St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Jul 18, 2018, 6:28 am
#931
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG 100 Ambassador, LH M&M Senator, Skywards Silver
Posts: 250
So apparently we're able to book it now for dates post August and then call Marriott to change the cost to the new one, without the need to cancel&rebook and thus ensuring availability before everyone else jumps on the deal. Did anyone try it yet?
Jul 18, 2018, 6:53 am
#932
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 107
Can someone clarify what is the weight limit for the seaplane?
Trans Maldivian's website states 25kg (20kg checked and 5kg hand).
The St. Regis website states the allowance is 25kg for checked and 5kg for hand.
Also, any idea whether the $5.60/kg additional charge is one-way or return?
Thanks
Trans Maldivian's website states 25kg (20kg checked and 5kg hand).
The St. Regis website states the allowance is 25kg for checked and 5kg for hand.
Also, any idea whether the $5.60/kg additional charge is one-way or return?
Thanks
Jul 18, 2018, 7:44 am
#933
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG 100 Ambassador, LH M&M Senator, Skywards Silver
Posts: 250
I have also asked if the availability is going to change in August and the agent said that the availability is already very limited, for most of the dates I asked about in Jan-Feb 2019 there were no more than 4 award villas available right now.
Jul 19, 2018, 10:26 am
#939
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
50 weeks, like every other hotel and resort in the Marriott brand portfolio.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Jul 19, 2018, 3:00 pm
#941
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Marriott Employee Level
Posts: 31,593
SPG Participation Disclaimer
All accommodations are villas and suites; therefore, Starpoint Award reservations must be booked at a higher Starpoint rate through your local customer contact center. Also, since all accommodations are either suites or villas, upgrades for Starwood Preferred Guest members do not apply.I hope this helps.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts LLC
[email protected]
Jul 22, 2018, 2:03 am
#942
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: +61
Programs: SQ*PPS, QF-WP1 & LTG, VA-Gold, Marriott*LTT, Hilton*Gold, Accor*Platinum
Posts: 5,735
Just called for December dates (I know I'm late in the game...)
90k SPG points / night since it's in "blackout/peak" season.
But, on 1 August, that 90k SPG room magically becomes 60k Marriott / night - is that really the case? (or is it difference since I'm booking during peak period?)
90k SPG points / night since it's in "blackout/peak" season.
But, on 1 August, that 90k SPG room magically becomes 60k Marriott / night - is that really the case? (or is it difference since I'm booking during peak period?)
Jul 22, 2018, 2:52 am
#943
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,924
Just called for December dates (I know I'm late in the game...)
90k SPG points / night since it's in "blackout/peak" season.
But, on 1 August, that 90k SPG room magically becomes 60k Marriott / night - is that really the case? (or is it difference since I'm booking during peak period?)
90k SPG points / night since it's in "blackout/peak" season.
But, on 1 August, that 90k SPG room magically becomes 60k Marriott / night - is that really the case? (or is it difference since I'm booking during peak period?)
Jul 23, 2018, 4:18 am
#945
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
That price has yet to be verified. I asked the person who posted that (brand new FT account, looks to be a secondary account of a member here....it's pretty obvious who it is) to provide a C+P of the email he / she supposedly got from the Whale Shark Inn with that quote but he / she hasn't provided it. My advice is to contact the Whale Shark Inn yourself if you want to be 100% sure of any prices. I also asked for info on the type of boat but again, no answer. Could be a small, open speedboat for all we know.....take your chances with weather and safety for that price.
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Jul 23, 2018 at 5:26 am