[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jul 21, 2019, 5:57 am
#1696
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Upgrades
"The upgrade supplements are as follows during your stay period:
King Grand Beach Villa with Pool : US$200+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night
King Reef Villa with Pool : US$300+ 23.2% Tax and service charge per night
King Overwater Villa with Pool : US$600+ 23.2% tax and service charge per night"
TD
Jul 21, 2019, 8:25 pm
#1698
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 31
A regulator will be needed. We brought our own so not sure if they provide or not. Not one in the room.
We use this one. Pretty compact. Has 4 USB ports as well. We also use in US hotels that seem to never have enough outlets.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only coffee pods and tea bags in the room (I posted a pic a few days ago). Only a Nespresso machine and water kettle for tea. No “regular” coffee maker.
Only outlet in Grand Beach bathroom
Next to bed (both sides)
In various locations in the room. Though most have something plugged in.
The absence of plugs in hotel rooms, also amazes me!
Jul 22, 2019, 12:29 am
#1702
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Length: 6 nights
Rate: Points
HH status: Diamond
Room Booked: Beach villa
Room Stayed: Grand Deluxe Over water villa (No charge)
Transportation: W.A. yacht booked. Cost over 1400$ return for Two adults.
Final room folio: Over 5000$
Spa usage: 3 treatments total. 2 using the free 30 mins Diamond benefit. 4/5
Restaurant:
Yasmeena 2.5/5
Glow 4/5
The Ledge 5/5
Li Long 4.5/5
Tangled 4.5/5
In room dining 2.5/5
Breakfast 4/5
Overall stay 4.5/5
Rate: Points
HH status: Diamond
Room Booked: Beach villa
Room Stayed: Grand Deluxe Over water villa (No charge)
Transportation: W.A. yacht booked. Cost over 1400$ return for Two adults.
Final room folio: Over 5000$
Spa usage: 3 treatments total. 2 using the free 30 mins Diamond benefit. 4/5
Restaurant:
Yasmeena 2.5/5
Glow 4/5
The Ledge 5/5
Li Long 4.5/5
Tangled 4.5/5
In room dining 2.5/5
Breakfast 4/5
Overall stay 4.5/5
Last edited by alanslegal; Jul 22, 2019 at 2:17 am
Jul 22, 2019, 7:19 am
#1703
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London and Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 118
A) We had a baby and they wouldnt allow it
B) I dont drink alcohol so the Rock is not something that interested me.
I tried every restaurant I would've liked and dont think ive missed out on much from the feedback ive got myself.
Jul 22, 2019, 7:35 am
#1704
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 89
Have never smuggled anything illegal in my life, so can't help you there. My reference to my own consumption is usually for private enjoyment, not to go flash it in front of someone's face (especially if they dislike/against alcohol wherever in the world it may be)
Sorry to be cheap or am I too poor to apologise. Maybe we are even too poor to comment. Sorry Mr Rich Guy.
Sorry to be cheap or am I too poor to apologise. Maybe we are even too poor to comment. Sorry Mr Rich Guy.
Jul 22, 2019, 10:42 am
#1707
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
If you are coming soon I would leave your racket at home. Looks like it is going to be a nice tennis court when it is finished though.
TD
TD
Jul 22, 2019, 10:43 am
#1708
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Emirates Gold, United Silver, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Discoverist, Delta Gold
Posts: 299
I booked with GetMyBoat. Once booked, the company sent me Mr. Moosa as my contact. Most likely, the company will not assign an operator until booked. According to the terms, there is a 100% refund if cancelled 5 or more days prior to the departure date. My experience so far is that my operator/contact responded to all of my questions promptly and in detail. His responses gave me some comfort in my decision to use this company. Perhaps, there will be reports of third party transfers to the WA prior to my booked transfer which is in November. I have not booked my return transfer to the airport as I want to see how the transfer from the airport to the resort goes first.
Jul 22, 2019, 11:14 am
#1709
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
But my family (wife and 10 year old daughter) are liking BB better. That decision has zero to do with the WA at this point. The resort is fabulous, thus far...more on that later...
They like the islands of BB, Moorea and Tahiti better than sand atoll life of the Maldives. They like horse back riding, ATV riding. Rent a buggy to explore, etc. Just being able to “get away” from the resort.
For me there is plenty to do here...or not do...after all I am on vacation.
More details soon.
TD
Jul 22, 2019, 12:24 pm
#1710
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
I am still assessing all the pros and cons of both. Will post a complete review of both when I get back.
But my family (wife and 10 year old daughter) are liking BB better. That decision has zero to do with the WA at this point. The resort is fabulous, thus far...more on that later...
They like the islands of BB, Moorea and Tahiti better than sand atoll life of the Maldives. They like horse back riding, ATV riding. Rent a buggy to explore, etc. Just being able to “get away” from the resort.
For me there is plenty to do here...or not do...after all I am on vacation.
More details soon.
TD