May 7, 2021, 10:45 am
Last edit by: jason8612
Hotel email:
[email protected]
Resort Shared Seaplane Transfer:
Prices are inclusive of tax and fees and to be paid upon check-out.
420 USD per adult (12 years and above)
210 USD per child (ages between 2 and 11.99 years)
Baggage
Complimentary for infants (below 2 years)
Standard baggage is30 25kg including hand luggage. Excess weight will be charged at 5.60 USD per kg (per round trip).
Max dimensions are 158 cm and 32 kg. Infants do not have baggage allowance.
Hours
Operate between 06:00 to 16:00.
For check-in, last international flight must arrive at or before 15:30.
For check-out, first international flight must depart at or after 09:00.
Complete Details can be found here.
COVID Related Topics
Testing
Testing available at 120++ USD pp and reservations should be made no later than 72 hours prior to departure.
Quarantine/Isolation Policy
What happens if I test positive for COVID? Current policy can be found here.
Contact Tracing
Where can I find the list of properties under contract tracing? Here.
What happens if a resort is listed under contract tracing?
Guests must travel directly between MLE airport and the property post arrival and pre departure via international flight ONLY.
Inter-island transfers will be ceased and guests will not be able to arrive from, depart to, another island in the Maldives.
Water Sports & Diving Menu
Spa, Beauty, & Fitness Menu
F&B Menu
Latitude Menu
Riviera Menu
Tabemasu Menu
Turquoise Menu
Velaa Lunch Menu
Velaa Dinner Menu
Waves Menu
Wine Master List
Mini Bar Menu
Meal Plans
Prices are inclusive of tax and fees
Bed and Breakfast per night
30 USD per adult (12 years and above)
15 USD per child (ages between 3 and 11.99 years)
Half Board per night
95 USD per adult (12 years and above)
47.50 USD per child (ages between 3 and 11.99 years)
Complimentary for infants (below 3 years)
Full Board Plus per night
155 USD per adult (12 years and above)
77.50 USD per child (ages between 3 and 11.99 years)
Complimentary for infants (below 3 years)
All-Inclusive per night
230 USD per adult (12 years and above)
115 USD per child (ages 3 and 11.99 years)
Complimentary for infants (below 3 years)
Details can be found here.
F&B Bonvoy Discounts
General Members & Silver Elite 10%
Gold Elite 15%
Platinum, Titanium, & Ambassador Elite 20%
Full Details can be found here.
Resort Map
Can be found here.
Room total can be found here.
Beach Bungalow and Beach Villa are categorized by location. See the resort map for more information.
Paid/confirmed upgrades
Rates per night as of 08-May-2021
From Sunrise OWV to Sunset OWV 50++ USD
From Sunrise OWV to Sunset OWV w/ pool 250++ USD
Terms
Must be for entire duration of reservation
Requires non-refundable payment at time of confirming
Availability and rates subject to change
Can you apply SNAs at this property? No.
Late Checkout Policy (subject to availability)
General Members: None
Silver Elite: "Priority"
Gold Elite: 2pm
Platinum & Titanium Elite: 4pm
Ambassador Elite: 4pm or "Your24"
Welcome Gift
General Members & Silver Elite: None
Gold Elite: 500 points per stay
Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite: Welcome Gift: 1000 points per stay OR amenity per stay OR breakfast at Turquoise Restaurant per day for 2 persons (member + 1)
Drone Restrictions
"We strictly prohibit the operation of any type of UAV or drones for any purpose within and above the premises of the resort as our guests' privacy is of our utmost concern. This prohibition extends to devices launched from the resort or from outside the boundaries of the resort. If you wish to take photographs or videos, you may do so at the common areas of our resort."
[email protected]
Resort Shared Seaplane Transfer:
Prices are inclusive of tax and fees and to be paid upon check-out.
420 USD per adult (12 years and above)
210 USD per child (ages between 2 and 11.99 years)
Baggage
Complimentary for infants (below 2 years)
Standard baggage is
Max dimensions are 158 cm and 32 kg. Infants do not have baggage allowance.
Hours
Operate between 06:00 to 16:00.
For check-in, last international flight must arrive at or before 15:30.
For check-out, first international flight must depart at or after 09:00.
Complete Details can be found here.
COVID Related Topics
Testing
Testing available at 120++ USD pp and reservations should be made no later than 72 hours prior to departure.
Quarantine/Isolation Policy
What happens if I test positive for COVID? Current policy can be found here.
Contact Tracing
Where can I find the list of properties under contract tracing? Here.
What happens if a resort is listed under contract tracing?
Guests must travel directly between MLE airport and the property post arrival and pre departure via international flight ONLY.
Inter-island transfers will be ceased and guests will not be able to arrive from, depart to, another island in the Maldives.
Water Sports & Diving Menu
Spa, Beauty, & Fitness Menu
F&B Menu
Latitude Menu
Riviera Menu
Tabemasu Menu
Turquoise Menu
Velaa Lunch Menu
Velaa Dinner Menu
Waves Menu
Wine Master List
Mini Bar Menu
Meal Plans
Prices are inclusive of tax and fees
Bed and Breakfast per night
30 USD per adult (12 years and above)
15 USD per child (ages between 3 and 11.99 years)
Half Board per night
95 USD per adult (12 years and above)
47.50 USD per child (ages between 3 and 11.99 years)
Complimentary for infants (below 3 years)
Full Board Plus per night
155 USD per adult (12 years and above)
77.50 USD per child (ages between 3 and 11.99 years)
Complimentary for infants (below 3 years)
All-Inclusive per night
230 USD per adult (12 years and above)
115 USD per child (ages 3 and 11.99 years)
Complimentary for infants (below 3 years)
Details can be found here.
F&B Bonvoy Discounts
General Members & Silver Elite 10%
Gold Elite 15%
Platinum, Titanium, & Ambassador Elite 20%
Full Details can be found here.
Resort Map
Can be found here.
Room total can be found here.
Beach Bungalow and Beach Villa are categorized by location. See the resort map for more information.
Paid/confirmed upgrades
Rates per night as of 08-May-2021
From Sunrise OWV to Sunset OWV 50++ USD
From Sunrise OWV to Sunset OWV w/ pool 250++ USD
Terms
Must be for entire duration of reservation
Requires non-refundable payment at time of confirming
Availability and rates subject to change
Can you apply SNAs at this property? No.
Late Checkout Policy (subject to availability)
General Members: None
Silver Elite: "Priority"
Gold Elite: 2pm
Platinum & Titanium Elite: 4pm
Ambassador Elite: 4pm or "Your24"
Welcome Gift
General Members & Silver Elite: None
Gold Elite: 500 points per stay
Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite: Welcome Gift: 1000 points per stay OR amenity per stay OR breakfast at Turquoise Restaurant per day for 2 persons (member + 1)
Drone Restrictions
"We strictly prohibit the operation of any type of UAV or drones for any purpose within and above the premises of the resort as our guests' privacy is of our utmost concern. This prohibition extends to devices launched from the resort or from outside the boundaries of the resort. If you wish to take photographs or videos, you may do so at the common areas of our resort."
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Thilamaafushi, Maldives [Master Thread]
Nov 12, 2022, 8:10 pm
#1488
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 36
Breakfast is only for the member plus 1. They wont extend to 4. It would be a simple math on the card if you would use it enough to pay for the yearly fee.
Nov 14, 2022, 10:13 pm
#1489
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 68
Beginner question: for the half board fee, it says "Above rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 12% goods and services tax.", so it mean $95 already includes the taxes and fees right? Whereas, if I order a la carte, I would see $x++ meaning I have to pay additional 20% right?
If I am not good at swimming, the new south pier is better since it is closer to the lagoon? I should probably pick the sunrise villa and not take any upgrade to sunset?
If I am not good at swimming, the new south pier is better since it is closer to the lagoon? I should probably pick the sunrise villa and not take any upgrade to sunset?
Nov 15, 2022, 3:30 am
#1490
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 298
Beginner question: for the half board fee, it says "Above rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 12% goods and services tax.", so it mean $95 already includes the taxes and fees right? Whereas, if I order a la carte, I would see $x++ meaning I have to pay additional 20% right?
If I am not good at swimming, the new south pier is better since it is closer to the lagoon? I should probably pick the sunrise villa and not take any upgrade to sunset?
If I am not good at swimming, the new south pier is better since it is closer to the lagoon? I should probably pick the sunrise villa and not take any upgrade to sunset?
The whole island of the resort is placed in a lagoon, i.e. all waters surrounding the island are sheltered from the ocean. The water depth of the lagoon varies with the tide. Usually it ranges from knee deep to hip deep, so swimming should not be an overly dangerous activity (unless you venture out to the reef or the part of the lagoon between the reef and the two islands. The resort provides life vests in the villas/bungalows (and encourages the use of those vests).
There is a reef ("house reef") just off the north pier. The water above the reef can also be shallow, but be aware, that you should only swim above the reef and never (as in NEVER) make contact with anything underwater. So if you're not confident enough to keep yourself afloat for a few minutes, you should probably not swim where there is any reef (or any kind of inhabited structure inside the lagoon). There's a steep drop at the reef with the water depth going to 30 ft and more quite rapidly.
But again, as long as you just swim and plunge close to the villas and the beach, even inexperienced swimmers should be fine.
BTW: On the south pier, the (noticeable but not very strong) current will push you towards the sunset villas and pull you away from the sunrise villas. However, since the water tends to be shallow there, you can always just walk back to the ladder leading up to you villa.
Nov 15, 2022, 7:53 am
#1491
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 68
Thanks so much for your detailed reply @funkbandit
So for novice swimmers, what is the best villa you would recommend? Going in a few weeks and trying to send them a wish list for room location =)
For meal plan, for my partner and kid do not drink, it seems like half or full board would be the most appropriate? Is there any package deal for water activities as it looks like individual activity can add up very quickly....
Thanks again!
So for novice swimmers, what is the best villa you would recommend? Going in a few weeks and trying to send them a wish list for room location =)
For meal plan, for my partner and kid do not drink, it seems like half or full board would be the most appropriate? Is there any package deal for water activities as it looks like individual activity can add up very quickly....
Thanks again!
Nov 15, 2022, 10:46 am
#1492
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 27
Thanks so much for your detailed reply @funkbandit
So for novice swimmers, what is the best villa you would recommend? Going in a few weeks and trying to send them a wish list for room location =)
So for novice swimmers, what is the best villa you would recommend? Going in a few weeks and trying to send them a wish list for room location =)
All water off any of the villas is not very deep, nor has a tough current. It's just a matter of how far out you want to be able to go, and how easily you want to get to deeper water. If you want easier access to deeper water (but still ~15 min out) then you want the north pier. If it doesn't matter to you, then it doesn't matter which pier you're on. I'd be more concerned about each pier's location to restaurants and other amenities than which is better for a novice swimmer when the water is barely waist deep in most of it.
Nov 16, 2022, 8:43 pm
#1493
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 68
I think you're thinking about this too hard. It's salt water. It's almost effortless to float unless you are rail thin, and in that case, just inflate your lungs and you'll still float.
All water off any of the villas is not very deep, nor has a tough current. It's just a matter of how far out you want to be able to go, and how easily you want to get to deeper water. If you want easier access to deeper water (but still ~15 min out) then you want the north pier. If it doesn't matter to you, then it doesn't matter which pier you're on. I'd be more concerned about each pier's location to restaurants and other amenities than which is better for a novice swimmer when the water is barely waist deep in most of it.
All water off any of the villas is not very deep, nor has a tough current. It's just a matter of how far out you want to be able to go, and how easily you want to get to deeper water. If you want easier access to deeper water (but still ~15 min out) then you want the north pier. If it doesn't matter to you, then it doesn't matter which pier you're on. I'd be more concerned about each pier's location to restaurants and other amenities than which is better for a novice swimmer when the water is barely waist deep in most of it.
Nov 22, 2022, 7:58 pm
#1497
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: LGA RIC PHF ORF
Posts: 96
Thanks to all the contributions upthread, I've enjoyed reading along with everyone's experience. We're headed to LM in December and I've got a few questions (If these have been recently addressed feel free to point me in the right direction)
We're arriving ~7AM local on AF (in J if it matters...), this looks like one of the peak arrival times. We will have carry-on luggage only, what sort of wait should we expect at customs? Wait for seaplane transfer? The resort offers a "CIP" (VIP I guess?) transfer service for $215 per person/ per way (ouch). Does anybody have experience with this? If this could get us to the resort hours earlier, we might consider it.
Our departure, again on AF, is 9:15AM local time, right after the resort cutoff at 9AM for international departures. Will we have any issues with this timing?
With the south pier being open, is there any reason to request this over the north pier? We're booked into sunrise OW. We value the ability to swim off from the room towards the house reef and snorkel (seems quite the trek from the south pier to the house reef). The consensus seems to been that sunrise is better, in part, due to the calm waters, is this the reverse for the south pier? (Sunrise villas look to be facing "inward").
For the meal plans, what data points are out there for "up-charges" for dishes not included? We'd likely go with the all inclusive option. For example, lets say one night we go to Tabemasu and I want the Wagyu tenderloin which is not on the AI meal plan and a la carte is $85. Ballpark guess for an up-charge, or data points?
What sort of weather can we expect to see in early Dec? Any seasonal weather patterns, say it will rain every afternoon?
We're arriving ~7AM local on AF (in J if it matters...), this looks like one of the peak arrival times. We will have carry-on luggage only, what sort of wait should we expect at customs? Wait for seaplane transfer? The resort offers a "CIP" (VIP I guess?) transfer service for $215 per person/ per way (ouch). Does anybody have experience with this? If this could get us to the resort hours earlier, we might consider it.
Our departure, again on AF, is 9:15AM local time, right after the resort cutoff at 9AM for international departures. Will we have any issues with this timing?
With the south pier being open, is there any reason to request this over the north pier? We're booked into sunrise OW. We value the ability to swim off from the room towards the house reef and snorkel (seems quite the trek from the south pier to the house reef). The consensus seems to been that sunrise is better, in part, due to the calm waters, is this the reverse for the south pier? (Sunrise villas look to be facing "inward").
For the meal plans, what data points are out there for "up-charges" for dishes not included? We'd likely go with the all inclusive option. For example, lets say one night we go to Tabemasu and I want the Wagyu tenderloin which is not on the AI meal plan and a la carte is $85. Ballpark guess for an up-charge, or data points?
What sort of weather can we expect to see in early Dec? Any seasonal weather patterns, say it will rain every afternoon?
Nov 23, 2022, 2:13 am
#1498
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
We're arriving ~7AM local on AF (in J if it matters...), this looks like one of the peak arrival times. We will have carry-on luggage only, what sort of wait should we expect at customs? Wait for seaplane transfer? The resort offers a "CIP" (VIP I guess?) transfer service for $215 per person/ per way (ouch). Does anybody have experience with this? If this could get us to the resort hours earlier, we might consider it.
I think the "CIP" service would only help you to skip the 10-15 minutes queue, not sure whether they would pick you up directly from plane, if that would be the case, then some additional time could be save. But I don't think it guarantees you any earlier departure on the sea plane.
With the south pier being open, is there any reason to request this over the north pier? We're booked into sunrise OW. We value the ability to swim off from the room towards the house reef and snorkel (seems quite the trek from the south pier to the house reef). The consensus seems to been that sunrise is better, in part, due to the calm waters, is this the reverse for the south pier? (Sunrise villas look to be facing "inward").
For the meal plans, what data points are out there for "up-charges" for dishes not included? We'd likely go with the all inclusive option. For example, lets say one night we go to Tabemasu and I want the Wagyu tenderloin which is not on the AI meal plan and a la carte is $85. Ballpark guess for an up-charge, or data points?
I think there is no real pattern. It should be getting less rainy in general throughout December. I had some stays in mid December that were quite cloudy with some heavy downpours (but usually short ones, some of them in the morning), but it doesn't mean that you can't have a perfect weather with a bit of luck.
Nov 23, 2022, 8:24 pm
#1499
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 43
Just got platinum status. I am not seeing any dining discounts with platinum anymore even on the Marriot website. However people have talked about discounts on this and other forums, though not recently. Is that a benefit that has been removed?
Nov 23, 2022, 11:22 pm
#1500
Company Representative, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 1,090
Congratulations on achieving Platinum elite status.
We can confirm that the F&B discount for Marriott Bonvoy members has ended as of 30 June 2022. While the promotion has come to an end, members can still continue to earn and redeem points on their food and beverage spend at participating restaurants and bars across Asia Pacific, even without a hotel stay. With more than 900 properties, 2000 F&B venues and an array of lifestyle, finance and airline partners across the region, Marriott Bonvoy members have more ways to earn, redeem and enjoy exclusive benefits.
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