[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Oct 24, 2018, 2:30 pm
#1981
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ATL
Programs: HY DIA, HI Gold, M Plat, SPG Gold, AC Plat
Posts: 98
Interesting review of one of the SunWVs on TA just a few days ago: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...li_Island.html
It looks like they may not be providing the speedboat services and butler like they used to. The reviewer said there was no butler and makes no mention of the speedboat service (although he might just have wanted the buggy). Can anyone confirm.
And I updated the wiki. Most interesting point here is the Conrad's (Hilton's) website now says that completion of the DBV renovations is due on 10 December, 2018.
It looks like they may not be providing the speedboat services and butler like they used to. The reviewer said there was no butler and makes no mention of the speedboat service (although he might just have wanted the buggy). Can anyone confirm.
And I updated the wiki. Most interesting point here is the Conrad's (Hilton's) website now says that completion of the DBV renovations is due on 10 December, 2018.
Oct 24, 2018, 7:47 pm
#1982
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
There aren't too many of them left to do.
Oct 24, 2018, 8:25 pm
#1983
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Glendale, CA
Programs: AA, EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 39
Yes, it would have been good to find this thread a few months ago. Maybe you'll have dry eye syndrome come Friday, LOL.
Diamond status usually extends a 20% discount off an upgrade rate (which is the difference in BAR between two villa categories).
Are you prepared to pay $230/night before or after taxes? If it's before, you may be lucky enough as $240 is the lowest rate we've seen so far for a RWV for high season this year (see the wiki). I would suggest you call them right now (email wastes precious time) and offer your $230++ for the last 4 nights in a RWV and ask whether they have any DBVs available for the first 4 nights (and see if you can get one for $100++ or thereabouts). That way you'll get to experience both land and over water accommodations (and in the most preferred order).
And if you are wanting an F&B plan, let me know and I'll suggest something for you.
Diamond status usually extends a 20% discount off an upgrade rate (which is the difference in BAR between two villa categories).
Are you prepared to pay $230/night before or after taxes? If it's before, you may be lucky enough as $240 is the lowest rate we've seen so far for a RWV for high season this year (see the wiki). I would suggest you call them right now (email wastes precious time) and offer your $230++ for the last 4 nights in a RWV and ask whether they have any DBVs available for the first 4 nights (and see if you can get one for $100++ or thereabouts). That way you'll get to experience both land and over water accommodations (and in the most preferred order).
And if you are wanting an F&B plan, let me know and I'll suggest something for you.
I have been trying to call but the number on the website doesn’t seem to be working. I keep getting this weird Olson Wells recording about War of the Worlds???? Any recommendations? Also, what is an F&B Plan? forgive my ignorance.....
Oct 24, 2018, 9:09 pm
#1984
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
As for an F&B plan, I mean which restaurants to visit, what special dinners to choose and in which order.
Oct 24, 2018, 9:24 pm
#1985
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Glendale, CA
Programs: AA, EXP, HH Diamond
Posts: 39
The numbers; main +960 668 0629, reservations +960 668 0109, work for me. You might be dialling it wrong.
As for an F&B plan, I mean which restaurants to visit, what special dinners to choose and in which order.
As for an F&B plan, I mean which restaurants to visit, what special dinners to choose and in which order.
I certainly would take any F&B recommendations you have....thanks so much. We are there from 10/27-11/4.....but we arrive very late on 10/27, which I know is not a popular choice (once again, wish I had found this board), but tool late to change now.
Oct 24, 2018, 9:46 pm
#1986
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 222
Interesting review of one of the SunWVs on TA just a few days ago: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...li_Island.html
It looks like they may not be providing the speedboat services and butler like they used to. The reviewer said there was no butler and makes no mention of the speedboat service (although he might just have wanted the buggy). Can anyone confirm.
It looks like they may not be providing the speedboat services and butler like they used to. The reviewer said there was no butler and makes no mention of the speedboat service (although he might just have wanted the buggy). Can anyone confirm.
I read the tripadvisor review and concur on the problems with the round rotating bed. A few other observations about the status of the Sunset Villa we were in: The electronics and systems were problematic; Motorized shades had issues; Hot water went out twice (also electrical issue), The TVs were in disarray (hanging wires, no connections) and no one could fix them over an almost week long stay; Sheets for the round bed didn't fit because they were just normal king linens (I agree, hard to come by but def could be done at such a price point); Much damage to furniture (stains, wear marks, chips/gouges), Kitchen Door Panels didn't close and one was missing. In short the villa seemed weathered and tired. One positive of the Villas was that the WIFI was screaming fast and coverage was strong (despite what others have reported else where in the resort). The high level of service given to us by our host helped soften the impact of the lackluster condition of the accommodation. We absolutely appreciated his candor and honesty about the issues with the new resort ownership and/or management (which when pressed he admitted was most likely the problem).
In short, we enjoyed our stay in the sunset villa (namely due to the location within the resort and the Maldives in general) but would never stay there again for the price. I keep comparing this Conrad to the Conrad Bora Bora (probably because of the similarities in having OWV) and the Bora Bora property is light years again of Rangali in terms of up keep, modernization and overall feel.
Oct 24, 2018, 9:51 pm
#1987
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 222
So weird, I am dialing those exact numbers from my Sprint cell phone and they do not work at all. Sigh. I don’t get it. I then called the diamond desk and they were getting the same Orson Wells War of the Worlds recording. Are you literally dialing the exact numbers that you pasted? So odd. I am going nuts.
Oct 24, 2018, 10:15 pm
#1988
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 933
Stayed with in the last 30-60 days in a Sunset WV. Definitely no speedboat service (did there used to be such a thing?!?). No true butler in the sense of someone stationed outside the door (like in Bali or elsewhere) but did have a 'host' that was dedicated to our Sunset Villa and the neighboring Sunset Villa who was excellent and we could call on day or night and he would take care of our request and usually be there with in 15 minutes.
I read the tripadvisor review and concur on the problems with the round rotating bed. A few other observations about the status of the Sunset Villa we were in: The electronics and systems were problematic; Motorized shades had issues; Hot water went out twice (also electrical issue), The TVs were in disarray (hanging wires, no connections) and no one could fix them over an almost week long stay; Sheets for the round bed didn't fit because they were just normal king linens (I agree, hard to come by but def could be done at such a price point); Much damage to furniture (stains, wear marks, chips/gouges), Kitchen Door Panels didn't close and one was missing. In short the villa seemed weathered and tired. One positive of the Villas was that the WIFI was screaming fast and coverage was strong (despite what others have reported else where in the resort). The high level of service given to us by our host helped soften the impact of the lackluster condition of the accommodation. We absolutely appreciated his candor and honesty about the issues with the new resort ownership and/or management (which when pressed he admitted was most likely the problem).
In short, we enjoyed our stay in the sunset villa (namely due to the location within the resort and the Maldives in general) but would never stay there again for the price. I keep comparing this Conrad to the Conrad Bora Bora (probably because of the similarities in having OWV) and the Bora Bora property is light years again of Rangali in terms of up keep, modernization and overall feel.
I read the tripadvisor review and concur on the problems with the round rotating bed. A few other observations about the status of the Sunset Villa we were in: The electronics and systems were problematic; Motorized shades had issues; Hot water went out twice (also electrical issue), The TVs were in disarray (hanging wires, no connections) and no one could fix them over an almost week long stay; Sheets for the round bed didn't fit because they were just normal king linens (I agree, hard to come by but def could be done at such a price point); Much damage to furniture (stains, wear marks, chips/gouges), Kitchen Door Panels didn't close and one was missing. In short the villa seemed weathered and tired. One positive of the Villas was that the WIFI was screaming fast and coverage was strong (despite what others have reported else where in the resort). The high level of service given to us by our host helped soften the impact of the lackluster condition of the accommodation. We absolutely appreciated his candor and honesty about the issues with the new resort ownership and/or management (which when pressed he admitted was most likely the problem).
In short, we enjoyed our stay in the sunset villa (namely due to the location within the resort and the Maldives in general) but would never stay there again for the price. I keep comparing this Conrad to the Conrad Bora Bora (probably because of the similarities in having OWV) and the Bora Bora property is light years again of Rangali in terms of up keep, modernization and overall feel.
Oct 24, 2018, 10:43 pm
#1989
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 222
There is absolutely no comparison between the Bora Bora Presidential Suite and the Rangali Sunset OWV. The Bora Bora Presidential Suite is FAR superior in every possible way. You can't really compare them to the Royal OWVs either though since the Sunset OWV is quite larger.
I would compare the Bora Bora King Pool Over Water Villa (which is skipping the Bora Bora Royal Pool OWVs) to the Rangali Premier Water Villa. Again, the Bora Bora King Pool also is a bit better in my opinion.
Rangali has nothing that really stacks up to the Royal Pool OWV (their second best villas in Bora Bora).
The only similarities that these two resorts have in common are they are both located in some of the most picturesque locations in the world. I would say the quality of the Spa services at Rangali have a slight edge over Bora Bora but the facilities in Bora Bora again are far superior. In fairness to Rangali, they have quite a bit of unique beach offerings that Bora Bora does not have. But Bora Bora has the mountains instead which the Maldives obviously lack. In addition, while both are quite pricey, I did not feel like I was getting nickeled and dimed in Bora Bora the way I did at Rangali.
My advice to anyone would be to visit Rangali first and Bora Bora second, otherwise if you do them in the reverse order you may be disappointed by Rangali. Not that Ranali is bad by any stretch it's just the Conrad Bora Bora sets the bar extremely high. Based on this thread I truly wish I had visited Rangali several years earlier perhaps (2018 was my first time).
Last edited by FleyeSkyHigh; Oct 24, 2018 at 10:50 pm
Oct 24, 2018, 11:31 pm
#1990
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 933
I thought the same thing until I got to Rangali. I have visited Conrad Bora Bora twice. Stayed once in the Presidential OWV and once in the King Pool OWV.
There is absolutely no comparison between the Bora Bora Presidential Suite and the Rangali Sunset OWV. The Bora Bora Presidential Suite is FAR superior in every possible way. You can't really compare them to the Royal OWVs either though since the Sunset OWV is quite larger.
I would compare the Bora Bora King Pool Over Water Villa (which is skipping the Bora Bora Royal Pool OWVs) to the Rangali Premier Water Villa. Again, the Bora Bora King Pool also is a bit better in my opinion.
Rangali has nothing that really stacks up to the Royal Pool OWV (their second best villas in Bora Bora).
The only similarities that these two resorts have in common are they are both located in some of the most picturesque locations in the world. I would say the quality of the Spa services at Rangali have a slight edge over Bora Bora but the facilities in Bora Bora again are far superior. In fairness to Rangali, they have quite a bit of unique beach offerings that Bora Bora does not have. But Bora Bora has the mountains instead which the Maldives obviously lack. In addition, while both are quite pricey, I did not feel like I was getting nickeled and dimed in Bora Bora the way I did at Rangali.
My advice to anyone would be to visit Rangali first and Bora Bora second, otherwise if you do them in the reverse order you may be disappointed by Rangali. Not that Ranali is bad by any stretch it's just the Conrad Bora Bora sets the bar extremely high. Based on this thread I truly wish I had visited Rangali several years earlier perhaps (2018 was my first time).
There is absolutely no comparison between the Bora Bora Presidential Suite and the Rangali Sunset OWV. The Bora Bora Presidential Suite is FAR superior in every possible way. You can't really compare them to the Royal OWVs either though since the Sunset OWV is quite larger.
I would compare the Bora Bora King Pool Over Water Villa (which is skipping the Bora Bora Royal Pool OWVs) to the Rangali Premier Water Villa. Again, the Bora Bora King Pool also is a bit better in my opinion.
Rangali has nothing that really stacks up to the Royal Pool OWV (their second best villas in Bora Bora).
The only similarities that these two resorts have in common are they are both located in some of the most picturesque locations in the world. I would say the quality of the Spa services at Rangali have a slight edge over Bora Bora but the facilities in Bora Bora again are far superior. In fairness to Rangali, they have quite a bit of unique beach offerings that Bora Bora does not have. But Bora Bora has the mountains instead which the Maldives obviously lack. In addition, while both are quite pricey, I did not feel like I was getting nickeled and dimed in Bora Bora the way I did at Rangali.
My advice to anyone would be to visit Rangali first and Bora Bora second, otherwise if you do them in the reverse order you may be disappointed by Rangali. Not that Ranali is bad by any stretch it's just the Conrad Bora Bora sets the bar extremely high. Based on this thread I truly wish I had visited Rangali several years earlier perhaps (2018 was my first time).
Oct 25, 2018, 2:41 am
#1991
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 92
Do people with 2A and 2K go for standard Beach Villas when using points? There is the option for the Water Villa with points and I'm thinking if i book that with points, then upgrade would be cheaper for higher villas. However, in their email when i queried, they said the WV pool can not be used by kids so am wondering if I should totally avoid the WV. My kids are 10 and 12. The aim is to hopefully upgrade but if the upgrade from WV is also a WV on the side where kids are not allowed, then best I go for a BV.
Oct 25, 2018, 2:46 am
#1992
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Stayed with in the last 30-60 days in a Sunset WV. Definitely no speedboat service (did there used to be such a thing?!?). No true butler in the sense of someone stationed outside the door (like in Bali or elsewhere) but did have a 'host' that was dedicated to our Sunset Villa and the neighboring Sunset Villa who was excellent and we could call on day or night and he would take care of our request and usually be there with in 15 minutes.
From their website: https://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/...ns/K3ZEQ3.html
SUNSET WATER VILLA
Butler service, glass floors, outdoor whirlpool, private infinity pool, ocean-view bathtub.Set on stilts over the lagoon, the glass floors in the living room of this villa provide views of the marine life below. The large marble bathroom features an ocean-view circular bathtub, while outdoors, you will find a luxurious whirlpool and private infinity swimming pool.The round master bed rotates 270 degrees to follow the beautiful Maldivian sunset. The second king size bedroom, adjacent to the bathroom with open-air shower, features a flat screen TV which descends from the ceiling.For a taste of true luxury, this villa comes with a kitchenette and butler service 24-hours a day. Also featured are DVD and CD players and a Bose sound system. Sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 3 children.
Butler service, glass floors, outdoor whirlpool, private infinity pool, ocean-view bathtub.Set on stilts over the lagoon, the glass floors in the living room of this villa provide views of the marine life below. The large marble bathroom features an ocean-view circular bathtub, while outdoors, you will find a luxurious whirlpool and private infinity swimming pool.The round master bed rotates 270 degrees to follow the beautiful Maldivian sunset. The second king size bedroom, adjacent to the bathroom with open-air shower, features a flat screen TV which descends from the ceiling.For a taste of true luxury, this villa comes with a kitchenette and butler service 24-hours a day. Also featured are DVD and CD players and a Bose sound system. Sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 3 children.
I read the tripadvisor review and concur on the problems with the round rotating bed. A few other observations about the status of the Sunset Villa we were in: The electronics and systems were problematic; Motorized shades had issues; Hot water went out twice (also electrical issue), The TVs were in disarray (hanging wires, no connections) and no one could fix them over an almost week long stay; Sheets for the round bed didn't fit because they were just normal king linens (I agree, hard to come by but def could be done at such a price point); Much damage to furniture (stains, wear marks, chips/gouges), Kitchen Door Panels didn't close and one was missing. In short the villa seemed weathered and tired. One positive of the Villas was that the WIFI was screaming fast and coverage was strong (despite what others have reported else where in the resort). The high level of service given to us by our host helped soften the impact of the lackluster condition of the accommodation. We absolutely appreciated his candor and honesty about the issues with the new resort ownership and/or management (which when pressed he admitted was most likely the problem).
In short, we enjoyed our stay in the sunset villa (namely due to the location within the resort and the Maldives in general) but would never stay there again for the price. I keep comparing this Conrad to the Conrad Bora Bora (probably because of the similarities in having OWV) and the Bora Bora property is light years again of Rangali in terms of up keep, modernization and overall feel.
Oct 25, 2018, 3:04 am
#1993
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Do people with 2A and 2K go for standard Beach Villas when using points? There is the option for the Water Villa with points and I'm thinking if i book that with points, then upgrade would be cheaper for higher villas. However, in their email when i queried, they said the WV pool can not be used by kids so am wondering if I should totally avoid the WV. My kids are 10 and 12. The aim is to hopefully upgrade but if the upgrade from WV is also a WV on the side where kids are not allowed, then best I go for a BV.
Oct 25, 2018, 3:33 am
#1994
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
2 Adults and 2 Kids
We never had to sign a waiver for taking a kid into any type of water villa.
There are no villas / no side "where kids are not allowed".
We never had to sign a waiver for taking a kid into any type of water villa.
There are no villas / no side "where kids are not allowed".
Oct 25, 2018, 3:49 am
#1995
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 92
Thanks Goliath. The email says Water Villa island has a quiet zone and the pool and bar does not allow kids under 16 whereas the Main Pool on the main island is open to all. Hence, I thought maybe this part is only suitable for adults. Wouldn't want to be hushing my kids all the time! How far is the main pool from where the Water Villas and Family WV are, in minutes roughly?
