[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
May 10, 2018, 8:48 pm
#766
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
Wow, we are here now and this place is unreal. Booked a water villa on points, no upgrade (paid or otherwise) were offered/discussed at any point. We are still very happy with the WV. As a Diamond member, I feel quite well treated here. Upon disembarking the seaplane, we were taken care of in priority in the climatized lounge on the dock. Our host is quite nice though we haven't really seen him since our arrival three nights ago.
Welcome bubbly in the room was a bottle of Michelle Rose from Washington. Quite nice though a bit too fruity for my taste. Still, we enjoyed in while in our private little pool last night and we got to see a group of four eagle rays and one stingray, simply amazing!
Prices seem to have gone up a bit compared to other reports in this thread:
- Koko Gril: 258++ pp
- Wine Cellar: 288++ pp
- Lobster and Champagne Dinner: 260++ pp
- Beach BBQ : 235++ pp
We are pretty impressed by the complimentary Happy Hour. They pour with a heavy hand and the quality (and strength!!) of the drinks is quite good. Nice wines as well, including a pretty good sparkling wine from Australia.
No stuffed animals in sight tough... I might ask our host if we ever see him.
So so far we did Rangali Bar, Wine and Cheese Bar and Sunset Grill for dinner. Tonight will be our honeymoon dinner at Mandhoo and tomorrow we plan on doing Ufaa. We really liked Sunset Grilllast night.
I have a schedule and price list for excursions if anyone is interested. If anyone has any specific questions, I would be happy to help while I am here!
Welcome bubbly in the room was a bottle of Michelle Rose from Washington. Quite nice though a bit too fruity for my taste. Still, we enjoyed in while in our private little pool last night and we got to see a group of four eagle rays and one stingray, simply amazing!
Prices seem to have gone up a bit compared to other reports in this thread:
- Koko Gril: 258++ pp
- Wine Cellar: 288++ pp
- Lobster and Champagne Dinner: 260++ pp
- Beach BBQ : 235++ pp
We are pretty impressed by the complimentary Happy Hour. They pour with a heavy hand and the quality (and strength!!) of the drinks is quite good. Nice wines as well, including a pretty good sparkling wine from Australia.
No stuffed animals in sight tough... I might ask our host if we ever see him.
So so far we did Rangali Bar, Wine and Cheese Bar and Sunset Grill for dinner. Tonight will be our honeymoon dinner at Mandhoo and tomorrow we plan on doing Ufaa. We really liked Sunset Grilllast night.
I have a schedule and price list for excursions if anyone is interested. If anyone has any specific questions, I would be happy to help while I am here!
May 10, 2018, 10:38 pm
#767
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 295
Interesting that there was no mention of upgrades at any point. i have an upcoming stay in September and when they asked for my flight details they also provided a list of cash upgrade rates.
May 10, 2018, 11:36 pm
#768
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 9
Hi,
I was wondering if you could share how your experience was. You mentioned your gf is vegan and we have similar dietary restrictions and was wondering how much of a struggle (if at all) it was for getting food.
Thanks!
I was wondering if you could share how your experience was. You mentioned your gf is vegan and we have similar dietary restrictions and was wondering how much of a struggle (if at all) it was for getting food.
Thanks!
May 10, 2018, 11:38 pm
#769
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
You'll find that those prices are all listed in the thread within the last few months.
May 11, 2018, 12:39 am
#770
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: HNLICNSFO
Posts: 631
Would also appreciate the photo of the excursions schedule and list as I will be there a month from now.
Did they not even offer you an upgrade buy up by email before your stay?
Regarding my stay, I will be there for 6 nights in early June. We have 6 nights in the Water Villa but want to do the first 2 nights in a beach villa and will pay for an upgrade for 4 nights to the superior water villa. Is it worth upgrading to the deluxe beach villa? I heard the beach villas were renovated recently and on the Conrad booking page, it seems to indicate the deluxe beach villas will be renovated over the next few months. Contemplating not paying more to stay in a recently renovated regular beach villa.
Did they not even offer you an upgrade buy up by email before your stay?
Regarding my stay, I will be there for 6 nights in early June. We have 6 nights in the Water Villa but want to do the first 2 nights in a beach villa and will pay for an upgrade for 4 nights to the superior water villa. Is it worth upgrading to the deluxe beach villa? I heard the beach villas were renovated recently and on the Conrad booking page, it seems to indicate the deluxe beach villas will be renovated over the next few months. Contemplating not paying more to stay in a recently renovated regular beach villa.
May 11, 2018, 1:07 am
#771
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
Posting from mobile and can't figure out how to multi-quote, sorry.
I will PM the excursion list to all those interested when I get back home in a few days.
I will PM the excursion list to all those interested when I get back home in a few days.
I was also surprised that no upgrades were offered at any point (nothing by email beforehand and nothing in person upon check-in). I kinda forgot about it before flying in and was half expecting/hoping for a complimentary or cheap upgrade but nothing was offered. Though being honest, I didn't really pursue it either.
They are very accommodating with food restrictions/allergies. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan can all be easily done. They are pro-active in asking about such things.
Several DBV are currently closed for renovations but I have no idea how soon they will be made available again. @vprp, who knows, perhaps you could be lucky enough to be amongst the first to stay in one of those! You should enquire when you ask for the upgrade.
They are very accommodating with food restrictions/allergies. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan can all be easily done. They are pro-active in asking about such things.
Several DBV are currently closed for renovations but I have no idea how soon they will be made available again. @vprp, who knows, perhaps you could be lucky enough to be amongst the first to stay in one of those! You should enquire when you ask for the upgrade.
May 11, 2018, 5:48 am
#774
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
I would also appreciate that price list. Thanks!
May 11, 2018, 5:53 am
#775
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 478
We received Ruinart on our second visit three months ago, but got a bubbly (can't remember the name/brand, definitely NO champagne) on our first stay.
May 11, 2018, 6:13 am
#776
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
I also got a full bottle of Michelle Rosé last year in October as returning Diamond. Previously, it was a half bottle of Ruinart.
May 11, 2018, 1:34 pm
#779
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
As returning Diamond guests, for the last few years we always got a full bottle of the house champagne (Ruinart since 2 years).
But we always stay there during festive season, maybe it’s a difference?
But we always stay there during festive season, maybe it’s a difference?
May 11, 2018, 2:11 pm
#780
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
you mean real kettle to boil water for tea etc, and not the "coffee maker turned kettle kind of kettle", right?
i presume so. just wanted to check - the latter is what's frequently found in US hotels, and frustrates someone who doesnt drink coffee.
i presume so. just wanted to check - the latter is what's frequently found in US hotels, and frustrates someone who doesnt drink coffee.