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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
#1066
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
My only issue at all, would be that they do seem to be raising prices quite quickly. Things like the 3-day massage package have gone up from ~$800, to now being at least $1200. The private island excursion, something that really doesn't cost the resort much at all, is now prohibitively expensive. And, if true, the recent increase in cost for pool/water villa upgrades is also concerning. I'm not a cheapo when on vacation, but I certainly don't want to get taken advantage of either.
On the plus side the price for diving has not at least gone up since our October visit and this year we actually went ahead and got all our own gear. The charge for renting equipment is a heady $33 per dive.
#1067
My only issue at all, would be that they do seem to be raising prices quite quickly. Things like the 3-day massage package have gone up from ~$800, to now being at least $1200. The private island excursion, something that really doesn't cost the resort much at all, is now prohibitively expensive. And, if true, the recent increase in cost for pool/water villa upgrades is also concerning. I'm not a cheapo when on vacation, but I certainly don't want to get taken advantage of either.
We are going there again next Feb but this time we are going to save some of the upgrade/message money. Does anyone have the latest excursion price list? We are interested the sunset fishing trip that we didn't get a chance to do it last time.
#1068
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Denver
Posts: 509
Just saw they raised the prices on the couples spa package to $1500. Absolutely not worth it at that price. Not even close.
#1069
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Virtuoso, Marriott Stars/Luminous, Hilton Impresario, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Hyatt Prive etc
Posts: 2,004
The 4 h Koimala spa package for couples is better value, at $640 (or similar). Sometimes the iPad shows a cheaper rate than the website, but if you email to book confirming price, we had it confirmed at iPad rate (eg. I would like to book the Koimala ritual at 3 pm on 5th August at $640++).
#1071
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: MSY
Posts: 83
And yes, I agree that it is a huge difference. For the $650/night, I could probably find an OWV in French Polynesia and save the travel time and my 22,000 Hyatt points/night.
#1072
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
I think the overall revenue take from paid upgrades is going to go over a cliff
#1073
#1074
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2
New Upgrade prices at Park Hyatt Maldives
Good Morning y2chen,
I trust you are very well. I noticed your post and would like to give you some new information regarding upgrades in our hotel for the season 2014 as follows:
$210 per night for pool ($370 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
$365 per night for water villa ($580 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
I do hope you find this of interest and wouldn't mind sharing accordingly.
Kind regards
James Rodd
I trust you are very well. I noticed your post and would like to give you some new information regarding upgrades in our hotel for the season 2014 as follows:
$210 per night for pool ($370 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
$365 per night for water villa ($580 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
I do hope you find this of interest and wouldn't mind sharing accordingly.
Kind regards
James Rodd
#1075
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
Good Morning y2chen,
I trust you are very well. I noticed your post and would like to give you some new information regarding upgrades in our hotel for the season 2014 as follows:
$210 per night for pool ($370 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
$365 per night for water villa ($580 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
I do hope you find this of interest and wouldn't mind sharing accordingly.
Kind regards
James Rodd
I trust you are very well. I noticed your post and would like to give you some new information regarding upgrades in our hotel for the season 2014 as follows:
$210 per night for pool ($370 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
$365 per night for water villa ($580 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
I do hope you find this of interest and wouldn't mind sharing accordingly.
Kind regards
James Rodd
#1077
#1079
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Good Morning y2chen,
I trust you are very well. I noticed your post and would like to give you some new information regarding upgrades in our hotel for the season 2014 as follows:
$210 per night for pool ($370 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
$365 per night for water villa ($580 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
I do hope you find this of interest and wouldn't mind sharing accordingly.
Kind regards
James Rodd
I trust you are very well. I noticed your post and would like to give you some new information regarding upgrades in our hotel for the season 2014 as follows:
$210 per night for pool ($370 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
$365 per night for water villa ($580 in peak season from 21st Dec to 7th Jan)
I do hope you find this of interest and wouldn't mind sharing accordingly.
Kind regards
James Rodd
#1080
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Gold, SPG Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 354
I was caught off guard when I saw that same msg in my PM box and wasn't sure what to make of it, but after seeing it posted in this thread as well, figured its legit. I updated the wiki with the 2014 upgrade rates as seemed to be James's intention.