[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Feb 14, 2019, 6:27 am
#437
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
Good news... i've been in touch with the hotel again regarding the yacht transfer and they have now said...
"Thank you for the email and bringing this to our attention, The change was initiated from our end before us accepting reservations, however this has not reflected on the booking system.
Please note that we will at all times, honor the booking confirmation and in this case as well, we will be charging you US$370++ per person for roundtrip.
Kind accept our apologies for the inconvenience."
Gotta love 'em! So everyone book quick before they realise!!
RE the troll... don't give him/her the time of day. I appreciate the help and information this community has provided and has gotten me even more excited for what will be a genuine 'once in a lifetime trip' for our honeymoon and one I am RIDICULOUSLY excited for! We're all going for different reasons and have different stories, let's respect them hey.
Onwards...
"Thank you for the email and bringing this to our attention, The change was initiated from our end before us accepting reservations, however this has not reflected on the booking system.
Please note that we will at all times, honor the booking confirmation and in this case as well, we will be charging you US$370++ per person for roundtrip.
Kind accept our apologies for the inconvenience."
Gotta love 'em! So everyone book quick before they realise!!
RE the troll... don't give him/her the time of day. I appreciate the help and information this community has provided and has gotten me even more excited for what will be a genuine 'once in a lifetime trip' for our honeymoon and one I am RIDICULOUSLY excited for! We're all going for different reasons and have different stories, let's respect them hey.
Onwards...
Wow we all got our wish. Seems like its the perfect time to try this place out!
On a serious note, this implies they were going to do $370 RT then someone said lets make it one way....?
Last edited by NightFury1; Feb 14, 2019 at 8:08 am
Feb 14, 2019, 7:23 am
#438
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
An excellent business decision from WA
Feb 14, 2019, 7:30 am
#439
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,416
From OMAT - -
"......Initially Hilton’s website suggested that the roundtrip transfer cost $370 plus a 23.2% tax and service charge. As it turns out, that was a mistake, and the hotel is actually charging $350 one-way plus a 23.2% tax and service charge for transfers between the airport and hotel. So a roundtrip boat transfer for the 30 minute ride will cost $862.40. WOW."
OMAT - WA link
"......Initially Hilton’s website suggested that the roundtrip transfer cost $370 plus a 23.2% tax and service charge. As it turns out, that was a mistake, and the hotel is actually charging $350 one-way plus a 23.2% tax and service charge for transfers between the airport and hotel. So a roundtrip boat transfer for the 30 minute ride will cost $862.40. WOW."
OMAT - WA link
Feb 14, 2019, 7:35 am
#440
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 83
According to Lucky at OMAT breakfast is included for Diamonds but not clear if its continental only with extra for cooked items or the whole monty.
Feb 14, 2019, 7:45 am
#441
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
Anyone of the people complaining about the high transfer costs ever considered the costs of a new 70 foot Yacht? A new one will cost approx. 2 million US$ ore more, depending on the layout, has a fuel consumption of up to a few hundred liters /per hour.
Also the costs for maintanance and staff. Please donīt compare it to the costs of a speedboat with 2x 200 HP Outboard motors, that other Hotels in the Maldives use.
At least Lucky from OMMAT sees it realistic when comparing the 300 $ Reethi Rah Transfer with the 350$ of the WA.
One reason, that no one ever complaint about the transfer costs of the Reethi Rah is, that you can not book the Hotel for free, for points, with creditcard certificates, ...
(Except a few years ago, when the Reethi Rah was an LHW property you could use your free night here, but it was rarely available and only 3 free nights possible with the "Unlimited Membership")
Also the costs for maintanance and staff. Please donīt compare it to the costs of a speedboat with 2x 200 HP Outboard motors, that other Hotels in the Maldives use.
At least Lucky from OMMAT sees it realistic when comparing the 300 $ Reethi Rah Transfer with the 350$ of the WA.
One reason, that no one ever complaint about the transfer costs of the Reethi Rah is, that you can not book the Hotel for free, for points, with creditcard certificates, ...
(Except a few years ago, when the Reethi Rah was an LHW property you could use your free night here, but it was rarely available and only 3 free nights possible with the "Unlimited Membership")
Last edited by mb123; Feb 14, 2019 at 8:15 am
Feb 14, 2019, 7:58 am
#442
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
It is going to be a great resort and really looking forward to this trip!
TD
Feb 14, 2019, 8:11 am
#443
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
Programs: BAEC:Silver ,IHG:Spire Amb ,QR:Silver,HH:Diamond
Posts: 374
Anyone of the people complaining about the high transfer costs ever considered the costs of a new 70 foot Yacht? A new one will cost approx. 2 million US$ ore more, depending on the layout, has a fuel consumption of up to a few hundred liters /per hour.<br />Also the costs for maintanance and staff. Please donīt compare it to the costs of a speedboat with 2x 200 HP Outboard motors, that others in the Maldives use.
Last edited by crombiestone; Feb 14, 2019 at 8:29 am
Feb 14, 2019, 8:19 am
#444
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Good news... i've been in touch with the hotel again regarding the yacht transfer and they have now said...
"Thank you for the email and bringing this to our attention, The change was initiated from our end before us accepting reservations, however this has not reflected on the booking system.
Please note that we will at all times, honor the booking confirmation and in this case as well, we will be charging you US$370++ per person for roundtrip.
Kind accept our apologies for the inconvenience."
Gotta love 'em! So everyone book quick before they realise!!
RE the troll... don't give him/her the time of day. I appreciate the help and information this community has provided and has gotten me even more excited for what will be a genuine 'once in a lifetime trip' for our honeymoon and one I am RIDICULOUSLY excited for! We're all going for different reasons and have different stories, let's respect them hey.
Onwards...
"Thank you for the email and bringing this to our attention, The change was initiated from our end before us accepting reservations, however this has not reflected on the booking system.
Please note that we will at all times, honor the booking confirmation and in this case as well, we will be charging you US$370++ per person for roundtrip.
Kind accept our apologies for the inconvenience."
Gotta love 'em! So everyone book quick before they realise!!
RE the troll... don't give him/her the time of day. I appreciate the help and information this community has provided and has gotten me even more excited for what will be a genuine 'once in a lifetime trip' for our honeymoon and one I am RIDICULOUSLY excited for! We're all going for different reasons and have different stories, let's respect them hey.
Onwards...
Feb 14, 2019, 8:26 am
#445
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
Anyone of the people complaining about the high transfer costs ever considered the costs of a new 70 foot Yacht? A new one will cost approx. 2 million US$ ore more, depending on the layout, has a fuel consumption of up to a few hundred liters /per hour.
Also the costs for maintanance and staff. Please donīt compare it to the costs of a speedboat with 2x 200 HP Outboard motors, that other Hotels in the Maldives use.
At least Lucky from OMMAT sees it realistic when comparing the 300 $ Reethi Rah Transfer with the 350$ of the WA.
One reason, that no one ever complaint about the transfer costs of the Reethi Rah is, that you can not book the Hotel for free, for points, with creditcard certificates, ... (Except a few years ago, when the Reethi Rah was an LHW property you could use your free night here, but it was rarely available and only 3 free nights possible with the "Unlimited Membership")
Also the costs for maintanance and staff. Please donīt compare it to the costs of a speedboat with 2x 200 HP Outboard motors, that other Hotels in the Maldives use.
At least Lucky from OMMAT sees it realistic when comparing the 300 $ Reethi Rah Transfer with the 350$ of the WA.
One reason, that no one ever complaint about the transfer costs of the Reethi Rah is, that you can not book the Hotel for free, for points, with creditcard certificates, ...
(Except a few years ago, when the Reethi Rah was an LHW property you could use your free night here, but it was rarely available and only 3 free nights possible with the "Unlimited Membership")Last edited by dcht; Feb 14, 2019 at 11:08 am
Feb 14, 2019, 9:31 am
#446
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Definitely considered it . In El Gouna Red Sea they cost around $3000 a day to charter for day sailing for the same size and level of luxury as the WA are using ,some are the same brand ,Princess , so the purchase price would have been the same for the owner here (admittedly fuel costs are lower in Egypt. I've no idea of the price per litre in the Maldives ) . The WA are charging $370++ for a 30 minute trip probably with 10+ passengers . So One single trip should about cover a days cost . I'm not sure how many one way trips a day a boat would make but I'm thinking 8 wouldn't be stretching it ?
Last edited by Canarsie; Apr 30, 2019 at 12:02 pm Reason: Consolidation.
Feb 14, 2019, 10:08 am
#447
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 644
Looks like they updated the language in the reservation confirmation to now say $370 per person each way instead of return
Feb 14, 2019, 10:14 am
#448
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
So sneaky. I wouldn't expect anything less shady from Hilton. It's on mine too. My God!
The bloggers will have a heyday on this once they pick it up.
The bloggers will have a heyday on this once they pick it up.
Feb 14, 2019, 10:26 am
#450
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, AS MVP, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 52,570
In other words, do you have to use the hotel's boat? I get that some people will like the smoother ride of a 70-footer, but in most parts of the world where something like this is part of the local transportation, there are different options.