Jan 2, 2019, 3:02 pm
Last edit by: Jaffar
:-: Welcome to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Wiki! :-:
Notes: All prices are in US Dollars and are exclusive of taxes unless specified (by ++)
Tax Information
• 10% Service Charge (levied by resort. For info on this and how it's distributed, see this post)
• 16% T-GST (Tourist Goods & Services Tax, levied by the Maldivian government, current as of Jan 1, 2023). Old 2022 rate was 12%.
• Total tax is 27.2%, not 26% as one would think. Example; $100 + 10% = $110, then add 16% on to $110 for a total of $127.20.
• Tip: To work out prices before the 27.2% taxes, multiply by 0.7862, i.e; 127.2 * 0.7862 = 100
• A Green Tax of $6pp/pn (levied by the Maldivian government) has been introduced starting from 1 November 2015. Points/Redemption bookings are exempt from the tax for up to two guests per room
Booking with points
• Bookings must be cancelled 30 days prior in order to avoid one full night's charge at BAR. (some days cancellation period is 14 days check your reservation details for the exact applicable cancellation policy)
• Website and phone agents state that a cash deposit equivalent to the BAR per night will be taken when booking stays with points. This is an error. NO CASH DEPOSIT IS TAKEN WHEN MAKING A POINTS BOOKING
• Free night certificate: The phone agent states that a cash deposit equivalent to the BAR per night will be taken when booking your free night. This is an error. NO CASH DEPOSIT IS TAKEN WHEN USING YOUR FREE NIGHT CERTIFICATE
• This hotel is extremely popular. Rooms are released to be booked with points about 1 year in advance. It seems to be a partially manual process so it's not an exact science. After being released those rooms get booked within a matter of minutes. If you have specific dates you want you need to book them one at a time a year in advance, or risk booking last minute. Yes that makes it hard to use the 5th night free. You can book 5 individual nights and cancel them all to rebook getting the 5th night free, but there's only about a 50% chance the rooms go back into inventory so it's risky. There is no secret, just check Hilton.com all the time. If you don't want to do that, someone else will and they'll get the rooms.
Transfers To and From Resort
• Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi is located in South Malé Atoll, 23km southwest of Malé and Velana International Airport [MLE] (also known as Malé International Airport, previously known as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport)
• Transfer experience includes personal service for your group after luggage pick-up until arrival on the yacht; yacht includes dedicated server for champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks. Departure experience on the yacht is the same, and your group be personally escorted through airline check-in until airport security.
• Pricing in 2021 is $650++, 2020 is $600++ per person, and 2019 it was $350++ per person per way ($1724.80 return inclusive of taxes for 2 passengers). The price for kids 5 and under is complimentary while kids 6-11 years old are charged $300++ per person. If the yacht is not available, a speedboat will be provided by the resort. If this happens, you may be refunded the yacht transfer fee.
• Pricing for 2022 will increase to $730++ for adults and $365++ children 6-12, see website by clicking here.
• Pricing for 2023 will increase to $780++ for adults ($995.28 nett) and $390++ for children 6-12
• The resort offers the ability to redeem Hilton Honors points for your transfer, .strValue1=all&promoGroupList[1].strValue1=en_US&qt[0].type=fieldsearch&qt[0].name=panname_country_s&qt[0].value1=MDV&rc=24&sort=timeleft_asc]click here.
• See this post for a detailed review of the yacht transfer (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Third party transfers are not permitted by the resort.
• Transfer to / from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island: A private seaplane transfer from the Waldorf to the Conrad, taking approximately 25 minutes, is approximately USD 8,125++. Most guests travel between the resort booking the standard round trip seaplane from Male to Rangali and then the Yacht transfer round trip from Male to Waldorf.
Time
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi time has been set one hour ahead of Male’ time to give an extra hour of daylight each day. For ease, set phone or Dhaka Sri Lanka time zone.
Resort Information / Spa / Activities
• WA Ithaafushi is made up of three islands (95% man-made)
• There are 2 standalone OWVs (Over Water Villas) and 121 villas in total
• Click here (Hilton's website) or here (dedicated website) to visit the resort on the web
• The kids club (one of the biggest in the Maldives) is for children between 4 to 11 years. Click here for detailed information and here for the schedule. Click here, here and here for basic reviews and comprehensive sets of pictures (All courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• See this and this post for info on the Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Gala Fee
• Click here to visit the resort's listing on TripAdvisor
• Tennis courts: See this post
• For a new map of the resort click here
> For the old map of the resort click here * Note that this map is orientated north and so the SUNRISE and SUNSET written on it are incorrect. Also note that you receive a black and white map when you arrive and this is not as good nor as detailed as the one posted here. For comments on the quality of the map, click here
• Snorkelling spots and other info 3e4sd:Link to post: (Courtesy of AirForceFlyer)
• Scuba Diving pics :Link to post: (Courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• Activities Brochure (prices as of July 2019)
• Spa pics and review :Link to post: (Courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• Wellness Programme :Link to post: (Courtesy of AirForceFlyer)
Resort Information - F&B and Menus
• The resort has 11 restaurants / bars
• Kids under 6 eat free when ordering from the dedicated kids menu (all restaurants except the adult only ones have kids menu; does not apply to in-room dining)
• Some restaurant menus are available in PDF format on the resort's website. Click here to visit the relevant page on their website
• Menus for most restaurants as of early October 2020: See this post
• For pictures of most of the menus: Part 1 and Part 2
• Dining Programme / restaurant opening times: See this post and the post below it
• IVD (In Villa Dining) menus: See this post
• Yasmeen - Menu version discussion here.
• Terra is $298.00++ per person. As of December 2019, the set menu includes Amuse Brioche (3 selections per person), a starter (tuna, avocado, caviar), 2 courses highlighting lobster and wagyu beef with a pallet cleanse in between, a dessert course, then finishing with 3 additional sweet selections per person.
• The Ledge - See this post. Note that this menu changes daily but there are probably only 2 for each day and 14 in total (7 for lunch and 7 for dinner). Chefs rotate to the resort from Burnt Ends in Singapore.
+ Peacock Alley 1/2 priced drinks daily after 9:30pm. High-quality cocktails and liquors available at a very affordable price ranging from $13-$15 post discount
+ Tasting Table full buffet breakfast with made to order entrees and complimentary Champagne for $65++/person or Free for Hilton Diamond / Gold
+ Glow and Yasmeen wine selections are priced in the $65 - $85 ++ range per bottle.
• Lunch can be purchased at the main pool or beach from Nava or The Ledge. The majority of lunch entrees cost $30-$50++. Lunch is also available at Tasting Table, Tangled, or In Villa Dining.
• A new pizza oven was flown in from Italy to replace the original oven installed at Nava, and an Italian chef traveled to the resort to work with the team to elevate pizza quality in early December of 2019.
• During festive season 2019, the resort introduced a lobster & champagne dinner on the beach, including tasting stations, free flow champagne, and a live band for $298++ per person.
Miscellaneous Information
• Villa pool depth: See this post
• Best snorkelling spots: See this post and this post
• Complimentary water (in villa): See this post
• Walking / getting around the resort: See this post
• Sunset / Sunrise at the resort: See this post and this post
• Power outlet configuration: See this post
Elite member benefits:
Accommodation:
At opening the resort defined Beach Villas as the lowest category of accommodation (only this category bookable with points). The next highest category was Reef Villas then above that, the Overwater Villas. Note: villas on the Private Island do not count.
This will change in 2020. Quote from the resort "Please be informed that for next year we have changed our villa category. Kindly note that the Reef Villa will be our base category, next will be the Overwater Villa and then the Beach Villa. Basically the Beach Villa will be a higher category compared to reef Villa and Overwater Villa."
See this post for the conversation related to this. Pricing has changed as well to reflect this. See below for 2020 pricing.
Note that as of August 2019 the BV is still available to book on points in 2020. This may change, however.
Prices - Accommodation (2020):
***** March 2020 Figures *****
• Beach Villa USD 2630
• Overwater Villa USD 2430
• Reef Villa USD 1930
Prices - Accommodation (2019):
***** July 2019 Figures *****
• 2 Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool USD 3850
• 2 Bedroom Over Water Villa with Pool USD 4350
***** October 2019 Figures *****
• Beach Villa USD 2100
• Grand Beach Villa USD 2300
• Reef Villa USD 2300
• Grand Reef Villa USD 2500
• Overwater Villa USD 2500
• Grand Overwater Villa USD 2700
***** Upgrade Costs - Jul 2019 *****
• Two Bedroom Beach - US 2000
• Two Bedroom Grand Beach - US 2200
• Two Bedroom Reef - US 2200
• Two Bedroom Overwater - US 2400
***** Upgrade Costs - Oct 2019 *****
• Reef Villa USD 200
• OWV USD 400
Villa Types and Abbreviations used in this thread (listed in order from most basic to most luxurious)
-- BVs (Beach Villas) --
BV (Beach Villa)
GBV (Grand Beach Villa)
-- RVs (Reef Villas) --
RV (Reef Villa, the Garden Villa category shown in the pre-opening promo video)
GRV (Grand Reef Villa, also a type of Garden Villa shown in the pre-opening promo video)
-- OWVs (Over Water Villas) aka Ocean Villas in rewards booking --
OV (Overwater Villa)
GOV (Grand Overwater Villa)
SMR (Stella Maris Residences)
-- Occupancy Information --
See this post for maximum occupancy of each villa type
Villa Selection
• See this post and this post
• Privacy - Beach Villas: For pics, info and opinions, see the following posts; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Travel & Safety Information
• The Maldives is listed in Category 1 (the highest category) on the
WHO Zika virus classification table. However, don't let that scare you because as of April 13, 2017 there has only been one confirmed case of Zika in the Maldives
• Click here for information related to the single Zika infection in the Maldives (reported in January of that year)
Contact
• General Enquiries: [email protected]
• Reservations Department: [email protected]
• Tel: +960-4000-300
• Click here for hilton site and click here for Waldorf Maldives website
Weather:
Note: since the resort is close to Mahibadhoo (where there is a weather station), I have added this info from the Conrad Maldives thread as both resorts are close by and the weather will be the same as far as forecasts go (MaldivesFreak)
• General info on weather in the Maldives: Link 1 Link 2 (Maldivian government website)
• Recommended Android weather app: eWeather HD. See this post for detailed info on the app, settings, tips and general weather info (Courtesy of MaldivesFreak)
• Want to get an idea about the weather in the month of August? Click here to read a post from a FT member that spends 2 weeks at Rangali during this month (Courtesy of Splotly)
Pictures - Resort under construction:
• January, 2018 :Link to post:
• June, 2018 :Link to post:
• Approx October, 2018 :Link to post:
• January, 2019 :Link to post:
Pictures & Videos - Post-opening:
• General pics of the resort (July, 2019) :Link to post: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• The Stella Maris exclusive! :Link to post with links to videos: (Courtesy of alanslegal)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #1 :Link to post: (Courtesy of alanslegal)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #2 :Link to post: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #3 :Link to post: (Courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #4 :Link to post: (Courtesy of Another Getaway)
• IVD(in villa dining) :Link to post: (Courtesy of Stivelio)
• Terra (views from all 7 'cages') :Link to post: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Terra and Family Pool :Link to post with link to video: (Courtesy of alanslegal)
• Reef Villa with sunset view :Link to post: (Courtesy of Stivelio)
• Views in the direction of Male (night & day pics) :Link to post 1: (Courtesy of wekxbrainx) :Link to post 2: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Bicycle tour :Link to post:
• Various resort and villa pics from a stay in November 2019 :Link to post: (Courtesy of aspenedelen)
Reviews:
• Review by Jermyn
• Review by goldelite8
• Review by escape4
• Review by Falcons05 (text only)
Historical Information for high rollers:
+ $135 shisha, Check out this post
+ If you do NOT have Gold/Diamond status with Free breakfast AND you decide NOT to pay the $65++ for full buffet at Tasting Table, then you may or may not encounter a $35 charge for a single egg
+ 106,000 dollar bottle of wine: Click
here for a picture of the wine menu (reactions follow on subsequent pages)
Notes: All prices are in US Dollars and are exclusive of taxes unless specified (by ++)
Tax Information
• 10% Service Charge (levied by resort. For info on this and how it's distributed, see this post)
• 16% T-GST (Tourist Goods & Services Tax, levied by the Maldivian government, current as of Jan 1, 2023). Old 2022 rate was 12%.
• Total tax is 27.2%, not 26% as one would think. Example; $100 + 10% = $110, then add 16% on to $110 for a total of $127.20.
• Tip: To work out prices before the 27.2% taxes, multiply by 0.7862, i.e; 127.2 * 0.7862 = 100
• A Green Tax of $6pp/pn (levied by the Maldivian government) has been introduced starting from 1 November 2015. Points/Redemption bookings are exempt from the tax for up to two guests per room
Booking with points
• Bookings must be cancelled 30 days prior in order to avoid one full night's charge at BAR. (some days cancellation period is 14 days check your reservation details for the exact applicable cancellation policy)
• Website and phone agents state that a cash deposit equivalent to the BAR per night will be taken when booking stays with points. This is an error. NO CASH DEPOSIT IS TAKEN WHEN MAKING A POINTS BOOKING
• Free night certificate: The phone agent states that a cash deposit equivalent to the BAR per night will be taken when booking your free night. This is an error. NO CASH DEPOSIT IS TAKEN WHEN USING YOUR FREE NIGHT CERTIFICATE
• This hotel is extremely popular. Rooms are released to be booked with points about 1 year in advance. It seems to be a partially manual process so it's not an exact science. After being released those rooms get booked within a matter of minutes. If you have specific dates you want you need to book them one at a time a year in advance, or risk booking last minute. Yes that makes it hard to use the 5th night free. You can book 5 individual nights and cancel them all to rebook getting the 5th night free, but there's only about a 50% chance the rooms go back into inventory so it's risky. There is no secret, just check Hilton.com all the time. If you don't want to do that, someone else will and they'll get the rooms.
Transfers To and From Resort
• Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi is located in South Malé Atoll, 23km southwest of Malé and Velana International Airport [MLE] (also known as Malé International Airport, previously known as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport)
• Transfer experience includes personal service for your group after luggage pick-up until arrival on the yacht; yacht includes dedicated server for champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks. Departure experience on the yacht is the same, and your group be personally escorted through airline check-in until airport security.
• Pricing in 2021 is $650++, 2020 is $600++ per person, and 2019 it was $350++ per person per way ($1724.80 return inclusive of taxes for 2 passengers). The price for kids 5 and under is complimentary while kids 6-11 years old are charged $300++ per person. If the yacht is not available, a speedboat will be provided by the resort. If this happens, you may be refunded the yacht transfer fee.
• Pricing for 2022 will increase to $730++ for adults and $365++ children 6-12, see website by clicking here.
• Pricing for 2023 will increase to $780++ for adults ($995.28 nett) and $390++ for children 6-12
• The resort offers the ability to redeem Hilton Honors points for your transfer, .strValue1=all&promoGroupList[1].strValue1=en_US&qt[0].type=fieldsearch&qt[0].name=panname_country_s&qt[0].value1=MDV&rc=24&sort=timeleft_asc]click here.
• See this post for a detailed review of the yacht transfer (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Third party transfers are not permitted by the resort.
• Transfer to / from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island: A private seaplane transfer from the Waldorf to the Conrad, taking approximately 25 minutes, is approximately USD 8,125++. Most guests travel between the resort booking the standard round trip seaplane from Male to Rangali and then the Yacht transfer round trip from Male to Waldorf.
Time
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi time has been set one hour ahead of Male’ time to give an extra hour of daylight each day. For ease, set phone or Dhaka Sri Lanka time zone.
Resort Information / Spa / Activities
• WA Ithaafushi is made up of three islands (95% man-made)
• There are 2 standalone OWVs (Over Water Villas) and 121 villas in total
• Click here (Hilton's website) or here (dedicated website) to visit the resort on the web
• The kids club (one of the biggest in the Maldives) is for children between 4 to 11 years. Click here for detailed information and here for the schedule. Click here, here and here for basic reviews and comprehensive sets of pictures (All courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• See this and this post for info on the Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Gala Fee
• Click here to visit the resort's listing on TripAdvisor
• Tennis courts: See this post
• For a new map of the resort click here
> For the old map of the resort click here * Note that this map is orientated north and so the SUNRISE and SUNSET written on it are incorrect. Also note that you receive a black and white map when you arrive and this is not as good nor as detailed as the one posted here. For comments on the quality of the map, click here
• Snorkelling spots and other info 3e4sd:Link to post: (Courtesy of AirForceFlyer)
• Scuba Diving pics :Link to post: (Courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• Activities Brochure (prices as of July 2019)
• Spa pics and review :Link to post: (Courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• Wellness Programme :Link to post: (Courtesy of AirForceFlyer)
Resort Information - F&B and Menus
• The resort has 11 restaurants / bars
• Kids under 6 eat free when ordering from the dedicated kids menu (all restaurants except the adult only ones have kids menu; does not apply to in-room dining)
• Some restaurant menus are available in PDF format on the resort's website. Click here to visit the relevant page on their website
• Menus for most restaurants as of early October 2020: See this post
• For pictures of most of the menus: Part 1 and Part 2
• Dining Programme / restaurant opening times: See this post and the post below it
• IVD (In Villa Dining) menus: See this post
• Yasmeen - Menu version discussion here.
• Terra is $298.00++ per person. As of December 2019, the set menu includes Amuse Brioche (3 selections per person), a starter (tuna, avocado, caviar), 2 courses highlighting lobster and wagyu beef with a pallet cleanse in between, a dessert course, then finishing with 3 additional sweet selections per person.
• The Ledge - See this post. Note that this menu changes daily but there are probably only 2 for each day and 14 in total (7 for lunch and 7 for dinner). Chefs rotate to the resort from Burnt Ends in Singapore.
+ Peacock Alley 1/2 priced drinks daily after 9:30pm. High-quality cocktails and liquors available at a very affordable price ranging from $13-$15 post discount
+ Tasting Table full buffet breakfast with made to order entrees and complimentary Champagne for $65++/person or Free for Hilton Diamond / Gold
+ Glow and Yasmeen wine selections are priced in the $65 - $85 ++ range per bottle.
• Lunch can be purchased at the main pool or beach from Nava or The Ledge. The majority of lunch entrees cost $30-$50++. Lunch is also available at Tasting Table, Tangled, or In Villa Dining.
• A new pizza oven was flown in from Italy to replace the original oven installed at Nava, and an Italian chef traveled to the resort to work with the team to elevate pizza quality in early December of 2019.
• During festive season 2019, the resort introduced a lobster & champagne dinner on the beach, including tasting stations, free flow champagne, and a live band for $298++ per person.
Miscellaneous Information
• Villa pool depth: See this post
• Best snorkelling spots: See this post and this post
• Complimentary water (in villa): See this post
• Walking / getting around the resort: See this post
• Sunset / Sunrise at the resort: See this post and this post
• Power outlet configuration: See this post
Elite member benefits:
Hilton Honors GOLD MEMBERS:
- Full breakfast at Tasting Table
- In-villa VIP welcome bottle of wine and fruits
- Complimentary daily afternoon delights (see here for pic) with a fine selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 16:00 to 17:00 at Peacock Alley. Note The afternoon delights have been removed and replaced with a bowl of nuts or crisps for example
- 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 22:00 to 23:30
- Full breakfast at Tasting Table
- Free item from the kids menu for kids under 6 y.o. (staff are somewhat flexible on this age limit)
- In-villa VIP welcome Champagne, sweet and savoury amenities, note this could be downgraded to a bottle of red wine.
- [Diamond only benefit] With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy a complimentary additional 30-minute at Waldorf Astoria Spa
- Complimentary daily afternoon delights (see here for pic) with a fine selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 16:00 to 17:00 at Peacock Alley. Note : The afternoon delights have been removed and replaced with a bowl of nuts or crisps for example
- 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 22:00 to 23:30 (January 2021: Currently at Peacock Alley as Nava closes at 7pm due to Covid-19 service changes)
Accommodation:
At opening the resort defined Beach Villas as the lowest category of accommodation (only this category bookable with points). The next highest category was Reef Villas then above that, the Overwater Villas. Note: villas on the Private Island do not count.
This will change in 2020. Quote from the resort "Please be informed that for next year we have changed our villa category. Kindly note that the Reef Villa will be our base category, next will be the Overwater Villa and then the Beach Villa. Basically the Beach Villa will be a higher category compared to reef Villa and Overwater Villa."
See this post for the conversation related to this. Pricing has changed as well to reflect this. See below for 2020 pricing.
Note that as of August 2019 the BV is still available to book on points in 2020. This may change, however.
Prices - Accommodation (2020):
***** March 2020 Figures *****
• Beach Villa USD 2630
• Overwater Villa USD 2430
• Reef Villa USD 1930
Prices - Accommodation (2019):
***** July 2019 Figures *****
• 2 Bedroom Beach Villa with Pool USD 3850
• 2 Bedroom Over Water Villa with Pool USD 4350
***** October 2019 Figures *****
• Beach Villa USD 2100
• Grand Beach Villa USD 2300
• Reef Villa USD 2300
• Grand Reef Villa USD 2500
• Overwater Villa USD 2500
• Grand Overwater Villa USD 2700
***** Upgrade Costs - Jul 2019 *****
• Two Bedroom Beach - US 2000
• Two Bedroom Grand Beach - US 2200
• Two Bedroom Reef - US 2200
• Two Bedroom Overwater - US 2400
***** Upgrade Costs - Oct 2019 *****
• Reef Villa USD 200
• OWV USD 400
Villa Types and Abbreviations used in this thread (listed in order from most basic to most luxurious)
-- BVs (Beach Villas) --
BV (Beach Villa)
GBV (Grand Beach Villa)
-- RVs (Reef Villas) --
RV (Reef Villa, the Garden Villa category shown in the pre-opening promo video)
GRV (Grand Reef Villa, also a type of Garden Villa shown in the pre-opening promo video)
-- OWVs (Over Water Villas) aka Ocean Villas in rewards booking --
OV (Overwater Villa)
GOV (Grand Overwater Villa)
SMR (Stella Maris Residences)
-- Occupancy Information --
See this post for maximum occupancy of each villa type
Villa Selection
• See this post and this post
• Privacy - Beach Villas: For pics, info and opinions, see the following posts; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Travel & Safety Information
• The Maldives is listed in Category 1 (the highest category) on the
WHO Zika virus classification table. However, don't let that scare you because as of April 13, 2017 there has only been one confirmed case of Zika in the Maldives
• Click here for information related to the single Zika infection in the Maldives (reported in January of that year)
Contact
• General Enquiries: [email protected]
• Reservations Department: [email protected]
• Tel: +960-4000-300
• Click here for hilton site and click here for Waldorf Maldives website
Weather:
Note: since the resort is close to Mahibadhoo (where there is a weather station), I have added this info from the Conrad Maldives thread as both resorts are close by and the weather will be the same as far as forecasts go (MaldivesFreak)
• General info on weather in the Maldives: Link 1 Link 2 (Maldivian government website)
• Recommended Android weather app: eWeather HD. See this post for detailed info on the app, settings, tips and general weather info (Courtesy of MaldivesFreak)
• Want to get an idea about the weather in the month of August? Click here to read a post from a FT member that spends 2 weeks at Rangali during this month (Courtesy of Splotly)
Pictures - Resort under construction:
• January, 2018 :Link to post:
• June, 2018 :Link to post:
• Approx October, 2018 :Link to post:
• January, 2019 :Link to post:
Pictures & Videos - Post-opening:
• General pics of the resort (July, 2019) :Link to post: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• The Stella Maris exclusive! :Link to post with links to videos: (Courtesy of alanslegal)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #1 :Link to post: (Courtesy of alanslegal)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #2 :Link to post: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #3 :Link to post: (Courtesy of Traveler Dave)
• Breakfast buffet at Tasting Table - Post #4 :Link to post: (Courtesy of Another Getaway)
• IVD(in villa dining) :Link to post: (Courtesy of Stivelio)
• Terra (views from all 7 'cages') :Link to post: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Terra and Family Pool :Link to post with link to video: (Courtesy of alanslegal)
• Reef Villa with sunset view :Link to post: (Courtesy of Stivelio)
• Views in the direction of Male (night & day pics) :Link to post 1: (Courtesy of wekxbrainx) :Link to post 2: (Courtesy of jphripjah)
• Bicycle tour :Link to post:
• Various resort and villa pics from a stay in November 2019 :Link to post: (Courtesy of aspenedelen)
Reviews:
• Review by Jermyn
• Review by goldelite8
• Review by escape4
• Review by Falcons05 (text only)
Historical Information for high rollers:
+ $135 shisha, Check out this post
+ If you do NOT have Gold/Diamond status with Free breakfast AND you decide NOT to pay the $65++ for full buffet at Tasting Table, then you may or may not encounter a $35 charge for a single egg
+ 106,000 dollar bottle of wine: Click
here for a picture of the wine menu (reactions follow on subsequent pages)
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Apr 19, 2021, 2:23 pm
#511
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Bonvoy Platinum, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,811
BMGs are brand-specific unless your BMG mentions it being applicable at any brand, in which case you can apply it to the Waldorf Maldives. If not, you can only use that one at a Hilton-branded property.
Apr 19, 2021, 7:43 pm
#512
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Grapevine, TX
Programs: AA Plat Pro, HHonors Lifetime Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, National Emerald Club Exec Elite,
Posts: 38
Apr 20, 2021, 12:26 am
#513
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 5
I was told by our host that The Spa here does not offer any discount upon our arrival at the resort. I was trying to answer a previous post where the question was whether they should hold out on booking spa services upon arrival hoping for a better discount.
Apr 20, 2021, 5:22 am
#514
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,330
I’m UK based and have a 5 night points booking in an overwater from 10th June. It looks like we will be allowed to travel by then and it’s also looking good that the Maldives will be classified as Green (although I’d be happy to travel if it or any country en route were amber).
I’m currently looking at numerous flight options and am happy to move away from OW airlines. But my current booking is FCO DOH MLE with a separate positioning flight on BA to get to Italy. Considering the current restrictions, this is a crazy routing but at least I can cancel for a voucher.
Anyhow, as I’ve already sounded out opinions on the BA pages, my question here is this. I have to hand 3 x Be our guest vouchers. As the hotel is unwilling to move my reservation, how easy would it be to add a night at the front or end of my trip? Doing so opens up many more and better value flight options.
I’m currently looking at numerous flight options and am happy to move away from OW airlines. But my current booking is FCO DOH MLE with a separate positioning flight on BA to get to Italy. Considering the current restrictions, this is a crazy routing but at least I can cancel for a voucher.
Anyhow, as I’ve already sounded out opinions on the BA pages, my question here is this. I have to hand 3 x Be our guest vouchers. As the hotel is unwilling to move my reservation, how easy would it be to add a night at the front or end of my trip? Doing so opens up many more and better value flight options.
For you, I think more will hinge on Italy's views on a) people coming into the country at all and b) their views on arrivals from Qatar. Then of course you've got the UK's decision on Maldives, Qatar and Italy to all go your way - though as you're OK with Amber countries that makes it easier for you. Then you need QR/Qatar to accept travellers to the Maldives who are vaccinated don't need a PCR (assuming you're vaccinated) because if Qatar says you need one to transit there you may have timing issues with getting the test in the UK and then going to Italy before picking up your first flight with QR. Finally if Qatar goes Amber and you need a PCR test to re-enter the UK due to the transit there, will your one from MLE still be valid with the hop through Italy as well - will come down to timing.
Apr 20, 2021, 5:38 am
#515
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: MCO
Programs: Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 11
My husband and I returned home last week after a 9-night stay at the WA, and we wish we had never left! For context, we're fairly well-traveled, and this is the only destination/resort we’ve decided to visit a second time. We were initially worried because we didn't think it would be possible to top our first (amazing) vacation, but our second vacation was even better!
Service
The exceptional level of service and attention to detail at this resort are second to none. The staff anticipate what you want and need before you even do! Cami, our personal concierge, was top-notch. Her kindness and attentiveness made our stay effortless.
The level of service provided by the resort transfer staff also stood out. The airline we flew lost all of our bags, which was an incredibly disappointing way to start our stay. Even though the resort had nothing to do with creating the problem, they worked tirelessly to resolve it - within 24 hours, our bags were located and delivered to our villa without my husband and I having to do anything! We had another issue with the same airline when checking in for our departure flight and, again, the resort transfer staff worked their magic to resolve it. We’ve seen some reviews complaining about the expense of the transfer to and from the resort, but based on our experiences, the assistance the transfer staff provided was 200% worth the cost (not to mention the yacht transfer was really nice, especially when a large pod of dolphins swam with the yacht on our way to the resort).
Villa
Our overwater villa was amazing - open, spacious, and in a secluded location. We had requested the same villa we stayed in during our first vacation, and the resort was kind enough to place us in that villa again for the duration of our 9-night stay (even though we had booked a lower room level for the last three days of our stay). We loved relaxing in the pool, laying in the nets, and watching the fish swim below. The snorkeling behind our villa was one of the highlights of our trip - every day we saw a wide array of small and large fish, sharks, rays, and turtles. Some days we would even snorkel for 2+ hours!
Sinaan, our villa attendant, was fantastic. Not only did he keep our room spotless, but every night he created an array of magical towel animals that made us smile every time we returned to our room.
Dining
The dining experiences are superb. We loved having so many options - we ate at Ledge, Shimizu, Tasting Table, Terra, Li Long, Glow, Nava, and ordered in-villa dining several times. We had hoped to dine at Yasmeen twice because we loved the food so much our first vacation, but the restaurant was unfortunately closed for renovation during our second stay.
My husband’s favorite restaurant was Li Long (specifically, the Beijing duck - a true must at this resort), and my favorites were Terra (for the food) and Glow/Amber (for overall experience/food). During our first trip we had skipped Tasting Table because that’s the venue where you eat breakfast every day so we felt like we had already “done” Tasting Table. We are so glad we didn’t skip it our second trip. The candlelit beach setting at night was awesome and totally different from the daytime. Plus, the butter chicken masala was hands down one of the tastiest dishes we ate (we ordered it once at Tasting Table and twice for in-villa dining!).
The breakfast buffet at this resort is a true standout, and an aspect of our first vacation that we literally dreamed about all year between our first and second stays. Unlike some breakfast buffets where there is a ton of selection but the food quality is just ok, the food at this buffet is incredible without sacrificing tons of choices. They offer traditional American breakfast items (eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausage), European breakfast items (croissants, pastries, cruffins, etc.), tropical fruits, a fresh juice bar, a charcuterie area (meats, cheeses, etc.), salads/healthy items, Middle Eastern breakfast items, Asian breakfast items, cereals, and a kids corner. Our list of favorites is seemingly unending - the croissants, brie, honeycomb, fig yogurt, cruffins, Berliners, stir fry noodles, labneh, etc. Except for the days where we had morning dives, we loved taking an hour or two to leisurely start our day savoring the breakfast. On our bike rides back to the villa after breakfast, we would inevitably find ourselves talking about how much we were looking forward to breakfast the next day!
One of the very few constructive criticisms we can offer the resort is the Terra dining experience. Terra was our most expensive dinner, and part of the appeal for us was to have a private, romantic, and high-end dinner. The food was incredible (my favorite food of the trip), and the initial ambience was just what we had hoped. But a couple of courses into our dinner, a “White Party” at the beach club began. The loud music blasting from the party pretty much ruined the ambience of our extremely expensive dinner. To make light of the situation, we affectionately refer to that night as “Club Terra” - that’s how loud the music was. We appreciate the restaurant staff’s apologies, but we wish one of two things had happened: (1) the beach club would have turned down the music or (2) the resort would have told us in advance about the party/music so we could have either rescheduled for another night without a party or started our dinner earlier to have finished by the time the party started. When we return for our next vacation, this is definitely an experience we feel like we need to re-do.
Activities
We became dive certified right before our second stay and had only previously dove in fresh water. We completed six ocean dives at the resort (the mandatory intro dive in the house reef, two of the morning two-tank dives, and one of the afternoon one-tank dives). We loved Lilia - she was a fantastic dive instructor who had an infectious passion for diving and enthusiasm for ocean animals. She pointed out so many different animals that we wouldn’t have otherwise spotted, including three incredible octopi! Unless you pay for a very expensive private speed boat rental, your dive site options are pretty limited. It would have been great if the resort had organized a group dive trip by speed boat to some of the more distant dive sites (like stingray city).
Another activity we booked was the night snorkel at the house reef. It was an otherworldly type of experience - the reef is completely different at night - and definitely worth doing. We’re avid snorkelers, but had never snorkeled at night. Having a guide put us at ease and helped us get so much more out of the experience.
We also booked a private sunrise photo shoot with Shutterfish (the resort photography service). Afrah, our photographer, captured the beauty and colors of the resort and produced photos of us that we adore (including some really cool creative/artsy shots). Afrah was super accommodating of the early time we requested, and he did a great job of giving us a completely different set of photos from the photos he took during our first vacation. The locations we shot at were different (second vacation: beach villa beach, lush pathways, bridges, and Terra; first vacation: resort pool, beach club, spa garden), as was the time of day (second vacation: sunrise; first vacation: sunset). Our photos are our favorite souvenirs!
Spa
The spa was a tranquil oasis. We didn’t schedule any treatments during our first stay, but my husband scheduled the signature 90-minute starlight ocean couple massage for my birthday during our second stay. It was hands down the best massage we’ve ever had, and it was an experience unlike any other with the open air, sound of the waves, starlight, etc. An absolute must that was worth every penny - we’re looking forward to scheduling the same massage on our next vacation and adding on other treatments.
Special Occasion
During this second stay, we celebrated my birthday at the resort. Cami, Sinaan, and the staff at Glow and Tasting Table went out of their way to make it such a special experience. When we arrived at breakfast, the Tasting Table staff had reserved a private beachside pavilion for us that was decorated with tropical flowers and champagne. When we ate dinner at Glow, the chef made a birthday cake and came to our table to talk to us and wish me a happy birthday. When we returned to the villa that night, we discovered that our villa attendant had left a beautiful flower-filled birthday message on the bed, balloons, fresh strawberries, and the cutest towel monkey. All of these touches were so thoughtful and really made for a wonderful day.
Summary
We don’t think we’ll ever find an island resort that tops our Waldorf Astoria Maldives experiences. We can’t wait to return for a third vacation (praying we'll score another points booking)! Hope this review helps - let me know if you have any questions.
Service
The exceptional level of service and attention to detail at this resort are second to none. The staff anticipate what you want and need before you even do! Cami, our personal concierge, was top-notch. Her kindness and attentiveness made our stay effortless.
The level of service provided by the resort transfer staff also stood out. The airline we flew lost all of our bags, which was an incredibly disappointing way to start our stay. Even though the resort had nothing to do with creating the problem, they worked tirelessly to resolve it - within 24 hours, our bags were located and delivered to our villa without my husband and I having to do anything! We had another issue with the same airline when checking in for our departure flight and, again, the resort transfer staff worked their magic to resolve it. We’ve seen some reviews complaining about the expense of the transfer to and from the resort, but based on our experiences, the assistance the transfer staff provided was 200% worth the cost (not to mention the yacht transfer was really nice, especially when a large pod of dolphins swam with the yacht on our way to the resort).
Villa
Our overwater villa was amazing - open, spacious, and in a secluded location. We had requested the same villa we stayed in during our first vacation, and the resort was kind enough to place us in that villa again for the duration of our 9-night stay (even though we had booked a lower room level for the last three days of our stay). We loved relaxing in the pool, laying in the nets, and watching the fish swim below. The snorkeling behind our villa was one of the highlights of our trip - every day we saw a wide array of small and large fish, sharks, rays, and turtles. Some days we would even snorkel for 2+ hours!
Sinaan, our villa attendant, was fantastic. Not only did he keep our room spotless, but every night he created an array of magical towel animals that made us smile every time we returned to our room.
Dining
The dining experiences are superb. We loved having so many options - we ate at Ledge, Shimizu, Tasting Table, Terra, Li Long, Glow, Nava, and ordered in-villa dining several times. We had hoped to dine at Yasmeen twice because we loved the food so much our first vacation, but the restaurant was unfortunately closed for renovation during our second stay.
My husband’s favorite restaurant was Li Long (specifically, the Beijing duck - a true must at this resort), and my favorites were Terra (for the food) and Glow/Amber (for overall experience/food). During our first trip we had skipped Tasting Table because that’s the venue where you eat breakfast every day so we felt like we had already “done” Tasting Table. We are so glad we didn’t skip it our second trip. The candlelit beach setting at night was awesome and totally different from the daytime. Plus, the butter chicken masala was hands down one of the tastiest dishes we ate (we ordered it once at Tasting Table and twice for in-villa dining!).
The breakfast buffet at this resort is a true standout, and an aspect of our first vacation that we literally dreamed about all year between our first and second stays. Unlike some breakfast buffets where there is a ton of selection but the food quality is just ok, the food at this buffet is incredible without sacrificing tons of choices. They offer traditional American breakfast items (eggs, bacon, hash browns, sausage), European breakfast items (croissants, pastries, cruffins, etc.), tropical fruits, a fresh juice bar, a charcuterie area (meats, cheeses, etc.), salads/healthy items, Middle Eastern breakfast items, Asian breakfast items, cereals, and a kids corner. Our list of favorites is seemingly unending - the croissants, brie, honeycomb, fig yogurt, cruffins, Berliners, stir fry noodles, labneh, etc. Except for the days where we had morning dives, we loved taking an hour or two to leisurely start our day savoring the breakfast. On our bike rides back to the villa after breakfast, we would inevitably find ourselves talking about how much we were looking forward to breakfast the next day!
One of the very few constructive criticisms we can offer the resort is the Terra dining experience. Terra was our most expensive dinner, and part of the appeal for us was to have a private, romantic, and high-end dinner. The food was incredible (my favorite food of the trip), and the initial ambience was just what we had hoped. But a couple of courses into our dinner, a “White Party” at the beach club began. The loud music blasting from the party pretty much ruined the ambience of our extremely expensive dinner. To make light of the situation, we affectionately refer to that night as “Club Terra” - that’s how loud the music was. We appreciate the restaurant staff’s apologies, but we wish one of two things had happened: (1) the beach club would have turned down the music or (2) the resort would have told us in advance about the party/music so we could have either rescheduled for another night without a party or started our dinner earlier to have finished by the time the party started. When we return for our next vacation, this is definitely an experience we feel like we need to re-do.
Activities
We became dive certified right before our second stay and had only previously dove in fresh water. We completed six ocean dives at the resort (the mandatory intro dive in the house reef, two of the morning two-tank dives, and one of the afternoon one-tank dives). We loved Lilia - she was a fantastic dive instructor who had an infectious passion for diving and enthusiasm for ocean animals. She pointed out so many different animals that we wouldn’t have otherwise spotted, including three incredible octopi! Unless you pay for a very expensive private speed boat rental, your dive site options are pretty limited. It would have been great if the resort had organized a group dive trip by speed boat to some of the more distant dive sites (like stingray city).
Another activity we booked was the night snorkel at the house reef. It was an otherworldly type of experience - the reef is completely different at night - and definitely worth doing. We’re avid snorkelers, but had never snorkeled at night. Having a guide put us at ease and helped us get so much more out of the experience.
We also booked a private sunrise photo shoot with Shutterfish (the resort photography service). Afrah, our photographer, captured the beauty and colors of the resort and produced photos of us that we adore (including some really cool creative/artsy shots). Afrah was super accommodating of the early time we requested, and he did a great job of giving us a completely different set of photos from the photos he took during our first vacation. The locations we shot at were different (second vacation: beach villa beach, lush pathways, bridges, and Terra; first vacation: resort pool, beach club, spa garden), as was the time of day (second vacation: sunrise; first vacation: sunset). Our photos are our favorite souvenirs!
Spa
The spa was a tranquil oasis. We didn’t schedule any treatments during our first stay, but my husband scheduled the signature 90-minute starlight ocean couple massage for my birthday during our second stay. It was hands down the best massage we’ve ever had, and it was an experience unlike any other with the open air, sound of the waves, starlight, etc. An absolute must that was worth every penny - we’re looking forward to scheduling the same massage on our next vacation and adding on other treatments.
Special Occasion
During this second stay, we celebrated my birthday at the resort. Cami, Sinaan, and the staff at Glow and Tasting Table went out of their way to make it such a special experience. When we arrived at breakfast, the Tasting Table staff had reserved a private beachside pavilion for us that was decorated with tropical flowers and champagne. When we ate dinner at Glow, the chef made a birthday cake and came to our table to talk to us and wish me a happy birthday. When we returned to the villa that night, we discovered that our villa attendant had left a beautiful flower-filled birthday message on the bed, balloons, fresh strawberries, and the cutest towel monkey. All of these touches were so thoughtful and really made for a wonderful day.
Summary
We don’t think we’ll ever find an island resort that tops our Waldorf Astoria Maldives experiences. We can’t wait to return for a third vacation (praying we'll score another points booking)! Hope this review helps - let me know if you have any questions.
Apr 20, 2021, 7:40 am
#516
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Shoreham By Sea
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,333
I arrive on the 13th of June also flying on QR but I'm ex-LHR. I'm not as confident by any stretch as I think it's almost guaranteed Qatar won't be on the green list by then, and my wife won't be able to isolate on the return so all routes will need to be green for us to make the trip work. Amber is no good to me. So unless they exclude transit from the new rules, I think we're going to be SOL.
For you, I think more will hinge on Italy's views on a) people coming into the country at all and b) their views on arrivals from Qatar. Then of course you've got the UK's decision on Maldives, Qatar and Italy to all go your way - though as you're OK with Amber countries that makes it easier for you. Then you need QR/Qatar to accept travellers to the Maldives who are vaccinated don't need a PCR (assuming you're vaccinated) because if Qatar says you need one to transit there you may have timing issues with getting the test in the UK and then going to Italy before picking up your first flight with QR. Finally if Qatar goes Amber and you need a PCR test to re-enter the UK due to the transit there, will your one from MLE still be valid with the hop through Italy as well - will come down to timing.
For you, I think more will hinge on Italy's views on a) people coming into the country at all and b) their views on arrivals from Qatar. Then of course you've got the UK's decision on Maldives, Qatar and Italy to all go your way - though as you're OK with Amber countries that makes it easier for you. Then you need QR/Qatar to accept travellers to the Maldives who are vaccinated don't need a PCR (assuming you're vaccinated) because if Qatar says you need one to transit there you may have timing issues with getting the test in the UK and then going to Italy before picking up your first flight with QR. Finally if Qatar goes Amber and you need a PCR test to re-enter the UK due to the transit there, will your one from MLE still be valid with the hop through Italy as well - will come down to timing.
My BA direct flight is going out a day earlier, so as you can see from my comments up thread, my current issue is persuading the hotel to accept my 'Be my Guest certificate' for an additional night.
Reaching out for advise on this thread. If I don't have any joy with getting them to accept the voucher, can anyone suggest a hotel for the first night. I see the SaII from Hilton but my understanding is that as this is on another island it would require a further PCR test ?
Apr 20, 2021, 9:01 am
#517
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,330
I have actually managed to switch my flight to BA when the new schedules were released. I have managed to bag rewards in J on the way out and suffering Y on the return, unless some availability pops up. I was able to get a cash refund on my BA positioning flights to FCO and will convert my QR ticket to a voucher. So for the first time I am confident of being able to travel. As you mention, I think your situation is tricky. Will QR move from red to green? As you say, unlikely.
My BA direct flight is going out a day earlier, so as you can see from my comments up thread, my current issue is persuading the hotel to accept my 'Be my Guest certificate' for an additional night.
Reaching out for advise on this thread. If I don't have any joy with getting them to accept the voucher, can anyone suggest a hotel for the first night. I see the SaII from Hilton but my understanding is that as this is on another island it would require a further PCR test ?
My BA direct flight is going out a day earlier, so as you can see from my comments up thread, my current issue is persuading the hotel to accept my 'Be my Guest certificate' for an additional night.
Reaching out for advise on this thread. If I don't have any joy with getting them to accept the voucher, can anyone suggest a hotel for the first night. I see the SaII from Hilton but my understanding is that as this is on another island it would require a further PCR test ?
I reckon we'll end up binning this trip entirely and booking one of the absolutely daft travel agent rates somewhere (or even at the WA - was quoted $8k for 7 nights half board from a Maldivian TA recently in a Reef Villa) but later in the year.
Apr 20, 2021, 9:03 am
#518
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
As the BMGs are billed to the hotel(s), that messed up your stay(s), you expect these Hilton(s) (that probably cost a fraction of the price , compared to the WA) to pay your stay at WA Ithaafushi?
Should be no problem, e.g. Treetop Hospital in Hulhumale offers express PCR, which will only take a few hours (regular PCR Test 12hours) at additional cost. Depending on which resort you are staying, the resort doctor will take the sample, shortly before the next boat or seaplane is going back to MLE, Hospital representative will pick up the sample at Seaplane Terminal or Jetty and take it to Hospital for Express testing
Last edited by Canarsie; Apr 26, 2021 at 12:03 pm Reason: Fixed formatting of quote.
Apr 20, 2021, 9:49 am
#519
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Shoreham By Sea
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,333
You got Hilton BMG certificates , to be used at a Hilton Hotel (probably because something went wrong during previous stays at a Hilton) and want to use these certificates at the WA.
As the BMGs are billed to the hotel(s), that messed up your stay(s), you expect these Hilton(s) (that probably cost a fraction of the price , compared to the WA) to pay your stay at WA Ithaafushi?
As the BMGs are billed to the hotel(s), that messed up your stay(s), you expect these Hilton(s) (that probably cost a fraction of the price , compared to the WA) to pay your stay at WA Ithaafushi?
I doubt these will be billed to the hotels as these vouchers were offered when the hotel cancelled the stay and didn't refund me.
Apr 20, 2021, 5:07 pm
#521
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 27
Looks like they just released a "live unforgettable" sale that includes your transfer fee and half board for $1631/night but you have to book at least 4 nights. Still no standard award availability though. I have a total of 6 nights booked, still looking for 1 night in between those two points bookings. I wonder if I can sweet talk them into at least waiving my transfer fee or throwing in dinner if I have to pay cash for that one night that I need.
Apr 20, 2021, 7:19 pm
#522
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,826
Looks like they just released a "live unforgettable" sale that includes your transfer fee and half board for $1631/night but you have to book at least 4 nights. Still no standard award availability though. I have a total of 6 nights booked, still looking for 1 night in between those two points bookings. I wonder if I can sweet talk them into at least waiving my transfer fee or throwing in dinner if I have to pay cash for that one night that I need.
Apr 20, 2021, 7:26 pm
#523
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,171
Apr 21, 2021, 2:33 am
#525
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,826
There is one court. If I am not mistaken, just using it is free. Lessons will of course cost something, but because that wasn't available at the time, I don't know how much.