[ARCHIVE 2020] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Jan 9, 2020, 5:57 am
#91
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 201
1) TV in the room: Is there on demand movies? Does TV have HDMI in that you can use? I am thinking to bring my laptop to watch films.
2) Does tennis court give balls and racquets, do they charge?
3) If you arrive early, say 9am, will they let you have breakfast for free on that day if Hilton Gold, what are peoples experience with their generosity?
2) Does tennis court give balls and racquets, do they charge?
3) If you arrive early, say 9am, will they let you have breakfast for free on that day if Hilton Gold, what are peoples experience with their generosity?
Jan 9, 2020, 6:03 am
#92
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: DC
Programs: AA PPRO, HH Diamond, National EE
Posts: 603
In regards to the deposit, how do you even do that? If I’m staying 6 days I don’t have a card with a 15k limit.
Jan 9, 2020, 6:21 am
#93
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
I just went to add another night on points to my upcoming reservation and made two interesting discoveries:
That's certainly one way to discourage people from burning points here...
- Points reservations now have a 30 day cancellation window rather than 14 days
- Points reservations now require a cash deposit matching the nightly cash cost of the room
That's certainly one way to discourage people from burning points here...
Was your credit card actually charged this deposit yet?
Jan 9, 2020, 6:30 am
#94
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,827
The cash deposit is a bug, this has been discussed.
Jan 9, 2020, 6:40 am
#95
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 194
Looking for some answers, if I missed them in previous posts just call me an idiot and tell me the page:
1. What are the hours for the Gold/Diamond Breakfast, how late can we delay going?
2. On their website for the activities brochure I didn't find any regular scuba diving trips, just the classes. Anyone know how much a normal two tank boat dive costs?
3. How late do the transfers go? If we arrive at 2200 will we have to stay in Male until the morning?
Thanks.
1. What are the hours for the Gold/Diamond Breakfast, how late can we delay going?
2. On their website for the activities brochure I didn't find any regular scuba diving trips, just the classes. Anyone know how much a normal two tank boat dive costs?
3. How late do the transfers go? If we arrive at 2200 will we have to stay in Male until the morning?
Thanks.
Someone else asked about the whale shark excursion? $700 + 23.2% per hour. They suggested 5 hours because it takes about 1.5 hours to get to the location.
Jan 9, 2020, 6:40 am
#96
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
1) TV in the room: Is there on demand movies? Does TV have HDMI in that you can use? I am thinking to bring my laptop to watch films.
2) Does tennis court give balls and racquets, do they charge?
3) If you arrive early, say 9am, will they let you have breakfast for free on that day if Hilton Gold, what are peoples experience with their generosity?
2) Does tennis court give balls and racquets, do they charge?
3) If you arrive early, say 9am, will they let you have breakfast for free on that day if Hilton Gold, what are peoples experience with their generosity?
As for #3 , you won't be entitled to breakfast since there is no lounge at the airport like the Conrad has but, as you say, they might allow you to have it.
Jan 9, 2020, 6:44 am
#97
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: DC
Programs: AA PPRO, HH Diamond, National EE
Posts: 603
Jan 9, 2020, 6:51 am
#98
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
Let's hope it is just a bug - although if that's the case its disappointing that the Diamond line agents have no clue.
I missed the discussion but will update the wiki to avoid others missing it too!
Jan 9, 2020, 1:00 pm
#99
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DEN
Posts: 136
Just added a night to our reservation the other day by calling into the Diamond desk and using a free weekend night certificate. The rep quoted the deposit, but it wasn't charged.
Jan 9, 2020, 1:02 pm
#100
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 13
Diving
Regarding diving:
How much are the daily 2 tank and 1 tank dives?
How much are the daily 2 tank and 1 tank dives?
Jan 9, 2020, 1:11 pm
#102
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 21
Scuba diving cost is already the most expensive I ever seen. 105+25=$130/per dive compare to Tahiti / Bora Bora like $90~100/per dive while most popular diving spot is like $120~130/ 2 tank. Equipment charge base on per dive is also new while most places charge on per day or one time charge.
The most expensive one I have is in Okinawa and Cayman Island, they are like $100/ per dive but Japan service is really nice, British service is average only.
Anyone can share their most expensive diving cost? I mean regular shore diving or short distance boat diving, not 2~3hrs drive which add up the cost.
Also how is the diving experience in WA if anyone has tried. Please share. I hope $130 is the final cost not extra 2x% tax.
The most expensive one I have is in Okinawa and Cayman Island, they are like $100/ per dive but Japan service is really nice, British service is average only.
Anyone can share their most expensive diving cost? I mean regular shore diving or short distance boat diving, not 2~3hrs drive which add up the cost.
Also how is the diving experience in WA if anyone has tried. Please share. I hope $130 is the final cost not extra 2x% tax.
Jan 9, 2020, 1:27 pm
#103
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Qantas, Cathay, Hyatt
Posts: 22
Jan 9, 2020, 2:19 pm
#104
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: VS, BA, HH Gold
Posts: 397
Scuba diving cost is already the most expensive I ever seen. 105+25=$130/per dive compare to Tahiti / Bora Bora like $90~100/per dive while most popular diving spot is like $120~130/ 2 tank. Equipment charge base on per dive is also new while most places charge on per day or one time charge.
The most expensive one I have is in Okinawa and Cayman Island, they are like $100/ per dive but Japan service is really nice, British service is average only.
Anyone can share their most expensive diving cost? I mean regular shore diving or short distance boat diving, not 2~3hrs drive which add up the cost.
Also how is the diving experience in WA if anyone has tried. Please share. I hope $130 is the final cost not extra 2x% tax.
The most expensive one I have is in Okinawa and Cayman Island, they are like $100/ per dive but Japan service is really nice, British service is average only.
Anyone can share their most expensive diving cost? I mean regular shore diving or short distance boat diving, not 2~3hrs drive which add up the cost.
Also how is the diving experience in WA if anyone has tried. Please share. I hope $130 is the final cost not extra 2x% tax.
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Jan 9, 2020, 2:24 pm
#105
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: VS, BA, HH Gold
Posts: 397
High deposits?
Quick personal experience from me. I called the Diamond line yesterday to make an 8nights points booking. At the end of the call the agent told me I needed to pay a $19k deposit. I couldn't believe it so told her I needed to think about it and finished the call. I then tried to make the same booking on the app and after a few clicks booking was made with absolutely no mention of needing to pay a deposit. All worked out in the end for us thankfully and really chuffed I didnt give up
Next thing they will be filtering guests based on salaries and total net worth
Last edited by ScubaRoo; Jan 9, 2020 at 2:52 pm