[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jun 1, 2019, 7:23 pm
#4066
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Australia
Programs: Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 59
Here is what I have been quoted in terms of upgrades:
Jan/Feb 2020
BV to SWV $338++
BV to DBV $412++
BV to RWV $536++
BV to DWV $742++
WV to SWV $80++
WV to DBV $150++
WV to RWV $300++
WV to DWV $520++
Jan/Feb 2020
BV to SWV $338++
BV to DBV $412++
BV to RWV $536++
BV to DWV $742++
WV to SWV $80++
WV to DBV $150++
WV to RWV $300++
WV to DWV $520++
Jun 2, 2019, 12:51 am
#4067
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Thanks, mrflintstone. Will add to the wiki if necessary.
Which months did you have all the cancellations? Wouldn't happen to be July and August for most of them by any chance?
Wow, that would be awesome. So you've had your Yin and your Yang.
Wow, that would be awesome. So you've had your Yin and your Yang.
Jun 2, 2019, 1:36 am
#4068
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 84
Oops yes sorry I meant DBV
which restaurants are closed on certain days? Also which ones offer a buffet dinner (if any), I don't see this mentioned in the wiki.
I've contacted the email address regarding dietary requirements too, hoping it's ok for us to eat in most of them.
which restaurants are closed on certain days? Also which ones offer a buffet dinner (if any), I don't see this mentioned in the wiki.
I've contacted the email address regarding dietary requirements too, hoping it's ok for us to eat in most of them.
Jun 2, 2019, 1:51 am
#4069
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
That info is on Rangali's website. And don't worry, they'll accommodate your dietary requirements wherever you dine.
Jun 4, 2019, 9:16 am
#4070
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: XNA, Arkansas, USA
Programs: American Platinum Pro, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3
Staying 7 nights in a water villa booked on points in mid-October for our honeymoon! Extremely excited for our first visit to the Maldives.
Below is what I was quoted as upgrades. I countered to see if we could get to the lower end of the range in the Wiki for a SWV. WV's are now sold out for the duration of our stay. Not sure if this will help us improve our chances of getting a better upgrade rate for a SWV, since we could free up a WV if we upgrade but we are going to try!
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa US$ 100+ 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Superior Water Villa US$ 100 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa US$ 275+ 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Premier Water Villa US$ 1000 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
I'll reply once we hear back from the property on my counter.
Below is what I was quoted as upgrades. I countered to see if we could get to the lower end of the range in the Wiki for a SWV. WV's are now sold out for the duration of our stay. Not sure if this will help us improve our chances of getting a better upgrade rate for a SWV, since we could free up a WV if we upgrade but we are going to try!
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa US$ 100+ 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Superior Water Villa US$ 100 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa US$ 275+ 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from Water Villa to Premier Water Villa US$ 1000 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
I'll reply once we hear back from the property on my counter.
Jun 4, 2019, 12:51 pm
#4072
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 13
Not sure if this has been posted yet. but here is updated Dining Information
Changes to restaurant hours from 7th June -12th July 2019
Changes to restaurant hours from 7th June -12th July 2019
- Vilu will be closed and Mandhoo will open for breakfast daily from 7.00-10.30
- The Wine Cellar will be closed. Alternatively, a three course degustation dinner will be available at The Cheese and Wine bar on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Mandhoo will be closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Sunset Grill and Ithaa will be closed on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Ufaa by Jereme Leung will closed on Saturdays and Wednesday.
- Maldivian Night will not take place during this period.
Jun 4, 2019, 1:27 pm
#4073
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 179
Interesting .. is there a reason for all these changes for this specific short window?
Jun 4, 2019, 2:07 pm
#4075
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Ouch.....except for breakfast at Mandhoo. I guess short-staffed due to some migration over to the WA, at least until they get replacements.
Will update the wiki. Thanks for the post.
Will update the wiki. Thanks for the post.
Jun 4, 2019, 2:16 pm
#4076
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 179
New owners of the Conrad got stuck dealing with staff turnover (I'm assuming WA and Conrad are owned by separate private groups). Hope the Conrad continues to retrain new employees to the hotels past standards, that's one of the reasons I chose the Conrad vs StR, et al.
Last edited by mikewhyatt; Jun 4, 2019 at 3:04 pm
Jun 4, 2019, 4:02 pm
#4077
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,485
December on 2 trips and April- Easter, would you believe. Every time resort at or near 100%! 
Jun 4, 2019, 5:10 pm
#4078
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
So no Vilu for breakfast ... I wonder why? Last time it was closed was when they were refurbishing the quiet zone and I think Vilu was closed for dinner then also? Or was it?
Breakfast at Mandhoo is totally fine with me anyway!
Breakfast at Mandhoo is totally fine with me anyway!
Jun 4, 2019, 7:55 pm
#4079
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
As a heads up, when I was there, and Vilu was closed, they also stopped running the dhoni shuttle from the main island across the lagoon to the dock next to Vilu, except on demand. If you want to go from the Vilu dock to the main island, you have to pick up the phone at the reception desk near Vilu and ask for the dhoni and then the send it over from the main island.
Jun 5, 2019, 7:03 am
#4080
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 13
Does that mean that the free diamond breakfast is at Mandhoo? Also i know Alcohol can not be brought into the Maldives, can I bring in cigars?