joecool1885

If you're only thinking of staying for a total of 7 nights, I wouldn't split it. Again, we did 4/5 and felt we could've done a night more on each. Unless you're big on diving, 6 nights is the most I would recommend at the PH. We crammed in a long excursion and a long spa treatment along with a private beach dinner. We could've used a day or two just to relax.

http://joeprotravel.com/2017/04/25/d...adahaa-review/
http://joeprotravel.com/2017/05/10/d...dives-hadahaa/

I'll repost this as well to give you an idea of what there is to do at the PH: (Video not visible here if using a mobile device)


OTOH at the Conrad you could probably do just fine with 7, MAYBE even 8 nights. The property is much larger (two islands) and there is more to do. The atmosphere is quite different (PH was pretty intimate) given how large the property is. And keep in mind the standard Beach Villas share walls and are not detached like at the PH. But they have on-site watersports like Jet-Blade and Jet-Skis, there are plenty more places to dine (did someone say "Underwater Restaurant"), and if you go in the right time of year you can do manta-spotting from the main jetty connecting the islands and take a whale-shark snorkeling excursion.

http://joeprotravel.com/2017/06/10/d...island-review/

My post on "what to do at the Conrad" should be up in the next few weeks.
And here's a video on some of the things we did at the Conrad (Video not visible here if using a mobile device)


Well, we did 4 nights PH/5 Conrad, and while I'm not a diver at all, my Fiancee is. I don't know what the line is between Avid/Serious, but she did the orientation, night dive, and 2 daytime trips (2x 2 tank dives) Tuesday/Wednesday at PH- all while fitting in the activities I listed above. She was out of the water by noon on Wednesday and our flight to Male for the transfer was 1 P.M Thursday. She didn't fall under normal property restrictions for diving at the Conrad given that she completed her required orientation dive at the PH (it was the first time our host had fielded the question "will I need to do another orientation dive since I'm doing one at PH?"). I think it's a Country-based restriction, not a property-based.
At the Conrad she went on 5 dives over our five night stay, including 3 morning dive trips (3x 2 tank dives), a dive at the Ithaa restaurant, and a night dive at the house reef. Our seaplane flight wasn't until 5 P.M on departure day, and our main flight wasn't until 11 P.M- so that didn't affect her dives the previous day.
Both at the PH and the Conrad we wanted to do a few things together, so she didn't devote as much time to diving as she might have on her own.

She does say that in general she likes PH more than Conrad, and as far as diving/snorkeling goes she was much happier at the PH. I don't think we would have gone to Conrad at all if it was up to her :-)

ga8riel

I haven't been yet; going in late Sept.

slm9555

Is points + cash an option at this PH Maldives? I can't seem to pull up a booking for P+C.

m0hamed

Construction photos on Facebook facebook.com/ParkHyattMaldivesHadahaa/posts/1885576931458778

footastic

It is however it appears they post c&p once in a while for only a handful of dates for this property. Not really a great pattern. If your flexible keep an eye out for it then book around the c&p dates.

ga8riel

I think it was taken down? I cant access it

m0hamed

Indeed. Perhaps they decided drawing attention to construction isn't great for sales...

slm9555

Injust booked 7 nights on points I am very excited!!

Two quick questions, does the point rate include breakfast and does the property still charge fees/tax on Point bookings?

RTW1

The P+C rate is just another base rate, you can find the details of what that includes in the rate rules....

And yes, you pay taxes on the cash part of your booking.

slm9555

So in my case I booked in full with points there should be no out of pocket fees/taxes? It's interesting that the advanced paid rate includes breakfast but the standard rate does not even though it costs a lot more money. I believe the points redemption is equivalent to a standard rate and not an advanced rate so I should not expect any breakfast included?

zzrayzz

You wont get breakfast unless you are a globalist when using points. All cash rates should be including breakfast?!

slm9555

When making a mock reservation the advanced purchase rate includes breakfast but the more expensive standard rate does not. I understand that the advanced rate is non-refundable. However, I think the more expensive rate should also include breakfast by virtue of the rate being more expensive, but I understand this is not the case.

cutnana

Is it possible to get to the property by yourself and save? Book yourself the flight to Kooddoo and take local speed boat. I imagine it is much cheaper than $520.

m0hamed

No. And if you're trying to cut corners like that then the Maldives isn't for you.

canyonleo

That's not entirely true. There's ways one Diamond can do a PHM trip and save thousands over what another Diamond might spend... and it might not at all be cutting corners or the traveler saving money.