[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jun 28, 2019, 11:43 pm
#1216
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
I see that the Wiki says that points/redemptions bookings are exempt from the $6 pp green tax. Has the resort confirmed this or are we just assuming they won't try to charge those of us on points bookings?
Jun 29, 2019, 1:12 am
#1217
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
Sounds good. Im there from the 11/12th July.
I really hope its private.
I really hope its private.
Jun 29, 2019, 7:21 am
#1218
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 179
I would assume most people staying at the WA would be flying in on a major middle eastern airline. The major 3 ME airlines have two inbound flights per day? And out of those most would want to fly in on the earlier flight.
You can’t reasonably expect the yacht to be private considering its an hours ride round trip. If you have three separate guests on the same flight who gets to go first while the rest wait?
You can’t reasonably expect the yacht to be private considering its an hours ride round trip. If you have three separate guests on the same flight who gets to go first while the rest wait?
Jun 29, 2019, 7:34 am
#1219
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 84
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Last edited by husky96821; Jun 29, 2019 at 7:55 am
Jun 29, 2019, 7:55 am
#1220
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 84
Menus - part 1 of 2
Last edited by husky96821; Jun 29, 2019 at 8:01 am
Jun 29, 2019, 8:01 am
#1222
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,714
I really think this board is dramatically off when it comes to understanding the value of the yacht transfer. Try and rent a superyacht in the Maldives and tell me if you can find one for $200 an hour.
Jun 29, 2019, 8:09 am
#1223
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
I would assume most people staying at the WA would be flying in on a major middle eastern airline. The major 3 ME airlines have two inbound flights per day? And out of those most would want to fly in on the earlier flight.
You can’t reasonably expect the yacht to be private considering its an hours ride round trip. If you have three separate guests on the same flight who gets to go first while the rest wait?
You can’t reasonably expect the yacht to be private considering its an hours ride round trip. If you have three separate guests on the same flight who gets to go first while the rest wait?
Jun 29, 2019, 8:18 am
#1224
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
TD
Jun 29, 2019, 8:23 am
#1225
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
I wouldn't consider what they have a "superyacht", plus if it's not private and you're sharing it with other people, then $200 per person isn't that far fetched.
Jun 29, 2019, 11:35 am
#1226
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
I never thought it was private. My reservations says "A shared return transfer on the resort's private yacht is charged at US$370 + taxes and service per person."
Btw, those menus are funny - $42 average for a pizza? That better be top notch given the highest price I've seen here in Tokyo was $28 at the Ritz Carlton. Even a $5 pizza here is superb. I think I'll take my chances and convince my daughter to pass on that one.
Btw, those menus are funny - $42 average for a pizza? That better be top notch given the highest price I've seen here in Tokyo was $28 at the Ritz Carlton. Even a $5 pizza here is superb. I think I'll take my chances and convince my daughter to pass on that one.
Last edited by scwam; Jun 29, 2019 at 11:54 am
Jun 29, 2019, 12:09 pm
#1227
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: Aegean Airlines Silver, British Airways Gold, Virgin Atlantic Silver
Posts: 1,740
Jun 29, 2019, 1:07 pm
#1228
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 475
Just had a look a the Menus. Prices seem to be a bit steep.
Food prices are always difficult to compare, but
when you have a look at the wine list, prices are about 50-100% more than at Conrad Maldives!
Interested to see, how the breakfast will be and if they will try to keep up with the St.Regis Vommuli.
Food prices are always difficult to compare, but
when you have a look at the wine list, prices are about 50-100% more than at Conrad Maldives!
Interested to see, how the breakfast will be and if they will try to keep up with the St.Regis Vommuli.
Jun 29, 2019, 2:25 pm
#1229
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 599
I can’t quite tell if the prices of spirits are for a bottle or glass. If it’s the latter, on man..... this place is so expensive.