[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jan 23, 2019, 7:21 pm
#2821
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
they put the extra single mattress for the kid at the foot of the main bed.
if there is a second kid, they will convert the sofa (to become a bed).
it's all still comfortable, no worries.
10 adults can easily live in the villa if some are willing to sleep under the stars.
it's a huge unit.
if there is a second kid, they will convert the sofa (to become a bed).
it's all still comfortable, no worries.
10 adults can easily live in the villa if some are willing to sleep under the stars.
it's a huge unit.
Will be very curious what the WA points pricing is going to look like. The “base” rooms over there look like they would accommodate our “base” needs a little better.
TD
Jan 23, 2019, 9:36 pm
#2822
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Deluxe beach villa photos
Decoration for anniversary
Decoration for anniversary
Decoration for anniversary
Deluxe beach villa
Jan 23, 2019, 9:41 pm
#2823
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Having stayed in overwater villas in French Polynesia (Hilton Moorea, Intercontinental Moorea, Intercontinental le Moana/Thalasso, Conrad Bora Bora, Sofitel Bora Bora Private island): my recommendation is that unless you have never had the experience of an OWB, I vastly prefer the deluxe beach villa here. While I preferred OWB at some of those other locations, here we greatly prefer the DBV. Why? Proximity to snorkeling, size (gargantuan at 3xxx sq ft space) and the gigantic floor to ceiling glass.
Jan 23, 2019, 9:54 pm
#2824
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Over water villa photos
Jan 24, 2019, 2:40 am
#2825
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
We have seen a turtle 4 of the last 8 days of snorkeling. We snorkel for 1-2 hours at a time. 1 time i saw it diving down to 20+ feet of water. Today it was in the shallow 4-5 feet of water straight out from the employee bridge. The other couple of times it was in 10 feet of water along the house reef drop off.
Jan 24, 2019, 3:20 am
#2826
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Jan 24, 2019, 7:39 am
#2827
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
RE: Earning HH points
I believe restaurants and base room upsell/upgrade charge qualify for HH points
But has anyone gotten lucky and managed to get HH points even for diving, spa service, souvenir shopping etc cost charged under the Conrad Maldives bill?
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Earning Points at the Resort - What Doesn't Qualify
Please note that any charges on third party services will be ineligible for points, e.g:
• Seaplane Transfer*
• Water Sports
• Dive Centre
• Spherique Boutique, Island Breeze or any other shops*
• Service Charge
• T-GST (Tourism Goods & Service Tax) and Green Tax (both government levied)
I believe restaurants and base room upsell/upgrade charge qualify for HH points
But has anyone gotten lucky and managed to get HH points even for diving, spa service, souvenir shopping etc cost charged under the Conrad Maldives bill?
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Earning Points at the Resort - What Doesn't Qualify
Please note that any charges on third party services will be ineligible for points, e.g:
• Seaplane Transfer*
• Water Sports
• Dive Centre
• Spherique Boutique, Island Breeze or any other shops*
• Service Charge
• T-GST (Tourism Goods & Service Tax) and Green Tax (both government levied)
Jan 24, 2019, 8:42 am
#2828
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 505
Anyone know if the special dinners at set in stone for a particular night of the week, or can change days? I know there's a C&L dinner, and BBQ dinner, not sure what other specialty dinners there are or what days of the week. Just trying to plan an excursion or 2 and don't want to plan it if there's a specialty dinner we want to do that night!
Jan 24, 2019, 9:49 am
#2829
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 52
Anyone have any recommendations as far as which standard water villas are the best when it comes to the view?
Jan 24, 2019, 10:14 am
#2830
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Map here:
https://conradhotels3.hilton.com/res..._March2017.pdf
One on either end of each of the blocks is better so you have no direct neighbour on one side so for example, 315, 318 etc.
Jan 24, 2019, 10:47 am
#2831
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 87
Pre-Paying To Maximize Aspire Credit
hey, wondering if anyone knew if you could still pre authorize a certain amount on your credit card months before arrival? I found a blog that talked about doing it to maximize his aspire $250 resort credit.
Has anyone does this? If so - how do you do it?
Has anyone does this? If so - how do you do it?
Jan 24, 2019, 2:59 pm
#2832
Join Date: Dec 2018
Programs: Hilton Lifetime Diamond and United Global Services
Posts: 34
I a traveling from the U.S. with AT&T cell coverage to the Conrad; has anyone used their AT&T service on the Island? What do you recommend in how to most cost effectively use your cell with AT&T service?
Jan 24, 2019, 3:19 pm
#2833
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
T is great at marketing and rent-seeking, but if international travel is your bag, you're better off with another carrier.
Jan 24, 2019, 4:36 pm
#2834
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 31
Backup plan for summer bookings
I made the 6 night reward reservation using points/cert during 2019 shoulder season. I’m reading all the speculation regarding construction and wondering what other comparable options to look at. Already have flights booked, so no turning back! Really was looking forward to the Conrad. Having Diamond status was a big reason we chose it. Any suggestions if it doesn’t work out? Maybe Gili will be rebuilt in time. Maybe W-A will offer 95k standard reward rates. Other comparable resorts? I’ve looked at so many, but always disappointed by reviews :/
Jan 24, 2019, 5:24 pm
#2835
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 600
