[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jul 7, 2019, 9:01 pm
#1456
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
Jul 7, 2019, 10:04 pm
#1457
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
and i think PRPN means per room per night
so looking at page 3,
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if Mr and Mrs Smith books "Beach Villa with Pool" for a 3 nights stay in August 2019, then they pay the following
25,699 HKD x 2 persons (for 3 nights)
If they want to bring their teenage kid aged 16 years named Tom, then they have to pay an extra
17,299 HKD (for 3 nights)
If they want to extend their stay by 1 night to make it a total of 4 nights, they have to pay an extra
10,660 HKD (for Mr and Mrs Smith)
2,490 HKD (for Tom)
The above prices include the following for each traveller
▪ Round trip economy class ticket between Hong Kong & Maldives by Cathay Pacific (CX)
▪ Breakfast
▪ Roundtrip Speedboat Transfer between Male & Resort
The above prices exclude the following
▪ All ticket taxes (Fuel surcharge & Taxes) ~~ i assume this note is only relevant for the CX flight
Last edited by gnomey; Jul 7, 2019 at 10:09 pm
Jul 8, 2019, 12:50 am
#1458
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
Thank you
Jul 8, 2019, 12:54 am
#1459
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
Jul 8, 2019, 1:34 am
#1460
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 644
So the million dollar Yacht broke down or something and so they have arranged a speed boat for us for our ride back to the airport. They have refunded one way charges for this inconvenience that we don't mind at all 
Jul 8, 2019, 2:17 am
#1461
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,462
Blessing in disguise? Please do report back on how choppy the waters are between the atolls though -- I hear it can get very bumpy.
Jul 8, 2019, 2:21 am
#1462
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,462
Have any Golds stayed yet? Would be interesting to hear about the differences in benefits between Gold and Diamond, if any (apart from the spa discount which I won't be taking advantage of anyway).
Is the in-villa champagne the same? Broader snack selection for Diamonds? Different breakfast selection/a la carte menu? Any other points of differentiation?
Is the in-villa champagne the same? Broader snack selection for Diamonds? Different breakfast selection/a la carte menu? Any other points of differentiation?
Hilton Honors GOLD MEMBERS:
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Benefits:
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Benefits:
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Benefits:
- In-villa VIP welcome Champagne, sweet and savoury amenities
- Complimentary daily afternoon delights with a fine selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 16:00 to 17:00 at Peacock Alley
- 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 22:00 to 23:30
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Benefits:
- In-villa VIP welcome Champagne, sweet and savoury amenities
- With a selected 60-minute massage, enjoy a complimentary additional 30-minute at Waldorf Astoria Spa
- Complimentary daily afternoon delights with a fine selection of beverages crafted by mixologist and sommelier from 16:00 to 17:00 at Peacock Alley
- 50% special offer on selected beverages at Nava Beach Club from 22:00 to 23:30
Jul 8, 2019, 2:56 am
#1463
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
Also, for breakfast, you walk in they hand you a menu and point you to the buffet. There's no way there's a separate menu for Gold v. Diamond. There's no one guarding the buffet's bacon offering asking for your status before letting you take some.
Speaking of bacon, I could see some of our British friends being disappointed that they don't serve British style "rashers" at breakfast, they serve American bacon. You know, dark red, you can pick up a piece and and snap it in half.
There are also no pork sausages, only chicken sausage and beef (or turkey?) sausage. I think the bacon is the only pork breakfast offering, and it's right in the middle of the display, it's not sequestered off to the side of the buffet like they do in some Muslim countries.
They do have baked beans though, for the Brits, presumably.
Jul 8, 2019, 3:19 am
#1464
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 9
I arrived yesterday, July 7. So far, I’m in love with everything. From the yacht transfer, my two bedded Reef villa, the diamond member breakfast, happy hour drinks (I don’t like that there is no HH bites though - I’m not into pastries for HH). I haven’t went out to dinner yet. I was kind of tired last night and wanted to relax. I guess I will have a lavish experience tomorrow July 9 for my birthday. I will also enjoy my VIP complimentary champagne tomorrow. On another note, if you are staying here right now feel free to come say hi. I will be at HH every night. You can’t miss me. I’m the only woman of color on the property besides my mother.
Jul 8, 2019, 3:25 am
#1465
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,835
Of the people at the resort now, which room did you book, and which room did you receive? Just scanning the last few pages it seems nobody is being upgraded? If so then I am surprised about the lack of upgrades, not a major issue but if I was GM of a new hotel I would want to be generous from the start and create good publicity. Also if nobody is being upgraded, people staying in non-Beach Villas are on cash bookings or paid upgrades in greater numbers than I expected.
Thanks to all who contributed tidbits of reviews during their stay so far. ^
Thanks to all who contributed tidbits of reviews during their stay so far. ^
Jul 8, 2019, 3:48 am
#1466
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
I arrived yesterday, July 7. So far, I’m in love with everything. From the yacht transfer, my two bedded Reef villa, the diamond member breakfast, happy hour drinks (I don’t like that there is no HH bites though - I’m not into pastries for HH). I haven’t went out to dinner yet. I was kind of tired last night and wanted to relax. I guess I will have a lavish experience tomorrow July 9 for my birthday. I will also enjoy my VIP complimentary champagne tomorrow. On another note, if you are staying here right now feel free to come say hi. I will be at HH every night. You can’t miss me. I’m the only woman of color on the property besides my mother.
Jul 8, 2019, 4:33 am
#1467
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
I arrived yesterday, July 7. So far, I’m in love with everything. From the yacht transfer, my two bedded Reef villa, the diamond member breakfast, happy hour drinks (I don’t like that there is no HH bites though - I’m not into pastries for HH). I haven’t went out to dinner yet. I was kind of tired last night and wanted to relax. I guess I will have a lavish experience tomorrow July 9 for my birthday. I will also enjoy my VIP complimentary champagne tomorrow. On another note, if you are staying here right now feel free to come say hi. I will be at HH every night. You can’t miss me. I’m the only woman of color on the property besides my mother.
im arriving on Friday and staying for one week.
Thanks to everyone who has commented or left a post of any kind while staying.
Its really good to get an idea of what to expect.
I am Muslim myself and am not fussed about the pork offerings. Yeah it helps for it to be separate but I understand that you guys can’t live without your bacon! Lol.
Jul 8, 2019, 5:17 am
#1468
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
What do you mean when you say it's a suite? A two bedroom villa? I don't see "suite" as a room classification at this resort. I just copied and pasted the list of King Beach Villas numbers they sent me, it certainly could be wrong.
Jul 8, 2019, 5:18 am
#1469
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
I saw one not terribly chubby Chinese guy with a wife and young daughter today but he left Peacock Alley early at 4:30 after consuming only one Heineken so I figured he couldn't be an FTer.
Jul 8, 2019, 5:24 am
#1470
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: 7,327
I'd just like to thank everyone currently on their holidays taking the time to post all this information. It's really helpful, and I'm feeling a lot more optimistic about my upcoming stay in November.
Early days yet, but certainly I'm not as concerned as I was a week ago.
Early days yet, but certainly I'm not as concerned as I was a week ago.