Holiday Inn Kandooma -- Maldives
Feb 4, 2013, 9:59 am
#151
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 51
Feb 16, 2013, 5:11 am
#153
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 41
I am planning a visit to the resort for my family in May and the following are the information provided by the resort.
"Please see below two options of transfer as follows:
Shared Transfers:
Return Speedboat transfers from Airport to resort and Resort to Airport (Roundtrip) will be at US$198.00nett per Adult/ US$121.00nett per Child. (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Transfers:
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 4 Guests) USD 530.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 8 Guests) USD 946.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Airport Directions:
A Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma airport representative will be waiting for you at the exit outside the arrival hall with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma signage. If you have any inconvenience locating our Crew, please contact Reservations at +960 664-0511 or please our Counter no : # 45.
Bed Tax:
Priority Club will cover the payment for Bed Tax of a Member for reward nights stay. Extra persons travelling with the member will be charged at a rate of US$8.00 Bed Tax per person per night
For hassle free holidays we also offer the following meal plans:
Kandooma Café is the resorts main restaurant, serving a full buffet breakfast from 06:30 hrs until 10:30hrs.
Breakfast at Kandooma Café
US$29.00 nett per Adult
Half Board, which includes breakfast and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$81.00 nett per Adult
Full Board, which includes breakfast, Lunch and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$117.00 nett per Adult
Stay Spirited - SELECTED BEVERAGES IN ALL RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Treat yourself to a wide variety of international drinks, cocktails and juices: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Chilled Orange Juice, Chilled Apple Juice, Chilled Pineapple Juice, Featured Draft Beer, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whisky, Brandy, White & Red Wine, Kandooma Coco, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Caipirinha, Caiproska, Pina Colada, and the Tom Collins
US$69.00 nett per Adult
Stay Indulgent - DRINK AND DINE EVERYWHERE
(lobster dishes excluded)
DRINK: Everywhere
All stay spirited drinks and all cocktails, coffee & tea, smoothies, milkshakes anywhere — mini-bar and ice cream included!
DINE: All around (lobster excluded)
The truly indulgent package! Have breakfast, lunch and dinner in any outlet of your choice or in your room. Immerse yourself in our stunning events—Fisherman’s Market, Dine IN! the Kitchen and the Maldivian Beach BBQ.
ENJOY: Non-Motorized Sports
All non-motorized water sports and recreation activities included: kayak, catamaran, SUP boards, surf board and windsurfing
RELAX: Como Shambhala Massage
Indulge in a 60 minute nurturing massage (per person per stay) using our signature blended massage oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate your body at our Spa.
US$227.00 nett per Adult
US$113.50 nett per Child
*** Rates above subject to 8% GST Tax and 10% Service Charge. Above rates quoted per meal per person.
*** Applicable for full length of stay with minimum of 3 nights. All guests in a room must be on the same package.
*** Kids under 12 years eat free, and above 12 years are charged at an adult meal rate. Conditions apply.
*** Kids eat free is available at Kandooma Cafe only."
The above information is correct as of Jan 21, 2013. Please note that the resort may change the prices stated above at any time without prior notice.
The Stay Indulgent package price of $227 is for one adult per day.
Hope the above helps.
"Please see below two options of transfer as follows:
Shared Transfers:
Return Speedboat transfers from Airport to resort and Resort to Airport (Roundtrip) will be at US$198.00nett per Adult/ US$121.00nett per Child. (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Transfers:
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 4 Guests) USD 530.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 8 Guests) USD 946.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Airport Directions:
A Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma airport representative will be waiting for you at the exit outside the arrival hall with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma signage. If you have any inconvenience locating our Crew, please contact Reservations at +960 664-0511 or please our Counter no : # 45.
Bed Tax:
Priority Club will cover the payment for Bed Tax of a Member for reward nights stay. Extra persons travelling with the member will be charged at a rate of US$8.00 Bed Tax per person per night
For hassle free holidays we also offer the following meal plans:
Kandooma Café is the resorts main restaurant, serving a full buffet breakfast from 06:30 hrs until 10:30hrs.
Breakfast at Kandooma Café
US$29.00 nett per Adult
Half Board, which includes breakfast and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$81.00 nett per Adult
Full Board, which includes breakfast, Lunch and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$117.00 nett per Adult
Stay Spirited - SELECTED BEVERAGES IN ALL RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Treat yourself to a wide variety of international drinks, cocktails and juices: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Chilled Orange Juice, Chilled Apple Juice, Chilled Pineapple Juice, Featured Draft Beer, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whisky, Brandy, White & Red Wine, Kandooma Coco, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Caipirinha, Caiproska, Pina Colada, and the Tom Collins
US$69.00 nett per Adult
Stay Indulgent - DRINK AND DINE EVERYWHERE
(lobster dishes excluded)
DRINK: Everywhere
All stay spirited drinks and all cocktails, coffee & tea, smoothies, milkshakes anywhere — mini-bar and ice cream included!
DINE: All around (lobster excluded)
The truly indulgent package! Have breakfast, lunch and dinner in any outlet of your choice or in your room. Immerse yourself in our stunning events—Fisherman’s Market, Dine IN! the Kitchen and the Maldivian Beach BBQ.
ENJOY: Non-Motorized Sports
All non-motorized water sports and recreation activities included: kayak, catamaran, SUP boards, surf board and windsurfing
RELAX: Como Shambhala Massage
Indulge in a 60 minute nurturing massage (per person per stay) using our signature blended massage oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate your body at our Spa.
US$227.00 nett per Adult
US$113.50 nett per Child
*** Rates above subject to 8% GST Tax and 10% Service Charge. Above rates quoted per meal per person.
*** Applicable for full length of stay with minimum of 3 nights. All guests in a room must be on the same package.
*** Kids under 12 years eat free, and above 12 years are charged at an adult meal rate. Conditions apply.
*** Kids eat free is available at Kandooma Cafe only."
The above information is correct as of Jan 21, 2013. Please note that the resort may change the prices stated above at any time without prior notice.
The Stay Indulgent package price of $227 is for one adult per day.
Hope the above helps.
Feb 16, 2013, 8:26 am
#154
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 701
Feb 16, 2013, 1:45 pm
#155
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Japan
Posts: 5,577
I am planning a visit to the resort for my family in May and the following are the information provided by the resort.
"Please see below two options of transfer as follows:
Shared Transfers:
Return Speedboat transfers from Airport to resort and Resort to Airport (Roundtrip) will be at US$198.00nett per Adult/ US$121.00nett per Child. (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Transfers:
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 4 Guests) USD 530.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 8 Guests) USD 946.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Airport Directions:
A Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma airport representative will be waiting for you at the exit outside the arrival hall with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma signage. If you have any inconvenience locating our Crew, please contact Reservations at +960 664-0511 or please our Counter no : # 45.
Bed Tax:
Priority Club will cover the payment for Bed Tax of a Member for reward nights stay. Extra persons travelling with the member will be charged at a rate of US$8.00 Bed Tax per person per night
For hassle free holidays we also offer the following meal plans:
Kandooma Café is the resorts main restaurant, serving a full buffet breakfast from 06:30 hrs until 10:30hrs.
Breakfast at Kandooma Café
US$29.00 nett per Adult
Half Board, which includes breakfast and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$81.00 nett per Adult
Full Board, which includes breakfast, Lunch and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$117.00 nett per Adult
Stay Spirited - SELECTED BEVERAGES IN ALL RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Treat yourself to a wide variety of international drinks, cocktails and juices: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Chilled Orange Juice, Chilled Apple Juice, Chilled Pineapple Juice, Featured Draft Beer, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whisky, Brandy, White & Red Wine, Kandooma Coco, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Caipirinha, Caiproska, Pina Colada, and the Tom Collins
US$69.00 nett per Adult
Stay Indulgent - DRINK AND DINE EVERYWHERE
(lobster dishes excluded)
DRINK: Everywhere
All stay spirited drinks and all cocktails, coffee & tea, smoothies, milkshakes anywhere — mini-bar and ice cream included!
DINE: All around (lobster excluded)
The truly indulgent package! Have breakfast, lunch and dinner in any outlet of your choice or in your room. Immerse yourself in our stunning events—Fisherman’s Market, Dine IN! the Kitchen and the Maldivian Beach BBQ.
ENJOY: Non-Motorized Sports
All non-motorized water sports and recreation activities included: kayak, catamaran, SUP boards, surf board and windsurfing
RELAX: Como Shambhala Massage
Indulge in a 60 minute nurturing massage (per person per stay) using our signature blended massage oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate your body at our Spa.
US$227.00 nett per Adult
US$113.50 nett per Child
*** Rates above subject to 8% GST Tax and 10% Service Charge. Above rates quoted per meal per person.
*** Applicable for full length of stay with minimum of 3 nights. All guests in a room must be on the same package.
*** Kids under 12 years eat free, and above 12 years are charged at an adult meal rate. Conditions apply.
*** Kids eat free is available at Kandooma Cafe only."
The above information is correct as of Jan 21, 2013. Please note that the resort may change the prices stated above at any time without prior notice.
The Stay Indulgent package price of $227 is for one adult per day.
Hope the above helps.
"Please see below two options of transfer as follows:
Shared Transfers:
Return Speedboat transfers from Airport to resort and Resort to Airport (Roundtrip) will be at US$198.00nett per Adult/ US$121.00nett per Child. (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Transfers:
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 4 Guests) USD 530.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Private Speedboat Transfers (max 8 Guests) USD 946.00 nett, per boat per way (Inclusive 10% Service Charge and 8% GST Tax)
Airport Directions:
A Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma airport representative will be waiting for you at the exit outside the arrival hall with Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma signage. If you have any inconvenience locating our Crew, please contact Reservations at +960 664-0511 or please our Counter no : # 45.
Bed Tax:
Priority Club will cover the payment for Bed Tax of a Member for reward nights stay. Extra persons travelling with the member will be charged at a rate of US$8.00 Bed Tax per person per night
For hassle free holidays we also offer the following meal plans:
Kandooma Café is the resorts main restaurant, serving a full buffet breakfast from 06:30 hrs until 10:30hrs.
Breakfast at Kandooma Café
US$29.00 nett per Adult
Half Board, which includes breakfast and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$81.00 nett per Adult
Full Board, which includes breakfast, Lunch and dinner at Kandooma Café
US$117.00 nett per Adult
Stay Spirited - SELECTED BEVERAGES IN ALL RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Treat yourself to a wide variety of international drinks, cocktails and juices: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Chilled Orange Juice, Chilled Apple Juice, Chilled Pineapple Juice, Featured Draft Beer, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whisky, Brandy, White & Red Wine, Kandooma Coco, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Caipirinha, Caiproska, Pina Colada, and the Tom Collins
US$69.00 nett per Adult
Stay Indulgent - DRINK AND DINE EVERYWHERE
(lobster dishes excluded)
DRINK: Everywhere
All stay spirited drinks and all cocktails, coffee & tea, smoothies, milkshakes anywhere — mini-bar and ice cream included!
DINE: All around (lobster excluded)
The truly indulgent package! Have breakfast, lunch and dinner in any outlet of your choice or in your room. Immerse yourself in our stunning events—Fisherman’s Market, Dine IN! the Kitchen and the Maldivian Beach BBQ.
ENJOY: Non-Motorized Sports
All non-motorized water sports and recreation activities included: kayak, catamaran, SUP boards, surf board and windsurfing
RELAX: Como Shambhala Massage
Indulge in a 60 minute nurturing massage (per person per stay) using our signature blended massage oil to calm the mind and rejuvenate your body at our Spa.
US$227.00 nett per Adult
US$113.50 nett per Child
*** Rates above subject to 8% GST Tax and 10% Service Charge. Above rates quoted per meal per person.
*** Applicable for full length of stay with minimum of 3 nights. All guests in a room must be on the same package.
*** Kids under 12 years eat free, and above 12 years are charged at an adult meal rate. Conditions apply.
*** Kids eat free is available at Kandooma Cafe only."
The above information is correct as of Jan 21, 2013. Please note that the resort may change the prices stated above at any time without prior notice.
The Stay Indulgent package price of $227 is for one adult per day.
Hope the above helps.
Feb 17, 2013, 5:53 pm
#156
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: AS 100K, AA Gold, IC Diamond AMB, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,840
I know I am OT, but the above price are just out of this world. Stay spirited, in my case drink Diet Coke for $ 69.00 a day, boat transfer for two at $ 530.00, that's more than 2 air tickets from the mainland to Hawaii, full board for $ 117.00 p.p. ( excluding lobsters ). Come on, get real. I have decided that the Maldives are not the place for me. And didn't someone say there is n real beach either?
Feb 19, 2013, 10:31 am
#159
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Feb 19, 2013, 11:01 am
#160
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: UK oop north
Programs: BMI Diamond Club RIP,BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,692
We did incidentally greatly enjoy the HI Kandooma last year, you just have to know it's character in advance so as not to have the wrong expectations.
Feb 19, 2013, 11:05 am
#161
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Sadly(or not) No, I'm afraid. My remark was firmly with tongue in cheek! My own preference in the Caribbean is a more homely affair in Granada or Tobago with a spot of dining out in St Lawrence Gap, Barbados en route.
We did incidentally greatly enjoy the HI Kandooma last year, you just have to know it's character in advance so as not to have the wrong expectations.
We did incidentally greatly enjoy the HI Kandooma last year, you just have to know it's character in advance so as not to have the wrong expectations.
Mar 13, 2013, 7:45 pm
#162
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 701
I wouldn't go back if it was free
I posted in this thread when we got back that we made a huge mistake by staying at this property. I attached the link to our review of the resort. If you don't have time to read it, learn from me and don't budget travel to the Maldives.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT
Mar 14, 2013, 3:34 am
#164
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: UK oop north
Programs: BMI Diamond Club RIP,BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,692
I posted in this thread when we got back that we made a huge mistake by staying at this property. I attached the link to our review of the resort. If you don't have time to read it, learn from me and don't budget travel to the Maldives.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT
I really think that some people seem get in a mindset where they find fault with every trifling thing and ruin their holiday as a result. Yes complain when necessary, but remember your in a tropical location not at home and always read the reviews to ensure that your expectations are in line with reality, whilst factoring in the price you paid.