[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
#1501
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
@jphripjah I am wondering what all the stuff is in front of villa 311. Could you take pictures of the beach in front of (reef villa) 311.
Thanks
Thanks
To the left of the pathway is crap. Meaning, a large utility room for towels and whatnot, a smaller thin utility-looking shed, and a white tank of some kind.
#1503
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
I'm interested in Yasmeen photos if you have any.
Re: room water; its just still water (like conrad's) and plenty to go around, officially its two large (1litre or a bit more) bottles per room but we have had 5-6 large bottles on an ongoing basis, gets replenished at morning room service and evening turndown.
#1504
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
#1505
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Thank you jphripjah for taking the time out of your vacation to explain and take photos for us eagerly waiting FTers!!
In your photo (which I've resized), how deep is the water in the light blue and dark blue areas?
In your photo (which I've resized), how deep is the water in the light blue and dark blue areas?
#1506
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
jphripjah
Thank you for all the informative information and pictures! My wife and I are scheduled to arrive in November.
In your opinion, which BV is the best for beachfront and privacy??
Thank you for all the informative information and pictures! My wife and I are scheduled to arrive in November.
In your opinion, which BV is the best for beachfront and privacy??
#1507
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 21
Thank you jphripjah, alanslegal and Stivelio, I really appreciate your reviews and perspectives. At first I was a bit hesitant, but you definitely ease my concerns a great deal.
@Moflav, we will be at the resort the week of Thanksgiving, love to meet up for a drink if you are there as well.
@Moflav, we will be at the resort the week of Thanksgiving, love to meet up for a drink if you are there as well.
#1508
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
Thank you jphripjah, alanslegal and Stivelio, I really appreciate your reviews and perspectives. At first I was a bit hesitant, but you definitely ease my concerns a great deal.
@Moflav, we will be at the resort the week of Thanksgiving, love to meet up for a drink if you are there as well.
@Moflav, we will be at the resort the week of Thanksgiving, love to meet up for a drink if you are there as well.
I am super excited about the resort!
#1512
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 9
I guess I am confused. The yacht transfer was $189 + taxes (2).
So you only paid $378 + taxes Total OR $756 for the both of you plus taxes.
So you only paid $378 + taxes Total OR $756 for the both of you plus taxes.
#1515
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
Arrrgh! Rain!!
My concierge told me a few days back that Conrad Maldives Rangali Island gets more rain than other resorts to it's atoll positioning or something. This morning, we've got the rain.
I don't mind it really, it's been hot and sunny the last four days, uncomfortably so at times, for me. I went out in the water on my first day here, not to snorkel, just to wade out 30-40 meters in chest/shoulder deep water, and sit and walk around out there for a while, while wearing a hat and sunglasses. Stupidly I didn't put on sunblock and I managed to get a moderate sunburn on my entire back, even the parts of my back that were submerged in water almost the whole time.
Since then I've been wearing a T-shirt in the water, like my mom used to make me do when I was seven.
A little rain doesn't hurt.
My concierge told me a few days back that Conrad Maldives Rangali Island gets more rain than other resorts to it's atoll positioning or something. This morning, we've got the rain.
I don't mind it really, it's been hot and sunny the last four days, uncomfortably so at times, for me. I went out in the water on my first day here, not to snorkel, just to wade out 30-40 meters in chest/shoulder deep water, and sit and walk around out there for a while, while wearing a hat and sunglasses. Stupidly I didn't put on sunblock and I managed to get a moderate sunburn on my entire back, even the parts of my back that were submerged in water almost the whole time.
Since then I've been wearing a T-shirt in the water, like my mom used to make me do when I was seven.
A little rain doesn't hurt.
Last edited by jphripjah; Jul 9, 2019 at 9:18 pm