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]
Oct 14, 2022, 11:12 pm
#1411
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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Confirmed. I just spoke to F&B Mgr and they had large increases in cost of food and freight (like everyone else) so they must pass these on.
Oct 15, 2022, 12:50 am
#1412
Join Date: May 2006
Location: KSNA/KLAX
Programs: IML GOLD, Bonvoy LTPE, WOH Globalist, AAEXPLT
Posts: 645
A day after they confirmed they flight / pax info was received from me, a different employee replied to the SAME email thread requesting flight / pax info.
Yesterday: We are pleased to inform you that we have updated your traveling companion complete name along with your arrival & departure flight information and rest assured that we will arrange the seaplane transfers accordingly.
Today: To make the necessary transfer arrangements for a seamless arrival experience upon your arrival to the Maldives, we kindly request you to share with us the below information’s at your earliest convenience. Traveling companion’s complete names (gender, ages of children - if any) Arrival & Departure details (international arrival & departure flight number)
I literally can't make this stuff up
Yesterday: We are pleased to inform you that we have updated your traveling companion complete name along with your arrival & departure flight information and rest assured that we will arrange the seaplane transfers accordingly.
Today: To make the necessary transfer arrangements for a seamless arrival experience upon your arrival to the Maldives, we kindly request you to share with us the below information’s at your earliest convenience. Traveling companion’s complete names (gender, ages of children - if any) Arrival & Departure details (international arrival & departure flight number)
I literally can't make this stuff up
Oct 15, 2022, 7:21 am
#1413
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 52
Oct 15, 2022, 8:18 am
#1414
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
Oct 15, 2022, 8:41 am
#1415
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 52
Oct 15, 2022, 10:03 am
#1416
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,516
Wow thanks so much for all the details, MargaritaGirl! That's so great.
A few questions--
**Room: We have 6 nights booked just before Xmas, and managed to get them all with a mix of points (5th night free) and Amex Bonvoy vouchers (35/40K+15K points).
Both rooms are under Titanium accounts. Not counting on any upgrades in high season, but luckily it does seem like even the base room is nice. Yes?
** Transfer: My partner and his family are arriving in the late afternoon and will stay over in Male, and I arrive at 7AM. What time should we request seaplane transfer? With a group of 4, I guess we should book ahead (whoever is complaining about the 7 days advance booking should know that for mid December check in, I'm being told there's a THIRTY day advance payment request (requirement?) for the seaplane transfer.
** Costs: I was barely able to convince the partner to go because of high costs, and for 4 adults the F&B will cost a decent amount. We are OK with spending money on F&B-- but we are wondering-- Are there any ways to save some a bit of money while not feeling like we are going without (like, just do half board on arrival day but full board on the days we are there 24 hours?
**What to bring: Snacks? Very often when on a big vacation, we end up only eating a big late fancy breakfast and then being out all day, then having an early dinner-- so bringing some snacks for the afternoons might be enough. Guess I need to check the Maldives customs rules on bringing food
Anything else you didn't bring that you wish you would have?
** activities: we have some snorkel gear, which works well. But no flippers. Does the resort still have snorkel gear for guests? Is it free or charged?
Sorry to bother you on vacation-- feel free to answer later. Thanks again!
A few questions--
**Room: We have 6 nights booked just before Xmas, and managed to get them all with a mix of points (5th night free) and Amex Bonvoy vouchers (35/40K+15K points).
Both rooms are under Titanium accounts. Not counting on any upgrades in high season, but luckily it does seem like even the base room is nice. Yes?
** Transfer: My partner and his family are arriving in the late afternoon and will stay over in Male, and I arrive at 7AM. What time should we request seaplane transfer? With a group of 4, I guess we should book ahead (whoever is complaining about the 7 days advance booking should know that for mid December check in, I'm being told there's a THIRTY day advance payment request (requirement?) for the seaplane transfer.
** Costs: I was barely able to convince the partner to go because of high costs, and for 4 adults the F&B will cost a decent amount. We are OK with spending money on F&B-- but we are wondering-- Are there any ways to save some a bit of money while not feeling like we are going without (like, just do half board on arrival day but full board on the days we are there 24 hours?
**What to bring: Snacks? Very often when on a big vacation, we end up only eating a big late fancy breakfast and then being out all day, then having an early dinner-- so bringing some snacks for the afternoons might be enough. Guess I need to check the Maldives customs rules on bringing food
Anything else you didn't bring that you wish you would have? ** activities: we have some snorkel gear, which works well. But no flippers. Does the resort still have snorkel gear for guests? Is it free or charged?
Sorry to bother you on vacation-- feel free to answer later. Thanks again!
Oct 15, 2022, 12:08 pm
#1417
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 52
Wow thanks so much for all the details, MargaritaGirl! That's so great.
A few questions--
**Room: We have 6 nights booked just before Xmas, and managed to get them all with a mix of points (5th night free) and Amex Bonvoy vouchers (35/40K+15K points).
Both rooms are under Titanium accounts. Not counting on any upgrades in high season, but luckily it does seem like even the base room is nice. Yes?
** Transfer: My partner and his family are arriving in the late afternoon and will stay over in Male, and I arrive at 7AM. What time should we request seaplane transfer? With a group of 4, I guess we should book ahead (whoever is complaining about the 7 days advance booking should know that for mid December check in, I'm being told there's a THIRTY day advance payment request (requirement?) for the seaplane transfer.
** Costs: I was barely able to convince the partner to go because of high costs, and for 4 adults the F&B will cost a decent amount. We are OK with spending money on F&B-- but we are wondering-- Are there any ways to save some a bit of money while not feeling like we are going without (like, just do half board on arrival day but full board on the days we are there 24 hours?
**What to bring: Snacks? Very often when on a big vacation, we end up only eating a big late fancy breakfast and then being out all day, then having an early dinner-- so bringing some snacks for the afternoons might be enough. Guess I need to check the Maldives customs rules on bringing food Anything else you didn't bring that you wish you would have?
** activities: we have some snorkel gear, which works well. But no flippers. Does the resort still have snorkel gear for guests? Is it free or charged?
Sorry to bother you on vacation-- feel free to answer later. Thanks again!
A few questions--
**Room: We have 6 nights booked just before Xmas, and managed to get them all with a mix of points (5th night free) and Amex Bonvoy vouchers (35/40K+15K points).
Both rooms are under Titanium accounts. Not counting on any upgrades in high season, but luckily it does seem like even the base room is nice. Yes?
** Transfer: My partner and his family are arriving in the late afternoon and will stay over in Male, and I arrive at 7AM. What time should we request seaplane transfer? With a group of 4, I guess we should book ahead (whoever is complaining about the 7 days advance booking should know that for mid December check in, I'm being told there's a THIRTY day advance payment request (requirement?) for the seaplane transfer.
** Costs: I was barely able to convince the partner to go because of high costs, and for 4 adults the F&B will cost a decent amount. We are OK with spending money on F&B-- but we are wondering-- Are there any ways to save some a bit of money while not feeling like we are going without (like, just do half board on arrival day but full board on the days we are there 24 hours?
**What to bring: Snacks? Very often when on a big vacation, we end up only eating a big late fancy breakfast and then being out all day, then having an early dinner-- so bringing some snacks for the afternoons might be enough. Guess I need to check the Maldives customs rules on bringing food
Anything else you didn't bring that you wish you would have?** activities: we have some snorkel gear, which works well. But no flippers. Does the resort still have snorkel gear for guests? Is it free or charged?
Sorry to bother you on vacation-- feel free to answer later. Thanks again!
Last edited by Redgte; Oct 15, 2022 at 1:42 pm
Oct 15, 2022, 1:19 pm
#1418
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
Anyone here do any dining plans with their toddler/young child? It's a lot of food already, and it's probably enough for my kid just to eat off our plates.
I emailed them and they said if we got it, he'd have to get it too. I don't mind paying a surcharge, but such a waste for him to get even if it's half price.
If anyone did get it for their young kids, did they have access to the full menu too or a kids menu separately? I mean worst case I can just get fat and bloated, but prefer not to.
I emailed them and they said if we got it, he'd have to get it too. I don't mind paying a surcharge, but such a waste for him to get even if it's half price.
If anyone did get it for their young kids, did they have access to the full menu too or a kids menu separately? I mean worst case I can just get fat and bloated, but prefer not to.
Oct 17, 2022, 12:21 am
#1419
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
Wow thanks so much for all the details, MargaritaGirl! That's so great.
A few questions--
**Room: We have 6 nights booked just before Xmas, and managed to get them all with a mix of points (5th night free) and Amex Bonvoy vouchers (35/40K+15K points).
Both rooms are under Titanium accounts. Not counting on any upgrades in high season, but luckily it does seem like even the base room is nice. Yes?
** Transfer: My partner and his family are arriving in the late afternoon and will stay over in Male, and I arrive at 7AM. What time should we request seaplane transfer? With a group of 4, I guess we should book ahead (whoever is complaining about the 7 days advance booking should know that for mid December check in, I'm being told there's a THIRTY day advance payment request (requirement?) for the seaplane transfer.
** Costs: I was barely able to convince the partner to go because of high costs, and for 4 adults the F&B will cost a decent amount. We are OK with spending money on F&B-- but we are wondering-- Are there any ways to save some a bit of money while not feeling like we are going without (like, just do half board on arrival day but full board on the days we are there 24 hours?
**What to bring: Snacks? Very often when on a big vacation, we end up only eating a big late fancy breakfast and then being out all day, then having an early dinner-- so bringing some snacks for the afternoons might be enough. Guess I need to check the Maldives customs rules on bringing food Anything else you didn't bring that you wish you would have?
** activities: we have some snorkel gear, which works well. But no flippers. Does the resort still have snorkel gear for guests? Is it free or charged?
Sorry to bother you on vacation-- feel free to answer later. Thanks again!
A few questions--
**Room: We have 6 nights booked just before Xmas, and managed to get them all with a mix of points (5th night free) and Amex Bonvoy vouchers (35/40K+15K points).
Both rooms are under Titanium accounts. Not counting on any upgrades in high season, but luckily it does seem like even the base room is nice. Yes?
** Transfer: My partner and his family are arriving in the late afternoon and will stay over in Male, and I arrive at 7AM. What time should we request seaplane transfer? With a group of 4, I guess we should book ahead (whoever is complaining about the 7 days advance booking should know that for mid December check in, I'm being told there's a THIRTY day advance payment request (requirement?) for the seaplane transfer.
** Costs: I was barely able to convince the partner to go because of high costs, and for 4 adults the F&B will cost a decent amount. We are OK with spending money on F&B-- but we are wondering-- Are there any ways to save some a bit of money while not feeling like we are going without (like, just do half board on arrival day but full board on the days we are there 24 hours?
**What to bring: Snacks? Very often when on a big vacation, we end up only eating a big late fancy breakfast and then being out all day, then having an early dinner-- so bringing some snacks for the afternoons might be enough. Guess I need to check the Maldives customs rules on bringing food
Anything else you didn't bring that you wish you would have?** activities: we have some snorkel gear, which works well. But no flippers. Does the resort still have snorkel gear for guests? Is it free or charged?
Sorry to bother you on vacation-- feel free to answer later. Thanks again!
The hotel and TMA will decide what time your transfer is at. Unless you are all arriving at same time, there’s a good chance you’ll be out on separate planes. I think the capacity is 15 people and they rarely go out with empty seats. Yesterday I transferred from LM to another non-Marriott property. My flight was late leaving LM. When I got to MLE, 7 of my friends were already there, and had been for at least 2 hrs. They had arrived in two groups, 5 and 2. We were there together for 90 mins but sadly, the 7 of them left on one plane and I had to wait an extra hour for another plane.
I did a la carte dining which saved me money but I probably wouldn’t recommend it for anyone else. I am a veg so my food tends to be cheaper. (My average spend over 5 meals was $35/night plus tax, service charge and tip.) At Tabemasu, chef wanted to make a special meal for me plus some spring rolls. I turned down the spring rolls and said I wanted to spend about $30 for dinner. Chef said no problem. He brought me a tofu/veggie/rice dish and some spring rolls and still only charged me $30.
I think once you sign up with a meal plan, you have to stick with and it has to be same meal plan for everyone in room. Also meal plan has to be for a minimum of 4 days.You’re fine to bring snacks. There’s nowhere to buy any at the resort. They sold cookies for $5 each at Latitude but that’s all I saw. Not allowed to bring alcohol into the Maldives however.
Snorkel gear and kayaks are free. I also did all the 08:00 classes at the gym which were free.
Enjoy!
Oct 17, 2022, 5:17 pm
#1420
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 52
What were your thoughts on the fitness classes? Did you have a favorite? I'm planning to do at least one each day as well. And definitely will be checking out sunrise/sunset yoga!
Oct 17, 2022, 11:14 pm
#1423
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 308
OW vs beach bungalow - I wonder what the situation would be with mosquitos. I stayed in Sunrise OW and the breeze from the ocean meant there were no bugs ever. When we walked through the inner walkway towards Turquoise, I did notice that in the evenings I got a bite or two - it’s much more sheltered in between the trees. We are so paranoid about the bugs, we walked along the beach instead most of the time - or just ask for a buggy, as the mosquitos don’t bother you at that blazing speed.
Also, my funny observation was that being in an OW Villa and listening to the waves is kind of like being on a boat but without the sea sickness aspect. Very cool when you’re actually very prone to sea sickness. ☺️
Also, my funny observation was that being in an OW Villa and listening to the waves is kind of like being on a boat but without the sea sickness aspect. Very cool when you’re actually very prone to sea sickness. ☺️
Oct 17, 2022, 11:50 pm
#1424
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Location: Toronto
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Oct 18, 2022, 8:53 am
#1425
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
I had managed to snag a Sunrise OWV for 5 nights at 160K points pre-devaluation and will now have to cancel. Super bummed and I have been purchasing gift cards all year and now stuck with over $1.5K worth. The dates are Dec 25 -30. Not sure if the room is immediately available for points if canceled, but if anyone wants to coordinate with me, just send a PM. I can hold off for a couple of days but the deadline and get my points back is coming up.