Dec 28, 2019, 4:28 am
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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:
Google Maps
Flight to airport (MLE)
Seaplane Round Trip
USD580++ now 700++ per adult
USD290++ 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
Reports
Ambassador
Report of an Ambassador (on reward stay) in December 2019
Other
Pre Opening thread
Resort Menus in Post #140 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32883853-post140.html
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:
Google Maps
Flight to airport (MLE)
Seaplane Round Trip
USD
USD
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
Reports
Ambassador
Report of an Ambassador (on reward stay) in December 2019
Other
Pre Opening thread
Resort Menus in Post #140 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32883853-post140.html
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Master Thread
Nov 16, 2020, 8:35 am
#106
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
They will treat you well. You can expect a room upgrade, and free minibar for non-alcoholic drinks (also as an Amb).
It's "club" benefits and welcome amenity for all guests, so not sure whether a RA can expect anything more.
The quality of the restaurants is one of the highlights of the resort. Fish Market is great. The other places are nice and good quality as well. Prices for food were reasonable (taking into account the situation).
It's "club" benefits and welcome amenity for all guests, so not sure whether a RA can expect anything more.
The quality of the restaurants is one of the highlights of the resort. Fish Market is great. The other places are nice and good quality as well. Prices for food were reasonable (taking into account the situation).
Yes the Fish Market rang out to me a bit and sounds very similar in concept to the restaurant of the same name in IC Abu Dhabi which I always enjoyed.
Surprised the pricing is so good but pleased of course. Ok that's very encouraging, many thanks for the heads up. I heard senior management were very accommodating and in touch with guests and RA's. Was that your experience?
Nov 17, 2020, 11:48 am
#107
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
Is three weeks too long for this location? Read somewhere on a travel page that there was not enough to do for a three week period.
Entirely new to this part of the world so have nothing to measure to. Would appreciate some guidance on duration and also activities and must do's.
Thought to add another location as a stepping stone .... any suggestions? Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman jump to mind (will be May) .... any other suggestions?
Apols, may have already asked about activities but is still relevant.
Thanks in advance
Entirely new to this part of the world so have nothing to measure to. Would appreciate some guidance on duration and also activities and must do's.
Thought to add another location as a stepping stone .... any suggestions? Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman jump to mind (will be May) .... any other suggestions?
Apols, may have already asked about activities but is still relevant.
Thanks in advance
Nov 17, 2020, 1:17 pm
#108
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: CPH
Programs: SAS Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 162
Personally, I would really get bored with 3 weeks on one island and think the limit is like 10 days, but I know there's folks who've stayed at the same resort for a month. You could also just do 2 separate islands in the Maldives, but I also really like Oman. If you're intent on burning IHG points that does make it a little trickier so you may need to look for a nice hotel and then work from there... Could do some days in Muscat and some in Dubai -- or perhaps there's a Six Senses or something through Mr. and Mrs. Smith that can be booked with points.
Nov 17, 2020, 4:30 pm
#109
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
Personally, I would really get bored with 3 weeks on one island and think the limit is like 10 days, but I know there's folks who've stayed at the same resort for a month. You could also just do 2 separate islands in the Maldives, but I also really like Oman. If you're intent on burning IHG points that does make it a little trickier so you may need to look for a nice hotel and then work from there... Could do some days in Muscat and some in Dubai -- or perhaps there's a Six Senses or something through Mr. and Mrs. Smith that can be booked with points.
I think (orry...she thinks) 2 weeks in a villa over water might be enough. And some ME madness, a nice step down to that. Dubai has a been a regular work visit for me for many many years since mid 90's but is far from a hardship to spend a week in before Maldives.
Mind you, I tend agree your point that Muscat could be a nice counter to that. Plenty of IC's that treat RA's more than well. Is good thinking. And as you say on points.
Six Senses ....now that's an option I'd not modelled. Will be looking at that shortly. Good call.
Last edited by Atacama40; Nov 17, 2020 at 4:35 pm
Nov 26, 2020, 8:02 am
#110
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
If I read the rate on-line correctly, it seems read that the airplane connection from MLE is included? Would this be correct?
And are there any case/weight restrictions that come with this?
I have a good number of points nights. There's nothing in there to say the seaplane connection is not included. But it would sound amazing if it were included as well.
Anyone have any data or advice on this aspect?
And are there any case/weight restrictions that come with this?
I have a good number of points nights. There's nothing in there to say the seaplane connection is not included. But it would sound amazing if it were included as well.
Anyone have any data or advice on this aspect?
Nov 26, 2020, 8:07 am
#111
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: HEL, SIN, LON
Posts: 120
Typically the flights are not included in the rate or if they are, it’s a promotion and/or it is mentioned for sure.
i would almost compare it to an expensive taxi ride to a hotel. It’s not included in the room rate, even though the hotel might arrange and invoice it.
i would almost compare it to an expensive taxi ride to a hotel. It’s not included in the room rate, even though the hotel might arrange and invoice it.
Nov 26, 2020, 8:16 am
#112
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
Common sense should have told me it was too good to be true.
Thanks for clarifying
Nov 26, 2020, 10:38 am
#114
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Diamond Inner Circle Royal Ambassador
Posts: 345
Unless you pick the rate that specifically says it includes transfers, then no, they aren't included.
I've booked for 8 nights on points for end of Jan. Transfers were $740usd per person return. That's inclusive of all taxes and charges.
I've booked for 8 nights on points for end of Jan. Transfers were $740usd per person return. That's inclusive of all taxes and charges.
Nov 30, 2020, 4:34 am
#116
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
We have a couple of weeks in other locations in the ME before moving on to Maldives so we will definitely over run the limits. But as you say if the cost is ok then can be factored in.
We have J flights and usually use every inch of that 2x32 each. This is going be a challenge
Nov 30, 2020, 4:37 am
#117
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
And ours is points so even more unlikely even if there is some insane res configuration that might include.
I'm about to start some pre prep comms with the hotel so will find more. Have noticed that comms with all the ME IC's has been very slow moving recent times.
Nov 30, 2020, 11:21 am
#118
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,443
Thanks for clarifying. You have any idea of limits and over weight costs?
We have a couple of weeks in other locations in the ME before moving on to Maldives so we will definitely over run the limits. But as you say if the cost is ok then can be factored in.
We have J flights and usually use every inch of that 2x32 each. This is going be a challenge
We have a couple of weeks in other locations in the ME before moving on to Maldives so we will definitely over run the limits. But as you say if the cost is ok then can be factored in.
We have J flights and usually use every inch of that 2x32 each. This is going be a challenge
Would guess 20kg per person. Overweight at about 5USD/kg.
Nov 30, 2020, 4:04 pm
#119
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Belgium
Posts: 270
It’s 6USD/kg. Just returned from 9 nights in the Maldives and the hotel wanted to charge us $120 both ways for some overweight luggage. We had around 30kg each all bags together. They dropped the charge in the end (but we were on a complimentary stay so ymmv).
The 20kg is checked bag and cabin luggage together. So if you travel with 2x32 and 1x8kg each, they would charge you around $1250 extra for the return. Travel light!
The 20kg is checked bag and cabin luggage together. So if you travel with 2x32 and 1x8kg each, they would charge you around $1250 extra for the return. Travel light!
Dec 1, 2020, 3:01 am
#120
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,372
600++ I guess does roughly equate to the 740 you mention. It quite a price but is quite a place and a way to arrive.