[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
#496
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,539
You are extremely knowledgable about this part of the world, I think it's wonderful you are so passionate about these resorts.
#497
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
Asked for an upgrade quote and whether they would honor their booking confirmation of $370++ RT yacht transfer. I got a response in about 24 hours.
For my dates next year in January 2020.
"Upgrade to King Reef Villa with Pool: US$200+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Upgrade to King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool: US$400+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, the transfer information mentioned in your booking confirmation is a technical error and our team has now rectified the issue. That being said, I am pleased to honor the rate $370+ 23.2% per person for round trip, as mentioned on your confirmation."
For my dates next year in January 2020.
"Upgrade to King Reef Villa with Pool: US$200+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Upgrade to King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool: US$400+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, the transfer information mentioned in your booking confirmation is a technical error and our team has now rectified the issue. That being said, I am pleased to honor the rate $370+ 23.2% per person for round trip, as mentioned on your confirmation."
#498
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
#499
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 933
Asked for an upgrade quote and whether they would honor their booking confirmation of $370++ RT yacht transfer. I got a response in about 24 hours.
For my dates next year in January 2020.
"Upgrade to King Reef Villa with Pool: US$200+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Upgrade to King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool: US$400+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, the transfer information mentioned in your booking confirmation is a technical error and our team has now rectified the issue. That being said, I am pleased to honor the rate $370+ 23.2% per person for round trip, as mentioned on your confirmation."
For my dates next year in January 2020.
"Upgrade to King Reef Villa with Pool: US$200+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Upgrade to King Grand Overwater Villa with Pool: US$400+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience, the transfer information mentioned in your booking confirmation is a technical error and our team has now rectified the issue. That being said, I am pleased to honor the rate $370+ 23.2% per person for round trip, as mentioned on your confirmation."
#500
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
@MaldivesFreak-Very useful info! Much appreciated. Hopefully, the trees they plant are somewhat matured with leaves at opening.
#502
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 38
Good news, contacted reservation and they honoured the original $370++ return price per person ( I took a screenshot before they changed it).
#503
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 179
Aw man so the real rate is $370++ each way. Should have booked when they had the error. I was still holding out to see what if any Diamond benefits they provided.
#504
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
I emailed the resort and they replied confirming they will honour the $370++ round trip; I would have been contemplating cancellation if it was $370++ each way. Anyway $370++ round trip is still high in my opinion so we'll see what kind of "yacht" they provide - there better be canapes and free flow sparkling wine at the minimum - and not just a cold towel and bottled water. In regards to the 70 foot princess references in this thread, is there an actual link that states this is the one the WA will be using - I can't find any reference to its confirmation anywhere.
Also, do we know if there will be a soft opening?
And also, anyone can tell the difference between the Reef Villa vs Overwater Villas?
Also, do we know if there will be a soft opening?
And also, anyone can tell the difference between the Reef Villa vs Overwater Villas?
#505
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
Programs: BAEC:Silver ,IHG:Spire Amb ,QR:Silver,HH:Diamond
Posts: 374
https://www.travelmarketreport.com/a...n-the-Maldives
#506
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,304
From all I have pieced together it looks like the Reef Villa is on land with the outside decking over water. The Overwater Villa is completely out in the water. The Beach Villa is obviously completly on land. But the rooms, “Standard” and Grand, looked to be almost the same.
TD
PS...the differences between “standard” and grand look to be the added living room in the grand.
Last edited by Canarsie; Apr 30, 2019 at 12:06 pm Reason: Consolidation.
#508
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,304
TD
#509
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
#510
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 783
My question would be with the map showing the location of the BV's, would it be a better bet to choose one facing out towards the ocean rather than inwards?