[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Sep 19, 2018, 12:44 am
#1727
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 933
Anyone with real world info to add with this property? I found this link online, though it is from 2013 and an update would be nice.
https://conradhotels3.hilton.com/res...u_Jun_2013.pdf
Sep 19, 2018, 2:25 am
#1728
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Why don't you email the resort and ask for a price list.
Sep 19, 2018, 2:55 am
#1729
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 2,966
It's new. It may be temporary. When I was there last month afternoon tea and happy hour were at Vilu for the first few days. The afternoon tea was buffet style, you could choose whatever sandwiches/pastries you wanted and get second helpings. Then Vilu closed for renovations and they moved it to Rangali Bar and it was plated. Maybe if it returns to Vilu it will go back to buffet style.
Sadly, the happy hour (which now overlaps - they bring all 3 plates at once (tea x 2 and 1 for HH) if you arrive at 4:30pm) snacks offerings looks like a shadow of its past.
Breakfast at Atoll Market is very underwhelming and nothing like Jermyn's report as well. Mandhoo breakfast, while with a nice ambience, also looks to be just a shadow of how good it once used to be at Vilu.
Sep 19, 2018, 10:30 pm
#1731
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
If it was in this thread it would be pre-2010 I think.
Sep 22, 2018, 7:35 am
#1732
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 2,966
Since the water debate is quite heated here, I can report that there is now a cheaper option of Acqua Panna 50cl for US$7++. (which is, ironically, readily available for free at HKG CX F lounges which we hauled our supply for the trip.)
However, all restaurant staff (everywhere!) are very insistent that you order water and prohibit any other outside beverages ie even if you wanted to bring your own water.
However, all restaurant staff (everywhere!) are very insistent that you order water and prohibit any other outside beverages ie even if you wanted to bring your own water.
Sep 22, 2018, 9:16 am
#1734
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: AA - Executive Platinum 1MM, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 74
I'm looking to go to the Conrad in mid-March and it appears the water villas are already sold out. I was planning on booking in early January once some points hit, but am concerned the beach villas will be sold out as well by then. Is it possible to book a few nights now and then have them add to the reservation later?
Sep 22, 2018, 9:19 am
#1735
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
I'm looking to go to the Conrad in mid-March and it appears the water villas are already sold out. I was planning on booking in early January once some points hit, but am concerned the beach villas will be sold out as well by then. Is it possible to book a few nights now and then have them add to the reservation later?
Sep 22, 2018, 10:54 am
#1736
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I would bet an arm and a leg that we would not be treated in such a manner.....and I bet it would be the same for other repeaters.
Sep 22, 2018, 11:55 am
#1737
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,621
Can anyone elaborate on the key differences between the superior and deluxe water villas? They appear almost identical on the published floor plan other than bath placement, so struggling to understand the large upsell between the two. Any major differentiators other than the increased privacy from the DWVs being spaced further apart?
Sep 22, 2018, 12:03 pm
#1738
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
This has been asked a few times. You might want to try a search and you'll find all the answers.
Sep 22, 2018, 3:52 pm
#1739
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,621
I'm looking to go to the Conrad in mid-March and it appears the water villas are already sold out. I was planning on booking in early January once some points hit, but am concerned the beach villas will be sold out as well by then. Is it possible to book a few nights now and then have them add to the reservation later?
I don't know if this is a sell out of all water villas that have been made available for points from Jan-March, or if the property just blocks the "water villas for 95,000 points" deal during high season.
Sep 22, 2018, 10:11 pm
#1740
Join Date: May 2016
Location: HK
Programs: IHG Spire Elite Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Aegan Gold, British Airways Bronze
Posts: 182
Are the water villas totally sold out in March for any cash bookings or just not available for points bookings? I noticed a few weeks ago that there were no 95,000 point "standard room" water villas available from January through March but then there was wide open availability for them at 95,000 points again later in the year.
I don't know if this is a sell out of all water villas that have been made available for points from Jan-March, or if the property just blocks the "water villas for 95,000 points" deal during high season.
I don't know if this is a sell out of all water villas that have been made available for points from Jan-March, or if the property just blocks the "water villas for 95,000 points" deal during high season.