Park Hyatt Maldives REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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May 26, 15, 7:25 pm
#2416
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Originally Posted by m0hamed
I'm surprised how many FTers haven't flown a Dash-8 before. They are a large part of the QF fleet for regional towns and cities under the QantasLink brand.
May 27, 15, 9:51 am
#2417
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 5,805
Originally Posted by MikeFromTokyo
And widely used in North America for regional flights (e.g. US Airways Express).
May 27, 15, 4:31 pm
#2418
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 7,566
Originally Posted by skunker
Horizon (regional carrier for Alaska Airlines) use them as well. They are essentially a booze cruise because Horizon serves free local beer and wine on all flights.
May 28, 15, 7:34 am
#2419
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,296
Hello Guys, I am currently booked for 6 nights at this hotel. I booked with points. However I was thinking about changing to P+C if its possible to use DSU (diamod suite upgrade) on the reservation.
Have anybody used DSU on this hotel? What room do you get?
Other than that. is there another benefit of being Diamond other than the free cocktails?
I have no status with Hyatt now, but I have many stays left this years that I can switch to Hyatt and become diamond.
Thanks in advance.
Have anybody used DSU on this hotel? What room do you get?
Other than that. is there another benefit of being Diamond other than the free cocktails?
I have no status with Hyatt now, but I have many stays left this years that I can switch to Hyatt and become diamond.
Thanks in advance.
May 28, 15, 7:36 am
#2420
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: The best place on Earth.
Posts: 59
Just got back. So incredible!!!! I'm still on such a high from this place.
Diving was awesome. We saw leopard shark, reef sharks, turtles, cuttlefish, parrot fish, crabs, and so much more
Also, try the night snorkeling! It's 80$ a person but worth it because the have good eyes and pointed out a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen. We saw the coolest 3 huge cuttlefish dancing with the light in the night snorkel. Night snorkeling on house reef better than night diving, because a lot of the cool stuff happening on surface. We couldn't dive in the channel b/c of the current - unforunately. But we still had some amazing dives. Visibility was mediocre at about 25 meters, apparently during the dry season it can be as far as the eye can see. House reef is really cool for snorkeling - we even had a dolphin appearance!
Diving was awesome. We saw leopard shark, reef sharks, turtles, cuttlefish, parrot fish, crabs, and so much more
Also, try the night snorkeling! It's 80$ a person but worth it because the have good eyes and pointed out a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen. We saw the coolest 3 huge cuttlefish dancing with the light in the night snorkel. Night snorkeling on house reef better than night diving, because a lot of the cool stuff happening on surface. We couldn't dive in the channel b/c of the current - unforunately. But we still had some amazing dives. Visibility was mediocre at about 25 meters, apparently during the dry season it can be as far as the eye can see. House reef is really cool for snorkeling - we even had a dolphin appearance!
May 28, 15, 7:39 am
#2421
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: The best place on Earth.
Posts: 59
oh and BTW we flew Turkish Airlines Biz for 70k RT from Tel Aviv, which IMHO is a steal. We used 2x 2 free night certs and paid the hefty price for the over water bungalow but *IT WAS SO WORTH IT*. We were upgraded to the magical villa 51 due to wifi issues after a storm. On the last day with late checkout we couldn't stay in our over water villa so they moved us to a pool villa from noon until we left at 6PM. We got to experiecne teh pool villa for a bit which was cool to see - and honestly it was very nice, but there is just no comparing.....
May 28, 15, 4:36 pm
#2422
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 7,566
Originally Posted by lotrbfme
Hello Guys, I am currently booked for 6 nights at this hotel. I booked with points. However I was thinking about changing to P+C if its possible to use DSU (diamod suite upgrade) on the reservation.
Have anybody used DSU on this hotel? What room do you get?
Other than that. is there another benefit of being Diamond other than the free cocktails?
I have no status with Hyatt now, but I have many stays left this years that I can switch to Hyatt and become diamond.
Thanks in advance.
Have anybody used DSU on this hotel? What room do you get?
Other than that. is there another benefit of being Diamond other than the free cocktails?
I have no status with Hyatt now, but I have many stays left this years that I can switch to Hyatt and become diamond.
Thanks in advance.
May 28, 15, 6:07 pm
#2423
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,296
Originally Posted by m0hamed
Answered many times. No, the hotel does not accept DSUs. Breakfast is a Diamond benefit and the GM's cocktail reception.
Jun 1, 15, 6:03 pm
#2425
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: DL FO, AA LT PLT, SPG Gold, Hyatt Lifetime Diamond, HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Other Crap...
Posts: 5,489
Originally Posted by tbonephile
Does anyone know if they still do transfers from KDM airport? I am arriving at 07:40 via QR and it seems the closest domestic flight is from MLE to KDM rather then wait another few hours for the 11:00 MLE-GKK.
Jun 1, 15, 6:26 pm
#2427
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 7,566
Originally Posted by tbonephile
Does anyone know if they still do transfers from KDM airport? I am arriving at 07:40 via QR and it seems the closest domestic flight is from MLE to KDM rather then wait another few hours for the 11:00 MLE-GKK.
Jun 3, 15, 6:17 am
#2428
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 32
You are so lucky! Good for you! We saw sharks but no turtle, and we got 3 consecutive bad weather night that we didn't have a chance to do night snorkeling.
Originally Posted by TelAvivLife
Just got back. So incredible!!!! I'm still on such a high from this place.
Diving was awesome. We saw leopard shark, reef sharks, turtles, cuttlefish, parrot fish, crabs, and so much more
Also, try the night snorkeling! It's 80$ a person but worth it because the have good eyes and pointed out a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen. We saw the coolest 3 huge cuttlefish dancing with the light in the night snorkel. Night snorkeling on house reef better than night diving, because a lot of the cool stuff happening on surface. We couldn't dive in the channel b/c of the current - unforunately. But we still had some amazing dives. Visibility was mediocre at about 25 meters, apparently during the dry season it can be as far as the eye can see. House reef is really cool for snorkeling - we even had a dolphin appearance!
Diving was awesome. We saw leopard shark, reef sharks, turtles, cuttlefish, parrot fish, crabs, and so much more
Also, try the night snorkeling! It's 80$ a person but worth it because the have good eyes and pointed out a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen. We saw the coolest 3 huge cuttlefish dancing with the light in the night snorkel. Night snorkeling on house reef better than night diving, because a lot of the cool stuff happening on surface. We couldn't dive in the channel b/c of the current - unforunately. But we still had some amazing dives. Visibility was mediocre at about 25 meters, apparently during the dry season it can be as far as the eye can see. House reef is really cool for snorkeling - we even had a dolphin appearance!
Jun 16, 15, 8:10 am
#2429
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,955
Added an additional day to my booking (Dec. 26, instead of arriving the 27th). Originally booked back in January. Now when I go to book, I got a link to this page at the time of booking. It states that it is mandatory (although it does not say mandatory on the page I'm linking to.
$570 is absolutely insane, especially for what it sounds like they are offering. As a non-drinker, I will be canceling my stay if this is truly mandatory. $1300 + tax for 2 people for a glorified buffet is a holiday tax, and they should call it as such if that's what they want to do.
I've emailed the hotel and will provide an update when available about if it is truly mandatory or not. From reading this thread, it appears that least year they changed the policy for it to be optional. However, on the booking page it clearly says "mandatory New Years gala."
NEW YEAR’S EVE 31 DECEMBER 2015
Ring in the New Year at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa with an extensive international buffet featuring European classics, Asian delicacies, local favorites, and other irresistible offerings.
Start your journey with a champagne reception at Hadahaa beach while enjoying the views of the setting sun. All guests will then be escorted to their pre-reserved tables. Your culinary experience will begin at the Dhoni, an architectural masterpiece and heart of the island, featuring interactive displays and a live salad station, Arabic mezze, antipasti, international cheeses and a seafood counter with home cured reef fish & Japanese sushi. Your journey will continue to the pool side Dining Room where our chefs will carve BBQ beef rib, baked tuna in Brioche and prepare international kebabs and seafood a-la-minute on our island BBQ. Signature dishes from the Maldives and China will also be on offer. Ease your way to our beach front bar where a lavish display of desserts including Black Forest cake and sour cherrie clafoutis and a live counter of eclairs and profiteroles, to name a few, will complete your journey. The celebration continues until late on Hadahaa beach with a wide selection of beverages available while you immerse yourself in the tunes of our live DJ.
*Entertainment: We will have a musician (Saxophone/Guitar/Indigenous) during dinner and DJ on the beach afterwards
USD 570 net per adult and USD 285 net per child Including champagne reception, international food buffet, house wine and beer.
Ring in the New Year at the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa with an extensive international buffet featuring European classics, Asian delicacies, local favorites, and other irresistible offerings.
Start your journey with a champagne reception at Hadahaa beach while enjoying the views of the setting sun. All guests will then be escorted to their pre-reserved tables. Your culinary experience will begin at the Dhoni, an architectural masterpiece and heart of the island, featuring interactive displays and a live salad station, Arabic mezze, antipasti, international cheeses and a seafood counter with home cured reef fish & Japanese sushi. Your journey will continue to the pool side Dining Room where our chefs will carve BBQ beef rib, baked tuna in Brioche and prepare international kebabs and seafood a-la-minute on our island BBQ. Signature dishes from the Maldives and China will also be on offer. Ease your way to our beach front bar where a lavish display of desserts including Black Forest cake and sour cherrie clafoutis and a live counter of eclairs and profiteroles, to name a few, will complete your journey. The celebration continues until late on Hadahaa beach with a wide selection of beverages available while you immerse yourself in the tunes of our live DJ.
*Entertainment: We will have a musician (Saxophone/Guitar/Indigenous) during dinner and DJ on the beach afterwards
USD 570 net per adult and USD 285 net per child Including champagne reception, international food buffet, house wine and beer.
I've emailed the hotel and will provide an update when available about if it is truly mandatory or not. From reading this thread, it appears that least year they changed the policy for it to be optional. However, on the booking page it clearly says "mandatory New Years gala."
Jun 16, 15, 9:10 am
#2430
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,288
I believe this has been discussed before. Yes it's expensive, but this is what you're looking at when you're booking the Maldives during this time of the year. Spending the 31st on a remote island is a trophy thing and resorts drives their revenue this way. They will ultimately overdeliver and offer more than stated in the text and there have been reports that it is not mandatory in reality, as people have found ways around it by contacting management.
