[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jan 19, 2019, 9:53 am
#211
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
very helpful (and jaw-dropping) to see the transfer pricing -- at $300 + tax each way it is the most expensive transfer option out of all the hotels in the Maldives for what is a relatively short trip!
there won't be a more affordable speedboat option, folks... this is it... so start saving or swimming
there won't be a more affordable speedboat option, folks... this is it... so start saving or swimming
TD
Website update...
“This hotel will soon be joining the Hilton Portfolio of Brands but is not yet accepting reservations. It is scheduled to open in April 2019. Opening Date: Tue Apr 30 00:00:00 CDT 2019”
It was May 2019 a few days ago. So looks like we are moving in the correct direction. I did not see any other updates.
TD
Last edited by Canarsie; Apr 30, 2019 at 11:51 am Reason: Consolidation.
Jan 19, 2019, 10:44 am
#212
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
I checked it yesterday and it said May 2019 with 31.05.2019 as the date. They must have gotten a bit ahead of schedule.
Jan 19, 2019, 12:39 pm
#213
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
For that amount I would expect champagne and canapes served at a very big yacht ... ;-)
Jan 19, 2019, 1:30 pm
#215
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AA EXP 3 MM
Posts: 4,576
very helpful (and jaw-dropping) to see the transfer pricing -- at $300 + tax each way it is the most expensive transfer option out of all the hotels in the Maldives for what is a relatively short trip!
there won't be a more affordable speedboat option, folks... this is it... so start saving or swimming
there won't be a more affordable speedboat option, folks... this is it... so start saving or swimming
Best Maldives Resorts Accessible by Speedboat from Male Airport
https://www.fourseasons.com/maldives...ions_and_maps/
If indeed the Waldorf Astoria pricing is $300++ per person each way, it just reaffirms this very poignant comment regarding the need for point redemption properties to pump up the prices for their ancillary products and services to cover for the relatively low room rate reimbursement
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30411600-post18.html
I'll never forget my experience at the Orientale restaurant at St. Regis Maldives back in 2017 where a small plate of chicken tikka masala, comprising of five bite-sized pieces of chicken and piece of naan cost $40:
http://53e6e95fa523edc2d249-64fa9f17.../Orientale.pdf
Maps showing distances between Malé and the two resorts
Jan 19, 2019, 2:33 pm
#216
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
134+ pictures of the WA Maldives. Some are the ones posted by WA on the website. Scroll through and you will see many construction shots.
Go to Google and type in “Waldorf Maldives”. click on the picture that shows 134+
Go to Google and type in “Waldorf Maldives”. click on the picture that shows 134+
Jan 19, 2019, 3:43 pm
#217
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 72
This article reveals a bit more about the boat transfer...
https://www.travelmarketreport.com/a...n-the-Maldives
https://www.travelmarketreport.com/a...n-the-Maldives
Jan 19, 2019, 9:15 pm
#218
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
$300++ one way for the yacht transfer *ouch* hope they give one cold towel free and not charge for it ha ha ha
I am expecting complimentary continental breakfast for Diamonds, with an up-charge of $100++ to go full buffet *damn, I shouldn't give the resort too many ideas*
Nickel and dime-ing seems normal in this part of the world, and many suckers including myself will just go with the flow and book (hopefully using our points).
I am expecting complimentary continental breakfast for Diamonds, with an up-charge of $100++ to go full buffet *damn, I shouldn't give the resort too many ideas*
Nickel and dime-ing seems normal in this part of the world, and many suckers including myself will just go with the flow and book (hopefully using our points).
Jan 19, 2019, 10:21 pm
#219
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
What do they mean the transfer is "usually charged" at $300+tax ?
Jan 20, 2019, 2:24 am
#221
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
Posts: 4,091
I wonder if overwater villas will be available for redemption @ 95K. Heck, I wonder if even regular beach villas will be for 95K.
Staying in OWV and dining at Ithaa is a bucket list item for me, so I'm still for Conrad; but if miraculously OVW for WA is same price, I'd seriously question my need to sit in an underwater restaurant.
Staying in OWV and dining at Ithaa is a bucket list item for me, so I'm still for Conrad; but if miraculously OVW for WA is same price, I'd seriously question my need to sit in an underwater restaurant.
Jan 20, 2019, 2:29 am
#222
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 783
I wonder if overwater villas will be available for redemption @ 95K. Heck, I wonder if even regular beach villas will be for 95K.
Staying in OWV and dining at Ithaa is a bucket list item for me, so I'm still for Conrad; but if miraculously OVW for WA is same price, I'd seriously question my need to sit in an underwater restaurant.
Staying in OWV and dining at Ithaa is a bucket list item for me, so I'm still for Conrad; but if miraculously OVW for WA is same price, I'd seriously question my need to sit in an underwater restaurant.
Jan 20, 2019, 5:33 am
#223
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
Jan 20, 2019, 9:56 pm
#224
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
They say they will update the website by the end of January. I am going to predict they don’t start taking online reservations until at least February 3rd.....
Jan 21, 2019, 1:06 pm
#225
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Charlotte
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum Ambassador, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 59
he said usually charged because in the email to me, that I posted above, the transfer is included in the daily “special” rate he mentioned, as well as a daily F&B credit per person and a one room category upgrade... not booking this rate would bring the yacht transfer fee