[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Feb 24, 2019, 7:54 am
#3316
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Just wondering re points redemption stays ... (thinking ahead here!) - why would one book a beach villa on points for 95k rather than a water villa for 95k if they plan on upgrading to a different villa type? It seems that upgrade costs are much cheaper if you book a WV to start with (from the wiki). Or am I missing something?
Do I need to be PMd?!
Feb 24, 2019, 8:41 am
#3318
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Just wondering re points redemption stays ... (thinking ahead here!) - why would one book a beach villa on points for 95k rather than a water villa for 95k if they plan on upgrading to a different villa type? It seems that upgrade costs are much cheaper if you book a WV to start with (from the wiki). Or am I missing something?
TD
Feb 24, 2019, 9:48 am
#3319
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 9
Points wise it is 360,000 / 5 nights, so 760,000 for your 10 nights.
There is a current purchase promotion, ends in about 48 hours from this post, where you can buy 160,000 for $800. Don't know how close you are? or if you have a partner / family that can buy additional points - and then transfer it to yourself.
There is a current purchase promotion, ends in about 48 hours from this post, where you can buy 160,000 for $800. Don't know how close you are? or if you have a partner / family that can buy additional points - and then transfer it to yourself.
how would I buy 2 lots of points though? Do I need my fiancé to create a Hilton account and then buy some points? Sorry I’ve not done this before. Right now I just have an individual account on Hilton and she doesn’t have a Hilton account. If we need additional people I can create accounts for our parents, siblings etc. Many thanks in advance and I appreciate the help.
Feb 24, 2019, 9:54 am
#3320
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
hey thanks for this, I never thought of buying points! I have 140k points plus a bunch on Amex which I can convert to Hilton. This could work out rather well.
how would I buy 2 lots of points though? Do I need my fiancé to create a Hilton account and then buy some points? Sorry I’ve not done this before. Right now I just have an individual account on Hilton and she doesn’t have a Hilton account. If we need additional people I can create accounts for our parents, siblings etc. Many thanks in advance and I appreciate the help.
I presume you have friends, family, co-workers that could assist.
TD
Feb 24, 2019, 10:00 am
#3321
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
This review is bad (2 out of 5) but isn't about the HMS Horde invasion. It looks like it's not for Rangali. Check out the content
Food quality was sub par at best and blatant robbery given the price. The staff for in room dining hardly spoke any English. The pool had ZERO staff and was dirty. Booking dining/spa/activity reservations ahead of stay via email was a nightmare as I had to deal with multiple departments and people and repeat my requests over and over to get anything booked! Go stay at the 4 seasons....much better quality for your money. This place was a rip off.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Feb 24, 2019 at 10:06 am
Feb 24, 2019, 2:48 pm
#3322
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 9
A new account won’t work. They will not let you buy points on an account that has been opened few than 30 days. And an account 30-89 days needs activity to purchase points. An account 90 days and over has no limitations.
I presume you have friends, family, co-workers that could assist.
TD
Feb 24, 2019, 4:05 pm
#3323
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
ok makes sense, have asked around and should be able to get the points together. Only trouble is that they only have the Beach Villa available for 95k points, everything else is a premium redemption (c400k points a night!). Guess I could risk it, take the beach Villa and hope to get an upgrade to Water Villa when we are out there unless anyone has other suggestions?
If you are not looking to pay for upgrades, but just want the 95K WV then book the BV now and keep watching for a WV to open up. With any luck it will come available. I just released 9 days in July. Going to give the WA a look.
TD
Feb 24, 2019, 4:45 pm
#3324
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 9
You could book the BV and then email for upgrade costs if you want to secure your room type before arrival.
If you are not looking to pay for upgrades, but just want the 95K WV then book the BV now and keep watching for a WV to open up. With any luck it will come available. I just released 9 days in July. Going to give the WA a look.
TD
the other question I have: can I book the points stay for 10 nights whilst I obtain the points? I need to purchase the points via a few people and then need them to transfer to me so this will all take a few days, hopefully Hilton can hold the booking till then?
all help appreciated
Feb 24, 2019, 5:37 pm
#3325
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
5 weeks before departure how realistic is that? I can see there are WV available at 95k on a few days of our 10 planned nights. I imagine nearer the time they will give away unsold rooms?
the other question I have: can I book the points stay for 10 nights whilst I obtain the points? I need to purchase the points via a few people and then need them to transfer to me so this will all take a few days, hopefully Hilton can hold the booking till then?
all help appreciated
Feb 24, 2019, 6:22 pm
#3326
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
5 weeks before departure how realistic is that? I can see there are WV available at 95k on a few days of our 10 planned nights. I imagine nearer the time they will give away unsold rooms?
the other question I have: can I book the points stay for 10 nights whilst I obtain the points? I need to purchase the points via a few people and then need them to transfer to me so this will all take a few days, hopefully Hilton can hold the booking till then?
all help appreciated
But it if you don’t have access to the points now that is another challenge. I would begin by booking as many of the OW nights as you can with the points you have available. With any luck there are 5 nights together in OW.
Is that clear as mud?
TD
Last edited by Traveler Dave; Feb 24, 2019 at 6:46 pm
Feb 25, 2019, 2:59 am
#3327
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,328
Does anyone know what the line description is on a CC statement when you buy points from Hilton?
Feb 25, 2019, 3:00 am
#3328
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: Lots, some no/low status some high status, can't be bothered to list them :-)
Posts: 1,951
We are finally here.
Allocated 223 which is a renovated DBV, it has a long pool, just right for our boy. The villa is fantastic.
Our little man is shattered but he was no trouble at all on the ten hour flight and he’s currently having a little nap.👍🏻
Allocated 223 which is a renovated DBV, it has a long pool, just right for our boy. The villa is fantastic.
Our little man is shattered but he was no trouble at all on the ten hour flight and he’s currently having a little nap.👍🏻
Feb 25, 2019, 3:24 am
#3329
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Oh fabulous!!!! Delighted to hear you got one of the renovated ones. How long are you guys there for?
Feb 25, 2019, 3:33 am
#3330
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921