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
Mar 31, 2017, 9:32 pm
#3258
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Madison WI
Programs: SPG Plat, Delta Plat, United 1P
Posts: 5
Recommendations on excursions / treatments?
My wife and I will be visiting early May for the first time from Sunday - Friday (we are very excited!) Any recommendations on activities, excursions, or treatments? Neither of us dive, and thanks in advance!
Apr 1, 2017, 5:38 pm
#3259
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: points traveller
Posts: 329
qantas offering packages here now
http://exclusive.hotel.qantas.com.au...2_luxemaldives
although depending on the dates it's probably just cheaper to book direct
http://exclusive.hotel.qantas.com.au...2_luxemaldives
although depending on the dates it's probably just cheaper to book direct
Apr 1, 2017, 6:17 pm
#3260
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
qantas offering packages here now
http://exclusive.hotel.qantas.com.au...2_luxemaldives
although depending on the dates it's probably just cheaper to book direct
http://exclusive.hotel.qantas.com.au...2_luxemaldives
although depending on the dates it's probably just cheaper to book direct
Great video, though.
Apr 13, 2017, 12:17 pm
#3261
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,339
Looks like they'll be doing some work: from https://maldiveshadahaa.park.hyatt.c...tel/rooms.html
"The resort will be undergoing upgrading works for selected guest villas from July 2017 to September 2017. Guests’ privacy remains our top priority; as such the refurbishments, will be done in two separate and nominal phases to moderate conceivable disturbance. For safety and security purposes, a section of villas will be cordoned off and transformation works will be carried out from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The refurbishments will not disrupt any access to the beach, other land villas, water villas, restaurants and the spa."
Anybody know specifics?
Also, from TPG: "The GM is incredible and told me the resort just acquired the rights to a smaller island about 6 km away, where the Park Hyatt is planning to build a mega-penthouse, a three-bedroom suite with a maid’s quarters just for real-life royalty. Also on the island will be a couple of other two-bedroom suites, so it’ll kind of be like its own VIP island."
He didn't have a timeline on that, but piques my interest.
"The resort will be undergoing upgrading works for selected guest villas from July 2017 to September 2017. Guests’ privacy remains our top priority; as such the refurbishments, will be done in two separate and nominal phases to moderate conceivable disturbance. For safety and security purposes, a section of villas will be cordoned off and transformation works will be carried out from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The refurbishments will not disrupt any access to the beach, other land villas, water villas, restaurants and the spa."
Anybody know specifics?
Also, from TPG: "The GM is incredible and told me the resort just acquired the rights to a smaller island about 6 km away, where the Park Hyatt is planning to build a mega-penthouse, a three-bedroom suite with a maid’s quarters just for real-life royalty. Also on the island will be a couple of other two-bedroom suites, so it’ll kind of be like its own VIP island."
He didn't have a timeline on that, but piques my interest.
Apr 13, 2017, 10:14 pm
#3262
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 718
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 967
Looks like they'll be doing some work: from https://maldiveshadahaa.park.hyatt.c...tel/rooms.html
"The resort will be undergoing upgrading works for selected guest villas from July 2017 to September 2017. Guests’ privacy remains our top priority; as such the refurbishments, will be done in two separate and nominal phases to moderate conceivable disturbance. For safety and security purposes, a section of villas will be cordoned off and transformation works will be carried out from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The refurbishments will not disrupt any access to the beach, other land villas, water villas, restaurants and the spa."
Anybody know specifics?
Also, from TPG: "The GM is incredible and told me the resort just acquired the rights to a smaller island about 6 km away, where the Park Hyatt is planning to build a mega-penthouse, a three-bedroom suite with a maid’s quarters just for real-life royalty. Also on the island will be a couple of other two-bedroom suites, so it’ll kind of be like its own VIP island."
He didn't have a timeline on that, but piques my interest.
"The resort will be undergoing upgrading works for selected guest villas from July 2017 to September 2017. Guests’ privacy remains our top priority; as such the refurbishments, will be done in two separate and nominal phases to moderate conceivable disturbance. For safety and security purposes, a section of villas will be cordoned off and transformation works will be carried out from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The refurbishments will not disrupt any access to the beach, other land villas, water villas, restaurants and the spa."
Anybody know specifics?
Also, from TPG: "The GM is incredible and told me the resort just acquired the rights to a smaller island about 6 km away, where the Park Hyatt is planning to build a mega-penthouse, a three-bedroom suite with a maid’s quarters just for real-life royalty. Also on the island will be a couple of other two-bedroom suites, so it’ll kind of be like its own VIP island."
He didn't have a timeline on that, but piques my interest.
And yes they got rights to build on the nearby island but i think the misconception is that it is not exactly park hyatt. the OWNERS who own PH Maldives got the rights and will be building it. Hyatt is just the mgmt company. From what I heard, it will probably not become a hyatt
Apr 14, 2017, 4:14 pm
#3263
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,339
I was there end of Feb and walked around the island, they were renovating villa 1... probably doing touch ups on all of the villas eventually.
And yes they got rights to build on the nearby island but i think the misconception is that it is not exactly park hyatt. the OWNERS who own PH Maldives got the rights and will be building it. Hyatt is just the mgmt company. From what I heard, it will probably not become a hyatt
And yes they got rights to build on the nearby island but i think the misconception is that it is not exactly park hyatt. the OWNERS who own PH Maldives got the rights and will be building it. Hyatt is just the mgmt company. From what I heard, it will probably not become a hyatt
Apr 15, 2017, 2:26 am
#3264
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Austria (Vbg)
Programs: LX SEN, BA Gfl/GGL, IC Dia, HH Dia, Hyatt LT GLOB
Posts: 1,585
During the low season there will be renovation works done on the existing villas, smaller work include replacement of air conditioning (better/larger systems), blinds, etc. Major work takes place at some of the existing Pool Villas (around half of them), they will be expanded and get a larger pool as well as a bale for relaxing outdoors. This will then be a new category called "Pool Villa Delxue". And two Pool Villas will be combined to a 2-Bedroom-Deluxe Pool Villa, so that families can stay together. Everything should be completed by autumn this year.
Afterwards work should start on the neighbouring island; this will be a completely new complex and the idea is to create a super-luxury environment. As mentioned above by joecool1885 respectively TPG this will include a mega-penthouse villa, one 3-bedroom-villa and several 2-bedroom villas. Not quite sure if it will also include traditional 1-bedroom-villas. A dhoni/boat will shuttle between the two islands. According to my information it should operate under the PH brand and is seen as en extension of the current hotel. All the upgrades take place as they know that due to increased competition (e.g. the new St. Regis) they need to step-up.
The work on the island is also the reason why the idea of a presidential villa at the end of the overwater-villa-pier (so at the end of the sunset villas) has been scrapped.
Afterwards work should start on the neighbouring island; this will be a completely new complex and the idea is to create a super-luxury environment. As mentioned above by joecool1885 respectively TPG this will include a mega-penthouse villa, one 3-bedroom-villa and several 2-bedroom villas. Not quite sure if it will also include traditional 1-bedroom-villas. A dhoni/boat will shuttle between the two islands. According to my information it should operate under the PH brand and is seen as en extension of the current hotel. All the upgrades take place as they know that due to increased competition (e.g. the new St. Regis) they need to step-up.
The work on the island is also the reason why the idea of a presidential villa at the end of the overwater-villa-pier (so at the end of the sunset villas) has been scrapped.
Apr 15, 2017, 5:41 am
#3265
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,231
During the low season there will be renovation works done on the existing villas, smaller work include replacement of air conditioning (better/larger systems), blinds, etc. Major work takes place at some of the existing Pool Villas (around half of them), they will be expanded and get a larger pool as well as a bale for relaxing outdoors. This will then be a new category called "Pool Villa Delxue". And two Pool Villas will be combined to a 2-Bedroom-Deluxe Pool Villa, so that families can stay together. Everything should be completed by autumn this year.
Afterwards work should start on the neighbouring island; this will be a completely new complex and the idea is to create a super-luxury environment. As mentioned above by joecool1885 respectively TPG this will include a mega-penthouse villa, one 3-bedroom-villa and several 2-bedroom villas. Not quite sure if it will also include traditional 1-bedroom-villas. A dhoni/boat will shuttle between the two islands. According to my information it should operate under the PH brand and is seen as en extension of the current hotel. All the upgrades take place as they know that due to increased competition (e.g. the new St. Regis) they need to step-up.
The work on the island is also the reason why the idea of a presidential villa at the end of the overwater-villa-pier (so at the end of the sunset villas) has been scrapped.
Afterwards work should start on the neighbouring island; this will be a completely new complex and the idea is to create a super-luxury environment. As mentioned above by joecool1885 respectively TPG this will include a mega-penthouse villa, one 3-bedroom-villa and several 2-bedroom villas. Not quite sure if it will also include traditional 1-bedroom-villas. A dhoni/boat will shuttle between the two islands. According to my information it should operate under the PH brand and is seen as en extension of the current hotel. All the upgrades take place as they know that due to increased competition (e.g. the new St. Regis) they need to step-up.
The work on the island is also the reason why the idea of a presidential villa at the end of the overwater-villa-pier (so at the end of the sunset villas) has been scrapped.
However, while i really love this resort, the st regis is the clear winner for my next maldives vacation hotspot (which is supposed to be in Q1 2018).
Apr 15, 2017, 8:13 am
#3266
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
I don't think a fair and meaningful comparison is possible, given the price (and points) differential...?
Apr 15, 2017, 8:27 am
#3267
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Apr 15, 2017, 11:20 am
#3268
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Sacramento
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select
Posts: 1,339
During the low season there will be renovation works done on the existing villas, smaller work include replacement of air conditioning (better/larger systems), blinds, etc. Major work takes place at some of the existing Pool Villas (around half of them), they will be expanded and get a larger pool as well as a bale for relaxing outdoors. This will then be a new category called "Pool Villa Delxue". And two Pool Villas will be combined to a 2-Bedroom-Deluxe Pool Villa, so that families can stay together. Everything should be completed by autumn this year.
Afterwards work should start on the neighbouring island; this will be a completely new complex and the idea is to create a super-luxury environment. As mentioned above by joecool1885 respectively TPG this will include a mega-penthouse villa, one 3-bedroom-villa and several 2-bedroom villas. Not quite sure if it will also include traditional 1-bedroom-villas. A dhoni/boat will shuttle between the two islands. According to my information it should operate under the PH brand and is seen as en extension of the current hotel. All the upgrades take place as they know that due to increased competition (e.g. the new St. Regis) they need to step-up.
The work on the island is also the reason why the idea of a presidential villa at the end of the overwater-villa-pier (so at the end of the sunset villas) has been scrapped.
Afterwards work should start on the neighbouring island; this will be a completely new complex and the idea is to create a super-luxury environment. As mentioned above by joecool1885 respectively TPG this will include a mega-penthouse villa, one 3-bedroom-villa and several 2-bedroom villas. Not quite sure if it will also include traditional 1-bedroom-villas. A dhoni/boat will shuttle between the two islands. According to my information it should operate under the PH brand and is seen as en extension of the current hotel. All the upgrades take place as they know that due to increased competition (e.g. the new St. Regis) they need to step-up.
The work on the island is also the reason why the idea of a presidential villa at the end of the overwater-villa-pier (so at the end of the sunset villas) has been scrapped.
Hope they do something at the end of the WV jetty as opposed to just leaving the remnants of construction. Wasnt there supposed to be a bar area in the middle of the jetty? Did they ever do anything with that?
Apr 15, 2017, 5:15 pm
#3269
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: points traveller
Posts: 329
Apr 15, 2017, 6:27 pm
#3270
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028