[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Apr 8, 2019, 12:55 am
#3616
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Haha. I'm sure no-one feels sorry for you. Enjoy your stay! 
Apr 8, 2019, 2:50 am
#3617
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
By that I presume you mean Vilu.
Thanks for the posts, guys. Could you please double-check on the times (3:30 - 4:30 & 4:30 - 5:30 respectively) and find out whether Afternoon Tea has moved to Rangali Bar temporarily or if it's permanent. Cheers. I'd hate to think it has moved to Rangali Bar for good.....
Thanks for the posts, guys. Could you please double-check on the times (3:30 - 4:30 & 4:30 - 5:30 respectively) and find out whether Afternoon Tea has moved to Rangali Bar temporarily or if it's permanent. Cheers. I'd hate to think it has moved to Rangali Bar for good.....
They have also been dredging on the quiet island yesterday and today due to the erosion so that was good to see!
Ate at Mandhoo last night and that was great, I think bang for your buck it is the best overall value.
Had a Mimosa fueled breakfast at Vilu where sometime after the third one they conveniently kept forgetting the OJ and that was also terrific.
Again,as far as hours I was told 330 to 430 at the bar for the afternoon tea and 4-5 at Vilu for happy hour but will update if that is wrong.
Apr 8, 2019, 2:53 am
#3618
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Is this the norm or what is the usual wait time for the seaplanes these days? I think in our previous stays we had to wait no more than 1 hour.
Apr 8, 2019, 6:07 am
#3619
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,418
My past two trips have been on QR, morning arrival, and - yes - I've had to wait a few hours. But not a big deal. First world problems.
Agreed.
Agreed.
Last edited by Canarsie; Apr 24, 2019 at 12:05 am Reason: Consolidation.
Apr 8, 2019, 6:55 am
#3621
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
My mistake ,happy hour is 430-530 at Vilu—-only giving 1plate per couple now.
Anyone know if the jacuzzi in the SWV is heated, debating giving up my upgrade, its been so warm that the pools in the OWV’s feel like they are heated and I don’t want to go into the SWV if I can’t cool off
Anyone know if the jacuzzi in the SWV is heated, debating giving up my upgrade, its been so warm that the pools in the OWV’s feel like they are heated and I don’t want to go into the SWV if I can’t cool off
Apr 8, 2019, 9:09 am
#3622
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yes, they are. I think it's set at 30 Celcius by default. If you want to change the temperature yourself you will need to open the hatch and reach down to the controls, otherwise call engineering if you want it adjusted.
Apr 8, 2019, 9:13 am
#3623
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
Apr 8, 2019, 1:29 pm
#3624
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
Apr 8, 2019, 10:55 pm
#3625
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
Apr 9, 2019, 4:15 am
#3626
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: LH*G, FB*G, IC *free minibar*, SLH, RC 5C-Club, LHW, and a lot of others
Posts: 536
My understanding from reading this blog is that food is very expensive there and its recommended to at least have half board booked.
Would it be possible to voluntarily downgrade a water villa to a cheaper beach villa and ask the hotel for free half board instead?
Would it be possible to voluntarily downgrade a water villa to a cheaper beach villa and ask the hotel for free half board instead?
Apr 9, 2019, 7:08 am
#3627
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Maldivian dinner changed
Maldivian dinner is changed going forward from a beach buffet to an intimate 10 table service on the infinity pool deck. I'll try to post the menu.
Apr 9, 2019, 7:11 am
#3628
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Hilton Lifetime Diamond and United Global Services
Posts: 34
Thanks - I was highly considering this when I arrive in May. Would love to know if you think it is worth it and if you like the new format better?
Apr 9, 2019, 7:19 am
#3629
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,485
Very interested as the buffet wasn't amazing. Menu would be great and any other info too, if you get a chance and don't mind. Thank you.
Apr 9, 2019, 8:08 am
#3630
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,693
Food is expensive, but if you have Hilton Gold (easy to get), then breakfast is covered and you really only need to eat dinner*. With breakfast covered, Half Board is not recommended by posters in this thread. It is too limiting and does not offer any real savings over a pay as you go approach to eating at Rangali.
* IMO, you need to eat some other meal, going to Rangali and living off the happy hour and tubs of dried noodles is really really diluting the experience -- so I am discounting any posters with spend no money strategies