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]
Mar 28, 2022, 7:32 pm
#1111
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
Our bill came to about $6,200 for 10 nights. That was for a few ala Carter lunches, seaplane for 2 adults and 1 kid, 4 days half board, 5 days full board plus, a nightly $75 kid supplement, and a bunch of activities. Could have definitely got by with less and could have also gone higher with things like Tabemasu, spa, etc.
Mar 28, 2022, 8:48 pm
#1112
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Portsmouth, NH
Programs: AA EXP, MRT Lifetime Titanium Elite, UAL, DL, SPG
Posts: 40
Mar 28, 2022, 9:35 pm
#1113
Join Date: May 2006
Location: KSNA/KLAX
Programs: IML GOLD, Bonvoy LTPE, WOH Globalist, AAEXPLT
Posts: 645
Mar 28, 2022, 11:27 pm
#1115
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
Our bill came to about $6,200 for 10 nights. That was for a few ala Carter lunches, seaplane for 2 adults and 1 kid, 4 days half board, 5 days full board plus, a nightly $75 kid supplement, and a bunch of activities. Could have definitely got by with less and could have also gone higher with things like Tabemasu, spa, etc.
Mar 28, 2022, 11:38 pm
#1116
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 29
Great review Sam P. Goodman.
We’re just sat in the airport lounge at the airport on our way home after a couple of days at The Sheraton following 10 days at Le Meridien.
As a data point, as two adults we spent $4,700. We ate at Tabemasu the first evening off-plan and then the rest of the trip on Full Board Plus. The bill included transfers; four water sports activities for two; one spa treatment; mixology class and cocktails at Riviera three evenings.
I completely agree with everything you’ve said.
A couple of points to add…
The mixology class with Deepak was fab. It was held at Tabemasu and we got three tastes of half cocktails, which Deepak made, and then we made our own Mezcal Old Fashioneds, which we smoked before drinking. The class included some nibbles from Tabemasu.
We considered all of the activities to be good value. We did a standup paddle board lesson, which was cheaper than a lesson locally in the UK.
The dive centre team is fab. Enthusiastic, friendly and super caring. We’re not that confident in water and did three snorkel trips, including a night snorkel, all of which added something different.
I’d highly recommend doing an early morning snorkel with one of the dive centre team early in your trip. We saw turtles, stingrays, a barracudas and shark. The real benefit was that they talked us through where to go and where to avoid.
Be aware that sea planes can land parallel to and not far from the house reef. Wear something that makes you visible!
The only disappointment of the trip was the food at Tabemasu. It’s not that it’s bad - just overpriced for what it is. Unless you live somewhere without good sushi then I’d avoid.
The gym is excellent - whether you want to do yoga, cardio, machine weights, free weights or even CrossFit. There’s something for everyone.
The Full Board Plus drinks menu is very limited - one each of a sparkling, white, rose and red wine and limited selection of cocktails - all of which varied between Velaa and Turquoise. Importantly, it was never enforced - in practice we were able to drink anything off the all inclusive menu. But, we know how to say please and thank you. YMMV.
Politeness to the staff pays dividends - probably more so than tipping. Just saying.
Finally, it’s a sign of a good resort when it’s hard to decide who to tip at the end of a stay.
I’ll post some stuff on the Sheraton thread, but LM is head and shoulders better - both the hard and soft product. And everything at the Sheraton was more expensive.
We’re just sat in the airport lounge at the airport on our way home after a couple of days at The Sheraton following 10 days at Le Meridien.
As a data point, as two adults we spent $4,700. We ate at Tabemasu the first evening off-plan and then the rest of the trip on Full Board Plus. The bill included transfers; four water sports activities for two; one spa treatment; mixology class and cocktails at Riviera three evenings.
I completely agree with everything you’ve said.
A couple of points to add…
The mixology class with Deepak was fab. It was held at Tabemasu and we got three tastes of half cocktails, which Deepak made, and then we made our own Mezcal Old Fashioneds, which we smoked before drinking. The class included some nibbles from Tabemasu.
We considered all of the activities to be good value. We did a standup paddle board lesson, which was cheaper than a lesson locally in the UK.
The dive centre team is fab. Enthusiastic, friendly and super caring. We’re not that confident in water and did three snorkel trips, including a night snorkel, all of which added something different.
I’d highly recommend doing an early morning snorkel with one of the dive centre team early in your trip. We saw turtles, stingrays, a barracudas and shark. The real benefit was that they talked us through where to go and where to avoid.
Be aware that sea planes can land parallel to and not far from the house reef. Wear something that makes you visible!
The only disappointment of the trip was the food at Tabemasu. It’s not that it’s bad - just overpriced for what it is. Unless you live somewhere without good sushi then I’d avoid.
The gym is excellent - whether you want to do yoga, cardio, machine weights, free weights or even CrossFit. There’s something for everyone.
The Full Board Plus drinks menu is very limited - one each of a sparkling, white, rose and red wine and limited selection of cocktails - all of which varied between Velaa and Turquoise. Importantly, it was never enforced - in practice we were able to drink anything off the all inclusive menu. But, we know how to say please and thank you. YMMV.
Politeness to the staff pays dividends - probably more so than tipping. Just saying.
Finally, it’s a sign of a good resort when it’s hard to decide who to tip at the end of a stay.
I’ll post some stuff on the Sheraton thread, but LM is head and shoulders better - both the hard and soft product. And everything at the Sheraton was more expensive.
Mar 29, 2022, 9:21 am
#1117
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,342
I just booked sunrise OWV over Thanksgiving week - 5 days 210k points (which should be 4x50k = 200k, but whatever) yesterday. Beach villa was also available for 160k
I had also looked at booking 5 days in December at the same rates.
Today, the redemption rates are the same. So maybe rates aren't going up so much?
I had also looked at booking 5 days in December at the same rates.
Today, the redemption rates are the same. So maybe rates aren't going up so much?
Mar 29, 2022, 9:37 am
#1118
Join Date: Dec 2020
Programs: British Airways Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 152
I just booked sunrise OWV over Thanksgiving week - 5 days 210k points (which should be 4x50k = 200k, but whatever) yesterday. Beach villa was also available for 160k
I had also looked at booking 5 days in December at the same rates.
Today, the redemption rates are the same. So maybe rates aren't going up so much?
I had also looked at booking 5 days in December at the same rates.
Today, the redemption rates are the same. So maybe rates aren't going up so much?
Mar 29, 2022, 9:43 am
#1119
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
I just booked sunrise OWV over Thanksgiving week - 5 days 210k points (which should be 4x50k = 200k, but whatever) yesterday. Beach villa was also available for 160k
I had also looked at booking 5 days in December at the same rates.
Today, the redemption rates are the same. So maybe rates aren't going up so much?
I had also looked at booking 5 days in December at the same rates.
Today, the redemption rates are the same. So maybe rates aren't going up so much?
On the number of points for 'upgraded' room, you get 5th night free for the basic room, but you still need to 'pay' the upgrade for the 5th night. So it is 4 nights x 40k points (5th night free) + 5 x 10k for upgrade from Beach Bungalow to OWV. So together 210k points you paid.
Mar 29, 2022, 9:53 am
#1120
Join Date: Dec 2020
Programs: British Airways Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 152
Seems that the increase didn't happen yet.
On the number of points for 'upgraded' room, you get 5th night free for the basic room, but you still need to 'pay' the upgrade for the 5th night. So it is 4 nights x 40k points (5th night free) + 5 x 10k for upgrade from Beach Bungalow to OWV. So together 210k points you paid.
On the number of points for 'upgraded' room, you get 5th night free for the basic room, but you still need to 'pay' the upgrade for the 5th night. So it is 4 nights x 40k points (5th night free) + 5 x 10k for upgrade from Beach Bungalow to OWV. So together 210k points you paid.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/03/29/...march-29-2022/
Mar 29, 2022, 4:08 pm
#1121
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
We just returned from a 10 night stay at the LM with my wife and daughter (10). We took a “once in a lifetime” trip to the Maldives last June and stayed at the Westin. We absolutely loved it and immediately started scheming a return. The low intro redemption rates at the LM proved too tempting. Here’s an overview of our stay along with a comparison to our stay at the Westin.
Mar 29, 2022, 5:19 pm
#1122
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
For us, LM wins.
Mar 29, 2022, 8:19 pm
#1123
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Aeroplan, Amex AeroPlat
Posts: 977
Thanks for the review! The $75 kid supplement included breakfast, what if you are Plat or above? Typically we get our daughters breakfast comp’ed as Titanium members. She sleeps with us in the King bed (small kid). We booked the LM base room for six nights.
Mar 29, 2022, 9:28 pm
#1124
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
I'm Titanium. Breakfast amenity was honored for 2 of us. The $75 for our daughter was for the privilege of crashing on the couch and breakfast. Meal plan pricing is adjusted accordingly ($30 credit adults and $15 kids).
Mar 29, 2022, 9:42 pm
#1125
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
when I went in November, I didn't have to pay that. Is your daughter a little older maybe? My son was only 4 when I went.