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 9, 2022, 12:26 pm
#1291
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 43
The menu shows a number of vegetarian options but limited on Vegan and that's the reason I haven't booked the flight yet, the hotel is booked on points.
Aug 9, 2022, 12:35 pm
#1292
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 43
I’m here since yesterday morning
pre upgraded the day before my arrival to a beach villa with pool, it’s probably 5-6 category above the beach bungalow (standard room) booked with points for 16 nights. (Titanium)
I received an email from Mr. Mohamed Haroon (Resort manager) two days before my stay and I replayed him with my preference to be upgraded to a beach villa, since I don’t like to stay in an overwater. Very kind and generous to upgrade us to the best kind of 1 bedroom beach villa
we met also Mr. Nilesh Singh, the general manager, he came tonight at dinner also to greet us and talk a little
they are both very nice guys
I believe they do more than an extra mile for the Marriott elite members, I really feel welcome and appreciated
The service from all the people here from staff is very good.
the resort itself is very nice and new. And super clean everywhere in every part. I can’t say luxurious, it’s minimalist style and elegant. Room is very comfortable and housekeeping service is perfectly managed 2 times per day.
for any request you can get in touch with the reception by WhatsApp and they are quick and accurate.
we choose the half board and both the dinners had at Velaa and Turquoise were fantastic. Large portions and very good quality food.
in this season the best side of the island is (unfortunately) the south one, where only some 2 bedrooms villas and the lagoon villas are located.
the sea in the north side (and also the sea where the overwater are open yet) in this season is more rough and there is more wind also. But not a big problem
actually the best beach / sea where to relax is the south one facing the houses where the employees stay
riviera pool area is amazing, very quiet and facing a very nice sea. Also the main pool is very nice but too windy area for me.
I’m sure coming in the best season it must be wonderful, as the whole north part of the island.
I’m actually very happy with my choose of this resort. It absolutely values the amount of points payed.
The prices for extra F&B are correct for this kind of resort, nothing is overpriced
here some photos:
pre upgraded the day before my arrival to a beach villa with pool, it’s probably 5-6 category above the beach bungalow (standard room) booked with points for 16 nights. (Titanium)
I received an email from Mr. Mohamed Haroon (Resort manager) two days before my stay and I replayed him with my preference to be upgraded to a beach villa, since I don’t like to stay in an overwater. Very kind and generous to upgrade us to the best kind of 1 bedroom beach villa
we met also Mr. Nilesh Singh, the general manager, he came tonight at dinner also to greet us and talk a little
they are both very nice guys
I believe they do more than an extra mile for the Marriott elite members, I really feel welcome and appreciated
The service from all the people here from staff is very good.
the resort itself is very nice and new. And super clean everywhere in every part. I can’t say luxurious, it’s minimalist style and elegant. Room is very comfortable and housekeeping service is perfectly managed 2 times per day.
for any request you can get in touch with the reception by WhatsApp and they are quick and accurate.
we choose the half board and both the dinners had at Velaa and Turquoise were fantastic. Large portions and very good quality food.
in this season the best side of the island is (unfortunately) the south one, where only some 2 bedrooms villas and the lagoon villas are located.
the sea in the north side (and also the sea where the overwater are open yet) in this season is more rough and there is more wind also. But not a big problem
actually the best beach / sea where to relax is the south one facing the houses where the employees stay
riviera pool area is amazing, very quiet and facing a very nice sea. Also the main pool is very nice but too windy area for me.
I’m sure coming in the best season it must be wonderful, as the whole north part of the island.
I’m actually very happy with my choose of this resort. It absolutely values the amount of points payed.
The prices for extra F&B are correct for this kind of resort, nothing is overpriced
here some photos:
Is there a reason you changed the room, I got an above water villa because that's all I keep reading, if staying in Maldives stay on an above water one, even though my wife is not crazy about it after convincing.
Was the other room bigger, better and how did you find the food? Can't seem to connect to their Whatsapp, would you the number?
Last edited by rakeshs_ca; Aug 9, 2022 at 12:56 pm
Aug 9, 2022, 1:02 pm
#1293
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Thanks for the photos, even though I tried not look a them, still got a glimpse :-)
Is there a reason you changed the room, I got an above water villa because that's all I keep reading, if staying in Maldives stay on an above water one, even though my wife is not crazy about it after convincing.
Was the other room bigger, better and how did you find the food? Can't seem to connect to their Whatsapp, would you the number?
Is there a reason you changed the room, I got an above water villa because that's all I keep reading, if staying in Maldives stay on an above water one, even though my wife is not crazy about it after convincing.
Was the other room bigger, better and how did you find the food? Can't seem to connect to their Whatsapp, would you the number?
Aug 9, 2022, 3:16 pm
#1294
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 43
My booking on points is showing USD for transfer and resort fee. Do I have an option of making the payment in CAD as I don['t want to pay the FX fees?
Does anyone else have their transfer fees showing twice. Mine is listed at $840 and also shows the new rate of $960 in the total bill.
Does anyone else have their transfer fees showing twice. Mine is listed at $840 and also shows the new rate of $960 in the total bill.
Aug 9, 2022, 4:55 pm
#1295
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,471
My booking on points is showing USD for transfer and resort fee. Do I have an option of making the payment in CAD as I don['t want to pay the FX fees?
Does anyone else have their transfer fees showing twice. Mine is listed at $840 and also shows the new rate of $960 in the total bill.
Does anyone else have their transfer fees showing twice. Mine is listed at $840 and also shows the new rate of $960 in the total bill.
You're going to have to pay a bunch of USD for your meals and whatnot anyway. You might want to try to settle with Marriott GCs bought in CAD, as the givex rate is very good. But in Maldives it's hit or miss on using GCs to cover the seaplane cost.
Aug 9, 2022, 10:18 pm
#1297
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
Aug 9, 2022, 10:27 pm
#1298
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Italy
Programs: Accor Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond , Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,484
Thanks for the photos, even though I tried not look a them, still got a glimpse :-)
Is there a reason you changed the room, I got an above water villa because that's all I keep reading, if staying in Maldives stay on an above water one, even though my wife is not crazy about it after convincing.
Was the other room bigger, better and how did you find the food? Can't seem to connect to their Whatsapp, would you the number?
Is there a reason you changed the room, I got an above water villa because that's all I keep reading, if staying in Maldives stay on an above water one, even though my wife is not crazy about it after convincing.
Was the other room bigger, better and how did you find the food? Can't seem to connect to their Whatsapp, would you the number?
Aug 10, 2022, 11:10 am
#1299
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,349
I'm sure there are credit cards you can get that have no FX fees, ask you should look into that. As a US citizen I don't have an issue in the Maldives but do in many other countries so I always make sure to have at least 1 card with no fx fees in my wallet (in the US there is Amex Plat, Cap1, Sapphire reserve, etc).
Aug 10, 2022, 11:16 am
#1300
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,403
I'm sure there are credit cards you can get that have no FX fees, ask you should look into that. As a US citizen I don't have an issue in the Maldives but do in many other countries so I always make sure to have at least 1 card with no fx fees in my wallet (in the US there is Amex Plat, Cap1, Sapphire reserve, etc).
Aug 10, 2022, 11:19 am
#1301
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,349
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Aug 10, 2022, 11:20 am
#1302
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,403
On the other hand, Canada has had chip and tap for ages and the US is barely getting around to it. We have the technological advantage, just not the benefits. Anyway, that's off-topic.
Aug 10, 2022, 12:54 pm
#1303
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 43
There are a few with no FX HSBC and BRIM to name a couple, BRIM is free. MIght get the HSBC one though cause of welcome offer.
Aug 10, 2022, 1:03 pm
#1304
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 43
Thanks for all the quick replies and help guys. Just booked the flights from Delhi after the resort ensured us there will be enough food for Vegans, the chef "will curate special vegan menu for my wife" :-)
Plan to do most activities at the resort it self as venturing out to other islands may be expensive. Flight back to Delhi is at 3 pm. If we get to Male, the earliest seaplane transfer would allow us, what can one do in Male for a few hours?
First trip out of Canada since Covid started, so the past couple of years have allowed us to bank points.
220000 Aeroplan points for return trip to India with $244 in taxes.
204000 Marriot points for Le Meridien stay with around $1200 USD in resort fees and transfer. The flight from Delhi (paid 50% with my TD Points) is cheaper than the sea plane transfer.
Have to set aside $1000 for dining and as much for activities I assume?
Plan to do most activities at the resort it self as venturing out to other islands may be expensive. Flight back to Delhi is at 3 pm. If we get to Male, the earliest seaplane transfer would allow us, what can one do in Male for a few hours?
First trip out of Canada since Covid started, so the past couple of years have allowed us to bank points.
220000 Aeroplan points for return trip to India with $244 in taxes.
204000 Marriot points for Le Meridien stay with around $1200 USD in resort fees and transfer. The flight from Delhi (paid 50% with my TD Points) is cheaper than the sea plane transfer.
Have to set aside $1000 for dining and as much for activities I assume?
Last edited by rakeshs_ca; Aug 10, 2022 at 1:11 pm
Aug 10, 2022, 1:11 pm
#1305
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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Posts: 15,521
But there is a list here.
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