USD 550++
Beach Villa to Deluxe Water Villa - USD 700++
Beach Villa to Premier Water Villa - USD 1400++

I asked if he could offer me a better price and he came back with 20% off the above prices for upgrading 2 nights:

Beach Villa to Water Villa - USD 200++
Beach Villa to Superior Water Villa - USD 280++
Beach Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa - USD 320++
Beach Villa to Retreat Water Villa - USD 400++
Beach Villa to Deluxe Water Villa - USD 560++
Beach Villa to Premier Water Villa - USD 1120++

In terms of requesting certain villas, how much in advance do you request (I know they are not guaranteed). Thanks!

Last edited by mc93; Sep 29, 2017 at 11:08 am

Sep 29, 2017, 4:33 pm

#5080

lizs

Join Date: Apr 2013

Posts: 462

Hello all! Still daydreaming about returning to the Conrad. In the meantime though, I have completed some reviews:

Beach Villa Review
Deluxe Beach Villa Review
Superior Water Villa Review

I'm still working on wrapping up reviews on the restaurants, activities, and general thoughts but figured I'd get these room ones up now! I don't do a ton of trip reports so still getting my bearings as far as photos and such but hopefully these are helpful.

Sep 29, 2017, 10:00 pm

#5081

MaldivesFreak

Join Date: Jul 2013

Location: Back in Hell

Posts: 4,178

Quote:

Originally Posted by mc93

Thanks for the data points. I'll add to the wiki if necessary.
As far as specific rooms go, sending them an email a week or two out is fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizs

Thanks. I'll add them to the wiki.

Sep 29, 2017, 11:30 pm

#5082

gnomey

Join Date: Jun 2016

Posts: 2,257

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizs

Awesome reviews. One of the better ones I have read, replete with pics ^ Cant wait to read more

Sep 30, 2017, 2:11 pm

#5083

speedlog

Join Date: Feb 2015

Posts: 139

Hi! Has anyone stayed at Rangali with a young child (1-2 years old)? I'd be interested in what your experience was like. Feel free to PM me if you don't want to share on here.

Thanks!

Sep 30, 2017, 3:34 pm

#5084

goliath

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: ZRH

Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond

Posts: 2,418

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedlog

Has anyone stayed at Rangali with a young child (1-2 years old)? I'd be interested in what your experience was like.

We stayed here for the first time when our daughter was two and we had a great time. We have been back when she was four and will be back with her in three days now that she is six.

Do you have any specific questions or concerns?

Oct 1, 2017, 12:43 am

#5085

speedlog

Join Date: Feb 2015

Posts: 139

Quote:

Originally Posted by goliath

We stayed here for the first time when our daughter was two and we had a great time. We have been back when she was four and will be back with her in three days now that she is six.

Do you have any specific questions or concerns?

Did you bring your own food, and were there diapers there? I'm happy to bring enough in case it's exorbitantly expensive.

Besides the quiet zone pool, are there any other no kid areas? Can we bring her to the complimentary tea time and happy hour?

Did you use the babysitting service?

Thank you goliath!