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.
.
Property Email
Property Email
.
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
#76
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 454
Just booked a points stay here in April. Before I booked, I had my PL rep confirm with the Guest Relations department that the cancelation policy only applies if you are within 30 days of the stay. Otherwise, there is no penalty.
We have some wierd flights coming into MLE but the hotel has assured us that we will have no longer than a 3-4 hour wait until we head to the local airport. We arrive at 1:00 AM and depart at 9:35 AM so we shall see what they say. We just sent them the info so hopefully they will get back to us soon on that.
Even with all of the mixed reviews, this seems like a great place for a point redemption and we are looking forward to the stay.
We have some wierd flights coming into MLE but the hotel has assured us that we will have no longer than a 3-4 hour wait until we head to the local airport. We arrive at 1:00 AM and depart at 9:35 AM so we shall see what they say. We just sent them the info so hopefully they will get back to us soon on that.
Even with all of the mixed reviews, this seems like a great place for a point redemption and we are looking forward to the stay.
#77
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: A3 Gold, AA Platinum, Marriott & Discovery Platinum, IGH Diamond
Posts: 889
Just booked this property for couple of nights.When enquiring about few different matters via email has been told "since we do not have Club rooms and all rooms are suites,we do not offer any upgrades to Diamond members".
Apart from that,got a fairly aggressive attempt to sell me more nights.
I know how many nights I'd like to stay,thank you very much...
Anyway,in all PH I stayed,they always offered 1-cat upgrade to Diamonds,at least.So this hotel apparently is writing they own rules.Makes you feel very unwelcome,I'm really tempted to cancel now.
Regards,
El Puerco Volante.
Apart from that,got a fairly aggressive attempt to sell me more nights.
I know how many nights I'd like to stay,thank you very much...
Anyway,in all PH I stayed,they always offered 1-cat upgrade to Diamonds,at least.So this hotel apparently is writing they own rules.Makes you feel very unwelcome,I'm really tempted to cancel now.
Regards,
El Puerco Volante.
#78
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EP/4MM, DL GM/1MM, HH ♦, Bonvoy LT PLT, Hyatt Globalist, AMEX Bus Plt
Posts: 620
Just booked this property for couple of nights.When enquiring about few different matters via email has been told "since we do not have Club rooms and all rooms are suites,we do not offer any upgrades to Diamond members".
Apart from that,got a fairly aggressive attempt to sell me more nights...
Apart from that,got a fairly aggressive attempt to sell me more nights...
#79
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: A3 Gold, AA Platinum, Marriott & Discovery Platinum, IGH Diamond
Posts: 889
Maybe they are thinking like I would about a two night stay here. Given the transportation costs from Male it makes the per night cost much higher. This is in addition to the time it will take both ways. I would guess it is highly unusual that they have two night guests.
Being a PH, I would expect them to be as accommodating as possible - instead of getting told "no upgrades for Diamonds, but maybe we can sell you more nights?"
I really want to check this new PH out, but if this will be the treatment they reserve to Diamonds - I'll be off to Six Senses.
I stayed in almost all big chain resorts in MLE - and ALL of them upgrade they top tier customers.
So I find the "no upgrade" approach by this particular hotel very cheap and unwelcoming. And also violating the group-wide Hyatt rules.
Regards,
El Puerco Volante.
#80
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA 1K,Hyatt Diamond,AA Lifetime Platinum,SPG
Posts: 190
I didn't know they treat Diamond member like this given the low occupancy rate. I would postpone my trip to Maldives.
With all due respect,I don't need them to think. I can take care of this myself :-)
Being a PH, I would expect them to be as accommodating as possible - instead of getting told "no upgrades for Diamonds, but maybe we can sell you more nights?"
I really want to check this new PH out, but if this will be the treatment they reserve to Diamonds - I'll be off to Six Senses.
I stayed in almost all big chain resorts in MLE - and ALL of them upgrade they top tier customers.
So I find the "no upgrade" approach by this particular hotel very cheap and unwelcoming. And also violating the group-wide Hyatt rules.
Regards,
El Puerco Volante.
Being a PH, I would expect them to be as accommodating as possible - instead of getting told "no upgrades for Diamonds, but maybe we can sell you more nights?"
I really want to check this new PH out, but if this will be the treatment they reserve to Diamonds - I'll be off to Six Senses.
I stayed in almost all big chain resorts in MLE - and ALL of them upgrade they top tier customers.
So I find the "no upgrade" approach by this particular hotel very cheap and unwelcoming. And also violating the group-wide Hyatt rules.
Regards,
El Puerco Volante.
#81
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Canada
Programs: AA EXP 3.2MM, Hyatt Courtesy Card/Diamond, Hertz #1 Gold
Posts: 764
If all the rooms are suites and more or less the same kind, what the hotel could do about upgrades ?
#82
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: A3 Gold, AA Platinum, Marriott & Discovery Platinum, IGH Diamond
Posts: 889
So if they want to - they can certainly take care of Diamonds, like every other chain resort in MLE does.
But apparently they are more interested to milk they customer then to serve them.
It really put me off this place, and I thought that it's good that other Diamonds know what to ( not ) expect.
Regards,
El Puerco Volante.
#83
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Back when this was run by Allila they used to give this upgrade a lot by all accounts during off peak times. Not to mention the initial base rates were 25% less or more than what PH are trying to achieve
#85
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 178
#86
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: 1A
Programs: UA GS, NH Diamond, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist (formerly Courtesy Card sadly), Amanjunkie, CLEAR
Posts: 3,713
Man... I don't care if it's points or revenue . If I go all the way to the Maldives and get a view like that, I'd be pissed..
#87
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
I guess some would call that "privacy".
If I go all the way to Maldives and get that, I'll be screaming for Mr. Lang immediately, and prepared to email with photos to Jeff Zidell and John Wallis.
I've never had such fear in booking a vacation as I do for this property (sad).
If I go all the way to Maldives and get that, I'll be screaming for Mr. Lang immediately, and prepared to email with photos to Jeff Zidell and John Wallis.
I've never had such fear in booking a vacation as I do for this property (sad).
#88
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: 1A
Programs: UA GS, NH Diamond, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist (formerly Courtesy Card sadly), Amanjunkie, CLEAR
Posts: 3,713
I guess some would call that "privacy".
If I go all the way to Maldives and get that, I'll be screaming for Mr. Lang immediately, and prepared to email with photos to Jeff Zidell and John Wallis.
I've never had such fear in booking a vacation as I do for this property (sad).
If I go all the way to Maldives and get that, I'll be screaming for Mr. Lang immediately, and prepared to email with photos to Jeff Zidell and John Wallis.
I've never had such fear in booking a vacation as I do for this property (sad).
Love Hyatt but not in the Maldives
#90
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA & DL / SPG & HGP
Posts: 1,723
I believe of the total of 51 villas/rooms, there are 37 Garden or Island villas (and 14 over-the-water villas). The Garden/Island villas are with with private pool or without. I was using this property map from my info:
http://www.purelymaldives.co.uk/Maps..._Map_large.jpg
http://www.purelymaldives.co.uk/Maps..._Map_large.jpg