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Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Address
Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagu Resort
Maamunagu Resort
Raa Atoll
Maldives
Tel + 960 6580500
Mail: [email protected]

Link to hotel:
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/maamunagau-island/mlemm/hoteldetail

Location:
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Flight to airport (MLE)
Seaplane Round Trip
USD ~~580++~~ now 700++ per adult
USD ~~290++~~ now 350++ per child (3 -12 years of age)
children up to the age of 2 are free (but no seat)
(Post)

Rewards points:
120.000 Points

(According to this post, the hotel opens up reward inventory 3 month prior to stay date)

List of Digestifs at pool (daily between 20:00 - 22:00)
List in Post #48

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Ambassador
Report of an Ambassador (on reward stay) in December 2019

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Pre Opening thread

Resort Menus in Post #140 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32883853-post140.html

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Dec 12, 2020, 11:02 am

#136

Atacama40

Join Date: Sep 2011

Posts: 1,372

Quote:

Originally Posted by 336

The Lighthouse is their upscale restaurant. It is very nice, but pricier. Expect at least 100-150 USD per person (without drinks). Very tasty, small portions, with lots of attention to detail.

Depending on your criteria less value for money perhaps. But certainly worth one or more visits depending on the length of your stay.

I'm not so much concerned about value as such, more experience and choice and as you mentioned earlier that seems to be plentiful.

For us it's more to 'thin down' a little on heavy dining but having a CL evening or two. And we have a week in Fujairah and Dubai before arriving at Maldives. The Dubai leg will be some slightly heavier dining so a few CL evenings are ok every now and again.

Just thinking on, do they do any buffet or brunch or themed evenings (BBQ etc) .... done well, these can be ok as well. Done poorly they are fairly soulless affairs.

I'm definitely warming to the Lighthouse.

Dec 12, 2020, 12:16 pm

#137

336

Join Date: Apr 2013

Posts: 1,443

You could always go to Café Umi, Fish Market or order room service and have just one course for a light dinner.

Yes, they have optional themed evenings. Some days they do tepanyaki in Café Umi, or a beach BBQ (with hot and cold buffet) . About 150USD/pp if I recall correctly. They are very careful to keep quality standards high. Was done very nicely.

Dec 13, 2020, 2:31 pm

#138

Atacama40

Join Date: Sep 2011

Posts: 1,372

Quote:

Originally Posted by _fly_

Can you share what’s the wording on the website that made you think the flights would be included? I don’t see anything related in my existing reservations or when making a new one.

I found it .... well I stumbled across it. It's the resorts 'Full Board' package ..... here we go....Full Board Indulgence

An exclusive island escape where contemporary Maldivian design blends seamlessly with breathtaking views for you to enjoy the unrivalled benefits of our Full Board Indulgence offer.

Package Inclusions:

Stay in a beautifully appointed villa or residence
Daily lunch and dinner for two adults at a selection of dining venues
Complimentary return transfers for two adults (domestic flight + speedboat)
A range of complimentary non motorized water sports activities including catamaran sailing, wind surfing and stand up paddling
Club InterContinental benefits of
- Daily breakfast at The Retreat or Café Umi
- Daily afternoon tea served at The Retreat or The Collective from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
- Daily evening digestifs or premium wines, cocktails and cheese served at The Retreat or the Pool Bar from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Minimum length of stay: 04 nights

Learn more about the important information you need to know before traveling to the Maldives and our commitment to health and safety here.

PCR Testing is available at the resort at a nominal fee. Please advise us of your requirement prior to your arrival.
How to book:

To book this package, please ensure you select "Full Board Indulgence" after choosing your room type.

Dec 13, 2020, 4:32 pm

#139

blackzarg

Join Date: Feb 2017

Posts: 86

I did see this a few weeks ago as well. The rates were actually pretty competitive compared to the standard rate, if you’re staying 4+ Nights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atacama40

Stay in a beautifully appointed villa or residence
Daily lunch and dinner for two adults at a selection of dining venues
Complimentary return transfers for two adults (domestic flight + speedboat)
A range of complimentary non motorized water sports activities including catamaran sailing, wind surfing and stand up paddling
Club InterContinental benefits of
- Daily breakfast at The Retreat or Café Umi
- Daily afternoon tea served at The Retreat or The Collective from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
- Daily evening digestifs or premium wines, cocktails and cheese served at The Retreat or the Pool Bar from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Minimum length of stay: 04 nights

Dec 13, 2020, 5:39 pm

#140

blackzarg

Join Date: Feb 2017

Posts: 86

For those of your curious, here are some sample menus the hotel sent me upon inquiry.
Cafe Umi Breakfast Menu
Cafe Umi Dinner Menu
Cafe Umi Lunch Menu
Fish Market Menu
Lighthouse Menu
Teppan Menu $120++
Teppan Menu $220++
The Retreat Lunch Menu

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Last edited by blackzarg; Dec 18, 2020 at 8:29 pm

Dec 15, 2020, 4:03 am

#141

Atacama40

Join Date: Sep 2011

Posts: 1,372

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackzarg

Saved me a job today ... seriously was about to do the same. Very useful.

Could I just ask though, the Fish Market menu comes up as Umi. Do you have that as well please?

Also do they do any brunch or special evening menus? Often get BBQ or seafood beach serves which can be good if done right.

Thanks

Dec 15, 2020, 4:05 am

#142

Atacama40

Join Date: Sep 2011

Posts: 1,372

Quote:

Originally Posted by 336

Apologies, missed your post. That's really good to know. Such things can range from very lack lustre to really solid. Is good to know it's at the upper end of that scale.

Thanks

Dec 18, 2020, 8:32 pm

#143

blackzarg

Join Date: Feb 2017

Posts: 86

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atacama40

Saved me a job today ... seriously was about to do the same. Very useful.

Could I just ask though, the Fish Market menu comes up as Umi. Do you have that as well please?

Whoops! Sorry about that. My post has been updated!

There was a “Dining by Design” menu but it looked very similar to the Cafe Umi dining by design menu so I didn’t post it earlier.

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Dec 19, 2020, 8:02 pm

#144

soy

Join Date: Dec 2008

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackzarg

Whoops! Sorry about that. My post has been updated!

There was a “Dining by Design” menu but it looked very similar to the Cafe Umi dining by design menu so I didn’t post it earlier.

Thanks for posting the menus, I have mentioned them in the wiki for future reference

Dec 20, 2020, 12:14 pm

#145

Atacama40

Join Date: Sep 2011

Posts: 1,372

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackzarg

Whoops! Sorry about that. My post has been updated!

There was a “Dining by Design” menu but it looked very similar to the Cafe Umi dining by design menu so I didn’t post it earlier.

Sorry be a pest .... but it still shows as Cafe Umi. Possible take a look?

The dining by design menu is very useful .... many thanks for that.

hate finding out about things three weeks after you get back from somewhere.

Many thanks

Dec 21, 2020, 12:00 pm

#146

blackzarg

Join Date: Feb 2017

Posts: 86

I shows it's linked correctly for me just now... but try this direct link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f6wljqu2b5....2020.pdf?dl=0

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Originally Posted by Atacama40

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Dec 22, 2020, 10:31 am

#147

Atacama40

Join Date: Sep 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackzarg

I shows it's linked correctly for me just now... but try this direct link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f6wljqu2b5....2020.pdf?dl=0

Works a treat now .... many thanks for taking the time. And a fine menu it is as well.

Got a couple of weeks away before arrive in Maldives so will be avoiding sea food until then to get the best out of that.

Thanks again

Dec 30, 2020, 6:32 pm

#148

Football Fan

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Anyone who has been here and Conrad and/or Park Hyatt who has more comments on how it compares overall? Thanks!

Jan 1, 2021, 8:10 pm

#149

blackzarg

Join Date: Feb 2017

Posts: 86

Quote:

Originally Posted by Football Fan

Anyone who has been here and Conrad and/or Park Hyatt who has more comments on how it compares overall? Thanks!

post #79 has some comparisons between the Conrad and IC.

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Jan 2, 2021, 12:25 am

#150

domino007

Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: LAX

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AMB weekend night price check on the property v/s the normal pricing. Any thoughts if this is normally the case (AMB weekend nights are normally priced higher?).