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]
Aug 22, 2021, 9:01 pm
#286
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto (YYZ)
Posts: 6,279
You are correct the last two photos are of common areas. Reminds me of a shabby chic motel you'd find in Miami.
Yeah, I'm not getting a sophisticated or luxury vibe whatsoever. The saloon doors and shutter windows are... tacky.
The private pools are above grade and not flush with the walk-out patio. A major design flaw in my opinion.
Yeah, I'm not getting a sophisticated or luxury vibe whatsoever. The saloon doors and shutter windows are... tacky.
The private pools are above grade and not flush with the walk-out patio. A major design flaw in my opinion.
Aug 23, 2021, 11:49 am
#287
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,351
Honestly, at a Category 5 I personally wasn't expecting anything better - this is actually quite nice for that level. If you want more luxurious there are plenty of Category 8 properties to choose from (STR, W, JW, Ritz) and also a Category 7 (Westin).
Aug 23, 2021, 9:56 pm
#290
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
I saved the story and can re-upload it wherever. Not sure what's the best practice for anonymous video uploads. TBH, it looks fine. It isn't luxurious by any definition of the term (bathroom seems nice though) but it also costs just $200 worth of Marriott points per night on FNF standard pricing. Honestly, I think the color scheme is the aspect of the room that is doing the most damage. Those shades of pink and blue just look... unappealing... But I don't think anyone is coming here expecting a WA Maldives-level hard product.
Even after the transfer cost is factored in, this is a sub-$400/night Maldives resort on a points redemption. Based on these initial videos, I'm not sure it's actually worth the cash rate though.
I think the deal-breaker for if I personally keep my reservation here vs. add days to another reservation at a different resort will come down to reviews.
Even after the transfer cost is factored in, this is a sub-$400/night Maldives resort on a points redemption. Based on these initial videos, I'm not sure it's actually worth the cash rate though.
I think the deal-breaker for if I personally keep my reservation here vs. add days to another reservation at a different resort will come down to reviews.
Aug 23, 2021, 11:33 pm
#291
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: GUM
Programs: OWE, *Gold, STE+, Globalist, Titanium, Spire, Diamond
Posts: 551
Funny that the saloon door blue reminds me of the WA Reef/Beach Villa gate. I prefer the color scheme of the beach villas. I wonder if the OWV are all painted the same color since the 2 Br OWV didn’t seem to have the same pink from their walkthrough.
Aug 24, 2021, 5:50 am
#292
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
We purchased insurance from Trawick International (www.trawickinternational.com). It was just $69, but trip interruption coverage is limited to 100% of our upfront outlay of $2,500 since we booked the room on points. Obviously that wouldn't cover the full cost of 14 extra days in separate accommodations, but the insurance, Marriott's extra discounts, the 20% Platinum discount and points on the card would take some of the pain out of it. It also covers emergency medical evacuation if things get really bad.
Has anybody seen whether there are alternatives to remaining at LM for quarantine? It seems like it might be preferable to quarantine near medical facilities in Male and hopefully that would be more affordable as well?
Has anybody seen whether there are alternatives to remaining at LM for quarantine? It seems like it might be preferable to quarantine near medical facilities in Male and hopefully that would be more affordable as well?
Aug 24, 2021, 6:22 am
#294
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
Why not both? Different points currencies anyway. If you’re paying cash, perhaps you could consider One&Only and Cheval Blanc Randheli.
I don’t think the LM was ever a contender to be a substitute for the STR or PH in the Maldives. It’s a fraction of the cost.
I don’t think the LM was ever a contender to be a substitute for the STR or PH in the Maldives. It’s a fraction of the cost.
Aug 24, 2021, 8:24 am
#296
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto (YYZ)
Posts: 6,279
It isn't luxurious by any definition of the term (bathroom seems nice though) but it also costs just $200 worth of Marriott points per night on FNF standard pricing. Honestly, I think the color scheme is the aspect of the room that is doing the most damage. Those shades of pink and blue just look... unappealing....
Aug 24, 2021, 8:37 am
#297
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
Looks like beach villas will be blue and OVW villas will be pink. Why did they pick this color scheme??? I would have preferred at least a navy blue (like LM Central Park) to this.
Aug 24, 2021, 3:21 pm
#298
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 226
Any Marriott Pros
You pros have amazing angles so checking to see what angles might still exist for a stay later this year. We are not Marriott loyalist per say, albeit consider lifetime Platinum but Marriott keeps changing (devaluing) programs so we shy away.
MARRIOTT PROFILE
- Marriott Platinum status (first year)
- Chase Bonvoy Business
- Amex Bonvoy Personal
- Fair amount of Marriott points available.
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- Amex Platinum & Chase Sapphire holder
STAY
- Maldives Le Meridian (mainly on points)
- Platinum amenity for breakfast
QUESTIONS
Hopper flights - Looking for ways to reduce our-of-pocket hopper flight expenses. Flights get billed to room, so Chase Sapphire credit will work. Considering an upgrade to Marriott Brilliant as $300 could right back with the stay from the flights. Doubt the add of 15 credits matters since we already one from business, one from personal. How could the extra $150 be realized? Maybe an upgrade sub available, though not counting on it.
Food. We are using plat perk for breakfasts. Any other ways to minimize food cost (beyond packing our own?) Example, bill a dinner to hotel room and use points.
Other considerations - are there other considerations given the profile above? Upgrades, events, activities? What ideas might the Marriott and points experts consider?
Even past this stay, what smart plays are the cards?
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yes, we are budget travelers and realize the concept of Maldives conflicts with the concept of budget respectfully requesting not to discuss the spirit of the location or thoughts on budget travel to Maldives thank you.
MARRIOTT PROFILE
- Marriott Platinum status (first year)
- Chase Bonvoy Business
- Amex Bonvoy Personal
- Fair amount of Marriott points available.
——
- Amex Platinum & Chase Sapphire holder
STAY
- Maldives Le Meridian (mainly on points)
- Platinum amenity for breakfast
QUESTIONS
Hopper flights - Looking for ways to reduce our-of-pocket hopper flight expenses. Flights get billed to room, so Chase Sapphire credit will work. Considering an upgrade to Marriott Brilliant as $300 could right back with the stay from the flights. Doubt the add of 15 credits matters since we already one from business, one from personal. How could the extra $150 be realized? Maybe an upgrade sub available, though not counting on it.
Food. We are using plat perk for breakfasts. Any other ways to minimize food cost (beyond packing our own?) Example, bill a dinner to hotel room and use points.
Other considerations - are there other considerations given the profile above? Upgrades, events, activities? What ideas might the Marriott and points experts consider?
Even past this stay, what smart plays are the cards?
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yes, we are budget travelers and realize the concept of Maldives conflicts with the concept of budget respectfully requesting not to discuss the spirit of the location or thoughts on budget travel to Maldives thank you.
Aug 24, 2021, 4:52 pm
#299
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Manhattan, Palm Beach Island, San Francisco, Boston, & Hong Kong
Programs: Lifetime United Global Services, Delta Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador, & Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,165
Unfortunately, there is no way to minimize the food cost with Marriott points. However, if you bill it to the room, you could pay it off with points from the the US Bank Altitude Reserve through real time rewards. Those points would be valued at 1.5 cents/point. Alternatively, you could put all of your grocery spend before the trip onto the CSR and use Chase PYB to earn yourself cash back in the form of 1.5 cents / point. Then, you can simply save up that money and use it on food when it’s time for your trip.
If your wife is eligible, it might be worthwhile to have her apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred in branch. This would yield you a waived annual fee for the first year (again, must apply physically in branch for this) and 100K UR points. She could transfer the points to you and you could turn it into $1500 through Chase Pay Yourself Back. That’s $1500 worth of groceries and therefore $1500 saved foe your trip.
Don’t let anyone on this forum discourage you from traveling the way you want to travel.
If your wife is eligible, it might be worthwhile to have her apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred in branch. This would yield you a waived annual fee for the first year (again, must apply physically in branch for this) and 100K UR points. She could transfer the points to you and you could turn it into $1500 through Chase Pay Yourself Back. That’s $1500 worth of groceries and therefore $1500 saved foe your trip.
Don’t let anyone on this forum discourage you from traveling the way you want to travel.
Aug 24, 2021, 10:35 pm
#300
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: YVR
Programs: AC 75K, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum, National EE, Sixt Platinum, Hertz PC, AVIS PC
Posts: 1,913
Unfortunately, there is no way to minimize the food cost with Marriott points. However, if you bill it to the room, you could pay it off with points from the the US Bank Altitude Reserve through real time rewards. Those points would be valued at 1.5 cents/point. Alternatively, you could put all of your grocery spend before the trip onto the CSR and use Chase PYB to earn yourself cash back in the form of 1.5 cents / point. Then, you can simply save up that money and use it on food when it’s time for your trip.
If your wife is eligible, it might be worthwhile to have her apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred in branch. This would yield you a waived annual fee for the first year (again, must apply physically in branch for this) and 100K UR points. She could transfer the points to you and you could turn it into $1500 through Chase Pay Yourself Back. That’s $1500 worth of groceries and therefore $1500 saved foe your trip.
Don’t let anyone on this forum discourage you from traveling the way you want to travel.
If your wife is eligible, it might be worthwhile to have her apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred in branch. This would yield you a waived annual fee for the first year (again, must apply physically in branch for this) and 100K UR points. She could transfer the points to you and you could turn it into $1500 through Chase Pay Yourself Back. That’s $1500 worth of groceries and therefore $1500 saved foe your trip.
Don’t let anyone on this forum discourage you from traveling the way you want to travel.
https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/red...ant-rewards.mi
Ron.