[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jan 15, 2019, 6:54 am
#2731
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
We currently have 7 nights booked at an OWV. Looking to upgrade and split nights between a SWV and an DBV. Wondering what people think would be a good combination. I'm leaning towards first 2 nights at the DBV and then 5 at SWV. I'd love being over water, but the DBV looks very cozy and think I would also enjoy it!
Jan 15, 2019, 7:16 am
#2732
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
I just looked at the snorkelling map in the wiki. Sure no wonder I never saw turtles on the house reef!!!! I never went anywhere near that area (out past Mandhoo!!) I feel a bit silly now 
Although that snorkelling map hadn’t been done yet prior to our last visit! I’ll be on turtle watch so in a few months hopefully.
Although that snorkelling map hadn’t been done yet prior to our last visit! I’ll be on turtle watch so in a few months hopefully.
Jan 15, 2019, 8:10 am
#2733
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 253
house reef
Jan 15, 2019, 10:01 am
#2734
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Silver, AA, WN, DL
Posts: 4,091
Interesting. .. We're scheduled to be there beginning of July. Is there no Superior WV? It is the only one that seems affordable/value-wise to upgrade.
Jan 15, 2019, 10:44 am
#2735
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Might as well make use of it.
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Jan 15, 2019, 11:13 am
#2736
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SJC, LAX, TPE
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 195
DWVs have exclusivity and a guaranteed and unobstructed sunset view. They have a deck / sunset-facing bed, are quieter and spaced the furthest apart and there are only 6 of them. If this is your first time I'd stick with the SWVs if you are on a budget and upgrade if you are comfortable with the extra cash. Upgrading to which other category, however, would have to be based on whether you view a sunset view and a bed that faces the sunset (DWVs) as a deal breaker. Or maybe location but that's not really a big deal. Note that there is practically no coral outside the DWVs and the current is fairly strong. Basically give up any hope of snorkelling there however you can just swim 100m north and there'll be plenty of fish outside the SWVs. For me I'd choose a DWV as we love to lie on a sunset-facing bed listening to music and stare out at the ocean - during the day and to watch the sun go down. Unbeatable!
Should be fine. They plan to have everything finished well before then. I'll be there then as well. Catch up with you there!
Generally speaking there is tons of dead coral around the SWVs and consequently a lot more marine life. The RWVs only have small formations / patches of coral around half a metre to a metre wide and they are small in number and very spread out. The differences with the marine life being that around the RWVs there tends to be more larger creatures like rays, turtles and big fish. The reason being the depth of the water, with the area around them much deeper (see my Water Depth post linked in my sig) and able to accommodate the bigger creatures. The exception being you see more reef sharks around the SWVs.
Should be fine. They plan to have everything finished well before then. I'll be there then as well. Catch up with you there!
Generally speaking there is tons of dead coral around the SWVs and consequently a lot more marine life. The RWVs only have small formations / patches of coral around half a metre to a metre wide and they are small in number and very spread out. The differences with the marine life being that around the RWVs there tends to be more larger creatures like rays, turtles and big fish. The reason being the depth of the water, with the area around them much deeper (see my Water Depth post linked in my sig) and able to accommodate the bigger creatures. The exception being you see more reef sharks around the SWVs.
Thank you @MaldivesFreak We are staying 12/25-12/31, so basically right after the Christmas Eve Gala ends and leaving right before the NYE Gala lol. Looks like Superior WV it is. I love snorkeling and seeing marine life, so that would be my priority. Also would prefer deep(er) water. Based on this, what Superior WV would you recommend? I would greatly appreciate your knowledge. Also, is this rebuild a definite development? Or just a rumor?
Jan 15, 2019, 11:14 am
#2737
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
We currently have 7 nights booked at an OWV. Looking to upgrade and split nights between a SWV and an DBV. Wondering what people think would be a good combination. I'm leaning towards first 2 nights at the DBV and then 5 at SWV. I'd love being over water, but the DBV looks very cozy and think I would also enjoy it!
So with my original plan of 5 nights here (Sat-Thurs) and then 3 nights at Gili Lankanfushi on the rocks due to Gili going up in smoke (and I am absolutely not prepared to pay Gili kind of money if there's any construction going on whatsoever), I'm now leaning towards either 5 nights here and 3 nights at the new WA (though that's risky with dates in late November 2019 meaning the resort will only have been open to guests for 5 months or so, most likely), or just doing 8 nights here.
For the 5 nights, and thanks to this thread, my plan was to just upgrade my WV booking to a SWV and I think I'll be happy enough with that. I probably don't want the hassle of changing rooms mid way through a 5 night stay. However if I were here for 8 nights I'd likely want to try something else, so my question is where would you go for three nights after a 5 night stay in a SWV? A RWV? Beach Suite? I'm really struggling to decide what would be best here.
For the 5 nights, and thanks to this thread, my plan was to just upgrade my WV booking to a SWV and I think I'll be happy enough with that. I probably don't want the hassle of changing rooms mid way through a 5 night stay. However if I were here for 8 nights I'd likely want to try something else, so my question is where would you go for three nights after a 5 night stay in a SWV? A RWV? Beach Suite? I'm really struggling to decide what would be best here.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Jan 15, 2019 at 11:22 am
Jan 15, 2019, 11:35 am
#2738
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Thank you @MaldivesFreak We are staying 12/25-12/31, so basically right after the Christmas Eve Gala ends and leaving right before the NYE Gala lol. Looks like Superior WV it is. I love snorkeling and seeing marine life, so that would be my priority. Also would prefer deep(er) water. Based on this, what Superior WV would you recommend? I would greatly appreciate your knowledge. Also, is this rebuild a definite development? Or just a rumor?
Note that the depth of the lagoon on the whole western side of Rangali Island is the same, so you're not going to get any variance in depth based on which villa you choose. You'll just have to wait for high tide if you want to wade around or swim in deep water. BTW, at high tide you can safely swim over coral formations whereas at low tide you'll hit them.
Rebuild looks about as definite as you can get, it's just a matter of when, not if and redecorate vs. replace.
Jan 15, 2019, 2:07 pm
#2739
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ZRH
Programs: LX SEN, HH Diamond, IHG, Melia Silver, AVIS, Sixt
Posts: 276
We just came back from Rangali and have been told by the host that room breakfast is fully charged for Diamonds now, not only the USD15 tray charge. We never used it though because we liked to go to Vilu too much so I cannot comment whether this info was correct.
Jan 15, 2019, 3:35 pm
#2740
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: DL Diamond, HHonors Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,360
Jan 15, 2019, 9:24 pm
#2743
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
State of erosion beginning of boardwalk towards spa.
State of erosion around 217-200
We got here on Tuesday the 15th. As diamonds, we were upgraded from beach villa to deluxe beach villa 217 for the first 5 nights booked on points. The next 10 days after that is booked currently as water villa. Will see if there is any upgrade or not. Prepared for not, but mildly hopeful!
Full review to come after a time.
Jan 15, 2019, 9:25 pm
#2744
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901