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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
#2626
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Hi lovely folks. I have a very random question related to the PH Maldives. I'm going with my boyfriend at the beginning of Feb 2016. As I was perusing the hotel website for more information on things to do (besides the snorkeling/lounging/sleeping/eating/other nice island pursuits), I noticed mention of a "Mutteyfushi water sport island." After some google research, it appears that it's some sort of dedicated water sport place that guests have to buy a package to go to. Has anyone gone yet to this island, (15 min from the hotel), and thoughts? Thanks!
#2627
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 7
Thanks MikeFromTokyo, good suggestion. I didn't think of it myself, lol basic common sense.
I supose water sports also possible. Maybe it's something like that - why not email the resort and ask for clarification or a more detailed list of available activities
#2628
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
Posts: 6,827
I've read in this thread people complaining how rough the boat transfer is to the resort. Is it better sitting at the way back of the boat? My wife will be just 5 months pregnant when we visit the maldives, and am wondering if it will be too rough that we should opt not to.
#2629
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
You can certainly ask them to go a little slower and take it easy... conditions are completely random though. It may be perfectly calm and you will love it or it could be a storm and rough as hell. No accounting for weather
#2631
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 7
Welcome to Flyertalk! Msost resorts can take guests on excursions to small uninhabited islands or sandbanks and leave them alone there for relaxation, swimming/snorkeling, and a picnic meal. I supose water sports also possible. Maybe it's something like that - why not email the resort and ask for clarification or a more detailed list of available activities?
In case people wondered what the PH's response was, here's a pdf that they sent me.
#2632
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 7
Singapore: if you are an AMCIT, then you don't need one. Not sure what country your wife is a passport holder for, but here's the ICA link (http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96&secid=94)
#2633
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
#2634
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Plat 100, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 87
To add more info on the beach dining, there are two different packages, the Shoreline Dining ($300) and the Sunset Dining ($395).
The main difference besides the price is that the Sunset Dining is in that wooden "alter" type setting with candles all around and generally there's only one seating per night. The Shoreline Dining includes regular tables near the edge of the beach and I think there's as many as 4-5 tables for it.
When I stayed last Sept., we did the Shoreline Dining and since we were the only ones that night, it was essentially a private setting. The dishes IMO were definitely higher quality than what you normally get on the normal menu. We also did the Lagoon dining by the Jetty and it was nice as well but because it was pretty far out, they have to run the food to you and it could affect the temp once it gets there.
The main difference besides the price is that the Sunset Dining is in that wooden "alter" type setting with candles all around and generally there's only one seating per night. The Shoreline Dining includes regular tables near the edge of the beach and I think there's as many as 4-5 tables for it.
When I stayed last Sept., we did the Shoreline Dining and since we were the only ones that night, it was essentially a private setting. The dishes IMO were definitely higher quality than what you normally get on the normal menu. We also did the Lagoon dining by the Jetty and it was nice as well but because it was pretty far out, they have to run the food to you and it could affect the temp once it gets there.
#2635
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: Marriott Titanium (Lifetime Platinum), AA Platinum Pro
Posts: 310
Hello all!
Spent a few hours reading through a solid 40 pages of this thread. Great info.
Say I were to book 2 nights on points and then my friend books 2 nights with the 2 free night via the Hyatt VISA. I'm Hyatt Diamond, but he is not.
Would it be possible that the property would honor my Diamond benefits for all 4 nights (breakfast, possible UPG to Pool Villa).
Thanks
Spent a few hours reading through a solid 40 pages of this thread. Great info.
Say I were to book 2 nights on points and then my friend books 2 nights with the 2 free night via the Hyatt VISA. I'm Hyatt Diamond, but he is not.
Would it be possible that the property would honor my Diamond benefits for all 4 nights (breakfast, possible UPG to Pool Villa).
Thanks
#2636
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 164
Hello all!
Spent a few hours reading through a solid 40 pages of this thread. Great info.
Say I were to book 2 nights on points and then my friend books 2 nights with the 2 free night via the Hyatt VISA. I'm Hyatt Diamond, but he is not.
Would it be possible that the property would honor my Diamond benefits for all 4 nights (breakfast, possible UPG to Pool Villa).
Thanks
Spent a few hours reading through a solid 40 pages of this thread. Great info.
Say I were to book 2 nights on points and then my friend books 2 nights with the 2 free night via the Hyatt VISA. I'm Hyatt Diamond, but he is not.
Would it be possible that the property would honor my Diamond benefits for all 4 nights (breakfast, possible UPG to Pool Villa).
Thanks
#2637
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: Marriott Titanium (Lifetime Platinum), AA Platinum Pro
Posts: 310
#2638
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt LT Global Elitist, Bonvyoed LT Titanium, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 479
Weather?
My wife and I are heading to the PH Maldives next week and a quick check of the weather has got me pretty anxious-- Thunderstorms/Wind every day? Looks like this is the forecast every day.
Anyone currently on the island and can help confirm what it's actually like? Is this a "Florida" style forecast where it will rain a little bit here and there or is it really full day thunderstorms and miserable weather??
Anyone currently on the island and can help confirm what it's actually like? Is this a "Florida" style forecast where it will rain a little bit here and there or is it really full day thunderstorms and miserable weather??
#2639
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,306
My wife and I are heading to the PH Maldives next week and a quick check of the weather has got me pretty anxious-- Thunderstorms/Wind every day? Looks like this is the forecast every day.
Anyone currently on the island and can help confirm what it's actually like? Is this a "Florida" style forecast where it will rain a little bit here and there or is it really full day thunderstorms and miserable weather??
Anyone currently on the island and can help confirm what it's actually like? Is this a "Florida" style forecast where it will rain a little bit here and there or is it really full day thunderstorms and miserable weather??
A week out? Unless it's a major storm system it will typically rain at the most for half a day and then be over with. More likely it comes and goes.
#2640
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
Hello all!
Spent a few hours reading through a solid 40 pages of this thread. Great info.
Say I were to book 2 nights on points and then my friend books 2 nights with the 2 free night via the Hyatt VISA. I'm Hyatt Diamond, but he is not.
Would it be possible that the property would honor my Diamond benefits for all 4 nights (breakfast, possible UPG to Pool Villa).
Thanks
Spent a few hours reading through a solid 40 pages of this thread. Great info.
Say I were to book 2 nights on points and then my friend books 2 nights with the 2 free night via the Hyatt VISA. I'm Hyatt Diamond, but he is not.
Would it be possible that the property would honor my Diamond benefits for all 4 nights (breakfast, possible UPG to Pool Villa).
Thanks