Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
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Feb 12, 04, 1:50 pm
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Feb 25, 19, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by NightFury1
$200+t for Reef Villa (Deck is over water, Entrance is on land, for a lack of a better word, this is a "poor man's" over water)
$400+t for Over Water Villa
$400+t for Over Water Villa
Feb 25, 19, 11:47 am
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Originally Posted by msg75
Considering biting on a 5-night points stay @ WA. Just out of curiosity, is the $740 +taxes +service RT boat transfer the highest in the Maldives? Just a quick perusal of some other properties it seems like it is, even more than seaplane transfers. Amortized over 5 nights we're talking $300+/night for a couple. It's obviously not about the money, per se, as the point redemption is a tremendous value, but it does leave a bit of a bad taste as it seems excessive.
Other resorts like Cheval Blanc, Velaa, St.Regis... are offering private transfers with similar yachts, approx. costs 2500-3000 ++ p.hour.
Feb 25, 19, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by mb123
Its difficult to compare the boat transfer prices, as WA is or will be the only hotel using a big yacht for a shared transfer. Rethi Rah is charging 300++ for a shared yacht transfer(smaller yacht) or 400++ shared seaplane p.p. one way.
Other resorts like Cheval Blanc, Velaa, St.Regis... are offering private transfers with similar yachts, approx. costs 2500-3000 ++ p.hour.
Feb 25, 19, 12:38 pm
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Originally Posted by soccerguy985
I've started looking for private operators to do transfers to Walfdorf. It looks like Waldorf is only 15 Miles from the airport. It looks like speedboats are going for $25 a mile, so that should be about $375 one way for as many people as the boat can hold. Waiting for Atoll Transfers to get back to me though.
https://www.getmyboat.com/boat-renta...ale--Maldives/
Feb 26, 19, 5:26 am
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Originally Posted by brodielayne
I was quoted the same prices. I had a similar style room as the reef villa when I stayed at Hilton Moorea, and thought it was a great room. Deck over water, but close enough on land to ice, restaurants, etc. Still looking for more data points before I make a selection.
Feb 26, 19, 8:12 am
#9
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Originally Posted by brandonpkt
What week/month is your stay where you were provided the $200/night quote to upgrade to the Reef Villa? Good reference for the rest of us as quotes are likely to vary by the week/month like at Conrad
Feb 26, 19, 8:45 am
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Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
EDIT: I was totally kidding.
EDIT: I was totally kidding.
Last edited by dcht; Feb 27, 19 at 6:51 am
Feb 26, 19, 8:50 am
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Originally Posted by dcht
Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
Feb 26, 19, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by dcht
Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
(aka beach 'resort' sleep)
