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 22, 2018, 11:08 am
#3556
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 95
In the end, I assumed that if Hyatt is charging 10% service fees for this very purpose, and tipping is not customary or expected, then I was not going to tip unless something done truly over-the-top deserved it. I only ended up tipping the waiters for our beachfront dinner, and that at least seemed to be fair compared to other travelers I discussed it with while at the resort. But to each their own...
Mar 23, 2018, 4:36 am
#3557
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Maui HI
Programs: 1k MM, Hyatt Diamond,Marriott Gold, IHG Sphire, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Carson Gold
Posts: 329
After 12 days the staff felt like family I wanted to help them out. When you get your bill there is a line for additional tip I think most leave extra but there is no pressure
Apr 6, 2018, 2:37 pm
#3561
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, DL PM, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,305
My wife and I are thinking about going to the Maldives next year for four nights and three full days. Outside of the room cost, how much should we budget for food and a few activities? We have the lowest status with the Hyatt due to the credit card, so I doubt there would be free breakfast. Our goal is to mostly relax so I doubt we will be doing a lot. Also, the flight from HKG gets in super late -- around 11 pm. Would there be transportation that late in the night to the Hyatt?
Apr 6, 2018, 3:15 pm
#3562
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York
Programs: AA Exp / Marriott Titanium / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Globalist / United Silver
Posts: 958
My wife and I are thinking about going to the Maldives next year for four nights and three full days. Outside of the room cost, how much should we budget for food and a few activities? We have the lowest status with the Hyatt due to the credit card, so I doubt there would be free breakfast. Our goal is to mostly relax so I doubt we will be doing a lot. Also, the flight from HKG gets in super late -- around 11 pm. Would there be transportation that late in the night to the Hyatt?
If paying $, breakfast is included
If paying points, it's not.
IMHO, which of course many will disagree, but if I didn't have my globalist status, I am not sure if I would have gone to this property.
Unless you have a particular interest in something that's unique to this property (Yacht to the equator, etc), the cost of base room here is more than over the water unit @ IHG's HI Kandooma.
And from purely resort/ beach perspective, it didn't feel much different to me.
OK you all can throw tomatoes at me now
Apr 6, 2018, 5:06 pm
#3563
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, DL PM, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,305
Apr 7, 2018, 6:29 am
#3564
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 454
I recommend downloading the app and planning your trip if you want an idea on cost. “Activities” can range wildly here from $50pp to well over $500pp so anecdotal experience may not be helpful. Food pricing is fairly the same across the menus so you can get an idea there but we normally spend $120-200 per day which is eating 3 meals with breakfast being free for us. Drinks are another wild card and depend on how much you like. The AI options will make projecting cost easier but they are not cheap. Enjoy your trip!
Apr 8, 2018, 6:22 am
#3566
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 454
I have never seen it in the 6 years we have been booking this hotel but I believe others have reported it for specific dates in the past. I wouldn’t hold out hope for it at this property but at least they have good award availability and don’t play games with that.
Apr 8, 2018, 6:40 am
#3567
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,843
I currently have a reservation for 10 nights on points, so I am all set. However if C&P ever appeared, I would be inclined to change my current booking from points only to C&P instead. Sounds like it is not likely to happen unfortunately.
Apr 8, 2018, 8:53 am
#3568
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York
Programs: AA Exp / Marriott Titanium / Hilton Gold / Hyatt Globalist / United Silver
Posts: 958
IIRC, C&Ps have much less favorable reimbursement rate than pure points booking - so that may be one of the reasons.
Apr 10, 2018, 11:33 am
#3569
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Atlanta
Programs: DL PM, Hertz PC, HH Dia
Posts: 246
My wife and I are thinking about going to the Maldives next year for four nights and three full days. Outside of the room cost, how much should we budget for food and a few activities? We have the lowest status with the Hyatt due to the credit card, so I doubt there would be free breakfast. Our goal is to mostly relax so I doubt we will be doing a lot. Also, the flight from HKG gets in super late -- around 11 pm. Would there be transportation that late in the night to the Hyatt?
I would strongly recommend not arriving at 11pm. There are no flights to Kooddoo from Male that late, so you will spend the first night of your vacation in the capital city, then take a flight/boat to the resort the following morning.
Are you paying with $ or points?
If paying $, breakfast is included
If paying points, it's not.
IMHO, which of course many will disagree, but if I didn't have my globalist status, I am not sure if I would have gone to this property.
Unless you have a particular interest in something that's unique to this property (Yacht to the equator, etc), the cost of base room here is more than over the water unit @ IHG's HI Kandooma.
And from purely resort/ beach perspective, it didn't feel much different to me.
OK you all can throw tomatoes at me now
If paying $, breakfast is included
If paying points, it's not.
IMHO, which of course many will disagree, but if I didn't have my globalist status, I am not sure if I would have gone to this property.
Unless you have a particular interest in something that's unique to this property (Yacht to the equator, etc), the cost of base room here is more than over the water unit @ IHG's HI Kandooma.
And from purely resort/ beach perspective, it didn't feel much different to me.
OK you all can throw tomatoes at me now