The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort [Master Thread]
Aug 31, 2022, 10:00 am
#301
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 378
Anyone have experience with seaplane weight limits for carry-ons? They seem really low. If you wear a hip pack AND have a carry-on backpack, does the hip pack stay under the radar? Also, my last small plane flight I had to be weighed with my carry-on before boarding both on the outbound & the return. Is this done on seaplanes? TIA
(I'm asking in this thread because I know there's a seaplane transfer).
(I'm asking in this thread because I know there's a seaplane transfer).
Aug 31, 2022, 4:04 pm
#302
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
Anyone have experience with seaplane weight limits for carry-ons? They seem really low. If you wear a hip pack AND have a carry-on backpack, does the hip pack stay under the radar? Also, my last small plane flight I had to be weighed with my carry-on before boarding both on the outbound & the return. Is this done on seaplanes? TIA
(I'm asking in this thread because I know there's a seaplane transfer).
(I'm asking in this thread because I know there's a seaplane transfer).
Sep 1, 2022, 11:32 am
#303
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,349
Im almost positive my small backpack was over the limit, but we had no issues. I think our checked bags were under by a few pounds, plus we were 2 adults and a kid with a total of 2 checked and 3 carry on so I suspect they were looking more at total weight vs individual bag weight.
Sep 16, 2022, 5:34 pm
#304
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Italy
Programs: LH SEN, AF gold, HHdiamond
Posts: 104
Westin vs Le meridien
We are planning our 3rd trip to maldives while our previous stays have been to Conrad Rangali and Waldorf Ithaafushi which both stays were great.
We are now considering either Westin or Le Meridien on a beach villa with pool for 7 nights.( we have 2 kids 4yo and 2yo...) anyone who has been to both resorts ? Would appreciate a review comparing pros and cons for both!
We are now considering either Westin or Le Meridien on a beach villa with pool for 7 nights.( we have 2 kids 4yo and 2yo...) anyone who has been to both resorts ? Would appreciate a review comparing pros and cons for both!
Oct 30, 2022, 12:13 pm
#305
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 1
I am heading to the Westin in 2 weeks, they just sent me their email to organize the seaplane transfer. The email also mentioned the following:
Regarding the part I highlighted above, has anyone been there recently? If so, what was your experience like? Did you have to take a PCR test at the resort at check-in? It doesn't say you have to quarantine while waiting for the results, which takes 72 hours. So do you just go about your vacation then if your test comes back positive you get kicked off the resort? (the email says they cannot accommodate guests who test positive)
Effective from 05th March 2022, all arriving tourists and other visitors (traveling for the short-term and not subject to 07 days quarantine) are not required to present COVID-19 negative PCR test results to arrive in the Maldives. However; as a precautionary measure for all arriving and in-house guests and staff we request everyone to do a PCR test on the day of their arrival at the Resort.
While departing from the Maldives we can arrange for a PCR test. Our in-house doctor can take the sample at the resort and send it to Male’ hospital 72 hrs. prior to guest departure and will get the result on departure day and the same will cost USD 120 plus 23.2% taxes per person.
While departing from the Maldives we can arrange for a PCR test. Our in-house doctor can take the sample at the resort and send it to Male’ hospital 72 hrs. prior to guest departure and will get the result on departure day and the same will cost USD 120 plus 23.2% taxes per person.
Last edited by 57ruledsheets; Oct 30, 2022 at 12:19 pm
Dec 4, 2022, 10:30 pm
#306
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,469
I am heading to the Westin in 2 weeks, they just sent me their email to organize the seaplane transfer. The email also mentioned the following:
Regarding the part I highlighted above, has anyone been there recently? If so, what was your experience like? Did you have to take a PCR test at the resort at check-in? It doesn't say you have to quarantine while waiting for the results, which takes 72 hours. So do you just go about your vacation then if your test comes back positive you get kicked off the resort? (the email says they cannot accommodate guests who test positive)
Regarding the part I highlighted above, has anyone been there recently? If so, what was your experience like? Did you have to take a PCR test at the resort at check-in? It doesn't say you have to quarantine while waiting for the results, which takes 72 hours. So do you just go about your vacation then if your test comes back positive you get kicked off the resort? (the email says they cannot accommodate guests who test positive)
Jan 19, 2023, 4:49 am
#307
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 207
Email address
Hi all
does anyone please have a contact email address for this resort they could share with me?
what room type can you fit x2 young children in, alongside 2 adults, in case anyone happens to know the answer!
many thanks
does anyone please have a contact email address for this resort they could share with me?
what room type can you fit x2 young children in, alongside 2 adults, in case anyone happens to know the answer!
many thanks
Jan 19, 2023, 6:55 am
#308
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium, UA Gold (*G), DL Silver, Makers Mark Ambassador
Posts: 4,642
Jan 19, 2023, 10:06 am
#309
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 207
Jan 19, 2023, 10:07 am
#310
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 207
We are planning our 3rd trip to maldives while our previous stays have been to Conrad Rangali and Waldorf Ithaafushi which both stays were great.
We are now considering either Westin or Le Meridien on a beach villa with pool for 7 nights.( we have 2 kids 4yo and 2yo...) anyone who has been to both resorts ? Would appreciate a review comparing pros and cons for both!
We are now considering either Westin or Le Meridien on a beach villa with pool for 7 nights.( we have 2 kids 4yo and 2yo...) anyone who has been to both resorts ? Would appreciate a review comparing pros and cons for both!
thanks
Jan 19, 2023, 11:28 am
#311
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
I visited both with a kid and shared some thoughts on a comparison in my review of the LM (late Mar/early Apr 2022) in that thread. In short, we loved both, but if we were returning to one, we'd choose LM.
Feb 3, 2023, 9:54 am
#313
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
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Feb 3, 2023, 9:57 am
#314
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Surrey, UK
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, American Airlines Lifetime Platinum, Accor Live Limitless Gold
Posts: 11
Thank you. We are travelling with UK plugs or a multi-adaptor that does not have a type D plug (3 pronged round pins), which I read is common in the Maldives. Appreciate you checking the photos!
Feb 3, 2023, 10:00 am
#315
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
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