St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Nov 13, 2018, 12:05 am
#1741
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
You'll get sun most of the day, just not at the pool but closer to the mesh hammocks. Plenty of sun! More than enough sun for us to tan (and burn)! If you want privacy and aren't planning to upgrade to sunset villa, this is a great spot.
Nov 14, 2018, 12:48 pm
#1742
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: PVD/BOS
Posts: 879
I have a few questions I do not believe have been answered, but if I've missed them please feel free to direct me!
- Can someone comment on the smoking areas of the island? I see that it is a smoke-free property, but it is further limited to "public" areas. Smoke bothers me horribly so I'm trying to understand how much of the resort I'll need to avoid!
- I've seen several comments on bottomless prosecco breakfast, curious if that will apply to the breakfast given for platinum's, if not is there just an additional fee for beverages? Any other drinks included in that like bloody mary's?
I'm sure I'll have a million more questions as my dates get closer, thanks in advance!
- Can someone comment on the smoking areas of the island? I see that it is a smoke-free property, but it is further limited to "public" areas. Smoke bothers me horribly so I'm trying to understand how much of the resort I'll need to avoid!
- I've seen several comments on bottomless prosecco breakfast, curious if that will apply to the breakfast given for platinum's, if not is there just an additional fee for beverages? Any other drinks included in that like bloody mary's?
I'm sure I'll have a million more questions as my dates get closer, thanks in advance!
Maldives is far and will be nice to be able to visit more than one resorts.
Nov 14, 2018, 1:02 pm
#1744
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 49
last time I check fly resort to resort cost $10,000 USD
if u want change hotel, most likely fly back to MLE and then Fly to the new hotel...
Nov 14, 2018, 1:09 pm
#1745
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
There’s no cost effective island hopping unless you turn up in your own superyacht. The only exception is some of the resorts close to Male, but they’re generally less interesting.
Nov 14, 2018, 8:11 pm
#1747
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: IHG Platinum, SPG Gold, HH Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 1
Also 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.
Couple questions:
1) I’m a Plat Premier, so will the second room booked with my points also get free breakfast?
2) I understand the shallow coral is washed out, but how is snorkeling along the reef wall? We stayed at Park Hyatt Maldives four years ago and loved snorkeling along the outer reef each morning and saw turtles, sharks and plenty of fish. The last day a pod of dolphins even came up to us. Hoping the deeper waters are still lively at St Regis.
Thanks in advance for the answers!
Nov 14, 2018, 8:16 pm
#1748
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 49
Thanks, This caused me to check on the website. I’ll be there in less than two weeks. Used points for OVW and GV, and saw the GV was upgraded to a BV.
Couple questions:
1) I’m a Plat Premier, so will the second room booked with my points also get free breakfast?
2) I understand the shallow coral is washed out, but how is snorkeling along the reef wall? We stayed at Park Hyatt Maldives four years ago and loved snorkeling along the outer reef each morning and saw turtles, sharks and plenty of fish. The last day a pod of dolphins even came up to us. Hoping the deeper waters are still lively at St Regis.
Thanks in advance for the answers!
1： not sure about reef
2: breakfast only apply to your room plus 1 adult.
2nd room won’t have free breaky.... but email the resort first... if they say yes accidentally in email, u can show them that ^^
Nov 14, 2018, 10:40 pm
#1749
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: MR-Amb, Hyatt-Globalist, AA-EXP
Posts: 1,744
Nov 15, 2018, 1:34 am
#1750
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Programs: SAS EBD, BA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite
Posts: 553
Nov 15, 2018, 3:27 am
#1751
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Thanks, This caused me to check on the website. I’ll be there in less than two weeks. Used points for OVW and GV, and saw the GV was upgraded to a BV.
Couple questions:
1) I’m a Plat Premier, so will the second room booked with my points also get free breakfast?
2) I understand the shallow coral is washed out, but how is snorkeling along the reef wall? We stayed at Park Hyatt Maldives four years ago and loved snorkeling along the outer reef each morning and saw turtles, sharks and plenty of fish. The last day a pod of dolphins even came up to us. Hoping the deeper waters are still lively at St Regis.
Thanks in advance for the answers!
Nov 15, 2018, 2:09 pm
#1752
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 3,723
Thanks, This caused me to check on the website. I’ll be there in less than two weeks. Used points for OVW and GV, and saw the GV was upgraded to a BV.
Couple questions:
1) I’m a Plat Premier, so will the second room booked with my points also get free breakfast?
2) I understand the shallow coral is washed out, but how is snorkeling along the reef wall? We stayed at Park Hyatt Maldives four years ago and loved snorkeling along the outer reef each morning and saw turtles, sharks and plenty of fish. The last day a pod of dolphins even came up to us. Hoping the deeper waters are still lively at St Regis.
Thanks in advance for the answers!
Nov 15, 2018, 3:48 pm
#1753
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 11
Plan on booking an awards stay for 6 nights and there is award availability at the St Regis and W. Any thoughts on which one I should choose? I have skimmed through this thread and I see more comparison with the Conrad and not the W. Any input would be appreciated.
Nov 16, 2018, 8:23 am
#1754
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 76
For those that have been...how necessary is it to secure restaurant and/or spa reservations in advance? Also, how far in advance?
I have already booked the special wine dinner they do for my stay but that's it... if i don't book any other restaurants before getting there will I still be able to get in or will it be iffy?
I have already booked the special wine dinner they do for my stay but that's it... if i don't book any other restaurants before getting there will I still be able to get in or will it be iffy?
Nov 16, 2018, 8:23 am
#1755
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: PVD/BOS
Posts: 879
I have a few questions I do not believe have been answered, but if I've missed them please feel free to direct me!
- Can someone comment on the smoking areas of the island? I see that it is a smoke-free property, but it is further limited to "public" areas. Smoke bothers me horribly so I'm trying to understand how much of the resort I'll need to avoid!
- I've seen several comments on bottomless prosecco breakfast, curious if that will apply to the breakfast given for platinum's, if not is there just an additional fee for beverages? Any other drinks included in that like bloody mary's?
I'm sure I'll have a million more questions as my dates get closer, thanks in advance!
- Can someone comment on the smoking areas of the island? I see that it is a smoke-free property, but it is further limited to "public" areas. Smoke bothers me horribly so I'm trying to understand how much of the resort I'll need to avoid!
- I've seen several comments on bottomless prosecco breakfast, curious if that will apply to the breakfast given for platinum's, if not is there just an additional fee for beverages? Any other drinks included in that like bloody mary's?
I'm sure I'll have a million more questions as my dates get closer, thanks in advance!
bumping to see if anyone has any insight!! Thanks