[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jun 8, 2019, 1:50 pm
#1006
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
After that, someone asked if the pictured Krug champagne and canapés will be served during the Airport-Hotel transfer, but they denied.
Jun 8, 2019, 3:01 pm
#1007
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 9
Alcohol
Oh. no. I would never risk anything. Just asked because I'm going to Dubai prior so, I will make sure to remember not to repack my liquor in my bag.
Jun 8, 2019, 8:30 pm
#1008
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,462
- In-villa VIP welcome Champagne, sweet and savoury amenities
Jun 8, 2019, 9:38 pm
#1009
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Sorry to be cheap or am I too poor to apologise. Maybe we are even too poor to comment. Sorry Mr Rich Guy.
Jun 9, 2019, 4:36 am
#1010
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Don't try the water bottle trick. They are wise to it. I am not a drinker but a friend got his taken off him and warned.
Jun 9, 2019, 8:18 am
#1011
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,936
Are you people serious! Trying to sneak liquor through customs?? That does not sound like a vacation to me.
Jun 9, 2019, 10:35 am
#1012
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 119
In my opinion. The rooms in the promo video look nicer than what they decided on. I like how it is brighter colors, and has more attention to detail. Also, the Mahal restaurant looks a-lot nicer than what they actually did.
Jun 9, 2019, 5:50 pm
#1013
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,714
Is that a regular sofa or a sofa bed? Base rooms look *MUCH* nicer than the Garden Villas at the StR.
Jun 9, 2019, 11:19 pm
#1015
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Here, There & Everywhere
Programs: OZ Diamond, Miles & Smiles *G, PC Amb
Posts: 659
I managed to book the King Villa with Pool for Easter 2020 on points at 120k/night for 5 nights. In checking now, no point redemptions at standard rates are avialable anymore for my dates or for days either side of Easter, so i consider myself very very fortunate to have snagged this!
I've been through this thread in detail, and want to highlight a couple of updates which may have changed recenty;
1) It was previously mentioned that King Villa was not avialable for 2 Adults & 2 Kids and that one must book a King Grand Villa in order to accommodate or upgrade to one. However, the system let me book 2 A & 2C into the King Villa and also notes this on my confirmation. Hotel has also confirmed that two rollaway beds will be provided complimentary for the kids under 12. In looking at the floor plan, it would seem really tight to have two rollaway beds - I wait to see how they accommodate this.
2) Transfer pricing; Please see below update with pricing for kids;
Transfer fee is at US$350+23.2% Tax and service charge per adult per way. For children below 4 years, the transfer is complimentary and US$100+23.2% Tax and service charge per child per way for children between 6 to 11 years.
Am waiting to hear reviews of the Atoll Transfer option that others are looking into. Even with the reduced pricing for kids, will still cost me over US$2000 for return transfers through the hotel.
3) Kids Facilities and Baby sitting - See below information;
We have the largest kids club here in the Maldives, that for sure your children will enjoy. Waldorf Young Discovery Park with both indoor and outdoor area to ensure that our junior guests have an unforgettable experience with us. Our kids’ club is for 4 to 11 years old however below 4 years old are welcome to use facilities as long as they are accompanied by their parents, guardians or you can hire babysitter from us. Babysitting Services can be arranged upon request for children 1 year and over and will be charged at US$25++ per hour until 11:00pm every day and US$35++ after 11:00pm. We are still currently working on our kids activities and program, as soon as it become ready we will share it to you.
The baby sitting prices are not over the top and comparable to other top end luxury resorts ive stayed in which hover at generally between US$15-20/hour.
4) I did ask for restaurant menus, they indicated that these are still being finalized and would only be ready by end of June.
I've been through this thread in detail, and want to highlight a couple of updates which may have changed recenty;
1) It was previously mentioned that King Villa was not avialable for 2 Adults & 2 Kids and that one must book a King Grand Villa in order to accommodate or upgrade to one. However, the system let me book 2 A & 2C into the King Villa and also notes this on my confirmation. Hotel has also confirmed that two rollaway beds will be provided complimentary for the kids under 12. In looking at the floor plan, it would seem really tight to have two rollaway beds - I wait to see how they accommodate this.
2) Transfer pricing; Please see below update with pricing for kids;
Transfer fee is at US$350+23.2% Tax and service charge per adult per way. For children below 4 years, the transfer is complimentary and US$100+23.2% Tax and service charge per child per way for children between 6 to 11 years.
Am waiting to hear reviews of the Atoll Transfer option that others are looking into. Even with the reduced pricing for kids, will still cost me over US$2000 for return transfers through the hotel.
3) Kids Facilities and Baby sitting - See below information;
We have the largest kids club here in the Maldives, that for sure your children will enjoy. Waldorf Young Discovery Park with both indoor and outdoor area to ensure that our junior guests have an unforgettable experience with us. Our kids’ club is for 4 to 11 years old however below 4 years old are welcome to use facilities as long as they are accompanied by their parents, guardians or you can hire babysitter from us. Babysitting Services can be arranged upon request for children 1 year and over and will be charged at US$25++ per hour until 11:00pm every day and US$35++ after 11:00pm. We are still currently working on our kids activities and program, as soon as it become ready we will share it to you.
The baby sitting prices are not over the top and comparable to other top end luxury resorts ive stayed in which hover at generally between US$15-20/hour.
4) I did ask for restaurant menus, they indicated that these are still being finalized and would only be ready by end of June.
Jun 10, 2019, 1:45 pm
#1016
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 194
atoll transfers hasn't gotten back to me after reaching out to them twice...anyone know of a better company?
Jun 10, 2019, 3:15 pm
#1017
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Wow. Didn't know that.
The word you're looking for is exception.
Technically yes, but this is the Maldives so it's often not the case.
Unrelated Question
If I have Gold status and made an award booking with points. But my wife gets diamond status via a credit card before the stay. Would just the gold benefits apply (Because I made the booking), or would the diamond benefits apply (because my wife is staying with me and has a higher status).
Any replies would be helpful.
If I have Gold status and made an award booking with points. But my wife gets diamond status via a credit card before the stay. Would just the gold benefits apply (Because I made the booking), or would the diamond benefits apply (because my wife is staying with me and has a higher status).
Any replies would be helpful.
Jun 10, 2019, 3:36 pm
#1018
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
And all that talk about alcohol and how cool it is / would be to smuggle it past those darn sensible people who would rather confiscate it than put themselves at its mercy and roll the dice with the nearly 60 kinds of cancer it can give you. Humanity is surely doomed.
Jun 10, 2019, 7:00 pm
#1019
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 153
Probably out purchasing new boats to fill all these upcoming WA transfers. That means no time to answer the phone / email, LOL.
And all that talk about alcohol and how cool it is / would be to smuggle it past those darn sensible people who would rather confiscate it than put themselves at its mercy and roll the dice with the nearly 60 kinds of cancer it can give you. Humanity is surely doomed.
And all that talk about alcohol and how cool it is / would be to smuggle it past those darn sensible people who would rather confiscate it than put themselves at its mercy and roll the dice with the nearly 60 kinds of cancer it can give you. Humanity is surely doomed.
Jun 10, 2019, 11:16 pm
#1020
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Flawed and biased studies, insufficient data and myths aside, your choice to decrease your risk of heart disease by consuming a poison, that along with the cancer risks (which, need I point out are risks even with very low consumption) there are a multitude of ways it screws with the body and its normal functioning - both temporary and permanent - instead of reducing your risk of heart disease by the many different, completely non-harmful methods available to you, is, well.....your choice.