May 30, 2013, 1:45 pm
Last edit by: razflyer
Best Weather
http://www.holiday-weather.com/maldives/
High season/low season
High season: December to April
http://www.holiday-weather.com/maldives/
High season/low season
High season: December to April
Staying for free
30,000 Hyatt points per night (Cat 7)
This is a “Suite Award Ineligible Property" and a free upgrade is unlikely unless you are a Globalist and the resort has low occupancy.
Paid Upgrades For October 2021
Pool Villa: $200++
Deluxe Pool Villa: $400++ (with direct view of beach, just 3 villas)
Water Villa: $500++
Ocean Pool Villa: $700++ (with small 6ft x 6ft plunge pool)
Two Bedroom Pool Villa: $1,000++
These rates fluctuate depending on high/low season.
Globalist Benefits
January 2022: See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33815708-post4161.html
Also see https://www.experienceparkhyattmaldives.com/ under 'Experiences' and 'Diving'
Tip: Pre-book diving activities online before arrival for 10% discount (May not be applicable anymore).
Tip: Boat 2-tank day will have to be on day following Orientation Dive (required by law for all divers. Typically done the first full day at 10am; a short in-water abilities test followed by a tank dive on the house reef.)
This is a “Suite Award Ineligible Property" and a free upgrade is unlikely unless you are a Globalist and the resort has low occupancy.
Paid Upgrades For October 2021
Pool Villa: $200++
Deluxe Pool Villa: $400++ (with direct view of beach, just 3 villas)
Water Villa: $500++
Ocean Pool Villa: $700++ (with small 6ft x 6ft plunge pool)
Two Bedroom Pool Villa: $1,000++
These rates fluctuate depending on high/low season.
Globalist Benefits
- Complimentary upgrade to Park Pool Villa subject to availability.
- Late checkout at 1600 hrs.subject to availability.
- Breakfast: Order two main dishes off the menu along with water, juice and coffee. You also have access to the buffet which consists of breads, sweets, cheeses, cold cuts, cereals etc.
- Sundowner- 1 free cocktail (from a limited cocktail menu) & canapes, daily between 5pm and 7pm (August 2016)
- Complimentary Management cocktails on Saturdays from 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
- 15% off cocktails and wine (by the glass)
January 2022: See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33815708-post4161.html
Also see https://www.experienceparkhyattmaldives.com/ under 'Experiences' and 'Diving'
Tip: Pre-book diving activities online before arrival for 10% discount (May not be applicable anymore).
Tip: Boat 2-tank day will have to be on day following Orientation Dive (required by law for all divers. Typically done the first full day at 10am; a short in-water abilities test followed by a tank dive on the house reef.)
Spa Menu and Costs
Free Stuff
Snorkle gear for duration of your stay (masks, snorkel & fins)
Use of glass-bottomed kayaks
Back-of-the-house tour
Yoga several days a week
Dining Menu and Costs
Menus (click on specific restaurant, packages under "The Dining Room"): https://www.experienceparkhyattmaldi...t-in-maldives/
Breakfast (current as of Jan. 2022): for those who do not have status/do not have breakfast included in their rate, the options are a la carte items at ~$12-$20 apiece, and juices at ~$6-$8. Or you can order the buffet for $40, which includes two a-la-carte items, the buffet, and drinks.
Transfers and Costs
Domestic flights are operated by Maldivian Air and waiting times may vary from a minimum of 1 hour to a maximum of 4 hours.
The shortest flight from Male Domestic terminal to Kooddoo Domestic Airport is ~55 minutes and the longest flight takes ~1 hour 45 minutes due to a ‘stop over’ in Kadhdhoo Domestic Airport.
A scenic and short speedboat journey of approximately 30-40 minutes (weather dependent) will follow as the final stretch of the journey to our island.
Any last minute name changes on domestic flight ticket are subject to a fee levied by the Maldivian Air. All such changes will be charged at the rate of USD 100 net per person.The exact flight timings are released two days before departure, but tend to be around these times:
- Arrivals (Departure from MLE) : 10:30-11:00, 12:00, 13:40, 17:30hrs and last flight at 23:30
- Departures (Departure from Kooddoo) : 0545hrs, 0800hrs, 1130hrs, 1530hrs and last departure at 1830hrs
Cost (Jan 2021): USD $520 round-trip/adult, $475/child, $175/infant - paid before you arrive via cc authorization form
Luggage restriction
Transfer prices include the baggage allowance of 32 kg per passenger (20 kg is the domestic airline allowance and 12 kg will be covered by The Resort as a courtesy service) and hand luggage of 5 kg per passenger. Excess baggage will be charged and is subject to space availability and terms and conditions of the Air Carrier.
Map of the resort
Best Villas
Water villas: Generally the higher number the better. #51 is the most private
How to save money during stay
Have late breakfast (breakfast is free for all guests except if you are redeeming points), skip lunch, and only pay for dinner
The Saturday free cocktail social (manager's reception) is at 6:30pm
Bring family?
This resort is not orientated for children. No kids club, pool is not suitable for young kids, and you will need to pay the transfers for each child, and plenty of PDA.
That said, some families have loved their experience here. http://travelsort.com/blog/park-hyat...hadahaa-review. If you bring children the Hyatt does provide sitting service for $20/hour.
Also note that the resort charges $250 per child age 3 and up per night (even if the child does not require an extra bed). Only kids 2 and under are free. http://travelsort.com/blog/park-hyat...a-bed-fee-ever
This resort is not orientated for children. No kids club, pool is not suitable for young kids, and you will need to pay the transfers for each child, and plenty of PDA.
That said, some families have loved their experience here. http://travelsort.com/blog/park-hyat...hadahaa-review. If you bring children the Hyatt does provide sitting service for $20/hour.
Also note that the resort charges $250 per child age 3 and up per night (even if the child does not require an extra bed). Only kids 2 and under are free. http://travelsort.com/blog/park-hyat...a-bed-fee-ever
Wifi
As at January 2022, the resort's wifi speed is 10-12Mbps.
Tipping
The management views employees as each part of a team, with no one more important to the hotel's success. No one wants to order room service if the groundskeeper or housekeeper has not created an inviting place to enjoy it for instance. So employees share equally the 10% service charge added into everything, including the room charge. Tipping beyond that is not necessary, but at your discretion. Unlike the service charge which is shared with all employees on the entire property, if you choose to add additional gratuity to the bill for a meal or an activity, that money is shared amongst employees of the department responsible for that meal or service (e.g. additional gratuity on a dive center bill will be shared amongst those employees, while additional gratuity on a Dining Room bill will be shared amongst the food service employees). Employees are also allowed to keep cash tips that they receive directly. Employees are rewarded with trips and other gifts when their outstanding service is brought to management's attention. A great way to reward a good employee is by letter to management.
See this post which provides more details http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22508516-post1525.html
Ipad App
There is an Ipad in each room that has an app with a lot of useful / interesting information. If you have an Ipad, you can search & download the app for: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. It doesn't work on an iPhone due to the page size. Some info may be out of date or missing, so check with the resort.
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Property Email
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Reviews
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20409958-post93.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20409962-post94.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20409958-post93.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20409962-post94.html
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfr...ahaa-maldives/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20345989-post813.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20194512-post756.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19700966-post16.html
http://milesabound.com/miles-to-the-...ty-facilities/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18400856-post354.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18326860-post328.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20345989-post813.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20194512-post756.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19700966-post16.html
http://milesabound.com/miles-to-the-...ty-facilities/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18400856-post354.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18326860-post328.html
Park Hyatt versus other Maldives resorts
Park Hyatt Maldives REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Nov 28, 2014, 11:03 pm
#1951
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
The resort will force you to do an orientation dive no matter your certification - they want visual proof that you are sufficient in the basic skills, and no other type of proof (e.g. a C-card) will suffice.
The house reef is good, but it's not that good (as to be anywhere near as good as your boat dive... sure it's great for some freediving from shore or OW villa) - it is a waste of the first morning if one wanted to do a two tank AM boat dive that morning. So, allow an extra day (if you're counting dive days) and/or arrive such to accommodate the requirement (e.g. arrive at noon and do that in your afternoon).
The house reef is good, but it's not that good (as to be anywhere near as good as your boat dive... sure it's great for some freediving from shore or OW villa) - it is a waste of the first morning if one wanted to do a two tank AM boat dive that morning. So, allow an extra day (if you're counting dive days) and/or arrive such to accommodate the requirement (e.g. arrive at noon and do that in your afternoon).
Nov 29, 2014, 6:31 am
#1952
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 454
On a honeymoon visit and flying in from HKG-MLE on Cathay Pacific. Our flight from HKG arrives at 9:20PM, and the suggested connection is around 11:30PM which means a very late arrival into the Park Hyatt (2-3AM? Is there a 1 hour time change?).
Would you guys suggest pushing through and taking the late night arrival into the resort so we can wake up in paradise, but use up points for only half a night? Or would it be better to stay over at the Trader's Hotel and get in during the late morning the following day, but have an early wake-up and another day of travel?
My wife is a bit nervous about taking a late night boat ride in the middle of nowhere, but we hear it might be a cool experience? Would be great to hear thoughts from some experienced travelers!
Would you guys suggest pushing through and taking the late night arrival into the resort so we can wake up in paradise, but use up points for only half a night? Or would it be better to stay over at the Trader's Hotel and get in during the late morning the following day, but have an early wake-up and another day of travel?
My wife is a bit nervous about taking a late night boat ride in the middle of nowhere, but we hear it might be a cool experience? Would be great to hear thoughts from some experienced travelers!
We are actually looking at the Cathay flight for next year and have decided to stay at Traders on our own (since there is a flight that can take us on time) and transfer in the morning. The only difference is that we have to get over there on our own but I am sure Hyatt will pick us up from there in the morning. Agree that there is not much to see in MLE. May not be right for everyone, but has worked for us on a few occasions.
Nov 29, 2014, 12:00 pm
#1953
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, DL
Posts: 369
Thats interesting - I was not offered a free night at Traders despite a late arrival time in MLE (~11pm). They actually recommended hotels (including traders) and listed the approximate prices. My stay was on points and I was/am Diamond.
Nov 29, 2014, 1:41 pm
#1954
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 454
That is strange. We were never told in advance if we would make a flight that night or if we would be put up at a hotel but they have always been there to greet us at the airport and take us over to MLE for the night. Technically we arrived at 12:30 AM local time and I had a reservation for that "day" so maybe that makes a difference? Would imagine that it wouldn't really matter if there is no flight though. As a planner, I do hate the lack of info but just going with it has worked for our trips here.
Nov 29, 2014, 3:24 pm
#1955
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,664
On our trip, the Malaysian Air flight was so late, we missed the internal connection flight. The Park Hyatt did not put us up at Trader's, and we ended up paying a considerable sum, $3-500 for that one night. It came recommended from the Hyatt host who greeted us at MLE.
To top it all off, we were still charged the points for that night's stay which we missed in MLE. Asked again at property to no avail. That is the only negative thing that I can point to on an otherwise memorable trip.
To top it all off, we were still charged the points for that night's stay which we missed in MLE. Asked again at property to no avail. That is the only negative thing that I can point to on an otherwise memorable trip.
Nov 29, 2014, 7:20 pm
#1956
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
On our trip, the Malaysian Air flight was so late, we missed the internal connection flight. The Park Hyatt did not put us up at Trader's, and we ended up paying a considerable sum, $3-500 for that one night. It came recommended from the Hyatt host who greeted us at MLE.
To top it all off, we were still charged the points for that night's stay which we missed in MLE. Asked again at property to no avail. That is the only negative thing that I can point to on an otherwise memorable trip.
To top it all off, we were still charged the points for that night's stay which we missed in MLE. Asked again at property to no avail. That is the only negative thing that I can point to on an otherwise memorable trip.
Dec 3, 2014, 3:20 pm
#1957
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
On a honeymoon visit and flying in from HKG-MLE on Cathay Pacific. Our flight from HKG arrives at 9:20PM, and the suggested connection is around 11:30PM which means a very late arrival into the Park Hyatt (2-3AM? Is there a 1 hour time change?).
Would you guys suggest pushing through and taking the late night arrival into the resort so we can wake up in paradise, but use up points for only half a night? Or would it be better to stay over at the Trader's Hotel and get in during the late morning the following day, but have an early wake-up and another day of travel?
My wife is a bit nervous about taking a late night boat ride in the middle of nowhere, but we hear it might be a cool experience? Would be great to hear thoughts from some experienced travelers!
Would you guys suggest pushing through and taking the late night arrival into the resort so we can wake up in paradise, but use up points for only half a night? Or would it be better to stay over at the Trader's Hotel and get in during the late morning the following day, but have an early wake-up and another day of travel?
My wife is a bit nervous about taking a late night boat ride in the middle of nowhere, but we hear it might be a cool experience? Would be great to hear thoughts from some experienced travelers!
Dec 3, 2014, 9:52 pm
#1958
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,498
We did the CX connection in August. It was a bit tiring having to hang around MLE airport for 3 hours (even in the lounge) followed by another 90 minutes in a Dash-8 and then the boat, but I think it was the better option. I considered overnighting in Male but the hassle factor of taking all our bags over, and then waking up to yet more travel the next morning, outweighed biting the bullet on the points to stay the extra half-night. In retrospect it was the best decision for us; although tiring it allowed us to wake up the next morning and know that we were there with no more travelling required.
Note that CX is adjusting its MLE schedule from 17 December to arrive at 1955. I don't know if this would allow you to get on an earlier Maldivian connection to the PHM.
Note that CX is adjusting its MLE schedule from 17 December to arrive at 1955. I don't know if this would allow you to get on an earlier Maldivian connection to the PHM.
Dec 5, 2014, 2:30 pm
#1960
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 329
Hello guys need a bit of advice,
I am visiting here with my wife first week of JAN (as a platinum)
Both of us are vegetarian and I got the following information emailed to me from the folks @ Maldives:
We are planning to skip lunch and have a late breakfast. Is it worth to book this above breakfast supplement from before or does it not matter? And what does the above breakfast supplement cosist of?
Thanks
I am visiting here with my wife first week of JAN (as a platinum)
Both of us are vegetarian and I got the following information emailed to me from the folks @ Maldives:
Breakfast supplement USD 42.9 per night for adult per night
Thanks
Dec 5, 2014, 10:52 pm
#1962
formerly lcag08
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 103
Hello guys need a bit of advice,
I am visiting here with my wife first week of JAN (as a platinum)
Both of us are vegetarian and I got the following information emailed to me from the folks @ Maldives:
We are planning to skip lunch and have a late breakfast. Is it worth to book this above breakfast supplement from before or does it not matter? And what does the above breakfast supplement cosist of?
Thanks
I am visiting here with my wife first week of JAN (as a platinum)
Both of us are vegetarian and I got the following information emailed to me from the folks @ Maldives:
We are planning to skip lunch and have a late breakfast. Is it worth to book this above breakfast supplement from before or does it not matter? And what does the above breakfast supplement cosist of?
Thanks
Dec 6, 2014, 1:36 am
#1963
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Hello guys need a bit of advice,
I am visiting here with my wife first week of JAN (as a platinum)
Both of us are vegetarian and I got the following information emailed to me from the folks @ Maldives:
We are planning to skip lunch and have a late breakfast. Is it worth to book this above breakfast supplement from before or does it not matter? And what does the above breakfast supplement cosist of?
Thanks
I am visiting here with my wife first week of JAN (as a platinum)
Both of us are vegetarian and I got the following information emailed to me from the folks @ Maldives:
We are planning to skip lunch and have a late breakfast. Is it worth to book this above breakfast supplement from before or does it not matter? And what does the above breakfast supplement cosist of?
Thanks
At resorts I often skip breakfast and just have lunch and dinner. If I get up early I might have breakfast, an afternoon snack, and then dinner.
It may be a good idea to consider a half-board or full board meal plan.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Dec 7, 2014 at 3:39 am
Dec 6, 2014, 8:53 am
#1964
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 329
If you have to pay for the breakfast, this might not make sense. If you want to skip a meal, why not just pay as you go and then skip either breakfast or lunch. Often resort meals are so large, that three full meals a day is too much anyway.
At resorts I often skip breakfast and just have lunch and dinner. If I get up early I might have breakfast, an afternoon snack, and then dinner.
It may be a good idea to consider a half-board or full board meal plan.
At resorts I often skip breakfast and just have lunch and dinner. If I get up early I might have breakfast, an afternoon snack, and then dinner.
It may be a good idea to consider a half-board or full board meal plan.
So if i pre-book the breakfast supplement or no the rates is going to be same..even if i go there and pay?
Dec 6, 2014, 9:04 am
#1965
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I haven't been to this particular resort, so do not know, but it sounds like they are simply offering to "include" the breakfast at the same price it would cost to order it on a day by day basis. I would not choose to pay for breakfast in advance, and would either do everything on an à la carte basis, or choose one of the meal plans (which would also include breakfast).