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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
#2131
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, DL
Posts: 369
I'm pretty sure I've read one report where a couple had to check out of their OW villa, and they were relocated to a regular villa for a few hours until their boat transfer. I also read of another party that was moved to one of the spare "spa villas" for a few hours before their boat transfer.
#2132
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 515
"Kindly be informed, our resort no longer participates in the points and cash program.
Those bookings which slipped through on its introduction were honored as they had been quoted however, it is no longer available for new business or revisions.
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#2133
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: Hyatt diamond
Posts: 645
No More PH Maldives for us.
Too many unknowns... Too many changes...
Diamond benefits that have been taken away or reduced down to now charging for water... Cost of transfer from Male that has now become ridiculous.
Still not quite sure why some have received a free night in Male while others have not...!
And now No C&P and Award nights not counting for status or promotions...
I'll pass and make room for others.
Too many unknowns... Too many changes...
Diamond benefits that have been taken away or reduced down to now charging for water... Cost of transfer from Male that has now become ridiculous.
Still not quite sure why some have received a free night in Male while others have not...!
And now No C&P and Award nights not counting for status or promotions...
I'll pass and make room for others.
#2134
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,130
charging for water???
i'm confused....
i hope you mean charging for owv -- not actual water.... as if it's the view upgrade, that's to be expected.
what diamond benefits have been reduced / eliminated? just curious since maldives has always been on our bucket list... the increase in points from cat 6 to 7 wasn't unexpected nor unreasonable.
jmho
i hope you mean charging for owv -- not actual water.... as if it's the view upgrade, that's to be expected.
what diamond benefits have been reduced / eliminated? just curious since maldives has always been on our bucket list... the increase in points from cat 6 to 7 wasn't unexpected nor unreasonable.
jmho
#2135
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: Hyatt diamond
Posts: 645
i'm confused....
i hope you mean charging for owv -- not actual water.... as if it's the view upgrade, that's to be expected.
what diamond benefits have been reduced / eliminated? just curious since maldives has always been on our bucket list... the increase in points from cat 6 to 7 wasn't unexpected nor unreasonable.
jmho
i hope you mean charging for owv -- not actual water.... as if it's the view upgrade, that's to be expected.
what diamond benefits have been reduced / eliminated? just curious since maldives has always been on our bucket list... the increase in points from cat 6 to 7 wasn't unexpected nor unreasonable.
jmho
"Happy Hour is over." "Canapés from 3 tiered tower. It's now 3 small bites."
And breakfast is not what it used to be.
#2136
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
#2137
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
It's clear that the property is trying to generate revenue from all guests, including Diamonds.
I don't understand the transfer complaint, didn't it increase just USD $20pp?
I don't understand the transfer complaint, didn't it increase just USD $20pp?
#2138
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP & AAirpass, Hyatt Courtesy Card, SPG Platinum
Posts: 991
This is our first stay, so I don't know what breakfast used to be like, but we have found that there is an impressive number of dishes on the menu and there doesn't appear to be a limit as to how many one can order. The quality and selection is definitely comparable to other Park Hyatts.
I agree with you on the water charge, though. It seems a tad bit high for water that is produced right on property.
#2139
#2140
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: LH SEN, SPG Gold(SCI Gold), Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,451
#2141
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
#2142
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 6,445
Very excited that my husband and I were able to book a stay here for our honeymoon next year (we'll be staying right after New Year's 2016 for a week).
Quick question - how good are they about accommodating requests for a particular villa/villa on a particular side of the island? And how far in advance should I email them with any such request?
Many thanks!
Quick question - how good are they about accommodating requests for a particular villa/villa on a particular side of the island? And how far in advance should I email them with any such request?
Many thanks!
#2143
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: IHG Amb, Honors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 78
Very excited that my husband and I were able to book a stay here for our honeymoon next year (we'll be staying right after New Year's 2016 for a week).
Quick question - how good are they about accommodating requests for a particular villa/villa on a particular side of the island? And how far in advance should I email them with any such request?
Many thanks!
Quick question - how good are they about accommodating requests for a particular villa/villa on a particular side of the island? And how far in advance should I email them with any such request?
Many thanks!
Last edited by powerslide; Jan 26, 2015 at 4:59 am