[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jan 11, 2019, 6:42 pm
#2656
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 104
I cancelled a reservation here that was using points and dollars a few months ago in order to rebook using all points. It was during Hilton IT conversion so it took a good month to get the points back. When calling they did mention you get points back faster by cancelling through Hilton honors desk rather than cancelling with the hotel directly. So you may want to go that route.
Jan 11, 2019, 6:54 pm
#2657
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,416
knock on wood, I've always received points back upon a cancellation almost immediately.
Jan 11, 2019, 7:56 pm
#2658
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 158
I have a stay here and looked at a lot of youtube videos and thought the RWV were great and were about to request an upgrade. We do also value privacy a lot. Is there a reason you do not recommend the RWV?
Jan 11, 2019, 8:13 pm
#2659
Join Date: Jan 2009
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Radisson Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 3,622
I just called the diamond desk to make a reservation using an AMEX free weekend night certificate on my account.
She asked "What city and state?"
I just chuckled to myself. Like I use these free night certificates at the DoubleTree Des Moines.
I was calling to add a free weekend sixth night to my existing 5 night points stay in a Water Villa at CMRI. I don't think she had ever heard of the place.
She asked "What city and state?"
I just chuckled to myself. Like I use these free night certificates at the DoubleTree Des Moines.
I was calling to add a free weekend sixth night to my existing 5 night points stay in a Water Villa at CMRI. I don't think she had ever heard of the place.
Jan 11, 2019, 8:16 pm
#2660
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
For me it is a couple of points: First, RWV are on the main island, and the other island is so much better as it is much quieter and void of kids. Second, the RWV are roomy, however the room with the massage tables is a big waste of space. I say void of kids, however there are reports of people booking OWV with kids, however on my trip I do not recall seeing a single one. On the main island it is open season and you will see plenty of kids.
Jan 11, 2019, 8:18 pm
#2661
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
And will finally catch up with you December this year.
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Looks like December may be a busy Flyertalk month at Rangali. My fiancee and I will be there at that time as well for our third visit. Will be great to grab drinks with you both at Rangali one night if we happen to overlap. What part of December were you aiming for your visit?
Jan 11, 2019, 8:30 pm
#2662
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
It looks like MF has been spotted and is ok. But this post begs the question: If MF was to go missing then who would notice first? His family or this Flyertalk forum?
Jan 11, 2019, 8:30 pm
#2663
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Looks like December may be a busy Flyertalk month at Rangali. My fiancee and I will be there at that time as well for our third visit. Will be great to grab drinks with you both at Rangali one night if we happen to overlap. What part of December were you aiming for your visit?
Catch up with you then!
Jan 11, 2019, 8:47 pm
#2664
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
Jan 12, 2019, 1:43 am
#2666
Join Date: May 2000
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posts: 1,960
Weather is fine last 10 days. Rain briefly in the afternoon the day before that (1/2/19.)
Last night, major downpour for several hours. All clear and sunny by breakfast. 100% sunny at the Quiet Zone as I write.
Major checkouts from the holiday period came on Tuesday, so it is uncrowded, gorgeous.
Last night, major downpour for several hours. All clear and sunny by breakfast. 100% sunny at the Quiet Zone as I write.
Major checkouts from the holiday period came on Tuesday, so it is uncrowded, gorgeous.
Jan 12, 2019, 3:29 am
#2667
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 92
How is the interior of the WV as compared to the SWV. I am not taken by the all wooden look inside the SWV and from pics, the WV looks nicer and has a bigger deck. However, the WV has a small pool vs the SWV's jacuzzi and SWV has a guaranteed clear view so am thinking which to go for.
Could someone please advise on how deep the water around SWV and WV is usually? Also, with discussions on having 2 kids in these villas recently, if they do allow 2 kids, do these 2 become quite congested? The BV and DBV are stated as being much bigger.
Could someone please advise on how deep the water around SWV and WV is usually? Also, with discussions on having 2 kids in these villas recently, if they do allow 2 kids, do these 2 become quite congested? The BV and DBV are stated as being much bigger.
Jan 12, 2019, 5:17 am
#2668
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
On our last visit a few years back someone was flying a drone by the beach villas / house reef area for a while. We flagged it to the beach guards and they promptly located the jerk and shut it down - definitely agree very rude to fly those things around at a private resort. We ran into the beach guard later and he said the offender complained when he was told he couldn’t fly his drone around anymore. The guy also pleaded his case for still operating the drone by saying “there was no camera / video on the drone” which I found laughable / doubtful
Besides, I like to think that no one in the right mind will fly half way around the world, outlay a tonne of money, to fly a drone for the intention of 'spying' on you. I mean, it is soooooooooooo much easier (for creeps) and cheaper (for creeps) to just go to the nearest water park, a beach, park or gym.
Jan 12, 2019, 12:41 pm
#2669
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: Alaska Gold 100k, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 226
Thinking of making a visit in May. Any construction or renovations going on during this time?
Jan 12, 2019, 5:39 pm
#2670
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
How is the interior of the WV as compared to the SWV. I am not taken by the all wooden look inside the SWV and from pics, the WV looks nicer and has a bigger deck. However, the WV has a small pool vs the SWV's jacuzzi and SWV has a guaranteed clear view so am thinking which to go for.