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 2, 2022, 4:46 am
#1456
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 27
I’m somewhat fit and an experienced diver though, for whatever that’s worth for snorkeling. It’s obviously salt water though so floating is easy if you have even a small bit of body fat on you.
Nov 2, 2022, 6:36 am
#1457
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 52
Nov 2, 2022, 9:18 am
#1458
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 5
Overall, would you recommend a sunrise overwater villa the end of the west jetty or a villa at the end of the new pier? Thanks
Nov 2, 2022, 9:36 am
#1459
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 322
Yeah, about 3 weeks before arrival. I didn't really care though as it was confirmed awhile back that the advance payment link still codes as Marriott when used with a Marriott cc. I don't see why anyone is making a huge fuss about this unless you have thousands in gift cards to use that exceed all the other fees.
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Nov 2, 2022, 10:21 am
#1460
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
Current’s not bad. No problems snorkeling. Saw a big stingray (3+ ft) just off the back of the bungalow. Further up on the pier (not in the water at the time) could see a massive eagle ray swimming by. Would probably say the water averages about 3-3.5 ft within most the house reef. Super clear.
I’m somewhat fit and an experienced diver though, for whatever that’s worth for snorkeling. It’s obviously salt water though so floating is easy if you have even a small bit of body fat on you.
I’m somewhat fit and an experienced diver though, for whatever that’s worth for snorkeling. It’s obviously salt water though so floating is easy if you have even a small bit of body fat on you.
And same question, would you recommend the new side? Not sure what the difference is, but i imagine its a lot louder since its closer to the seaplanes too.
Nov 2, 2022, 7:48 pm
#1461
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 27
I can count six one bedrooms on the sunset side of the new pier with pools. I assume the two bedrooms at the end of the pier also have a pool but those are faced away.
For what it's worth, I booked with points into a sunrise overwater. I inquired via email about cash upgrades to sunset OW w/ pool and was quoted $300++ per night which was more than I wanted to spend. A few days before checking in I saw on the app that I was upgraded (Platinum) to sunset OW no pool. Upon check-in they mentioned the previous $300 offer and then offered an upgrade to pool for $150++ per night which I took. I am not sure if this would be SOP or if it was some combination of me showing interest ahead of time, them fulfilling the initial upgrade to sunset no pool, and relatively low occupancy right now. But, it doesn't hurt to ask to see what your options are. Having the pool is really, really nice.
It's a further walk from the new pier to some of the more enticing things. Tabemasu (Japanese restaurant) is literally on the original pier, all the way across the island. The adults-only pool/bar Riviera is also near the end of that pier. Waves (mostly coffee) is also more on that side of things. The new pier is a little closer to the front desk ("Hub") but I've not really needed to go there for anything as they're super quick via the chat option on the app for just about anything. Turquoise (buffet) and Velaa are a little closer to this pier though. How much any of this matters when you can call a golf cart anytime you like? I guess it depends if you feel guilty getting a ride all the time vs walking occasionally. I'm a fairly fast walker and it took about 15 min to walk from Tabemasu to the end of the new pier. Luckily most of the island road itself is pretty well shaded by vegetation, but walking up these long piers in the middle of the day can be killer if the sun is out.
Well that's fair, you can probably request to wait a bit. They didn't press me on it until I was about 3 weeks out. Others have reported success getting it added to the folio.
I mean, you snorkel anywhere. it's not a huge continuous reef or anything but there's reefy bits just off the villas with plenty of sea life. I think it's more ideal for snorkeling because there's plenty of sandy spots to put your feet down if you need to, versus worrying about damaging coral at every turn. I'm not sure if the original pier has a better reef as I've not hauled the snorkel gear all the way over there.
See above for thoughts on the new side. I have not been able to hear a single sea plane from the room but I am towards the end of the pier. Earlier in the thread some folks reported that the sea planes would sometimes (scarily) take off toward the original pier where people might be swimming. So that's at least not an issue here as the seaplane dock is on the other side of the island.
For what it's worth, I booked with points into a sunrise overwater. I inquired via email about cash upgrades to sunset OW w/ pool and was quoted $300++ per night which was more than I wanted to spend. A few days before checking in I saw on the app that I was upgraded (Platinum) to sunset OW no pool. Upon check-in they mentioned the previous $300 offer and then offered an upgrade to pool for $150++ per night which I took. I am not sure if this would be SOP or if it was some combination of me showing interest ahead of time, them fulfilling the initial upgrade to sunset no pool, and relatively low occupancy right now. But, it doesn't hurt to ask to see what your options are. Having the pool is really, really nice.
See above for thoughts on the new side. I have not been able to hear a single sea plane from the room but I am towards the end of the pier. Earlier in the thread some folks reported that the sea planes would sometimes (scarily) take off toward the original pier where people might be swimming. So that's at least not an issue here as the seaplane dock is on the other side of the island.
Nov 2, 2022, 9:37 pm
#1462
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
I mean, you snorkel anywhere. it's not a huge continuous reef or anything but there's reefy bits just off the villas with plenty of sea life. I think it's more ideal for snorkeling because there's plenty of sandy spots to put your feet down if you need to, versus worrying about damaging coral at every turn. I'm not sure if the original pier has a better reef as I've not hauled the snorkel gear all the way over there.
See above for thoughts on the new side. I have not been able to hear a single sea plane from the room but I am towards the end of the pier. Earlier in the thread some folks reported that the sea planes would sometimes (scarily) take off toward the original pier where people might be swimming. So that's at least not an issue here as the seaplane dock is on the other side of the island.
Nov 3, 2022, 7:34 am
#1463
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 298
I was in the "new" South pier recently. Seaplane noise was not an issue there. You could see the planes come in and sometimes see them take off. But since they do not operate before 6 am and after 6 pm (give or take).
Swimming around the southern lagoon was easy. The water is shallow, however, the current flows from west to east. So when you enter the lagoon on the sunset side, it will push you towards the villas. On the sunrise side, it will pull you away. This is not an issue, but enough to notice. The southern lagoon has some stones/coral and seagrass patches where you can see marine life. Moreover, some rays or even small reef sharks (baby size) will visit every so often. The house reef about 15 minutes walk/swim from the entrance ladder from the northern pier is very different. There is so much more marine life there. A walk from the bottom of the southern pier to the entrance ladder on the northern pier is about three quarters of a mile. But you can always call a cart to pick you up at your villa and take you to the entrance point.
It is true that the occasional seaplane will take off in the direction of the house reef. But when you stay inside the buoys and don't swim beyond the first island you will be fine.
Swimming around the southern lagoon was easy. The water is shallow, however, the current flows from west to east. So when you enter the lagoon on the sunset side, it will push you towards the villas. On the sunrise side, it will pull you away. This is not an issue, but enough to notice. The southern lagoon has some stones/coral and seagrass patches where you can see marine life. Moreover, some rays or even small reef sharks (baby size) will visit every so often. The house reef about 15 minutes walk/swim from the entrance ladder from the northern pier is very different. There is so much more marine life there. A walk from the bottom of the southern pier to the entrance ladder on the northern pier is about three quarters of a mile. But you can always call a cart to pick you up at your villa and take you to the entrance point.
It is true that the occasional seaplane will take off in the direction of the house reef. But when you stay inside the buoys and don't swim beyond the first island you will be fine.
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Nov 4, 2022, 12:21 am
#1464
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 542
Just a datapoint for whoever wants it. They sent me an email to pay the seaplane. I requested to pay during my stay, and they said they will make an exception and allow me to pay in person. Hopefully, they'll let me use my GC's for it.
Nov 4, 2022, 2:32 am
#1465
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
Nov 6, 2022, 8:45 am
#1466
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 36
Bicycles?
Hello the one thing I loved at St Regis was riding the bikes around the small Island after breakfast. I understand you pay for bikes here, my question is do many rent them are people riding bikes often? Are they nice bikes?
Nov 6, 2022, 5:34 pm
#1469
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 36