Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
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Nov 2, 20, 8:20 am
#3632
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Mumbai
Programs: Gold Member w/Hilton & Marriott
Posts: 19
October 2021
Hello Everyone,
I have booked for October 01 - October 06, 2021 to celebrate my daughter's birthday at Waldorf Astoria Maldives.
Previously we had booked for Conrad Maldives but due to covid-19, we cancelled our plans as our booking was in April and the flights were cancelled too. That turned out to be good for us because we wanted a luxury stay and my wife & I were not very happy with the rooms at Conrad (they're outdated and old) but since it was through points redemption, we were ok as it was our first time and definitely Conrad wasn't bad for the start. Then later I went through the forums and found out Waldorf standard room is only for 1,20,000 and the room is much better and spacious. Like I had to pay at Conrad Maldives for upgrade to Deluxe Overwater Villa which is nothing compared to King Ocean Villa with Pool at Waldorf Astoria. Well honestly, there's no comparison because Conrad is old property but that doesn't mean it's not a good property, it comes down to personal preference. Our preference is more about the villa and not the reef. Since it's our first time, everything will look and feel good about Maldives. We are already very excited for Waldorf Maldives and let's hope we get good weather when we reach there.
I have been in touch with the hotel via emails. I had booked King Reef Villa (had no idea there was an option to book King Ocean Villa with Pool but nevertheless, they were generous to upgrade me since I asked for Overwater Villa). I learnt from the forum that King Ocean Villa with Pool is the same as Overwater Villa, it's just the difference in points redemption. I am attaching photos of Mini Bar, Peacock Alley Beverage Menu (I want to buy alcohol bottle, any tips are welcome on alcohol purchase at the hotel) & WA Activity Brochure since we want to do our first diving (please suggest us which one to go for from the brochure).
I need one help from you'll. Can you tell me which King Ocean Villa with Pool has unobstructed view. Like we just want to see the ocean and nothing ahead. Not even villas far away. Totally unobstructed view. We obviously would love to have a nice view of sunset but I don't want to be very greedy since we have booked via points, I can understand the hotel cannot give the best overwater villa under points redemption but an unobstructed view would be very nice. If any tips on that, please do let me know.
Overall, the forum has helped a lot to learn about the restaurants and everything else. Already looking forward to this trip. It's going to be magical and dream. We never thought our first trip to Maldives would be so exciting. The villas look absolutely breathtaking and they're very big (3045sq ft). I know a lot of people from India are going to Taj Exotica Maldives and when I compare that to Waldorf Astoria Maldives, it's just amazing. The rooms in Taj Exotica Maldives are very small. Even when I compare the rooms with Marriott hotels in Maldives, they're still smaller by 1000sq ft compared to Waldorf Astoria. We were even planning to go St Regis Maldives but it's a small property and Ritz Carlton Maldives too but the roundtrip cost was going about USD2300 (they charge infants too) and would have to pay for breakfast too (even for Gold Members as I am one). I'm a Gold Member with Hilton so we save the cost for the breakfast and USD1300 for transport from Male to hotel doesn't really hurt as much as USD2300. Overall, we thought not only Waldorf Astoria will be reasonable at price but a better experience. I'm aware the coral reef is not the best at Waldorf Astoria but we don't even know what's the best reef to start with. As I said, anything for now at Maldives will be pure magical once we experience and learn more.
Thanks everyone for your help.
P.S - Please help us on scuba diving. It's our first but we would to experience magical Maldives Underwater.
Peacock Alley Beverage Menu
I have booked for October 01 - October 06, 2021 to celebrate my daughter's birthday at Waldorf Astoria Maldives.
Previously we had booked for Conrad Maldives but due to covid-19, we cancelled our plans as our booking was in April and the flights were cancelled too. That turned out to be good for us because we wanted a luxury stay and my wife & I were not very happy with the rooms at Conrad (they're outdated and old) but since it was through points redemption, we were ok as it was our first time and definitely Conrad wasn't bad for the start. Then later I went through the forums and found out Waldorf standard room is only for 1,20,000 and the room is much better and spacious. Like I had to pay at Conrad Maldives for upgrade to Deluxe Overwater Villa which is nothing compared to King Ocean Villa with Pool at Waldorf Astoria. Well honestly, there's no comparison because Conrad is old property but that doesn't mean it's not a good property, it comes down to personal preference. Our preference is more about the villa and not the reef. Since it's our first time, everything will look and feel good about Maldives. We are already very excited for Waldorf Maldives and let's hope we get good weather when we reach there.
I have been in touch with the hotel via emails. I had booked King Reef Villa (had no idea there was an option to book King Ocean Villa with Pool but nevertheless, they were generous to upgrade me since I asked for Overwater Villa). I learnt from the forum that King Ocean Villa with Pool is the same as Overwater Villa, it's just the difference in points redemption. I am attaching photos of Mini Bar, Peacock Alley Beverage Menu (I want to buy alcohol bottle, any tips are welcome on alcohol purchase at the hotel) & WA Activity Brochure since we want to do our first diving (please suggest us which one to go for from the brochure).
I need one help from you'll. Can you tell me which King Ocean Villa with Pool has unobstructed view. Like we just want to see the ocean and nothing ahead. Not even villas far away. Totally unobstructed view. We obviously would love to have a nice view of sunset but I don't want to be very greedy since we have booked via points, I can understand the hotel cannot give the best overwater villa under points redemption but an unobstructed view would be very nice. If any tips on that, please do let me know.
Overall, the forum has helped a lot to learn about the restaurants and everything else. Already looking forward to this trip. It's going to be magical and dream. We never thought our first trip to Maldives would be so exciting. The villas look absolutely breathtaking and they're very big (3045sq ft). I know a lot of people from India are going to Taj Exotica Maldives and when I compare that to Waldorf Astoria Maldives, it's just amazing. The rooms in Taj Exotica Maldives are very small. Even when I compare the rooms with Marriott hotels in Maldives, they're still smaller by 1000sq ft compared to Waldorf Astoria. We were even planning to go St Regis Maldives but it's a small property and Ritz Carlton Maldives too but the roundtrip cost was going about USD2300 (they charge infants too) and would have to pay for breakfast too (even for Gold Members as I am one). I'm a Gold Member with Hilton so we save the cost for the breakfast and USD1300 for transport from Male to hotel doesn't really hurt as much as USD2300. Overall, we thought not only Waldorf Astoria will be reasonable at price but a better experience. I'm aware the coral reef is not the best at Waldorf Astoria but we don't even know what's the best reef to start with. As I said, anything for now at Maldives will be pure magical once we experience and learn more.
Thanks everyone for your help.
P.S - Please help us on scuba diving. It's our first but we would to experience magical Maldives Underwater.
Peacock Alley Beverage Menu
Mini Bar Menu
Waldorf Astoria Activity Brochure
Nov 2, 20, 10:53 am
#3633
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LAS
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,046
Originally Posted by AnandC
I need one help from you'll. Can you tell me which King Ocean Villa with Pool has unobstructed view.
In the meantime, check out the "villa selection" links in the Wiki and my report here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31317173-post1667.html
You'd certainly want to avoid 202-222 if "unobstructed view" is your goal but those aren't overwater and may not be "ocean villas"
Last edited by jphripjah; Nov 2, 20 at 11:04 am
Nov 2, 20, 12:52 pm
#3634
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 182
Originally Posted by AnandC
Hello Everyone,
I have booked for October 01 - October 06, 2021 to celebrate my daughter's birthday at Waldorf Astoria Maldives.
Previously we had booked for Conrad Maldives but due to covid-19, we cancelled our plans as our booking was in April and the flights were cancelled too. That turned out to be good for us because we wanted a luxury stay and my wife & I were not very happy with the rooms at Conrad (they're outdated and old) but since it was through points redemption, we were ok as it was our first time and definitely Conrad wasn't bad for the start. Then later I went through the forums and found out Waldorf standard room is only for 1,20,000 and the room is much better and spacious. Like I had to pay at Conrad Maldives for upgrade to Deluxe Overwater Villa which is nothing compared to King Ocean Villa with Pool at Waldorf Astoria. Well honestly, there's no comparison because Conrad is old property but that doesn't mean it's not a good property, it comes down to personal preference. Our preference is more about the villa and not the reef. Since it's our first time, everything will look and feel good about Maldives. We are already very excited for Waldorf Maldives and let's hope we get good weather when we reach there.
I have been in touch with the hotel via emails. I had booked King Reef Villa (had no idea there was an option to book King Ocean Villa with Pool but nevertheless, they were generous to upgrade me since I asked for Overwater Villa). I learnt from the forum that King Ocean Villa with Pool is the same as Overwater Villa, it's just the difference in points redemption. I am attaching photos of Mini Bar, Peacock Alley Beverage Menu (I want to buy alcohol bottle, any tips are welcome on alcohol purchase at the hotel) & WA Activity Brochure since we want to do our first diving (please suggest us which one to go for from the brochure).
I need one help from you'll. Can you tell me which King Ocean Villa with Pool has unobstructed view. Like we just want to see the ocean and nothing ahead. Not even villas far away. Totally unobstructed view. We obviously would love to have a nice view of sunset but I don't want to be very greedy since we have booked via points, I can understand the hotel cannot give the best overwater villa under points redemption but an unobstructed view would be very nice. If any tips on that, please do let me know.
Overall, the forum has helped a lot to learn about the restaurants and everything else. Already looking forward to this trip. It's going to be magical and dream. We never thought our first trip to Maldives would be so exciting. The villas look absolutely breathtaking and they're very big (3045sq ft). I know a lot of people from India are going to Taj Exotica Maldives and when I compare that to Waldorf Astoria Maldives, it's just amazing. The rooms in Taj Exotica Maldives are very small. Even when I compare the rooms with Marriott hotels in Maldives, they're still smaller by 1000sq ft compared to Waldorf Astoria. We were even planning to go St Regis Maldives but it's a small property and Ritz Carlton Maldives too but the roundtrip cost was going about USD2300 (they charge infants too) and would have to pay for breakfast too (even for Gold Members as I am one). I'm a Gold Member with Hilton so we save the cost for the breakfast and USD1300 for transport from Male to hotel doesn't really hurt as much as USD2300. Overall, we thought not only Waldorf Astoria will be reasonable at price but a better experience. I'm aware the coral reef is not the best at Waldorf Astoria but we don't even know what's the best reef to start with. As I said, anything for now at Maldives will be pure magical once we experience and learn more.
Thanks everyone for your help.
P.S - Please help us on scuba diving. It's our first but we would to experience magical Maldives Underwater.
I have booked for October 01 - October 06, 2021 to celebrate my daughter's birthday at Waldorf Astoria Maldives.
Previously we had booked for Conrad Maldives but due to covid-19, we cancelled our plans as our booking was in April and the flights were cancelled too. That turned out to be good for us because we wanted a luxury stay and my wife & I were not very happy with the rooms at Conrad (they're outdated and old) but since it was through points redemption, we were ok as it was our first time and definitely Conrad wasn't bad for the start. Then later I went through the forums and found out Waldorf standard room is only for 1,20,000 and the room is much better and spacious. Like I had to pay at Conrad Maldives for upgrade to Deluxe Overwater Villa which is nothing compared to King Ocean Villa with Pool at Waldorf Astoria. Well honestly, there's no comparison because Conrad is old property but that doesn't mean it's not a good property, it comes down to personal preference. Our preference is more about the villa and not the reef. Since it's our first time, everything will look and feel good about Maldives. We are already very excited for Waldorf Maldives and let's hope we get good weather when we reach there.
I have been in touch with the hotel via emails. I had booked King Reef Villa (had no idea there was an option to book King Ocean Villa with Pool but nevertheless, they were generous to upgrade me since I asked for Overwater Villa). I learnt from the forum that King Ocean Villa with Pool is the same as Overwater Villa, it's just the difference in points redemption. I am attaching photos of Mini Bar, Peacock Alley Beverage Menu (I want to buy alcohol bottle, any tips are welcome on alcohol purchase at the hotel) & WA Activity Brochure since we want to do our first diving (please suggest us which one to go for from the brochure).
I need one help from you'll. Can you tell me which King Ocean Villa with Pool has unobstructed view. Like we just want to see the ocean and nothing ahead. Not even villas far away. Totally unobstructed view. We obviously would love to have a nice view of sunset but I don't want to be very greedy since we have booked via points, I can understand the hotel cannot give the best overwater villa under points redemption but an unobstructed view would be very nice. If any tips on that, please do let me know.
Overall, the forum has helped a lot to learn about the restaurants and everything else. Already looking forward to this trip. It's going to be magical and dream. We never thought our first trip to Maldives would be so exciting. The villas look absolutely breathtaking and they're very big (3045sq ft). I know a lot of people from India are going to Taj Exotica Maldives and when I compare that to Waldorf Astoria Maldives, it's just amazing. The rooms in Taj Exotica Maldives are very small. Even when I compare the rooms with Marriott hotels in Maldives, they're still smaller by 1000sq ft compared to Waldorf Astoria. We were even planning to go St Regis Maldives but it's a small property and Ritz Carlton Maldives too but the roundtrip cost was going about USD2300 (they charge infants too) and would have to pay for breakfast too (even for Gold Members as I am one). I'm a Gold Member with Hilton so we save the cost for the breakfast and USD1300 for transport from Male to hotel doesn't really hurt as much as USD2300. Overall, we thought not only Waldorf Astoria will be reasonable at price but a better experience. I'm aware the coral reef is not the best at Waldorf Astoria but we don't even know what's the best reef to start with. As I said, anything for now at Maldives will be pure magical once we experience and learn more.
Thanks everyone for your help.
P.S - Please help us on scuba diving. It's our first but we would to experience magical Maldives Underwater.
Originally Posted by zoneflyer
Our concierge told us we can have breakfast in villa for a $20 fee, given that breakfast is included already via your rate or Gold/Diamond member.
Dont worry about that, just follow the app to schedule your appointment. The other thing is if you chose insurance to pay instead of the $95 out of pocket fee, you will need to have a quick Zoom meeting with one of their nurse before confirming the appointment. Also, remember to mention you need PCR for travel when you arrive at the clinic for test.
Dont worry about that, just follow the app to schedule your appointment. The other thing is if you chose insurance to pay instead of the $95 out of pocket fee, you will need to have a quick Zoom meeting with one of their nurse before confirming the appointment. Also, remember to mention you need PCR for travel when you arrive at the clinic for test.
Need help here, there is a requirement that we have to fill out an online self-declarative health declaration via https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ within 24 hours of our flight to MLE.
When I fill out the form, there is a field asking for "Place of Residence" that made me confused, am I suppose to answer "United States" or fill in with my complete address in US?
Last edited by Canarsie; Nov 4, 20 at 9:17 pm Reason: Consolidation.
Nov 2, 20, 2:20 pm
#3635
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 72
Originally Posted by jphripjah
If you tell me which numbered villas are "King Ocean Villa with pool" I may be able to make a recommendation. I thought they were called Beach, Overwater, and Reef so I'm not sure with the "ocean villas" are.
In the meantime, check out the "villa selection" links in the Wiki and my report here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31317173-post1667.html
You'd certainly want to avoid 202-222 if "unobstructed view" is your goal but those aren't overwater and may not be "ocean villas"
In the meantime, check out the "villa selection" links in the Wiki and my report here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31317173-post1667.html
You'd certainly want to avoid 202-222 if "unobstructed view" is your goal but those aren't overwater and may not be "ocean villas"
The "King Ocean Villa with pool" is the same as the Overwater villa.
This category only exists so that the resort can limit the amount of overwater villas that can be booked with points.
The only overwater villas that will provide "unobstructed views" would be the overwater villas in the 100s.
The overwater villas in the 700s would either have views of Male (Villas with odd number in the 700s) or would have views of the lagoon and Private Island (Villas with even number in the 700s).
It is my understanding that the villas in the 100s are still closed at this time so depending on when you plan to visit that section may still be closed.
Nov 2, 20, 7:53 pm
#3636
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LAS
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,046
Originally Posted by joykid
Need help here, there is a requirement that we have to fill out an online self-declarative health declaration via https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ within 24 hours of our flight to MLE.
When I fill out the form, there is a field asking for "Place of Residence" that made me confused, am I suppose to answer "United States" or fill in with my complete address in US?
When I fill out the form, there is a field asking for "Place of Residence" that made me confused, am I suppose to answer "United States" or fill in with my complete address in US?
Nov 2, 20, 8:54 pm
#3637
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 182
Originally Posted by jphripjah
I would suggest that since they ask country of residence and then place of residence, they want your answer for place of residence to be more specific.
Nov 2, 20, 11:25 pm
#3638
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 42
Originally Posted by joykid
They said that they cannot bill my insurance and keep saying that my insurance won't cover the PCR test for travel purposes. I asked them to try and they asked me if I have a risk or possible exposure of covid and by saying "yes" then they said that insurance can cover it. All of this is in the chat via Kyla. Were you able to get your insurance cover the test by saying you have symptoms or possible exposure and then later on on the day of appointment when arrived at clinic you just say it's for travel purposes?
Originally Posted by joykid
So would "California" suffice or have to put my complete street address?
Nov 3, 20, 1:17 am
#3639
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 182
Originally Posted by zoneflyer
The test was covered by my insurance with answering yes to possible exposure, and I simply asked for PCR test when arriving at the clinic.
On arrival I entered California, USA and then my complete address for departure. I think they don't really care expect the COVID test report part.
On arrival I entered California, USA and then my complete address for departure. I think they don't really care expect the COVID test report part.
Thanks on the advice for the place of residence, I will out California, USA
By the way, when you were in WA Maldives, did they still have a daily afternoon cocktails?
Nov 3, 20, 2:53 am
#3640
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Mumbai
Programs: Gold Member w/Hilton & Marriott
Posts: 19
Originally Posted by j.cerda
The "King Ocean Villa with pool" is the same as the Overwater villa.
This category only exists so that the resort can limit the amount of overwater villas that can be booked with points.
The only overwater villas that will provide "unobstructed views" would be the overwater villas in the 100s.
The overwater villas in the 700s would either have views of Male (Villas with odd number in the 700s) or would have views of the lagoon and Private Island (Villas with even number in the 700s).
It is my understanding that the villas in the 100s are still closed at this time so depending on when you plan to visit that section may still be closed.
This category only exists so that the resort can limit the amount of overwater villas that can be booked with points.
The only overwater villas that will provide "unobstructed views" would be the overwater villas in the 100s.
The overwater villas in the 700s would either have views of Male (Villas with odd number in the 700s) or would have views of the lagoon and Private Island (Villas with even number in the 700s).
It is my understanding that the villas in the 100s are still closed at this time so depending on when you plan to visit that section may still be closed.
Thanks. This helps a lot.
Nov 3, 20, 3:08 am
#3641
Formerly known as hcampana
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AMS
Programs: IHG Platinum Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 341
Originally Posted by AnandC
Waldorf Astoria Activity Brochure
I have been to the Conrad twice so far and we really loved the snorkeling there. Its probably my favorite thing to do there. Im booked for the Waldorf in April. Will we be disappointed with the snorkeling or is there a reef similar to the Conrad?
thank you.
Nov 3, 20, 5:44 am
#3642
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 660
Originally Posted by jphripjah
If you tell me which numbered villas are "King Ocean Villa with pool" I may be able to make a recommendation. I thought they were called Beach, Overwater, and Reef so I'm not sure with the "ocean villas" are.
In the meantime, check out the "villa selection" links in the Wiki and my report here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31317173-post1667.html
You'd certainly want to avoid 202-222 if "unobstructed view" is your goal but those aren't overwater and may not be "ocean villas"
In the meantime, check out the "villa selection" links in the Wiki and my report here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31317173-post1667.html
You'd certainly want to avoid 202-222 if "unobstructed view" is your goal but those aren't overwater and may not be "ocean villas"
Ocean Villas and Water Villas are effectively different 'buckets' of the same 'cabin'
No matter which name you've booked, you have the same exact room numbers available to you.
Originally Posted by myeurocrush
Hi there, can someone who has stayed at the Waldorf please explain the snorkeling situation to me? Why is it $45 to snorkel at the house reef?? I thought snorkeling equipment was free. Where is the house reef? is it ok?
I have been to the Conrad twice so far and we really loved the snorkeling there. Its probably my favorite thing to do there. Im booked for the Waldorf in April. Will we be disappointed with the snorkeling or is there a reef similar to the Conrad?
thank you.
I have been to the Conrad twice so far and we really loved the snorkeling there. Its probably my favorite thing to do there. Im booked for the Waldorf in April. Will we be disappointed with the snorkeling or is there a reef similar to the Conrad?
thank you.
The house reef is located next to the arrival pier.
You will be disappointed if you're expecting anything like the Conrad's level of snorkelling here.
The foliage and the waters around the Waldorf are desolate in comparison with the Conrad.
Nov 3, 20, 2:20 pm
#3645
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 287
Originally Posted by Jermyn
Ocean Villas and Water Villas are effectively different 'buckets' of the same 'cabin'
No matter which name you've booked, you have the same exact room numbers available to you.
$45 is for a guided 'tour' of the house reef. You're more than welcome to explore the reef by yourself and this (as well as the equipment) is free of charge.
The house reef is located next to the arrival pier.
You will be disappointed if you're expecting anything like the Conrad's level of snorkelling here.
The foliage and the waters around the Waldorf are desolate in comparison with the Conrad.
No matter which name you've booked, you have the same exact room numbers available to you.
$45 is for a guided 'tour' of the house reef. You're more than welcome to explore the reef by yourself and this (as well as the equipment) is free of charge.
The house reef is located next to the arrival pier.
You will be disappointed if you're expecting anything like the Conrad's level of snorkelling here.
The foliage and the waters around the Waldorf are desolate in comparison with the Conrad.
