AirForceFlyer

Currently on our 3rd night here. Very impressed. We've been to Conrad Rangali and we were in Conrad Bora Bora earlier this year and so far, this is our favorite property, hands down.

Will post a more in-depth review later on but some quick data points/observations:

- So far, service has been excellent throughout. As expected, most of the key people (concierge/front desk/resto managers) know you and your family by name, etc
- Our butler has gone and beyond our expectations. Looks like previous issues have been corrected
- Some bikes do have name tags/license plates now
- Upgraded to Grand Beach Villa as Diamond without requesting, will move to GOWV next
- Li Long Peking Duck is amazing!
- Peacock Alley drinks/food tray is a really nice touch for Golds/Diamonds
- Sunset fishing excursion is a blast!
- Kids Club personnel/facilities are top notch! Perfect for families with small children
- We've taken advantage of free wellness activities like yoga, pilates, stretching and they have all been excellent!

If you have any questions, I will try my best to answer. Also, if anyone wants to meet up, hit me up!

Another Getaway

Unbelievable. The in-room iPad also mentions two free pieces per guest per day as the benefit. Wife and I used this twice. Was a nice touch.

j.cerda

Has anyone else noticed that the Stella Maris Ocean Villas can no longer be booked online?
I checked to the end of the reservation schedule in 2020 and it is not possible to book them via the website nor the Hilton mobile app.
I wonder if they are having construction or building issues.

Michael19887

alanslegal

We inspected the Stella Maris Ocean villa two months ago (and also linked some videos in this thread somewhere). The villas were almost complete when we were there (probably needed a few more weeks tops). I would be guessing that guests who want to book these villas need to make direct contact with the resort, just like certain suites/certain hotels require guest to contact them.

boobeary

Lesson here: Check availability every day!!!

5 day points stays are like finding 4 leaf clovers here.

I booked Oct. 21-26 yesterday. That's gone now.

These dates popped up today but weren't there yesterday.
-Dec. 8-13
-Dec. 21-26
-Dec. 22-27
....NOTHING UNTIL
- May 7-12, 2020

mb123

AirForceFlyer

Our concierge informed us that they are expanding the deck and making the pools bigger.

AirForceFlyer

600s/700s are perfect for swimming/snorkeling. Depth is around 2-4 feet until the drop off. Sand by the beach villas is a mix of smooth and dead/broken corals but overall, good for relaxing and just lounging around.

So far, I have not been informed of any beach dining events. Hope this helped!

AirForceFlyer

Here you go! Hope this helps!

Wellness Program Weekly Schedule

flyerchatter

Are they personalised name tags? If so, it must mean someone from WA is reading this thread!

Fly2Where

Hi

Can you elaborate on the "downgrare" pls ? I know the price for beach villa is higher than several room types but have standard reward available. Do they offer you or you contacted the hotel?

Thanks

jphripjah

Oh I definitely got 2 pieces per day pressed back in July, I think I used it twice. What a weird place to cut costs two months after opening.

Michael19887

alanslegal

Not disputing what your conciege says - after being in the game for so long, what low level staff (at hotels/airlines/etc) tell you can often not be correct. Guess that could make sense though, have a look at my video, now there really isn't much room for some deck chairs / tables / loungers so extending the deck then moving the pool outwards which looks like an intensive and costly exercise, that could take some time. There is the upper level as well which has more space but its for a different purpose.