St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Nov 10, 2018, 9:13 pm
#1726
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
Our butler has been solid so far. The restaurant staff have been excellent as well, and food has been quite good.
EDIT - I made a comment about the beach towels, but just found them in the bathroom so they must have been there the whole time. I was looking for them outside like on day one and two, but maybe because of the potential rain they left them inside.
We're in one of the ocean facing (non-sunset) villas, next to the one we had last time, and while the pool is not as cold as on our last visit, it's still not ideal. The privacy is second to none, so if that's what you're after request 524 or 525. Just know that they get very little sun, and the pool is cooler (from what I can tell the pool portion of the deck gets no sun whatsoever). I had hoped they had something with a bit more sun while still being fairly private, but I guess they don't (unless you upgrade to a sunset overwater villa).
If anyone is looking for the new minibar menu, feel free to reach out and I can send it.
Last edited by tylerc; Nov 10, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Nov 11, 2018, 1:02 am
#1727
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG-Plat, Hilton-Diamond, Club Carlson-Silver, Cathay-Diamond, Virgin-Gold
Posts: 2,183
Did they recover for you?
Our butler has been solid so far. The restaurant staff have been excellent as well, and food has been quite good.
EDIT - I made a comment about the beach towels, but just found them in the bathroom so they must have been there the whole time. I was looking for them outside like on day one and two, but maybe because of the potential rain they left them inside.
We're in one of the ocean facing (non-sunset) villas, next to the one we had last time, and while the pool is not as cold as on our last visit, it's still not ideal. The privacy is second to none, so if that's what you're after request 524 or 525. Just know that they get very little sun, and the pool is cooler (from what I can tell the pool portion of the deck gets no sun whatsoever). I had hoped they had something with a bit more sun while still being fairly private, but I guess they don't (unless you upgrade to a sunset overwater villa).
If anyone is looking for the new minibar menu, feel free to reach out and I can send it.
Our butler has been solid so far. The restaurant staff have been excellent as well, and food has been quite good.
EDIT - I made a comment about the beach towels, but just found them in the bathroom so they must have been there the whole time. I was looking for them outside like on day one and two, but maybe because of the potential rain they left them inside.
We're in one of the ocean facing (non-sunset) villas, next to the one we had last time, and while the pool is not as cold as on our last visit, it's still not ideal. The privacy is second to none, so if that's what you're after request 524 or 525. Just know that they get very little sun, and the pool is cooler (from what I can tell the pool portion of the deck gets no sun whatsoever). I had hoped they had something with a bit more sun while still being fairly private, but I guess they don't (unless you upgrade to a sunset overwater villa).
If anyone is looking for the new minibar menu, feel free to reach out and I can send it.
Our mistake was probably on arrival we didnt take control of dinner reservations, the butler had made us some and never occured twice a week they have buffets and no other restuarants open so its buffet or IRD, which is great unless you do IRD the night before a buffett as there is nothing in the room to tell you any sort of schedule! Once we got that information it was certainly better. Overall found the food to be very good just some issues on the wine would not be chilled or take a extra long time to arrive (30-40 minutes on one occasion and yes warm when it did)
The stay was unique in some ways but what I will say is when there were issues management dealt with them and were proactive on that! They have a new resort manager (Dominic) who is excellent and we left feeling like given 3-6 months he will have the issues we faced ironed out.
The breakfast is stunning and overall the food was (obviously not cheap) really good also, they just need to sort out the dining venues a bit better and use Whale Bar to its full potential to be what they aspire to be which is one of the very best resorts in the Maldives! On points this place is a bargain, would I pay the rates as things stand or go elsewhere in the Maldives, probably elsewhere, but given time that opinion might change!
Nov 11, 2018, 3:52 am
#1728
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,607
I stayed at both, albeit 7 years apart. The W was fine but I preferred the StR in every way EXCEPT the snorkelling. I'm not sure if the W reef may have degraded since as the region has been affected but 7 years ago the W was amazing for snorkelling. The StR was disappointing from off the bungalows. I saw a few octopi but nothing like the plush colour of the W. Even the excursion wasn't much to write home about. I suspect if I made more an effort w/ the dive centre i could have found better areas farther away, but I was pleased in every other way and frankly didn't bother and just relaxed the whole time.
Nov 11, 2018, 10:56 am
#1729
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 153
Sounds like a very nice plan. I would prefer the banquet at StR, but fireworks at R-C HK is a great idea too.
Aha. This is the reason, it’s simple economics. No hotel is ever going to publish discounted rates, including upsell upgrades, or open up award availability more than a year out. Especially during peak season. That’s why they have quoted you figures based on their peak season rack rates, i.e. the highest possible.
This does not mean that you will not get a lower offer closer to the date of travel.
My advice is to secure award availability first when it opens up. Then wait until closer in, and ask for an upsell offer.
It’s simply how things work. If you want something confirmed a year in advance, the hotel has no incentive to negotiate with you. They aren’t going to give up the potential opportunity to sell that sunset overwater for full price on what could be a sold out night. Two months before arrival, if the hotel determines they are not likely to sell that inventory at full price, then they have the incentive to make more enticing upsell offers to award guests.
Thanks for explaining the details!
Nov 11, 2018, 10:31 pm
#1731
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
There is no ala carte at cargo, only set menu. Send me a DM with your email and I will send the whale bar menu if I have it.
Nov 12, 2018, 5:41 am
#1732
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 153
Can't help you with the whale bar drinks menu but OMAAT posted the crust menu in their StR review: https://onemileatatime.com/st-regis-maldives-review/
Nov 12, 2018, 5:52 am
#1733
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,026
Thanks! Finally received the whale bar menu. Prices for the cocktails aren't as extreme as the food. 20-30usd each. Cheaper the. RC hk ozone bar
Was looking for crust menu! Thanks
Nov 12, 2018, 8:02 am
#1734
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 123
Pre upgraded
Flying over to the Maldives next week and upon checking my reservation, realised that I have been pre upgraded for free to the Beach Villa, from the base Garden Villa that I booked with points. As much as I appreciate the 2 category upgrade, I would have much preferred the Overwater Villa.
Nov 12, 2018, 11:37 am
#1735
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Flying over to the Maldives next week and upon checking my reservation, realised that I have been pre upgraded for free to the Beach Villa, from the base Garden Villa that I booked with points. As much as I appreciate the 2 category upgrade, I would have much preferred the Overwater Villa.
Nov 12, 2018, 12:38 pm
#1736
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Flying over to the Maldives next week and upon checking my reservation, realised that I have been pre upgraded for free to the Beach Villa, from the base Garden Villa that I booked with points. As much as I appreciate the 2 category upgrade, I would have much preferred the Overwater Villa.
October through May is high season in the Maldives.
Nov 12, 2018, 12:56 pm
#1737
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
According to the resort map in the Wiki, it looks like the BVs are north facing whereas the GVs are south facing- which suggests that the GV's outdoor pools are more likely to stay warm. Also the GVs appear to have more privacy than the BVs.
While the BVs have over twice the square footage of the GVs, I think I'd stick to the GVs.
While the BVs have over twice the square footage of the GVs, I think I'd stick to the GVs.
Nov 12, 2018, 4:32 pm
#1738
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 243
According to the resort map in the Wiki, it looks like the BVs are north facing whereas the GVs are south facing- which suggests that the GV's outdoor pools are more likely to stay warm. Also the GVs appear to have more privacy than the BVs.
While the BVs have over twice the square footage of the GVs, I think I'd stick to the GVs.
While the BVs have over twice the square footage of the GVs, I think I'd stick to the GVs.
While the GV's may have more privacy there are no views of the water. I would prefer a bit less privacy and a view of the water when I am in the Maldives.
Nov 12, 2018, 7:00 pm
#1739
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
Flying over to the Maldives next week and upon checking my reservation, realised that I have been pre upgraded for free to the Beach Villa, from the base Garden Villa that I booked with points. As much as I appreciate the 2 category upgrade, I would have much preferred the Overwater Villa.
Last edited by escape4; Nov 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm
Nov 12, 2018, 10:30 pm
#1740
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 65
Did they recover for you?
Our butler has been solid so far. The restaurant staff have been excellent as well, and food has been quite good.
EDIT - I made a comment about the beach towels, but just found them in the bathroom so they must have been there the whole time. I was looking for them outside like on day one and two, but maybe because of the potential rain they left them inside.
We're in one of the ocean facing (non-sunset) villas, next to the one we had last time, and while the pool is not as cold as on our last visit, it's still not ideal. The privacy is second to none, so if that's what you're after request 524 or 525. Just know that they get very little sun, and the pool is cooler (from what I can tell the pool portion of the deck gets no sun whatsoever). I had hoped they had something with a bit more sun while still being fairly private, but I guess they don't (unless you upgrade to a sunset overwater villa).
If anyone is looking for the new minibar menu, feel free to reach out and I can send it.
Our butler has been solid so far. The restaurant staff have been excellent as well, and food has been quite good.
EDIT - I made a comment about the beach towels, but just found them in the bathroom so they must have been there the whole time. I was looking for them outside like on day one and two, but maybe because of the potential rain they left them inside.
We're in one of the ocean facing (non-sunset) villas, next to the one we had last time, and while the pool is not as cold as on our last visit, it's still not ideal. The privacy is second to none, so if that's what you're after request 524 or 525. Just know that they get very little sun, and the pool is cooler (from what I can tell the pool portion of the deck gets no sun whatsoever). I had hoped they had something with a bit more sun while still being fairly private, but I guess they don't (unless you upgrade to a sunset overwater villa).
If anyone is looking for the new minibar menu, feel free to reach out and I can send it.
Could you pleaae elaborate on the little sun part?
if i want to sunbathe on the deck, would i be in the shade most of the day? Or would there still be plenty of sun?
thanks!