[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Feb 19, 2018, 4:07 am
#316
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 478
No idea for how long they've been doing this now. It's in the Cheese & Wine Bar where the Cheese Fondue is served as well. It's a 2-course-set for 132++ pp excluding drinks and it's Wednesdays and Sundays only, reservation required. First course is a 10 items Tapas Platter including softshell-crab, prawns, beef tenderloin with foie gras and others. Second course is a cheese platter with three cheeses of your choice from their selection.
You can email them, if you wanna know what restaurants and options they have and where and when things happening. Or I can forward the reply-email I received a month ago (pretty up-to-date) to anyone, PM me.
You can email them, if you wanna know what restaurants and options they have and where and when things happening. Or I can forward the reply-email I received a month ago (pretty up-to-date) to anyone, PM me.
Last edited by alp67; Feb 19, 2018 at 4:19 am
Feb 19, 2018, 5:52 am
#317
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
Absolutely agree, way overpriced but what can you do? They are charging retail price x5 to x10 plus plus. IMO, there's only one "bargain" on their extensive winelist and maybe a couple of others not heavily overpriced wines. The one is just double the retail price, so my guess is that might be an "error fare"? 
Feb 19, 2018, 6:14 am
#318
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yes, it is.
As well as delicious it's reeeaally filling. We've never been able to finish ours. It's been running for at least 5 years, probably a lot longer. I guess some of the regulars who've been going for 10 or more years could tell you. And thanks for the update on the price.
No idea for how long they've been doing this now. It's in the Cheese & Wine Bar where the Cheese Fondue is served as well. It's a 2-course-set for 132++ pp excluding drinks and it's Wednesdays and Sundays only, reservation required. First course is a 10 items Tapas Platter including softshell-crab, prawns, beef tenderloin with foie gras and others. Second course is a cheese platter with three cheeses of your choice from their selection.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Feb 19, 2018 at 6:58 am
Feb 19, 2018, 9:12 am
#319
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Doha, Qatar
Programs: TK Gold, Etihad Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, IHG Gold.
Posts: 798
Hi Maldives Freak,
I have stayed a few times as Diamond and never was offered a diamond cruise. Do you know who I need to ask for this? I am leaving on Wednesday for 8 nights.
Thanks,
Timo
I have stayed a few times as Diamond and never was offered a diamond cruise. Do you know who I need to ask for this? I am leaving on Wednesday for 8 nights.
Thanks,
Timo
Yes, it is.
As well as delicious it's reeeaally filling. We've never been able to finish ours. It's been running for at least 5 years, probably a lot longer. I guess some of the regulars who've been going for 10 or more years could tell you. And thanks for the update on the price.
As well as delicious it's reeeaally filling. We've never been able to finish ours. It's been running for at least 5 years, probably a lot longer. I guess some of the regulars who've been going for 10 or more years could tell you. And thanks for the update on the price.
Feb 19, 2018, 10:39 am
#320
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 37
do you guys have any must-do recommendations while in Rangali except just relaxing on the beach? what's worth the $ and what's not worth doing? Do they have jetski to rent? Any other recommended excursions for the first timers on the honeymoon?
Thanks as always
Thanks as always
Feb 19, 2018, 11:24 am
#321
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
As for the water debate, just drink the water from the bottles. Plenty of it as staff does good job replenishing it. We shoved a few in the fridge and rotated them through always having cold bottles. Why risk tap if you don’t have to?
Feb 19, 2018, 1:43 pm
#322
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
does conrad rangali still offer free male city tour on the day of departure from the resort? i have read abt this on some blogs, who also mention it's not advertised but only given when inquired abt it.
most international flights leave later in the night, while seaplane only operate before sunset. so this leaves perhaps 5+ hrs or so free time at the airport.(and you cant enter airport that early)
most international flights leave later in the night, while seaplane only operate before sunset. so this leaves perhaps 5+ hrs or so free time at the airport.(and you cant enter airport that early)
Feb 19, 2018, 4:33 pm
#323
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PER
Programs: BA Gold, QF Gold, VA Gold, IC Diamond Amb., HH Diamond
Posts: 777
does conrad rangali still offer free male city tour on the day of departure from the resort? i have read abt this on some blogs, who also mention it's not advertised but only given when inquired abt it.
most international flights leave later in the night, while seaplane only operate before sunset. so this leaves perhaps 5+ hrs or so free time at the airport.(and you cant enter airport that early)
most international flights leave later in the night, while seaplane only operate before sunset. so this leaves perhaps 5+ hrs or so free time at the airport.(and you cant enter airport that early)
Feb 19, 2018, 4:53 pm
#324
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
is it truly free or is it expected that you tip?
Feb 19, 2018, 5:47 pm
#325
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 176
Just a guess but with the current political/security situation in Male, I would be surprised if they currently still offered or recommended this (liability reasons etc).
Feb 19, 2018, 5:59 pm
#326
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
They most certainly have jet skis. Do the Deserted Island Picnic if you like the sound of it. Great value for money. The Adventure Snorkelling (on jet skis) is something we're going to do next time round. Sounds good.
Feb 19, 2018, 6:06 pm
#327
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Snorkel every day. They'll rent you the gear for free, and you can also borrow a life jacket to make things even more relaxing. You'll see some amazing sea life, and the light physical activity will help you adjust to the time zone and sleep better.
Feb 19, 2018, 6:33 pm
#328
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
And the guide is not a Hilton employee. You may tip if you wish.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Feb 19, 2018 at 10:07 pm
Feb 19, 2018, 7:33 pm
#329
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 176
Unless you're on a flight that departs after midnight or your flight is around 11PM and you get an early seaplane back you don't really have 5 hours, it's more like 3 or 3 1/2 on average because of the time difference (you lose an hour when you get back to Male) and the fact that most people enter the airport around an hour before their flight.
Feb 19, 2018, 8:15 pm
#330
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
I presume life jacket is available in villa, right? how many do they have per villa?