Park Hyatt Maldives REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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#4291
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: PWM/KBXM/BGR; Work: DCA/DFW/Everywhere; Play: LAS/AUA/MIA/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, mlife Noir, LEYE Gold
Posts: 5,838
I looked at the Alila and evidently the only bathrooms in the rooms are outdoors, which seems like a deal-breaker -- I like a good outdoor bathroom, but not as my only option in the middle of the night!
Last edited by platbrownguy; Jun 24, 22 at 7:46 am
#4293
#4295


Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Switzerland
Programs: Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, TP Gold, BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,248
Here is my short review, currently at the PH about the check out on the 25th(here for 3 weeks):
5. The corals are 99% dead. Sadly the corals are very similar to the JW(was there last year) and about the same with Conrad. The only exception is that for some reason I saw 5x more animals at the Conrad(I was there last year) vs here. I am thinking that it is because they feed all of the sea life at the Conrad daily in addition to the Muraka, plus a ton of new coral that they plat at the Conrad. With that said the snorkeling is pretty sad, the tour where they take you to another reef is no different. My previous comment still stands, coral reefs in other parts of the world are better vs what you would see here - South America, Caribbean, etc.
5. The corals are 99% dead. Sadly the corals are very similar to the JW(was there last year) and about the same with Conrad. The only exception is that for some reason I saw 5x more animals at the Conrad(I was there last year) vs here. I am thinking that it is because they feed all of the sea life at the Conrad daily in addition to the Muraka, plus a ton of new coral that they plat at the Conrad. With that said the snorkeling is pretty sad, the tour where they take you to another reef is no different. My previous comment still stands, coral reefs in other parts of the world are better vs what you would see here - South America, Caribbean, etc.
#4296
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Kansas City - MCI
Programs: AA Exec Plat, WN CP, Hilton GoId, IHG Spire, Hyatt Globalist, Citi, Barclay, Chase, Amex, CapOne
Posts: 240
Wow I'm surprised to read this.... I was there in 2014 (I think?) and it was just amazing, I snorkeled and dived the house reef and it was in perfect condition. The PH was known to have one of the best house reefs around. I went diving again last year but did a live-on-board a boat. And the dive guide was saying how nice their reef was. It was one of the rare hotels in the Maldives that built around the reef, rather than "against" it, that a lot of care was taken to not touch the surroundings at all.
#4297


Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Switzerland
Programs: Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, TP Gold, BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,248
It's not true at all. I'm here now. Yes, the reef in the most shallow parts is dead and bleached, but as you move toward the shelf/cliff, it is vibrant with various colorful corals, tropical fish, sharks, octopi, residential sea turtle "Ben," and many other creatures. Outside of my snorkeling and diving experiences on the Great Barrier Reef, this place is the best I've ever seen (without having to take a boat to a special diving location). It's a stunning, healthy reef, and very, very, special.

#4298
Join Date: Feb 2022
Programs: Delta Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6
Looking to book a 3 night stay here for march 2023. Will be using points to book a beach villa for 30k points a night. Are you eligible to upgrade a reservation using money (USD) that was booked on points. If so, does anyone know what the rates are to upgrade from a regular beach villa to a beach villa w/ pool or an over water villa?
#4299
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: PWM/KBXM/BGR; Work: DCA/DFW/Everywhere; Play: LAS/AUA/MIA/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, mlife Noir, LEYE Gold
Posts: 5,838
Looking to book a 3 night stay here for march 2023. Will be using points to book a beach villa for 30k points a night. Are you eligible to upgrade a reservation using money (USD) that was booked on points. If so, does anyone know what the rates are to upgrade from a regular beach villa to a beach villa w/ pool or an over water villa?
As a valued Globalist we would be happy to extend complimentary upgrade to the next category (Beach Pool Villa) if available on the day of arrival. Should you wish to confirm prior to arrival you may reserve the higher categories of villas as per the cost mentioned:
Beach Pool Villas: Upgrade Supplement- USD 250 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 308 per night.
Each villa features a private pool set in the middle of the lush private garden in addition to a private deck with lounge area and sunbeds as well as private beach access.
Overwater Villa (Without Pool):Upgrade Supplement- USD 550 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 677.60 per night.
Each villa offers the sunny side of life with superb sunsets, panoramic views of the Open Ocean and individual access to the house reef below.
Overwater Sunset Pool Villa: Upgrade Supplement- USD 800 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 985.60 per night.
Enjoy the tranquil 115sqm water villas with ocean vistas featuring a king bed, indoor bathtub, private deck with plunge pool, semi-submerged sun beds, outdoor bale and individual access to the reef.
Deluxe Beach Pool Villas: Upgrade Supplement- USD 950 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 1170.40 per night.
Each villa features a private bale/cabana with table and chairs, a tranquil 55sqm pool with two semi submerged sunbeds, with two beach sun loungers on privately accessed beach.
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas: Upgrade Supplement- USD 1400 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 1724.80 per night.
The 44sqm second bedroom is fitted with two single beds and has an attached bathroom with indoor shower. The villa offers a relaxing 55sqm pool and two semi submerged sunbeds with two beach sun loungers on privately accessed beach
Beach Pool Villas: Upgrade Supplement- USD 250 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 308 per night.
Each villa features a private pool set in the middle of the lush private garden in addition to a private deck with lounge area and sunbeds as well as private beach access.
Overwater Villa (Without Pool):Upgrade Supplement- USD 550 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 677.60 per night.
Each villa offers the sunny side of life with superb sunsets, panoramic views of the Open Ocean and individual access to the house reef below.
Overwater Sunset Pool Villa: Upgrade Supplement- USD 800 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 985.60 per night.
Enjoy the tranquil 115sqm water villas with ocean vistas featuring a king bed, indoor bathtub, private deck with plunge pool, semi-submerged sun beds, outdoor bale and individual access to the reef.
Deluxe Beach Pool Villas: Upgrade Supplement- USD 950 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 1170.40 per night.
Each villa features a private bale/cabana with table and chairs, a tranquil 55sqm pool with two semi submerged sunbeds, with two beach sun loungers on privately accessed beach.
Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villas: Upgrade Supplement- USD 1400 plus taxes of 23.2%, total USD 1724.80 per night.
The 44sqm second bedroom is fitted with two single beds and has an attached bathroom with indoor shower. The villa offers a relaxing 55sqm pool and two semi submerged sunbeds with two beach sun loungers on privately accessed beach
#4300
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75k
Posts: 1,449
It's not true at all. I'm here now. Yes, the reef in the most shallow parts is dead and bleached, but as you move toward the shelf/cliff, it is vibrant with various colorful corals, tropical fish, sharks, octopi, residential sea turtle "Ben," and many other creatures. Outside of my snorkeling and diving experiences on the Great Barrier Reef, this place is the best I've ever seen (without having to take a boat to a special diving location). It's a stunning, healthy reef, and very, very, special.
#4301
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 15
Hi all. We have a trip to PH booked for the end of August. What's the beach looking like at this time of year? We're thinking of a pool beach villa around no. 15-19 but would ideally like some beach in front of the room. Can anyone speak to what the natural sand movement is currently up to. I'd also love to know if anyone has experience of those rooms per se and can make a recommendation?
This will be our third trip to the Maldives after Conrad Rangali in 2016 for our honeymoon and Meeru in 2012. Conrad really blew our socks off - we're hoping to return next year - so we're interested to compare PH.
This will be our third trip to the Maldives after Conrad Rangali in 2016 for our honeymoon and Meeru in 2012. Conrad really blew our socks off - we're hoping to return next year - so we're interested to compare PH.
#4302
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Delta Plat
Posts: 299
Hi all,
We have two rooms booked on points over xmas, but I'm beginning to worry about their 60day cancellations policy and that Hyatt apparently charges you full room rate ($$) instead of "just" keeping your points. My main concern is covid and if we are somehow not able to travel (we get sick, new travel limitations, etc.). Does anyone else have experience with cancelling a points booking and how the hotel handles that?
Thanks!
We have two rooms booked on points over xmas, but I'm beginning to worry about their 60day cancellations policy and that Hyatt apparently charges you full room rate ($$) instead of "just" keeping your points. My main concern is covid and if we are somehow not able to travel (we get sick, new travel limitations, etc.). Does anyone else have experience with cancelling a points booking and how the hotel handles that?
Thanks!
#4305
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Kansas City - MCI
Programs: AA Exec Plat, WN CP, Hilton GoId, IHG Spire, Hyatt Globalist, Citi, Barclay, Chase, Amex, CapOne
Posts: 240