Holiday Inn Kandooma -- Maldives
Oct 10, 2012, 6:25 am
#136
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: BAEC Gold, PCR Platinum
Posts: 9
Advice please
I am off to Kandooma for 6 nights in December on points breaks. . I'm flying with BA and am trying to work out how much the hotel's going to cost me. Does anyone have any experience of how much it cost them recently. If it stacks up i may cancel and book a hotel with BA direct(have a little extra money atm) adn also at least if there are any flight issues i will not be marooned. Also is the wifi free and if not how much will that cost
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Oct 17, 2012, 4:17 pm
#138
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,126
F&B Menus from the HI Kandooma
I've posted what was sent me this summer at http://ba97.com/kandooma/
Oct 25, 2012, 11:36 pm
#139
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,293
Can anyone indicate what are the differences in this food package? And do I get this offered when I check-in on reward stays?
The range seems to be quite large.
For the transfer, if you don't opt for the hotel transfer from the airport, what are my options? What about day visits to Male?
Besides the free WiFi, any other advantages for Plat. members?
BA97: Thanks for the menu's. The prices seems quite reasonable for such a resort. I think I have paid more in Puerto Rico!
Cheers!
Dec 2, 2012, 3:04 pm
#140
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,126
Bit of an odd question, but with our stay coming up i'm wondering whether i'll be able to wire up my laptop (VGA and HDMI outputs) up to the TVs, or indeed my wife's iPhone (with composite) which is probably more likely?
Any ideas what the Garden View Beach Houses are kitted out with?
Any ideas what the Garden View Beach Houses are kitted out with?
Dec 20, 2012, 1:05 pm
#142
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Leeds UK
Programs: BD, AA, BA, CO Marriott Plat>gold, Hyatt Diamond>Plat,Hilton Gold SPG Gold PC Plat
Posts: 1,093
We are staying here in Jan using 15000 points (pre increase rate) per night and have just checked my reservation and noticed that we have been upgraded to an overwater sea view villa. This is a total shock but very welcome.^
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Jan 3, 2013, 2:05 pm
#143
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Leeds UK
Programs: BD, AA, BA, CO Marriott Plat>gold, Hyatt Diamond>Plat,Hilton Gold SPG Gold PC Plat
Posts: 1,093
And now a few days before travel we find we have been downgraded back to what we booked. I would rather they had not given us the upgrade to start with its a bit of a let down now. Is this common practise to treat guests like this, with the here it is then snatch it back.
Jan 9, 2013, 10:52 am
#144
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Gorizia, Italy
Programs: IC Plat Ambassador, GHA Platinum, HH Gold, A Club Plat, FB, Millemiglia, LH MM
Posts: 30
I've been there on points one year ago for 8 nights, right after New Year. At that time I was AMG Gold. For points you get garden view beach house, upg to beach view beach house. THey gave us room nr. One, which is one of the best there. Close to jetty, not so crowded area, nice sand just in front of our patio, you can lazy from water to sundeck to the patio on ground floor.
The best rooms are from one to 25/30, have sunset, are in front of nice sandy beach, you can swim there and see some fishes, more close to the jetty.
Nice and clean room, spacious, good excursions, average food, good tastings menus for dinner in The Kitchen.
PROS:
Awesome value for points
Free daily snorkeling trips (with turtles too)
Free Illy cofee in room
Free 6/8 oranges to squeeze in room daily
Free beach towels
Free snorkeling equipments
Prepared staff
Weekly cocktail for PC holders
CONS:
They don't let you go on your own to local island - you can even walk to....
Not real "maldives" lagoon just around the island (but remember, here the tsunami had really hurt, on the local island 4/5 kids disappeared in the waters..)
The best rooms are from one to 25/30, have sunset, are in front of nice sandy beach, you can swim there and see some fishes, more close to the jetty.
Nice and clean room, spacious, good excursions, average food, good tastings menus for dinner in The Kitchen.
PROS:
Awesome value for points
Free daily snorkeling trips (with turtles too)
Free Illy cofee in room
Free 6/8 oranges to squeeze in room daily
Free beach towels
Free snorkeling equipments
Prepared staff
Weekly cocktail for PC holders
CONS:
They don't let you go on your own to local island - you can even walk to....
Not real "maldives" lagoon just around the island (but remember, here the tsunami had really hurt, on the local island 4/5 kids disappeared in the waters..)
Jan 20, 2013, 7:36 am
#145
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 701
Learn from me and don't budget travel to the Maldives!
Jan 22, 2013, 8:43 pm
#146
Used to be highman123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,541
I posted a review with tons of pictures from my stay last August on my blog:
Holiday Inn Kandooma Review
Holiday Inn Kandooma Review
Feb 3, 2013, 11:48 pm
#149
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 51