[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Aug 22, 2019, 7:44 am
#2086
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL, ICC Amb Plat, LH Freq Fly, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 635
I need a 6th night on 27th March so if anyone is cancelling let me know otherwise I guess I'll just have to book another night, I should have booked it originally when there was bags of availability and not left it another 3 months, stupid of me!
I must say the transfer price is eye-watering, a spectacular amount for what it is.
I'm slightly not up to speak but i've got 5 nights in a BV which was the original points booking and I'm sure my wife would rather be in an overwater so should I email them and ask for the change?
I must say the transfer price is eye-watering, a spectacular amount for what it is.
I'm slightly not up to speak but i've got 5 nights in a BV which was the original points booking and I'm sure my wife would rather be in an overwater so should I email them and ask for the change?
Aug 22, 2019, 7:52 am
#2087
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
Restaurant Prices
Also, Jphripjah, Alanslegal, Traveler Dave or anyone who's visited, do you guys happen to have the menu for Yasmeen, The Rock, or The Ledge?
I know that someone has tried Yasmeen Option B for ~$400.
I know that someone has tried Yasmeen Option B for ~$400.
Aug 22, 2019, 8:17 am
#2088
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 119
I upgraded to a grand reef villa for 400$ next year. Since the reef villa is a free "downgrade" could I get refunded 200$?
Aug 22, 2019, 8:20 am
#2089
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 76
I need a 6th night on 27th March so if anyone is cancelling let me know otherwise I guess I'll just have to book another night, I should have booked it originally when there was bags of availability and not left it another 3 months, stupid of me!
I must say the transfer price is eye-watering, a spectacular amount for what it is.
I'm slightly not up to speak but i've got 5 nights in a BV which was the original points booking and I'm sure my wife would rather be in an overwater so should I email them and ask for the change?
I must say the transfer price is eye-watering, a spectacular amount for what it is.
I'm slightly not up to speak but i've got 5 nights in a BV which was the original points booking and I'm sure my wife would rather be in an overwater so should I email them and ask for the change?
We currently have March 21 - 26 and March 28 all booked using points.
Our flight out is on March 28 so I might have to purchase the night of March 27 of all else fails.
Aug 22, 2019, 8:20 am
#2090
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
The Rock was never (or almost never) open when I was there. Never made it to Yasmeen. The Ledge menu changed daily though some items seem to be standards. The Peri Peri chicken was very good and reasonably priced for the size of it. As was the tuna.
The appetizers are all very small but every one I had was good. The pork and crab grill stickers are two small stickers and they only charged me $12 for them and a few nights later they were priced at $12 on the menu. The Jamaican chicken appetizer is two small chicken wings.
Here's the menu from the first night I was there back in July.
Aug 22, 2019, 8:28 am
#2091
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL, ICC Amb Plat, LH Freq Fly, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 635
Same here, I called up with the cert last night and they said, no! Oh well!
Aug 22, 2019, 9:26 am
#2092
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
It was this one https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article106040.html
Aug 22, 2019, 9:38 am
#2093
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: TPA
Programs: British, United,SW, Delta,Iberia,KLM, Qatar, IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Starwood, Radisson, Wyndham,
Posts: 255
I need some help to pick best rooms, not sure if I am going to get a BV, OWV or RV, could you let me know which one are the best for each one, location and privacy?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:44 am
#2095
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 31
I had originally confirmed an upgrade for $400++ per night into an OWV. I emailed them again to see if I could be put into the OWV for no charge and it was a success!
Also note, according to my email below, it seems indeed that they have changed the transfer cost from $370++ pp per way to $350++ pp per way and now to $300++ pp per way. So it doesn't look like they gave anyone an offer, just that they've revisited the transfer costs and adjusted accordingly to anyone who brought it up?
I also asked again if they are going to honor my rate of $370++ RT. If they do, I'll be one happy customer.
Also note, according to my email below, it seems indeed that they have changed the transfer cost from $370++ pp per way to $350++ pp per way and now to $300++ pp per way. So it doesn't look like they gave anyone an offer, just that they've revisited the transfer costs and adjusted accordingly to anyone who brought it up?
I also asked again if they are going to honor my rate of $370++ RT. If they do, I'll be one happy customer.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:49 am
#2096
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
Also, I was able to reconfirm that the $370++ RT rate is honored (Managed to save that $8++ x2). Along with saving money from the free OWV that would have costed me $2500... Guys... I think I'm going to Terra!
The Rock was never (or almost never) open when I was there. Never made it to Yasmeen. The Ledge menu changed daily though some items seem to be standards. The Peri Peri chicken was very good and reasonably priced for the size of it. As was the tuna.
The appetizers are all very small but every one I had was good. The pork and crab grill stickers are two small stickers and they only charged me $12 for them and a few nights later they were priced at $12 on the menu. The Jamaican chicken appetizer is two small chicken wings.
Here's the menu from the first night I was there back in July.
The appetizers are all very small but every one I had was good. The pork and crab grill stickers are two small stickers and they only charged me $12 for them and a few nights later they were priced at $12 on the menu. The Jamaican chicken appetizer is two small chicken wings.
Here's the menu from the first night I was there back in July.
Last edited by NightFury1; Aug 22, 2019 at 9:57 am
Aug 22, 2019, 9:54 am
#2097
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
TD
Aug 22, 2019, 10:57 am
#2098
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Bratislava Slovakia
Programs: HH Gold, IHG Platinum, BW Diamond
Posts: 39
I received this WA email (my stay sept.28-oct.3.2019):
Greetings from Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, an escape for unforgettable experiences.
We’re about 27.5km away from Velana International Airport and our luxury yacht transfer is a 30 minute ride from Velana International airport which can be arranged 24/7 according to your international flight arrival time. A shared transfer on the resort's yacht is US $300 + taxes and service per adult per way.
Waiting time prior to the transfer may vary from 30-90 minutes, we appreciate your understanding.
A private yacht transfer is available upon request. With respect for our guests’ privacy and security, third party transfer is not permitted.
Greetings from Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, an escape for unforgettable experiences.
We’re about 27.5km away from Velana International Airport and our luxury yacht transfer is a 30 minute ride from Velana International airport which can be arranged 24/7 according to your international flight arrival time. A shared transfer on the resort's yacht is US $300 + taxes and service per adult per way.
Waiting time prior to the transfer may vary from 30-90 minutes, we appreciate your understanding.
A private yacht transfer is available upon request. With respect for our guests’ privacy and security, third party transfer is not permitted.
Aug 22, 2019, 12:20 pm
#2099
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
I don't think that photo is necessarily indicative of the foliage between most beach villas and the ocean. Recall the early complaints about privacy -- that people walking on the beach could see into the villas due to lack of foliage. I walked most of the beach in front of the 600 and 200 beach villas and I think the foliage in front of this one would be one of the densest.
TD
Aug 22, 2019, 12:29 pm
#2100
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Was very annoyed to see it on my bill at checkout since I clarified the correct fees in an email before my arrival and let my concierge know what I expected the day after we arrived. I was less than pleasant when I saw it on the bill. They were quick to adjust it, and totally removed my daughters charges (I did not ask them too) as an apology.
TD