[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Oct 19, 2018, 8:11 am
#1951
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
I will post more info on the DBV renovations in a later post, together with some pics.
Regarding the DBV pool shapes, see this pic I posted a while ago:
If I counted correctly, you should have the long rectangular pools at DBVs 125,127,128,129,134 (lagoon side) and 223,227,229,230 (reef side).
Pool sizes and shapes will not be changed as part of the renovations.
Regarding the DBV pool shapes, see this pic I posted a while ago:
If I counted correctly, you should have the long rectangular pools at DBVs 125,127,128,129,134 (lagoon side) and 223,227,229,230 (reef side).
Pool sizes and shapes will not be changed as part of the renovations.
Oct 19, 2018, 4:15 pm
#1952
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
The resort responded back with the appropriate opening time of 1830 hrs, so disregard the website hours posted. Looks like you'll get a few drinks in you before the sun is set, at least I will!
Oct 19, 2018, 9:21 pm
#1953
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
I can confirm that Sunset Grill has opened at 18:30 while we were there. Here's a pic taken from Sunset Grill on our last night (Thursday 18:47) with the sun setting behind Rangali Island:
Oct 21, 2018, 9:31 pm
#1954
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 849
Does anyone have any experience staying here during Ramadan? Are any of the restaurants on-property open/closed? Will we still be able to have breakfast or is it somewhat limited? Thanks.
Oct 21, 2018, 10:17 pm
#1955
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Nothing changes except the dhoni service is not run as often. I think from memory they have a break just after sunset when they're allowed to eat.
Oct 22, 2018, 3:06 pm
#1956
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 105
+1 +1 +1 +1 (booked four massages for both myself and partner while at lounge and got the 90 for 60 min)
Thanks to this thread we also booked all of our massages at the Conrad MLE Airport lounge and also got 90 min for the price of 60. They also allow you to cancel and change times of the massages so I recommend everyone book heavy at the lounge and you can always cancel or changes times (based on availability). In my honest opinion the SPA is the best value at this resort.
Thanks to this thread we also booked all of our massages at the Conrad MLE Airport lounge and also got 90 min for the price of 60. They also allow you to cancel and change times of the massages so I recommend everyone book heavy at the lounge and you can always cancel or changes times (based on availability). In my honest opinion the SPA is the best value at this resort.
Oct 22, 2018, 3:35 pm
#1957
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
I know it's been asked and discussed, but any further insight on the best time to visit the Conrad would be greatly appreciated. From what I've read, Jan/Feb are the best months, and then 2 months before/after (Nov/Dec and Mar/Apr). I'm wondering if October would be better than let's say May.
Oct 22, 2018, 3:44 pm
#1958
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
I know it's been asked and discussed, but any further insight on the best time to visit the Conrad would be greatly appreciated. From what I've read, Jan/Feb are the best months, and then 2 months before/after (Nov/Dec and Mar/Apr). I'm wondering if October would be better than let's say May.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives#Climate
Oct 22, 2018, 7:33 pm
#1959
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
Looking to see what the coffee machine setup is in the room. I'm a coffee snob with my Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, and will bring along to enjoy while on property.
Oct 22, 2018, 7:48 pm
#1960
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Glendale, CA
Programs: AA, EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 39
Upgrade still possible?
All - we are headed to the resort on Saturday for our 20th anniversary. Staying for 8 nights. I just found this treasure trove of info tonight! Dumb dumb dumb given how much I travel, but I will blame my crazy work schedule. We are booked into a WV. I checked the website at it looks like RWV and DWV are still available. Given we are only a few days out, is it worth asking the hotel about upgrade prices? I don’t think I would pay more than about $230/night, which maybe seems possible for the RWV (or maybe not?).
I am a Diamond member, so from the few posts I have read, that may get us slightly better upgrade rates?
thanks in advance for this...and any other advice anyone might have for a first timer.
I am a Diamond member, so from the few posts I have read, that may get us slightly better upgrade rates?
thanks in advance for this...and any other advice anyone might have for a first timer.
Oct 22, 2018, 8:09 pm
#1961
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
All - we are headed to the resort on Saturday for our 20th anniversary. Staying for 8 nights. I just found this treasure trove of info tonight! Dumb dumb dumb given how much I travel, but I will blame my crazy work schedule. We are booked into a WV. I checked the website at it looks like RWV and DWV are still available. Given we are only a few days out, is it worth asking the hotel about upgrade prices? I don’t think I would pay more than about $230/night, which maybe seems possible for the RWV (or maybe not?).
I am a Diamond member, so from the few posts I have read, that may get us slightly better upgrade rates?
thanks in advance for this...and any other advice anyone might have for a first timer.
I am a Diamond member, so from the few posts I have read, that may get us slightly better upgrade rates?
thanks in advance for this...and any other advice anyone might have for a first timer.
Oct 22, 2018, 10:59 pm
#1962
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
There is a small Nespresso coffee maker with some assorted Nespresso capsules as well as a water kettle and some tea bags.
Oct 22, 2018, 11:13 pm
#1963
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I know it's been asked and discussed, but any further insight on the best time to visit the Conrad would be greatly appreciated. From what I've read, Jan/Feb are the best months, and then 2 months before/after (Nov/Dec and Mar/Apr). I'm wondering if October would be better than let's say May.
Wikipedia says October and May will have, on average, the same number of precipitation days. February and March really are the sweet spot if you want to avoid the possibility of being rained on for your entire holiday:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives#Climate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives#Climate
They should be. Email the resort for the latest price list if you are worried about discrepancies.
Oct 22, 2018, 11:29 pm
#1964
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
All - we are headed to the resort on Saturday for our 20th anniversary. Staying for 8 nights. I just found this treasure trove of info tonight! Dumb dumb dumb given how much I travel, but I will blame my crazy work schedule. We are booked into a WV. I checked the website at it looks like RWV and DWV are still available. Given we are only a few days out, is it worth asking the hotel about upgrade prices? I don’t think I would pay more than about $230/night, which maybe seems possible for the RWV (or maybe not?).
I am a Diamond member, so from the few posts I have read, that may get us slightly better upgrade rates?
thanks in advance for this...and any other advice anyone might have for a first timer.
I am a Diamond member, so from the few posts I have read, that may get us slightly better upgrade rates?
thanks in advance for this...and any other advice anyone might have for a first timer.
Yes, it would have been good to find this thread a few months ago. Maybe you'll have dry eye syndrome come Friday, LOL.
Diamond status usually extends a 20% discount off an upgrade rate (which is the difference in BAR between two villa categories).
Are you prepared to pay $230/night before or after taxes? If it's before, you may be lucky enough as $240 is the lowest rate we've seen so far for a RWV for high season this year (see the wiki). I would suggest you call them right now (email wastes precious time) and offer your $230++ for the last 4 nights in a RWV and ask whether they have any DBVs available for the first 4 nights (and see if you can get one for $100++ or thereabouts). That way you'll get to experience both land and over water accommodations (and in the most preferred order).
And if you are wanting an F&B plan, let me know and I'll suggest something for you.
Oct 23, 2018, 2:15 am
#1965
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 2
I got $216 per night inclusive of taxes and service quoted about two weeks ago when I snapped the last RWV (with all SWV and DWV taken as well) for Oct 24-29 (they didn't mention anything about diamond discount)