[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Feb 11, 2019, 10:03 am
#316
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 253
Return/Round trip transfer at $370 ++ pp would be reasonable.
At $370++ each way per person ... $1820'ish for 2 people if each way ...Yikes yikes
At $370++ each way per person ... $1820'ish for 2 people if each way ...Yikes yikes
Feb 11, 2019, 10:08 am
#317
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
Based on the online chat I just had the rep said around $250 to $450 and 1/2 price for kids. Then I realized I forgot to ask if that's RT
Feb 11, 2019, 10:23 am
#318
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,722
$370 for a short 30-minute yacht ride is a little high, but in terms of absolute pricing the St. Regis Vommuli charges $700 per person for a roundtrip seaplane flight.
Feb 11, 2019, 11:23 am
#319
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
The taxes are $6 per night, per room. Not per person. Here is a screenshot of my 5 night reservation confirmation with 2 people in the room. I see no other taxes/charges due for the room.
I also have a couple voucher reservations and see the same $6 charge per room, per night.
TD
I also have a couple voucher reservations and see the same $6 charge per room, per night.
TD
Last edited by Traveler Dave; Feb 11, 2019 at 11:29 am
Feb 11, 2019, 11:52 am
#320
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Booked 12 nights in January 2020.
-2 5 night reservations (480k*2)
-2 one night free night certificates.
I also have Conrad Bora Bora Booked (booked before this happened.) Now assuming no surprises, will cancel Conrad Bora Bora to try this. I am keeping my expectations somewhat down. In my opinion Conrad Maldives was not as desirable as Conrad Bora Bora/Hilton Moorea. The only thing better was snorkeling by a bit and some one off experiences of eating under the sea. That is why I had already booked Conrad Bora Bora. Now, I get lured back to the Maldives to try the Waldorf Astoria ... I'm prepared to be underwhelmed.
-2 5 night reservations (480k*2)
-2 one night free night certificates.
I also have Conrad Bora Bora Booked (booked before this happened.) Now assuming no surprises, will cancel Conrad Bora Bora to try this. I am keeping my expectations somewhat down. In my opinion Conrad Maldives was not as desirable as Conrad Bora Bora/Hilton Moorea. The only thing better was snorkeling by a bit and some one off experiences of eating under the sea. That is why I had already booked Conrad Bora Bora. Now, I get lured back to the Maldives to try the Waldorf Astoria ... I'm prepared to be underwhelmed.
Feb 11, 2019, 12:21 pm
#321
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
The taxes are $6 per night, per room. Not per person. Here is a screenshot of my 5 night reservation confirmation with 2 people in the room. I see no other taxes/charges due for the room.
I also have a couple voucher reservations and see the same $6 charge per room, per night.
TD
I also have a couple voucher reservations and see the same $6 charge per room, per night.
TD
Feb 11, 2019, 1:28 pm
#322
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Charlotte
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum Ambassador, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 59
Have 3 weekend night certificates that expire at the end of September. Would you book 8 nights here in September (3 with certificates, 5 with points) or 6 nights in January/February (1 certificate and 5 points)
Saying this knowing that September is wet season where Jan/Feb rain is less likely but knowing it won’t be as occupied in September due to the wet season and new opening (better chance at a better Diamond upgrade possibly?)
My 30th birthday and my wife and I’s fifth anniversary is in September too.... leaning toward that option as the more nights and special occasions seem like an obvious choice but the thought of a rainy week is definitely in the back of my mind
Saying this knowing that September is wet season where Jan/Feb rain is less likely but knowing it won’t be as occupied in September due to the wet season and new opening (better chance at a better Diamond upgrade possibly?)
My 30th birthday and my wife and I’s fifth anniversary is in September too.... leaning toward that option as the more nights and special occasions seem like an obvious choice but the thought of a rainy week is definitely in the back of my mind
Feb 11, 2019, 1:47 pm
#323
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
Have 3 weekend night certificates that expire at the end of September. Would you book 8 nights here in September (3 with certificates, 5 with points) or 6 nights in January/February (1 certificate and 5 points)
Saying this knowing that September is wet season where Jan/Feb rain is less likely but knowing it won’t be as occupied in September due to the wet season and new opening (better chance at a better Diamond upgrade possibly?)
My 30th birthday and my wife and I’s fifth anniversary is in September too.... leaning toward that option as the more nights and special occasions seem like an obvious choice but the thought of a rainy week is definitely in the back of my mind
Saying this knowing that September is wet season where Jan/Feb rain is less likely but knowing it won’t be as occupied in September due to the wet season and new opening (better chance at a better Diamond upgrade possibly?)
My 30th birthday and my wife and I’s fifth anniversary is in September too.... leaning toward that option as the more nights and special occasions seem like an obvious choice but the thought of a rainy week is definitely in the back of my mind
Feb 11, 2019, 2:44 pm
#324
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Have 3 weekend night certificates that expire at the end of September. Would you book 8 nights here in September (3 with certificates, 5 with points) or 6 nights in January/February (1 certificate and 5 points)
Saying this knowing that September is wet season where Jan/Feb rain is less likely but knowing it won’t be as occupied in September due to the wet season and new opening (better chance at a better Diamond upgrade possibly?)
My 30th birthday and my wife and I’s fifth anniversary is in September too.... leaning toward that option as the more nights and special occasions seem like an obvious choice but the thought of a rainy week is definitely in the back of my mind
Saying this knowing that September is wet season where Jan/Feb rain is less likely but knowing it won’t be as occupied in September due to the wet season and new opening (better chance at a better Diamond upgrade possibly?)
My 30th birthday and my wife and I’s fifth anniversary is in September too.... leaning toward that option as the more nights and special occasions seem like an obvious choice but the thought of a rainy week is definitely in the back of my mind
Feb 11, 2019, 2:47 pm
#325
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,622
I think you may have booked the room for one adult and then added the second person as an additional guest. I know because I did that, and it shows as $6 per night. Made a second one night booking for two adults and it shows as $12.
Feb 11, 2019, 2:53 pm
#326
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Regarding number of rooms assigned to points bookings, I wonder if the current number as posted here (10) is 5+5, i.e; 5 King Beach Villa with Pool and 5 Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool or 10 of each. They seem to be different villas and not interchangeable like the Conrad with its King and Double (where they separate the bed matresses in the middle to make a King into a Double). The King Beach Villas with Pool are 234 sq.m and 5 Two Queen Bedded Beach Villas with Pool are 242sq.m in size.
Feb 11, 2019, 3:35 pm
#327
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
Regarding number of rooms assigned to points bookings, I wonder if the current number as posted here (10) is 5+5, i.e; 5 King Beach Villa with Pool and 5 Two Queen Bedded Beach Villa with Pool or 10 of each. They seem to be different villas and not interchangeable like the Conrad with its King and Double (where they separate the bed matresses in the middle to make a King into a Double). The King Beach Villas with Pool are 234 sq.m and 5 Two Queen Bedded Beach Villas with Pool are 242sq.m in size.
@MF: are you now splitting your Dec stay to include the WA? Or are you still doing all 31 at Conrad? We are now doing 6 night at Conrad and 11-13 nights at Waldorf. Still should have a window to meet up with other FlyerTalkers at Conrad happy hour, or up in the trees at WA
Feb 11, 2019, 4:41 pm
#328
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Singapore
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1MM/1k
Posts: 477
[QUOTE=scwam;30764421I mean, they already rape you on the points redemption from 120k to 655k when you add a child after adding 2 adults.[/QUOTE]
Can you elaborate on this? Is the hotel not welcoming kids?
Can you elaborate on this? Is the hotel not welcoming kids?
Feb 11, 2019, 4:52 pm
#329
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
Children are allowed at this property. It's just that over the months I've noticed Hilton plays games; different games regarding jacking up point redemptions when specifically children sleeping in the same bed 6 and under should be free (even when it clearly states on the hotel's individual website they are free).Or, other tricky stuff like adding 3,000 point cost when you add a second guest to the room (total of 2 guests) when in fact Gold+ members should not have to pay for a second guest. There's all type of little tricks like that you wouldn't normally notice that violate their own terms.
Feb 11, 2019, 5:09 pm
#330
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 644
Booked 3 nights second week of July 2019. Hoping all goes well