[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jan 5, 2019, 12:34 am
#2506
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
Are any FT'ers in residence now?
Jan 5, 2019, 12:54 am
#2507
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,344
Based on the way you asked this question, I assume that you didn't book a prepaid stay.
When you check in, you will be asked to show a credit card. A certain amount of money will be reserved on your card, but it won't be charged until you check out. This amount will be the total expected cost of the stay, plus an extra amount which could be up to $100 per night in some cases. This will allow you to charge things to your room such as any meals in the hotel restaurants, without needing to pay for them at the time.
When you check out the amount will be finalized and then the excess amount will be released on your card. You should be able to pay with cash in all Conrads, and then the entire original deposit will be released - so you wouldn't see any transactions on your card statement at all.
However some countries limit the amount of cash that can be legally used to pay transactions. Out of the countries with Conrads I think this only applies to Portugal where you cannot pay more a bill of than €1000 in cash, and India where you cannot pay more than 200000 rupees in cash.
When you check in, you will be asked to show a credit card. A certain amount of money will be reserved on your card, but it won't be charged until you check out. This amount will be the total expected cost of the stay, plus an extra amount which could be up to $100 per night in some cases. This will allow you to charge things to your room such as any meals in the hotel restaurants, without needing to pay for them at the time.
When you check out the amount will be finalized and then the excess amount will be released on your card. You should be able to pay with cash in all Conrads, and then the entire original deposit will be released - so you wouldn't see any transactions on your card statement at all.
However some countries limit the amount of cash that can be legally used to pay transactions. Out of the countries with Conrads I think this only applies to Portugal where you cannot pay more a bill of than €1000 in cash, and India where you cannot pay more than 200000 rupees in cash.
Jan 5, 2019, 2:17 am
#2508
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BSL
Programs: BA OWE, SQ*G, HH Diamond
Posts: 192
Next guest at Muraka arrives 11th January
i am here atm, if thus was the question
got a free uprade for three nights to dwv from wv, also super early checkin 6:30 am at seaplane terminal. Arrived at 10:30 Rangali time, Villa was ready to move in.
great gesture.
i am here atm, if thus was the question
got a free uprade for three nights to dwv from wv, also super early checkin 6:30 am at seaplane terminal. Arrived at 10:30 Rangali time, Villa was ready to move in.
great gesture.
Jan 5, 2019, 2:26 am
#2509
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BSL
Programs: BA OWE, SQ*G, HH Diamond
Posts: 192
In one DWV is alos a 2-3 yesr old kid, quiet so far but did th policy change?
Jan 5, 2019, 2:35 am
#2510
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Jan 5, 2019, 4:12 am
#2511
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
Programs: BAEC Silver, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 827
Hello. Thanks to this forum and its contributors that I have booked my trip to Conrad for next May.
I have a question about how you guys pay.
1. Do they charge everything to your CC during your stay?
2. Do you have option of paying with cash?
3. Any good recommendation for good credit card for Canadian?
Thank you very much!
I have a question about how you guys pay.
1. Do they charge everything to your CC during your stay?
2. Do you have option of paying with cash?
3. Any good recommendation for good credit card for Canadian?
Thank you very much!
In one DWV is alos a 2-3 yesr old kid, quiet so far but did th policy change?
Jan 5, 2019, 4:21 am
#2512
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
I paid cash this Christmas and it wasn't a problem. I did allow them to put a hold on my card at check in, but was given the option of how I wanted to pay at check out.
I stayed 2 years ago with a 3 year old and 6 year old in a Family water villa and a few weeks ago in a standard OWV with both kids (aged 5 and 8 now). Doesn't look like any change in policy.
I stayed 2 years ago with a 3 year old and 6 year old in a Family water villa and a few weeks ago in a standard OWV with both kids (aged 5 and 8 now). Doesn't look like any change in policy.
Jan 5, 2019, 5:30 am
#2513
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 15
Yeah I was surprised the SWV was that low as well.. I thought it was a typo but he just reconfirmed all prices and countered my counter on the RWV.
“Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa - additional USD194.67 per night Inclusive of Tax”
I accepted that final offer... now if only time can jump a few months...
“Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa - additional USD194.67 per night Inclusive of Tax”
I accepted that final offer... now if only time can jump a few months...
Jan 5, 2019, 6:34 am
#2514
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BSL
Programs: BA OWE, SQ*G, HH Diamond
Posts: 192
Domenico "Mimmo" Criscito plus wife and kids and his buddy daniele ruganj plus tv starlet michela persico staying on cash rate here. During aventure snorkeling he used his football skills and pushed by OH away to get a beter picture for his instagram... she lost her mask then, fair play.
their instagram profile is pure entertainment
their instagram profile is pure entertainment
Jan 5, 2019, 6:46 am
#2515
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
Programs: BAEC Silver, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 827
How did you find the FWV and WV with your kids, particularly your youngest? Was one villa type better than the other? How safe was it? We were gonna stay in a DBV but I’d love to go back to a WV (we stayed in a RWV and WV previously on our last 2 trips - before we became parents so at the time I wasn’t really thinking of how kid-friendly they are). Thanks!
Jan 5, 2019, 12:26 pm
#2516
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
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.
Based on that, which ones would people advise to request on both sunrise (reef) side or sunset side? How is the beach erosion on the sunset side now? Also worth mentioning that it may coincide with this potential renovation of the smaller island so probably reef side is preferable but then a lot of the reef side ones aren’t renovated yet. So renovated vs not renovated / sunrise vs sunset?
Darn these multiple renovations making things complicated!! I wonder if they do close the smaller island, will they then move breakfast to Mandhoo like they did previously?
Jan 5, 2019, 12:30 pm
#2517
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
The family water villa was amazing and the kids had there own room. I went with low expectations with the OWV but was pleasantly surprised with it. They put 2 extra beds in the room which was fine for us and I found the room comfortable for us all. Obviously, the main concern for a parent is the decking and how safe it is for children. We didn't allow our kids to go down the stairs into the water as they were slippery in both rooms. Actually, when they saw crabs at the bottom of the stairs, it was enough to put them off anyway. However, they enjoyed the whirlpool in both and I didnt feel it was unsafe at any time. That being said, I don't think there was a point during either stay that we had them outside alone. Both kids loved the kids club and both kids wanted to go there all the time, so we didnt spend a lot of time on the decking with them to be fair.
Jan 5, 2019, 12:37 pm
#2518
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
No, they started on the highest numbers and should be finished about halfway down. The post you quoted referred to the ones with a long rectangular pool (regardless of whether they have already been renovated or not).
Jan 5, 2019, 12:42 pm
#2519
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Sunset side: 140 to ...?
Sunrise side: 239 to 223?
Sorry, I quoted that post since it had the map for handy reference! Thanks!
Jan 5, 2019, 12:48 pm
#2520
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
As promised, here are the "Diamond" upgrade rates received for 3rd week of April.
Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa - additional USD107.80 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Superior Water Villa - additional USD42.70 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa - additional USD216.30 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa - additional USD396.20 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa - additional USD107.80 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Superior Water Villa - additional USD42.70 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa - additional USD216.30 per night Inclusive of Tax
Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa - additional USD396.20 per night Inclusive of Tax
Every treatment that you book (that is 90min or longer) qualifies for an extra 15min.