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
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
Apr 4, 2016, 7:09 am
#2761
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 191
Apr 10, 2016, 3:23 pm
#2763
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: Most of 'em
Posts: 128
As m0hamed mentions, eating outside is risky because of the ants. We ate in room once and in the bar the other times. Agreed you cannot survive on snacks and breakfast alone. The bar has a nice assortment of lighter meals and we were served water when ever we ordered food so it really is your choice in terms of what you feel like on a given night. No downside to either.
That was true for the first 3-4 days after that you get hungry! You cannot survive on big breakfast and some snacks for 15 days believe me.
My additional recommendation:
take dinner on your villa, its way better, drinks on your minibar are 50% cheaper than in the restaurant, its the same food, and you dont get charged for water, and you dont have to dress :P
My additional recommendation:
take dinner on your villa, its way better, drinks on your minibar are 50% cheaper than in the restaurant, its the same food, and you dont get charged for water, and you dont have to dress :P
Last edited by GK8; Oct 21, 2016 at 9:36 am
Apr 11, 2016, 1:46 am
#2764
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: LH SEN, SPG Gold(SCI Gold), Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,451
As m0hamed mentions, eating outside is risky because of the ants. We at in room once and in the bar the other times. Agreed you cannot survive on snacks and breakfast alone. The bar has a nice assortment of lighter meals and we were served water when ever we ordered food so it really is your choice in terms of what you feel like on a given night. No downside to either.
Apr 11, 2016, 8:12 am
#2765
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
For OW units, while there are ants in the units (no both if you keep loose food in zip locks you bring from home), a meal on the deck would be no issue at all. I suspect M0hamed was speaking to having an outside meal on a beach unit, where I can imagine the ants will swarm to food exposed for more than five minutes or so.
I agree snacks can't replace a second meal (with a large breakfast being the first meal), other than maybe one day in two or three, but they easily can replace a third meal (thus still having breakfast and dinner from the property) *for those that want to take this approach*.
I agree snacks can't replace a second meal (with a large breakfast being the first meal), other than maybe one day in two or three, but they easily can replace a third meal (thus still having breakfast and dinner from the property) *for those that want to take this approach*.
Apr 11, 2016, 8:54 am
#2766
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: LH SEN, SPG Gold(SCI Gold), Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,451
For OW units, while there are ants in the units (no both if you keep loose food in zip locks you bring from home), a meal on the deck would be no issue at all. I suspect M0hamed was speaking to having an outside meal on a beach unit, where I can imagine the ants will swarm to food exposed for more than five minutes or so.
I agree snacks can't replace a second meal (with a large breakfast being the first meal), other than maybe one day in two or three, but they easily can replace a third meal (thus still having breakfast and dinner from the property) *for those that want to take this approach*.
I agree snacks can't replace a second meal (with a large breakfast being the first meal), other than maybe one day in two or three, but they easily can replace a third meal (thus still having breakfast and dinner from the property) *for those that want to take this approach*.
Apr 12, 2016, 1:42 am
#2767
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
One heck of a whirlwind trip. Made it here a couple nights ago, the fear of God instilled upon me as we dove for the Koodhoo runway and made the quickest stop in the history of aviation. (Maybe it was normal, but I was confident we were going to have to go around).
Booked two night Park Villa two nights Water Villa, upgraded to two nights Park Pool Villa, two nights Park Sunset Water Villa.
Did the equator excursion yesterday. Best excursion I've ever done. 1:30 to the equator from PHH, then 30 mins back to the atoll. Swam up to an island that couldn't be reached by boat, saw some amazing reef. Then onto inhabited island. Then to lunch on another uninhabited island. Felt pretty ritzy with a crew of 5 to serve the two of us. ---seriously, a boat-hand held an umbrella over my head while I sat at the very front of the boat on our approach to deserted island.
Booked two night Park Villa two nights Water Villa, upgraded to two nights Park Pool Villa, two nights Park Sunset Water Villa.
Did the equator excursion yesterday. Best excursion I've ever done. 1:30 to the equator from PHH, then 30 mins back to the atoll. Swam up to an island that couldn't be reached by boat, saw some amazing reef. Then onto inhabited island. Then to lunch on another uninhabited island. Felt pretty ritzy with a crew of 5 to serve the two of us. ---seriously, a boat-hand held an umbrella over my head while I sat at the very front of the boat on our approach to deserted island.
Apr 13, 2016, 10:22 am
#2768
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Arkansas
Programs: AA Ex Plat; Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, IHG Spire Amb, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 25
I have been searching all around the forum and through multiple sites and have not found information on the weather in August. I am going on my honeymoon and am going to Dubai and am thinking about going to the Maldives for 5 nights around mid August. What is the weather like during that time, would it be worth it to go or should I stay up in the north atol?
Apr 13, 2016, 3:00 pm
#2769
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,101
I have been searching all around the forum and through multiple sites and have not found information on the weather in August. I am going on my honeymoon and am going to Dubai and am thinking about going to the Maldives for 5 nights around mid August. What is the weather like during that time, would it be worth it to go or should I stay up in the north atol?
Apr 13, 2016, 3:05 pm
#2770
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: YYC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Fairmont Plat, IHG Spire, SPG Gold, WS Gold, Hertz PC, National E Elite,
Posts: 2,770
Apr 14, 2016, 4:45 am
#2771
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Nor Cal
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold.
Posts: 180
Here now and truly enjoying the island so far. The snorkeling is fantastic, followed the edge of the reef all the way from villa 51 to the welcome jetty today, amazing stuff. Food is great, breakfast is very filling with two mains allowed per person as well as access to the buffet with fruits, cold cuts, cheeses, breads, etc. Diamond drinks in the evening are great, canapés as well. Beverage discount has been reduced to 15% as confirmed a page or two back. For me it's not too big of a deal, my wife usually drink a fair amount during vacations and due to the heat, activity level we haven't had too much outside of the welcome amenity and Diamond drinks.
Staying three nights in villa 51 and then three in a pool villa number tbd. The heat issue is of serious concern in the water villas. This time of year it's completely impossible to keep it cool even with the shades drawn 100% and the bathroom closed off from the main area. 27-29 C is the norm in the afternoon and if you're lucky you can get it down to 23-25 in the evening. It is pretty hot here so maybe you can do better in other times of the year. We did have guest services deliver a fan which helps in the evenings. Outside of the a/c problems it's a great villa, truly private from the others and access to premium snorkeling. Just a quick 60 second swim out to the edge of the reef and shelf with great coral and wildlife. Plenty of shark sightings, still looking for turtles and rays.
Staff is wonderful and absolutely fabulous. Our host Jay is a gem, studied hospitality at UNLV genuinely enjoyes her job here. Some of the other staff is more personable than others and I think it's largely based on their level of fluency in English. Those that are more fluent are happy to chat it up about anything while others are more reserved.
The distance is a blessing as it helps you disconnect but in reality, it's very far. From the time we were wheels up at LAX it was 40 hours to our villa including 13 hours in AUH at the premier inn for a quick overnight.
We're off to do some sunset yoga now, reluctantly on my part but Diamond drinks are my reward afterwards.
Staying three nights in villa 51 and then three in a pool villa number tbd. The heat issue is of serious concern in the water villas. This time of year it's completely impossible to keep it cool even with the shades drawn 100% and the bathroom closed off from the main area. 27-29 C is the norm in the afternoon and if you're lucky you can get it down to 23-25 in the evening. It is pretty hot here so maybe you can do better in other times of the year. We did have guest services deliver a fan which helps in the evenings. Outside of the a/c problems it's a great villa, truly private from the others and access to premium snorkeling. Just a quick 60 second swim out to the edge of the reef and shelf with great coral and wildlife. Plenty of shark sightings, still looking for turtles and rays.
Staff is wonderful and absolutely fabulous. Our host Jay is a gem, studied hospitality at UNLV genuinely enjoyes her job here. Some of the other staff is more personable than others and I think it's largely based on their level of fluency in English. Those that are more fluent are happy to chat it up about anything while others are more reserved.
The distance is a blessing as it helps you disconnect but in reality, it's very far. From the time we were wheels up at LAX it was 40 hours to our villa including 13 hours in AUH at the premier inn for a quick overnight.
We're off to do some sunset yoga now, reluctantly on my part but Diamond drinks are my reward afterwards.
Apr 14, 2016, 9:00 pm
#2772
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Here now and truly enjoying the island so far. The snorkeling is fantastic, followed the edge of the reef all the way from villa 51 to the welcome jetty today, amazing stuff. Food is great, breakfast is very filling with two mains allowed per person as well as access to the buffet with fruits, cold cuts, cheeses, breads, etc. Diamond drinks in the evening are great, canapés as well. Beverage discount has been reduced to 15% as confirmed a page or two back. For me it's not too big of a deal, my wife usually drink a fair amount during vacations and due to the heat, activity level we haven't had too much outside of the welcome amenity and Diamond drinks.
Staying three nights in villa 51 and then three in a pool villa number tbd. The heat issue is of serious concern in the water villas. This time of year it's completely impossible to keep it cool even with the shades drawn 100% and the bathroom closed off from the main area. 27-29 C is the norm in the afternoon and if you're lucky you can get it down to 23-25 in the evening. It is pretty hot here so maybe you can do better in other times of the year. We did have guest services deliver a fan which helps in the evenings. Outside of the a/c problems it's a great villa, truly private from the others and access to premium snorkeling. Just a quick 60 second swim out to the edge of the reef and shelf with great coral and wildlife. Plenty of shark sightings, still looking for turtles and rays.
Staff is wonderful and absolutely fabulous. Our host Jay is a gem, studied hospitality at UNLV genuinely enjoyes her job here. Some of the other staff is more personable than others and I think it's largely based on their level of fluency in English. Those that are more fluent are happy to chat it up about anything while others are more reserved.
The distance is a blessing as it helps you disconnect but in reality, it's very far. From the time we were wheels up at LAX it was 40 hours to our villa including 13 hours in AUH at the premier inn for a quick overnight.
We're off to do some sunset yoga now, reluctantly on my part but Diamond drinks are my reward afterwards.
Staying three nights in villa 51 and then three in a pool villa number tbd. The heat issue is of serious concern in the water villas. This time of year it's completely impossible to keep it cool even with the shades drawn 100% and the bathroom closed off from the main area. 27-29 C is the norm in the afternoon and if you're lucky you can get it down to 23-25 in the evening. It is pretty hot here so maybe you can do better in other times of the year. We did have guest services deliver a fan which helps in the evenings. Outside of the a/c problems it's a great villa, truly private from the others and access to premium snorkeling. Just a quick 60 second swim out to the edge of the reef and shelf with great coral and wildlife. Plenty of shark sightings, still looking for turtles and rays.
Staff is wonderful and absolutely fabulous. Our host Jay is a gem, studied hospitality at UNLV genuinely enjoyes her job here. Some of the other staff is more personable than others and I think it's largely based on their level of fluency in English. Those that are more fluent are happy to chat it up about anything while others are more reserved.
The distance is a blessing as it helps you disconnect but in reality, it's very far. From the time we were wheels up at LAX it was 40 hours to our villa including 13 hours in AUH at the premier inn for a quick overnight.
We're off to do some sunset yoga now, reluctantly on my part but Diamond drinks are my reward afterwards.
Apr 14, 2016, 9:49 pm
#2773
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CGK/LAX
Programs: KF,JMB, OZ, SPG,AA,UA,AS
Posts: 1,163
I was really worried about the air conditioning issues when we booked after reading this thread. We stayed in an Over Water Villa (Villa #41) for four nights in March. During the day with the blinds shut the water villa would heat up to to 27 degrees then at night it would get down to 22 degrees but never lower. We live in a hot climate so it didn't bother us much.
Apr 15, 2016, 3:11 am
#2774
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,341
I had a fear about the temps, too, and now that I'm at Conrad Rangali, I can tell it was a lot worse of at PH (at least comparing the basic villas) our water villa at Hyatt (47) was warm, but not unbearable by any means. I will say that after 4 nights of waking up in sweat (PH Abu Dhabi, PH Dubai, and our first night at PH Maldives), we finally requested lighter blankets/sheets, and problem was solved.
Apr 15, 2016, 3:26 am
#2775
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: saint augustine, FL USA
Posts: 463
Did the equator excursion yesterday. Best excursion I've ever done. 1:30 to the equator from PHH, then 30 mins back to the atoll. Swam up to an island that couldn't be reached by boat, saw some amazing reef. Then onto inhabited island. Then to lunch on another uninhabited island. Felt pretty ritzy with a crew of 5 to serve the two of us. ---seriously, a boat-hand held an umbrella over my head while I sat at the very front of the boat on our approach to deserted island.[/QUOTE]
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