[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Aug 14, 2018, 7:58 am
#1336
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,061
I think if we ever make it back this way we'll sustain ourselves for the most part on the breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour. I managed to gain weight from the breakfast at Atoll Market alone.
However, who knows what amenities will still be complimentary by the time we return?Overall, it has been a good first trip to the Maldives. ^
Aug 14, 2018, 8:21 am
#1337
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yeah, we weren't that impressed with the cuisine at Ufaa. We did Koko, Ufaa, Ithaa, and Sunset Grill. Among those four, I think Sunset Grill was our favorite cuisine. Ithaa was a nice experience, and the restaurant was only half full when we dined. Ufaa provided decent value, but the food was generic. "One could do better at Panda Express!" was my wife's comment.
Aug 14, 2018, 10:56 am
#1338
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA,CX, BA, Priority Club, SPG, Hilton
Posts: 1,397
@Splotly... what a treat to tour underwater villla.... I probably will ask tomorrow.. why not the worst they would say no... 
yes banana ride is $20 (third party operate). Other than that, everything else is free including tennis, T-shirt painting ( they will provide T-shirt) as expected, they cancel today due to weather , but Rosy told me she might asked for a make up since 6 kids signed up.... but still rely on upcoming weather...
I saw someone playing the x-blade thing... very cool. I saw another person was video taping it, not sure they were together or not.
will certainly check out tomorrow.
yes banana ride is $20 (third party operate). Other than that, everything else is free including tennis, T-shirt painting ( they will provide T-shirt) as expected, they cancel today due to weather , but Rosy told me she might asked for a make up since 6 kids signed up.... but still rely on upcoming weather...
I saw someone playing the x-blade thing... very cool. I saw another person was video taping it, not sure they were together or not.
will certainly check out tomorrow.
Aug 14, 2018, 12:47 pm
#1339
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
@Splotly... what a treat to tour underwater villla.... I probably will ask tomorrow.. why not the worst they would say no...
yes banana ride is $20 (third party operate). Other than that, everything else is free including tennis, T-shirt painting ( they will provide T-shirt) as expected, they cancel today due to weather , but Rosy told me she might asked for a make up since 6 kids signed up.... but still rely on upcoming weather...
I saw someone playing the x-blade thing... very cool. I saw another person was video taping it, not sure they were together or not.
will certainly check out tomorrow.
yes banana ride is $20 (third party operate). Other than that, everything else is free including tennis, T-shirt painting ( they will provide T-shirt) as expected, they cancel today due to weather , but Rosy told me she might asked for a make up since 6 kids signed up.... but still rely on upcoming weather...
I saw someone playing the x-blade thing... very cool. I saw another person was video taping it, not sure they were together or not.
will certainly check out tomorrow.
EDIT: oh, it is $225 + tax for 45 min http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/reso...s_Dec_2014.pdf
Aug 14, 2018, 2:17 pm
#1340
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Lots, some no/low status some high status, can't be bothered to list them :-)
Posts: 1,951
Do we have anyone staying soon who may be able to get a look at a refurbed DBV please?
We've been given a comp upgrade to DBV for our stay next year (we've been a few times now!) we will have a 1 year old so not staying OW this time.
We've been given a comp upgrade to DBV for our stay next year (we've been a few times now!) we will have a 1 year old so not staying OW this time.
Aug 14, 2018, 7:15 pm
#1341
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL; Virgin Gold; HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 417
We had a look round their ‘sample’ one a couple of days ago - it wasn’t 100% finished. Anything in particular you were keen to know or just generally what it was like?
Aug 14, 2018, 7:27 pm
#1342
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL; Virgin Gold; HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 417
Could you do us a favour and ask if there's any discount on the compulsory 'room fee' for the Gala dinner if you stay in the dhoni. Cheers.
You've gotta come to mainland China (and look me up if you do). Much better than Ufaa. The reason it's much better is because it's much dirtier. Sad but true.
You've gotta come to mainland China (and look me up if you do). Much better than Ufaa. The reason it's much better is because it's much dirtier. Sad but true.
We went back to Ufaa again last night - and again enjoyed being it. Full of Chinese people (which was unusual as there a so many fewer here this year) - hadn’t read your post at that point, but we were there after everyone had gone and ironically I asked them whether the Chinese liked their food (I’ve never had real Chinese food myself and I assumed this was somewhat westernised, although still very different to what available at home). They were pretty candid and said they’d had lots of complaints (all the time) until they changed the chef - apparently to a Sichen(?) one - and since then the feedback has noticeable improved from the Chinese. I’d love to have the real stuff if it’s better than this...!
Aug 14, 2018, 7:38 pm
#1343
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL; Virgin Gold; HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 417
Yeah, we weren't that impressed with the cuisine at Ufaa. We did Koko, Ufaa, Ithaa, and Sunset Grill. Among those four, I think Sunset Grill was our favorite cuisine. Ithaa was a nice experience, and the restaurant was only half full when we dined. Ufaa provided decent value, but the food was generic. "One could do better at Panda Express!" was my wife's comment.
I think if we ever make it back this way we'll sustain ourselves for the most part on the breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour. I managed to gain weight from the breakfast at Atoll Market alone. However, who knows what amenities will still be complimentary by the time we return?
Overall, it has been a good first trip to the Maldives. ^
I think if we ever make it back this way we'll sustain ourselves for the most part on the breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour. I managed to gain weight from the breakfast at Atoll Market alone.
However, who knows what amenities will still be complimentary by the time we return?Overall, it has been a good first trip to the Maldives. ^
Aug 14, 2018, 7:40 pm
#1344
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL; Virgin Gold; HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 417
sounds like loads of fun to be a kid. how much is this x-blade thing? and how long do you get to bob up and down in the water?
EDIT: oh, it is $225 + tax for 45 min http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/reso...s_Dec_2014.pdf
EDIT: oh, it is $225 + tax for 45 min http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/reso...s_Dec_2014.pdf
Aug 14, 2018, 8:15 pm
#1345
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,061
The quality and taste were good, but the meal was overpriced compared to the ambiance even considering the location and relative prices of everything else here at the resort. (It was still our cheapest dinner of the four though!) When you can get a meal at an international fast food franchise that approximates the taste of a meal at Ufaa, it's not exactly an impressive experience. Perhaps our perceptions have been skewed by where we live and having spent too much time wandering around the night markets in Taiwan. 
I thought it was something where I could just stand there and let the device do all of the work, but it's more like using a stair climber at the gym. You have to pump your legs to move, sort of like pedaling a bicycle but with more of a vertical motion.
Now it's time to get ready and head over for our last breakfast at Atoll Market. Hopefully there isn't as much of a wait as there was yesterday. They kept the buffet open until almost 11 because people waited to be seated inside due to the rain.
Now it's time to get ready and head over for our last breakfast at Atoll Market. Hopefully there isn't as much of a wait as there was yesterday. They kept the buffet open until almost 11 because people waited to be seated inside due to the rain.
Aug 14, 2018, 8:50 pm
#1347
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL; Virgin Gold; HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 417
I’m not 100% sure, but they’ve now got an inside shower (as well as the old outside one) opposite the sinks, along with the toilet now moved to that area too. There was a glass door at the end now - I.e. before it leads to where the outside shower has always been - so I’m thinking yes that’s probably within the a/c now if that door is closed.
Aug 14, 2018, 10:59 pm
#1348
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Lots, some no/low status some high status, can't be bothered to list them :-)
Posts: 1,951
Aug 15, 2018, 12:37 am
#1350
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 22
I have read what seems like hundred of posts, but still unable to find the info that I'm looking for (sorry if I have missed it). My partner and I plan on spending 5 nights at the resort and have a couple of questions:
1. Using 95k points, I noticed that I can't book a OV anymore and that a SWV or DWV are the only ones (the cost is 95k for BV vs 345k for SWV)
2. I'm reading a lot about the 4th or 5th night free, but I can't seem to get it work for November - what am I missing?
3. We are arriving in Male at 20:50pm, so I assume there is no point trying to rush to the resort (via plane then water) so we should wait for the next day to get the seaplane there - is that right?
4. We are looking at going either Nov-18 or Jan-19. I am leaning toward Jan, but if I can get an extra night free for Nov then that might push me over the edge.
Thanks in advance
1. Using 95k points, I noticed that I can't book a OV anymore and that a SWV or DWV are the only ones (the cost is 95k for BV vs 345k for SWV)
2. I'm reading a lot about the 4th or 5th night free, but I can't seem to get it work for November - what am I missing?
3. We are arriving in Male at 20:50pm, so I assume there is no point trying to rush to the resort (via plane then water) so we should wait for the next day to get the seaplane there - is that right?
4. We are looking at going either Nov-18 or Jan-19. I am leaning toward Jan, but if I can get an extra night free for Nov then that might push me over the edge.
Thanks in advance