[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jun 4, 2019, 6:27 pm
#946
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
Here are the price lists for excursions, water sports, diving, and retail:
https://www.scribd.com/document/4124...sion-Pricelist
https://www.scribd.com/document/4124...sion-Pricelist
Jun 4, 2019, 6:36 pm
#947
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MEL
Programs: QF OWE, HH D, HGP D, Starriott Plat, AA/LM/SQ/VA/QF/AS/BA
Posts: 251
Anyone game enough to book a regular one way transfer using the property yacht upon arrival in MLE, and then book this $75++ excursion to Male as their return trip? Some how I can’t see WA allowing this type of arrangement.
Jun 4, 2019, 6:45 pm
#948
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 83
This would 100% not work for several reasons
Jun 4, 2019, 7:44 pm
#949
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
If you had four people, two of them could take everyone's luggage on the yacht transfer, while the other two could do the day trip without luggage and then just walk away in Male.
Of course it won't work because the resort won't allow it. They ask for everyone's arrival/departure info in advance and they're not going to let you book a day trip to Male that conflicts with your departure plans. And if you disappear on a day trip to Male they're going to charge you for the return yacht trip they booked you on and that you didn't show up for.
Of course it won't work because the resort won't allow it. They ask for everyone's arrival/departure info in advance and they're not going to let you book a day trip to Male that conflicts with your departure plans. And if you disappear on a day trip to Male they're going to charge you for the return yacht trip they booked you on and that you didn't show up for.
Jun 4, 2019, 8:10 pm
#950
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,846
I'm no expert on these properties, but given a lot of HIlton and Conrad properties that SHOULD have to upgrade Diamond guests don't seem to bother, I doubt the WA Maldives - who don't have to - will bother.
I'd imagine heavy spending returning guests may well get upgrades, but a Diamond on their first trip? I'd say the chances are close to zero unless occupancy is oversold in the beach villas.
I'd imagine heavy spending returning guests may well get upgrades, but a Diamond on their first trip? I'd say the chances are close to zero unless occupancy is oversold in the beach villas.
Jun 4, 2019, 9:40 pm
#951
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
Everyone having breakfast in the same restaurant is actually preferable because it makes it more difficult for the hotel to segment the breakfast benefit/offering between status guests and guests who are paying for a breakfast rate.
I've reached out to the hotel and asked for them to confirm the breakfast benefits for Golds.
I've reached out to the hotel and asked for them to confirm the breakfast benefits for Golds.
Jun 4, 2019, 10:57 pm
#952
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
reached out to the hotel and asked for them to confirm the breakfast benefits for Golds.
Now a new, unanswered/asked, question could be what is WA’s definition of Continental Breakfast? For that I have no answer. But below is a link to a review on the Conrad Bora Bora that includes many pictures of their complimentary Continental Breakfast. A breakfast I can verify is identical to what is represented in those pictures and given to us for free.
We obviously have no idea what the WA will provide for free, but as they look to raise the bar with this resort, can’t imagine it being any less than something similar.
TD
https://onemileatatime.com/conrad-bora-bora-review/
Jun 4, 2019, 11:02 pm
#953
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,464
So before we "put this topic to bed" - let's try and find out more details if we can. Or feel free to stop reading if you disagree.
Jun 4, 2019, 11:15 pm
#954
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
The email they sent me didn't say "continental" breakfast. I've stayed at dozens of Hiltons as a Diamond member and have always gotten a complimentary cooked full breakfast.
Jun 4, 2019, 11:26 pm
#955
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,623
Delighted to inform you that we have luxury yacht transfers for all our guests and is a 30 minute ride from Velana International airport which can be arranged 24/7 according to your international flight arrival time. Transfer fee is at US$350+23.2% Tax and service charge per adult per way.
I recently emailed the property and reminded them of this, after receiving their recent email with this $350 + 23.2% per way transfer fee listed.
Their response is: "we will honor the return transfer rate US$370 + 23.2% per person as a special case for your reservation as this rate was published incorrectly till 15th February, due to a technical error."
I imagine what this means is:
1. They are automatically charging everyone a transfer fee of $350 + 23.2% per person per way, regardless of when you booked
2. If you booked on or before February 15, and you bring this to their attention and tell them you were quoted $370 +23.2 % return, they will honor that fee
I'm curious if they will have the correct fee on my bill or if I'll have to "remind" them of this error again.
Jun 4, 2019, 11:59 pm
#956
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
I doubt it will proactively be what you thought and agreed it to be on your bill considering it had already long ago been swapped out for the higher price on your personal reservation details online after the fact. I'm not calling them to remind them, but instead will see in person what they say it is when I check out in August. I shouldn't have to remind them.
Jun 5, 2019, 2:14 am
#957
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,818
OK, now I am officially part of the WA Maldives obsessed group who counts down days and checks this thread 10 times a day looking for any additional info, videos and pics.
Here is some additional info for those interested in transfers from the airport to the resort.
Atolltransfer.com is charging $580 round trip for a speedboat that holds a maximum of 6 passengers. The reviews on this company are mostly good but I am still debating the cost/benefit of a beautiful yacht provided by the resort vs a small speedboat with a potentially bumpy ride. According to the reviews, some of the boats provide plastic bags for seasickness. Yep, the internal debate of convenience vs cost savings ($1000) which could buy you a few dinners at the resort - if you are able to eat after a speedboat ride
Jun 5, 2019, 6:34 am
#958
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Exactly a month to go before we get there and counting down the days.
If anyone else is around 5-12 July, let us know and we'll catch up for a free drink or two at Peacock Alley
And by the way, we are expecting some type of sparkling wine at breakfast - for such a decadent resort, it is a must offer in my opinion.
If anyone else is around 5-12 July, let us know and we'll catch up for a free drink or two at Peacock Alley
And by the way, we are expecting some type of sparkling wine at breakfast - for such a decadent resort, it is a must offer in my opinion.
Jun 5, 2019, 7:22 am
#959
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
Exactly a month to go before we get there and counting down the days.
If anyone else is around 5-12 July, let us know and we'll catch up for a free drink or two at Peacock Alley
And by the way, we are expecting some type of sparkling wine at breakfast - for such a decadent resort, it is a must offer in my opinion.
If anyone else is around 5-12 July, let us know and we'll catch up for a free drink or two at Peacock Alley
And by the way, we are expecting some type of sparkling wine at breakfast - for such a decadent resort, it is a must offer in my opinion.
Jun 5, 2019, 7:29 am
#960
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,846
St.Regis Maldives provides bubbly for breakfast so in my humble opinion WA should offer it as well as they want to be seen as a more luxurious option