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]
Feb 22, 2022, 11:39 am
#976
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Marriott, Hilton, AAdvantage, IHG, Delta, MileagePlus
Posts: 12
I would classify myself as a strong swimmer overall, but I swam every day at different times and didn't find it difficult to get to/around/back from the reef under any circumstance. I did not wear a lifejacket because I like to free dive when snorkeling. I have seen articles/commentary from others who went in September/October say that the currents are potentially stronger then. I went on several scuba dives up to about an hour's boat ride away and didn't experience any particularly challenging current conditions during my time in early Feb.
If you don't like the idea of swimming to the house reef yourself, you can pay for one of their boats to take you and to have a guide.
If you prefer shorter walks to the restaurants, being closer to land might be preferable. Tabemasu and Riviera (Riviera is the adults only option) are right by the end of that jetty. I didn't mind the walk and also rented a bike for a few days I was there, and enjoyed being using that as well.
Of course you can call for a buggy, but I can't really speak to wait times since I almost always walked or biked unless a buggy happened to be available when I finished at Velaa or Turquoise as those are farther away from the OWVs on the Tabemasu jetty. The buggies can be pretty noisy going over those wooden planks, so I think being toward the end of the jetty limited the frequency of some of that.
Here are some views at various times of day from the "worst" sunrise OWV 🤣
Feb 23, 2022, 9:13 am
#977
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Marriott, Hilton, AAdvantage, IHG, Delta, MileagePlus
Posts: 12
It is hard to say how many of the beachfront villas were occupied since they are pretty ensconced in the foliage, but I did see people being dropped off at them. There are also a few of those part land/part overwater villas on the opposite side of the island to the Tabemasu pontoon, and I did note that at least one of them was occupied when I was walking around.
Feb 23, 2022, 10:06 pm
#979
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 24
As far as occupancy, the pontoon seemed pretty full and if you didn't make reservations at Velaa in advance (day before), then you were out of luck for dinner. I tried to make reservations the day before for all dinners and was able to make one for my arrival day by messaging the reservations team from the seaplane etc. confirmation emails before I arrived. As others have mentioned, dining around sunset hours is popular. I think Velaa in particular stays booked since it and Turquoise are the dinner options for full and half board plans. Tabemasu was not as crowded on the two nights I dined there. Riviera stayed busy during lunch through sunset as it's in a perfect sunset location, but I didn't go there much after dark.
It is hard to say how many of the beachfront villas were occupied since they are pretty ensconced in the foliage, but I did see people being dropped off at them. There are also a few of those part land/part overwater villas on the opposite side of the island to the Tabemasu pontoon, and I did note that at least one of them was occupied when I was walking around.
It is hard to say how many of the beachfront villas were occupied since they are pretty ensconced in the foliage, but I did see people being dropped off at them. There are also a few of those part land/part overwater villas on the opposite side of the island to the Tabemasu pontoon, and I did note that at least one of them was occupied when I was walking around.
Last edited by earthyfool; Feb 23, 2022 at 10:40 pm
Feb 23, 2022, 10:10 pm
#980
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 24
Is anyone able to give an update on the situation regarding the Green Tax since the one and only post on the subject is from September when the resort had just opened.? Is it being charged or not?
Feb 24, 2022, 1:28 am
#981
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 24
Award reservations cover the green tax, correct, as per this post? I am trying to pay in advance and the hotel wants to collect it.
My email confirmation shows $6/person green tax per night.
My email confirmation shows $6/person green tax per night.
Feb 24, 2022, 2:36 am
#982
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: Marriott, Hilton, AAdvantage, IHG, Delta, MileagePlus
Posts: 12
Out of luck in that your only option would be Turquoise if you're on the full or half board meal plans as those are the only two places included for dinner on those plans. Turquoise was always available, but Velaa was the much better dinner option between the two, in my opinion.
Feb 24, 2022, 3:14 am
#983
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 24
Out of luck in that your only option would be Turquoise if you're on the full or half board meal plans as those are the only two places included for dinner on those plans. Turquoise was always available, but Velaa was the much better dinner option between the two, in my opinion.
Feb 26, 2022, 1:27 pm
#984
Join Date: Dec 2020
Programs: British Airways Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 152
Has anyone used the Luggage Storage Service at Male airport? Since weight requirements seem fairly strict for seaplanes, it seems like it would be a great option to leave excess bags at the airport if it's reasonably priced. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences or thoughts.
Feb 26, 2022, 2:04 pm
#985
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan Elite, AA, Worldperks, Asiamiles, BA Miles
Posts: 113
Weight room
First of all, thanks to everyone who has posted on this thread - it's been invaluable in planning our upcoming trip.
If anyone is in resort and can find the time then it would be really helpful to see some pictures of the free weights area of the gym - to see what they've got...
If anyone is in resort and can find the time then it would be really helpful to see some pictures of the free weights area of the gym - to see what they've got...
Good punching stick I practices Krav maga on
Adequate weights with multiple plates of 20kg
4 plates of 20kg here at least
Feb 26, 2022, 5:25 pm
#987
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: ZRH
Programs: QR Gold / M&M FTL / Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 655
Has anyone used the Luggage Storage Service at Male airport? Since weight requirements seem fairly strict for seaplanes, it seems like it would be a great option to leave excess bags at the airport if it's reasonably priced. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences or thoughts.
I don't remember the price, but it was clearly cheaper than the excess luggage fee from the the seaplane company.
Feb 28, 2022, 8:57 am
#990
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787