[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Sep 6, 2018, 8:46 am
#1591
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Yes, a most useful post! Thanks for taking the time to write it.
Sep 6, 2018, 8:50 am
#1592
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Great post!
Sep 6, 2018, 8:31 pm
#1593
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 295
Arrived a few days ago. Received chocolate. My host actually pointed it out specifically and mentioned that they were "very good chocolates." Now if only they refilled it daily...
Sep 7, 2018, 3:20 am
#1594
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
As per the wiki. "As a Diamond benefit you receive an additional 15 minutes extra to any single spa treatment (treatment has to be 1 hour or longer)", so it's not 30min extra.
The last I heard was that you get an additional 15min onto every treatment booked while at the Lounge although this may have changed. The benefits are cumulative.
6:10 is perfect. Check out this post for the reasons why.
The last I heard was that you get an additional 15min onto every treatment booked while at the Lounge although this may have changed. The benefits are cumulative.
6:10 is perfect. Check out this post for the reasons why.
Sep 7, 2018, 7:18 am
#1595
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
I was there for one week stay in a SWV and was very underwhelming. Its more of 3-4 star resort with very kind and friendly staff but the hard product is dated and a bit sad. Their prices have been lowered to about $500 per night for WV but still probably too much. If anyone is looking for a luxurious experience this is a far cry from it and probably worth looking at other resorts in the area. This is not a 5 star resort by any means and will not be heading back unless they start charging less overall.
Sep 7, 2018, 7:35 am
#1596
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
I was there for one week stay in a SWV and was very underwhelming. Its more of 3-4 star resort with very kind and friendly staff but the hard product is dated and a bit sad. Their prices have been lowered to about $500 per night for WV but still probably too much. If anyone is looking for a luxurious experience this is a far cry from it and probably worth looking at other resorts in the area. This is not a 5 star resort by any means and will not be heading back unless they start charging less overall.
Sep 7, 2018, 8:25 am
#1597
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 190
Has anyone stayed in the renovated DBV? Is it worth a paying to upgrade or is it not that much better than the BV? The plunge pool looks small and I dont think I would use it. I'm not sure if theres any other benefits to the DBV.
Sep 7, 2018, 11:23 am
#1598
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 295
Agreed that a paid rate or paid upgrade from a WV to SWV is a bit underwhelming even at $85++. Moved to a Retreat Water Villa and that certainly exceeded my expectations and would gladly pay for a WV to RWV upgrade in the future.
As far as the property goes, the food is better than I anticipated (though expensive for what it is) and the service has been fairly solid. Some minor quips include not remembering that I prefer paper napkins at breakfast or forgetting my room number on the 5th day of tea time --- real minor, but things that would simply never happen at a service oriented property like Conrad Tokyo. 5-star still IMO, but things need to be buttoned up and taken up a notch (recognizing people by name and not by room number being the biggest one).
As far as the property goes, the food is better than I anticipated (though expensive for what it is) and the service has been fairly solid. Some minor quips include not remembering that I prefer paper napkins at breakfast or forgetting my room number on the 5th day of tea time --- real minor, but things that would simply never happen at a service oriented property like Conrad Tokyo. 5-star still IMO, but things need to be buttoned up and taken up a notch (recognizing people by name and not by room number being the biggest one).
Sep 7, 2018, 12:12 pm
#1599
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 105
Thinking of going here (on points) with wife and 2 year old (I have diamond, she has gold) and had a couple of questions if people have similar experience.
1. Would breakfast be free for all 3 of us, or just 2 people?
2. Anyone gone here with a toddler? Does the resort accommodate request for warm milk (or warm up food/milk if we bring it), extra water/fruit or is every little thing chargeable? Would they be mad if just packed some fruit at the buffet for our toddler to snack on through the day?
3. Are there places you can fill up water (gym?) or are you basically ordering water bottles as you need?
This would be our first major trip with our toddler and a bit nervous since you are at the mercy of the resort for everything.
TIA!
1. Would breakfast be free for all 3 of us, or just 2 people?
2. Anyone gone here with a toddler? Does the resort accommodate request for warm milk (or warm up food/milk if we bring it), extra water/fruit or is every little thing chargeable? Would they be mad if just packed some fruit at the buffet for our toddler to snack on through the day?
3. Are there places you can fill up water (gym?) or are you basically ordering water bottles as you need?
This would be our first major trip with our toddler and a bit nervous since you are at the mercy of the resort for everything.
TIA!
Sep 7, 2018, 12:38 pm
#1600
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Aegan Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 393
Thinking of going here (on points) with wife and 2 year old (I have diamond, she has gold) and had a couple of questions if people have similar experience.
1. Would breakfast be free for all 3 of us, or just 2 people?
2. Anyone gone here with a toddler? Does the resort accommodate request for warm milk (or warm up food/milk if we bring it), extra water/fruit or is every little thing chargeable? Would they be mad if just packed some fruit at the buffet for our toddler to snack on through the day?
3. Are there places you can fill up water (gym?) or are you basically ordering water bottles as you need?
This would be our first major trip with our toddler and a bit nervous since you are at the mercy of the resort for everything.
TIA!
1. Would breakfast be free for all 3 of us, or just 2 people?
2. Anyone gone here with a toddler? Does the resort accommodate request for warm milk (or warm up food/milk if we bring it), extra water/fruit or is every little thing chargeable? Would they be mad if just packed some fruit at the buffet for our toddler to snack on through the day?
3. Are there places you can fill up water (gym?) or are you basically ordering water bottles as you need?
This would be our first major trip with our toddler and a bit nervous since you are at the mercy of the resort for everything.
TIA!
Kids club is available for 3 year old kids
we didn't have pay anything extra for breakfast (Diamond benefits) I think they don charge kids under 12
at Grill bar if we ordered meal for adult we could order 1 free for kid
We use coffee facilities inside room to warm milk I never think to ask for it...I'm not so clever
Sep 7, 2018, 1:27 pm
#1601
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 139
Thinking of going here (on points) with wife and 2 year old (I have diamond, she has gold) and had a couple of questions if people have similar experience.
1. Would breakfast be free for all 3 of us, or just 2 people?
2. Anyone gone here with a toddler? Does the resort accommodate request for warm milk (or warm up food/milk if we bring it), extra water/fruit or is every little thing chargeable? Would they be mad if just packed some fruit at the buffet for our toddler to snack on through the day?
3. Are there places you can fill up water (gym?) or are you basically ordering water bottles as you need?
This would be our first major trip with our toddler and a bit nervous since you are at the mercy of the resort for everything.
TIA!
1. Would breakfast be free for all 3 of us, or just 2 people?
2. Anyone gone here with a toddler? Does the resort accommodate request for warm milk (or warm up food/milk if we bring it), extra water/fruit or is every little thing chargeable? Would they be mad if just packed some fruit at the buffet for our toddler to snack on through the day?
3. Are there places you can fill up water (gym?) or are you basically ordering water bottles as you need?
This would be our first major trip with our toddler and a bit nervous since you are at the mercy of the resort for everything.
TIA!
Dinner - they found out she likes fish and would bring a plate of grilled reef fish (plus a side), no charge. This was enough to feed her and one us (don’t want to waste food)!
Just make sure to pack enough diapers and stuff like that. We’re minimalist when it comes to toys (plus they gave her like three different plush sea creatures on arrival), but we brought an inflatable little pool for her to play in when we hung out on the beach. I gave it to some other guests with young kids when we left, maybe it’s still there being passed down.
Sep 7, 2018, 7:43 pm
#1602
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
This is not a 5 star property and if you are looking for one I suggest One and Only resort in the Maldives for example. Then again prices are much higher there and the Conrad is charging about $500 for WV which I think is reasonable. As is often the case you get what you pay for. Speaking of prices I think food prices at the Conrad are very reasonable and not high at all. In fact I think they have room to increase them and probably should make them a bit higher. All in all a great place to unwind at reasonable rates.
Sep 8, 2018, 6:20 am
#1603
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Don't think that's the case but anyways.
This is not a 5 star property and if you are looking for one I suggest One and Only resort in the Maldives for example. Then again prices are much higher there and the Conrad is charging about $500 for WV which I think is reasonable. As is often the case you get what you pay for. Speaking of prices I think food prices at the Conrad are very reasonable and not high at all. In fact I think they have room to increase them and probably should make them a bit higher. All in all a great place to unwind at reasonable rates.
This is not a 5 star property and if you are looking for one I suggest One and Only resort in the Maldives for example. Then again prices are much higher there and the Conrad is charging about $500 for WV which I think is reasonable. As is often the case you get what you pay for. Speaking of prices I think food prices at the Conrad are very reasonable and not high at all. In fact I think they have room to increase them and probably should make them a bit higher. All in all a great place to unwind at reasonable rates.
That said, it is likely you order Evian/Voss/San Pelligrino water at the restaurants though - and they take you for a nice ride, like around US$10++ per bottle - that said, we just order alcohol instead (as water is free back in the room at least).
Sep 8, 2018, 12:31 pm
#1604
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Wrong. And I'm not saying that because I love the place. Show me a 4-star property that has Michelin-standard restaurants and exceeds the Conrad in every area. I wish you luck.
Not if you read the reviews on TA.
Not if you read the reviews on TA.
Sep 8, 2018, 12:32 pm
#1605
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
As for the pools, every one is a different shape and size. Some are really quite large and some are small. Again, email them and state your preference for the best chance to get one with a bigger pool.
And benefits; remember that the DBVs are twice as large and you really appreciate the difference once you've stayed in both. Hope that helps a little.