[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Feb 10, 2019, 1:53 am
#2986
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Hotel 78 added to wiki's list of overnight hotels.
Feb 10, 2019, 7:36 am
#2987
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: delta, american, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 34
Mrs. Stormbandit and I are heading there tomorrow. Does anyone have any questions they want answered while we are there? I'll do my best.
Feb 10, 2019, 9:10 am
#2988
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, DL PM, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 920
Feb 10, 2019, 11:14 am
#2989
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Since there has been a bit of interest recently in the new DBVs' redecoration, I've gone through some TA reviews and gotten 3 pics of the newly redone villas, specifically the area where they used to, and still have in some villas, the covered outdoor bath;
The bath kept
Daybed
Covered Daybed
This last one seems rather silly as you already have the pavillion roof.....
I prefer the bath still there, while my second choice is the double daybed (maybe with a different pillow.....or two). What do you guys think?
And if anyone has any pics of other setups please do post them.
The bath kept
Daybed
Covered Daybed
This last one seems rather silly as you already have the pavillion roof.....
I prefer the bath still there, while my second choice is the double daybed (maybe with a different pillow.....or two). What do you guys think?
And if anyone has any pics of other setups please do post them.
Feb 10, 2019, 11:58 am
#2990
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 104
Since there has been a bit of interest recently in the new DBVs' redecoration, I've gone through some TA reviews and gotten 3 pics of the newly redone villas, specifically the area where they used to, and still have in some villas, the covered outdoor bath;
The bath kept
Daybed
Covered Daybed
This last one seems rather silly as you already have the pavillion roof.....
I prefer the bath still there, while my second choice is the double daybed (maybe with a different pillow.....or two). What do you guys think?
And if anyone has any pics of other setups please do post them.
The bath kept
Daybed
Covered Daybed
This last one seems rather silly as you already have the pavillion roof.....
I prefer the bath still there, while my second choice is the double daybed (maybe with a different pillow.....or two). What do you guys think?
And if anyone has any pics of other setups please do post them.
Feb 10, 2019, 12:09 pm
#2991
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Perhaps @stormbandit could ask both how many different setups and how evenly they are going to be distributed. TIA and enjoy your holiday in paradise! ^
Feb 10, 2019, 2:05 pm
#2992
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 357
Now?
Have WV reservation on points for second week in April, 5 nights. Should I be contacting resort now about upgrade pricing? I am a Diamond.
Second, we are thinking of dropping to 4 nights to allow an extra night in Sri Lanka. Thought is that 4 nights is enough to get a feel for the vibe of Maldives? Subjective, but is that enough?
Second, we are thinking of dropping to 4 nights to allow an extra night in Sri Lanka. Thought is that 4 nights is enough to get a feel for the vibe of Maldives? Subjective, but is that enough?
Feb 10, 2019, 2:46 pm
#2993
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Have WV reservation on points for second week in April, 5 nights. Should I be contacting resort now about upgrade pricing? I am a Diamond.
Second, we are thinking of dropping to 4 nights to allow an extra night in Sri Lanka. Thought is that 4 nights is enough to get a feel for the vibe of Maldives? Subjective, but is that enough?
Second, we are thinking of dropping to 4 nights to allow an extra night in Sri Lanka. Thought is that 4 nights is enough to get a feel for the vibe of Maldives? Subjective, but is that enough?
Feb 10, 2019, 2:48 pm
#2994
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 16
Snorkeling Equipment
Regarding snorkeling, does the Conrad provide snorkeling equipment for both adults and children? Is it included or is it an extra cost? How is the quality of the equipment? We have our own mask and fins but really prefer not to use up our luggage space & weight on them. What has everyone else done? Thanks!
Feb 10, 2019, 2:55 pm
#2995
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Regarding snorkeling, does the Conrad provide snorkeling equipment for both adults and children? Is it included or is it an extra cost? How is the quality of the equipment? We have our own mask and fins but really prefer not to use up our luggage space & weight on them. What has everyone else done? Thanks!
Our last few trips we switched to the full face mask. This is great for adults, but really great for our 9 year old. No messing with the snorkel. Pretty light. Little bigger than a mask/snorkel set, but really worth it.
TD
Feb 10, 2019, 2:56 pm
#2996
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
I prefer the bath version. I’ll have to add that into my villa preference request!
Feb 10, 2019, 3:08 pm
#2997
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 357
Ok, so I will keep the 5 nights. I knew as much!
1. Is now the time to contact hotel regarding paid upgrades?
2. If my departing flight from MLE is in the morning, at 925, would the seaplane transfer leave that morning early? It is just past the 0900 cut off on the wiki
Thank you.
1. Is now the time to contact hotel regarding paid upgrades?
2. If my departing flight from MLE is in the morning, at 925, would the seaplane transfer leave that morning early? It is just past the 0900 cut off on the wiki
Thank you.
Feb 10, 2019, 3:12 pm
#2998
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Has anyone taken a cooking class at the Conrad? Any thoughts on the experience? Is there an age restriction?
Thanks
TD
Thanks
TD
Feb 10, 2019, 5:53 pm
#2999
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
I think I would prefer the bath kept, though we did only use it once last time as it took so long to fill up we couldn't be bothered doing it again. In contrast we did use the Conrad Koh Samui bath a few times on each of our stays there, which was almost as big but took significantly less time to fill.
The smaller volume of the new baths mitigates this but at the same time the huge bath was a fun and unique experience. I can't see us using a day bed that much if at all.
The smaller volume of the new baths mitigates this but at the same time the huge bath was a fun and unique experience. I can't see us using a day bed that much if at all.
Feb 10, 2019, 6:57 pm
#3000
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
Ok, so I will keep the 5 nights. I knew as much!
1. Is now the time to contact hotel regarding paid upgrades?
2. If my departing flight from MLE is in the morning, at 925, would the seaplane transfer leave that morning early? It is just past the 0900 cut off on the wiki
Thank you.
1. Is now the time to contact hotel regarding paid upgrades?
2. If my departing flight from MLE is in the morning, at 925, would the seaplane transfer leave that morning early? It is just past the 0900 cut off on the wiki
Thank you.