St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Sep 21, 2018, 2:16 pm
#1531
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Sep 22, 2018, 6:48 pm
#1534
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
The layout is identical, but the pool is larger at the GV. The GV is a REALLY nice room - I'm looking forward to staying in it after touring when I visited in 2016.
Sep 22, 2018, 6:53 pm
#1535
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Has anyone been successful in requesting a late checkout?
Last edited by iluvdoco; Sep 22, 2018 at 6:59 pm
Sep 23, 2018, 4:38 am
#1536
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The GV is massive and so private. The bathroom is huge and the outside shower area is fab.
Each to their own though. If you like spending more time in the sea then go for OWV. I like to spend more in a pool so preferred the GV.
Sep 23, 2018, 2:12 pm
#1538
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
When we visited we did not have to leave our room until the last seaplane flight of the day, which departed around 3pm I believe.
Sep 23, 2018, 6:02 pm
#1539
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
I stayed in the GV and also the OWV earlier this year. I personally liked the GV better. They put me in a OWV which was right on the far side and next to the deeper sea drop and pool was cold all day long. Also there was a lot of wind in this area so I never really felt the heat. I felt the sea was quite rough too. If you are going for a OWV I would suggest the inner facing ones as they get more sun and the sea is a lot calmer.
The GV is massive and so private. The bathroom is huge and the outside shower area is fab.
Each to their own though. If you like spending more time in the sea then go for OWV. I like to spend more in a pool so preferred the GV.
The GV is massive and so private. The bathroom is huge and the outside shower area is fab.
Each to their own though. If you like spending more time in the sea then go for OWV. I like to spend more in a pool so preferred the GV.
Sep 24, 2018, 3:36 am
#1540
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Sep 24, 2018, 6:56 am
#1541
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 86
After reading a lot of this thread and other reviews online, it is still unclear to me whether or not the Sunset OVW Villas are the best option. Reviews point out that the pool can be cold and the waters are rougher and there is more wind. To me, it seems that OVW villas 507, 509, 510, or 511 would be the best options. That way you have a view of the ocean and the island, more privacy versus other OVW villas, you get plenty of sun and a warmer pool, calmer waters, and could even see the sunrise. The worst options definitely seem to be OVW villas 522 to 528. I already have an OVW villa booked, but trying to figure out if we should pay the cash upgrade cost, take an upgrade if offered (Platinum Elite), and what option would best for the OVW villas in general. Anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks!
Last edited by SantiC; Sep 24, 2018 at 10:14 am
Sep 25, 2018, 9:35 am
#1543
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: United Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 988
That said, I got these prices for upgrade and was thinking about splitting 3 nights/3 nights. I'm wondering if I pony up for the suite since it's about 1,000 square feet larger (not that I need it)
· Overwater Villa with Pool at USD 246.40 per night
· Sunset Overwater Villa with Pool at USD 369.60 per night
· Overwater St. Regis Suite with Pool at USD 616.00 per night
Sep 25, 2018, 9:44 am
#1544
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 20
This is part of the email I got:
With regards to paid upgrades please take note of the following:
· Room upgrades need to be for the entire duration of your reservation.
· Room upgrades require payment at the time of confirming the upgrade and this payment is on non-refundable basis.
With regards to paid upgrades please take note of the following:
· Room upgrades need to be for the entire duration of your reservation.
· Room upgrades require payment at the time of confirming the upgrade and this payment is on non-refundable basis.
Sep 25, 2018, 11:58 pm
#1545
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
More reprehensible incomprehensibleness from this property. Seems they are trying desperately to rake in as many dollars as possible at the expense of guests' preference and convenience. Certainly reduces their reservations department workload.....