[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jan 13, 2018, 2:41 pm
#61
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Jan 13, 2018, 4:23 pm
#62
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Posts: 128
We just booked 7 nights at the Conrad Maldives in late March for our honeymoon. Was wondering if anyone have any pointers in regards to which room to pick for the Superior Water Villa? I was reading previous post from MF and made mentioned that some of the SWV could potentially face the OWS.
Any advice on room number to pick/avoid for SWV is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Any advice on room number to pick/avoid for SWV is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
We stayed in both WV and SWV in the past 3 years. I did not think the SWV was really worth the extra $$. Wasn't that much of a difference in my opinion. It was closer to Quiet Zone and Vilu, but I don't mind a nice walk from the WVs which could be a bit further. Our SWV was in the cluster of SWV nearest the DWVs and we did not see the Spa.
Jan 13, 2018, 5:04 pm
#63
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 102
it's called Wellness now and we got access with our priority pass. They only served drinks and cookies, no other food option. The lounge is extremely small, probably can fit 30 people max. They limited to two hours max stay and gave you access codes for the WiFi, expired in one hour so you can get two codes each. There's a foodcourt: burger king, diary queen, thai express, the coffee shop, the pizza company, etc. We bought noodles from thai express $12 USD per dish, you'll think it's not expensive after used to see the prices at the Conrad lol!!! My beef noodle was surprisingly flavorful and you can ask for a WiFi access code too!
Jan 15, 2018, 6:11 pm
#64
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 989
Hey guys, does anyone know if the dive center has prescription goggles for rent? I just realized that I would probably need them to do the whale shark swim and I leave in 4 days.....
Jan 16, 2018, 3:48 am
#65
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
They did couple years ago and would expect they still do.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:46 pm
#66
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA EX Plat. Hyatt Glob
Posts: 106
I am trying to book this hotel for early next year. Is their no award availability after the 8th of Jan?
Jan 16, 2018, 2:10 pm
#67
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
What happened?
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Jan 16, 2018, 3:28 pm
#68
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
Once Conrad drops you off at the airport, you're on your own.
Jan 16, 2018, 3:37 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: San Francisco
Programs: SPG Plat, HH Dia, United Plat
Posts: 18
I've read here that the internet is pretty decent in the rooms via wifi/ethernet. That said, I have some work calls I need to make while there next week; wondering if anyone has experience with quality of skype / facetime via video vs. just audio? Thanks!
Jan 17, 2018, 3:50 am
#70
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Sometimes it worked fine for Facetime and whatsapp calls. Just depends on how many people are on it at that time. I found evenings to be the worst when more people must be in the room using it.
Jan 17, 2018, 11:37 pm
#71
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
We just booked 7 nights at the Conrad Maldives in late March for our honeymoon. Was wondering if anyone have any pointers in regards to which room to pick for the Superior Water Villa? I was reading previous post from MF and made mentioned that some of the SWV could potentially face the OWS.
Any advice on room number to pick/avoid for SWV is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Any advice on room number to pick/avoid for SWV is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Jan 17, 2018, 11:39 pm
#72
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Are you sure about that? They said you could only stay 2 hours because you were Gold?
Jan 17, 2018, 11:48 pm
#73
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
2. See my post above for the best SWVs.
Jan 18, 2018, 9:01 am
#74
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
Yeah I remember being a little disappointed especially since 1) they told us to head to the lobby to check out hours before we boarded the seaplane, and then 2) only allowed us entry to the lounge for two hours, which put us at the airport an hour before Cathay staffed their check-in gate.
Jan 18, 2018, 10:47 am
#75
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 37
1. Most definitely if you prefer a sunset view (also much better if you are going to have dinner on the deck) and also the bed faces the ocean which is great to have if you want to relax, listen to music and stare out at the water from that comfortable position.
2. See my post above for the best SWVs.
2. See my post above for the best SWVs.
"We have noted your room allocation requests. Although we are unable to confirm a specific location or room number prior to your arrival we will keep your request on high priority and try our best to allocate your preferred villa based on availability of rooms on your arrival"
Of course it makes sense, just wondering what are the chances to get requested villa