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]
May 8, 2021, 11:57 am
#91
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May 8, 2021, 1:27 pm
#92
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I’m having a little trouble following. If you choose all-inclusive (and booked on points/certs) how much is it per day? Is that the same as full board?
And if both parents choose all-inclusive, does our 3 year old need to also?
I’m also Titanium. Is it even worth it considering we get the breakfast anyway?
And if both parents choose all-inclusive, does our 3 year old need to also?
I’m also Titanium. Is it even worth it considering we get the breakfast anyway?
May 8, 2021, 3:13 pm
#93
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 33
I’m having a little trouble following. If you choose all-inclusive (and booked on points/certs) how much is it per day? Is that the same as full board?
And if both parents choose all-inclusive, does our 3 year old need to also?
I’m also Titanium. Is it even worth it considering we get the breakfast anyway?
And if both parents choose all-inclusive, does our 3 year old need to also?
I’m also Titanium. Is it even worth it considering we get the breakfast anyway?
I assume yes, your entire party would need to. But perhaps you should reach out to the hotel to confirm.
That last question would be really subjective, and based on your personal consumption habits. You would need to eat or drink enough to make up for the additional cost of the package.
May 8, 2021, 4:24 pm
#95
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May 8, 2021, 4:41 pm
#96
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Got a response from the property. Deduct $30 for adults and $15 for kids from the meal plan rates if breakfast is already included.
Then each portion of the meal plan is roughly:
Meal Adult/Child
Breakfast $30/$15
Lunch $60/$30
Dinner $100/$50
All-Inclusive Perks $40/$20
which makes sense since that’s the exact lunch & dinner F&B credit for Velaa.
But based on the info from the property, child meal plans are half priced but might still get the same F&B credit at Velaa.
Then each portion of the meal plan is roughly:
Meal Adult/Child
Breakfast $30/$15
Lunch $60/$30
Dinner $100/$50
All-Inclusive Perks $40/$20
which makes sense since that’s the exact lunch & dinner F&B credit for Velaa.
But based on the info from the property, child meal plans are half priced but might still get the same F&B credit at Velaa.
Last edited by ALGU; May 8, 2021 at 6:30 pm
May 8, 2021, 6:25 pm
#97
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,721
I have a perspective on food that is probably unpopular here, but it works for me.
I stayed 3 nights at IC Bora Bora. We did not have free breakfast and opted for it at 1/2 price (for IHG Platinum members), It was $24 after tax. It was substantial enough to cover lunch. For dinner, I indulged in instant noodles and other ready-to-eat food that I brought.
At Conrad Bora Bora, we did have free breakfast. We also had one dinner comped for some issues. It was horrendous. Had I paid for it, I'd be seriously disappointed. My friends did have a la carte dinner at the IC, $100 for 2ppl, more reasonably priced than I expected.
I had some great food in Moorea and Bora Bora outside the resorts. I don't mind going basic on food for a few days while in paradise, when I pretty much overindulge the other 360 days. There's plenty of other pampering included. I also don't care for alcohol, so natural saving there.
If I come here, I'd probably alternate between hotel breakfast, hotel dinner, and my own food for a target of ~$70/person/day. Obviously that's just my own preference.
I stayed 3 nights at IC Bora Bora. We did not have free breakfast and opted for it at 1/2 price (for IHG Platinum members), It was $24 after tax. It was substantial enough to cover lunch. For dinner, I indulged in instant noodles and other ready-to-eat food that I brought.
At Conrad Bora Bora, we did have free breakfast. We also had one dinner comped for some issues. It was horrendous. Had I paid for it, I'd be seriously disappointed. My friends did have a la carte dinner at the IC, $100 for 2ppl, more reasonably priced than I expected.
I had some great food in Moorea and Bora Bora outside the resorts. I don't mind going basic on food for a few days while in paradise, when I pretty much overindulge the other 360 days. There's plenty of other pampering included. I also don't care for alcohol, so natural saving there.
If I come here, I'd probably alternate between hotel breakfast, hotel dinner, and my own food for a target of ~$70/person/day. Obviously that's just my own preference.
May 8, 2021, 7:01 pm
#98
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,512
Not necessarily unpopular.......but I think we need to understand the audience when talking about the Maldives.
I have a sister-brother in-law that would do exactly that and they are quite happy with that. I personally, just don't want to go to the Maldives and always think about what I am spending. I want to land and relax and spend whatever I want.......I can do that but that is just not me. The amount of money that I would spend here would be ridiculous! lol. Honestly, I love my beer/wine when on my vacation ( my real vacation is usually February - this is where I can shut it down) I really like to unwind and I can soak up the cocktails. I can put in a full 8 -10 hour shift per day!
- I go to Vegas 2-3 times a year but need another vacation when I return! My winter / February vacation is primarily business class flying (again it's my one real vacation and I splurge on a few things) and I don't travel anymore for my job (haven't for the last 10 years) so this is all personal expenses.
I just can't accept spending that kind of money for a couple of weeks.
I guess I keep my flights for February for Thailand. (If travel even opens up) Been there a few times but never to Phuket so going to try that out! I look at the JW Khao Lak and I feel like I'm slumming it after researching all these resorts in the Maldives!!
1st world problems to be honest! I know so many people that have been out of work since March of 2020! I need to be thankful I have the opportunity to be able to travel to some of these places and have money to spend (just not to the extent of others that is for sure... Still jealous and interested to hear about the resort.
I have a sister-brother in-law that would do exactly that and they are quite happy with that. I personally, just don't want to go to the Maldives and always think about what I am spending. I want to land and relax and spend whatever I want.......I can do that but that is just not me. The amount of money that I would spend here would be ridiculous! lol. Honestly, I love my beer/wine when on my vacation ( my real vacation is usually February - this is where I can shut it down) I really like to unwind and I can soak up the cocktails. I can put in a full 8 -10 hour shift per day!
- I go to Vegas 2-3 times a year but need another vacation when I return! My winter / February vacation is primarily business class flying (again it's my one real vacation and I splurge on a few things) and I don't travel anymore for my job (haven't for the last 10 years) so this is all personal expenses.I just can't accept spending that kind of money for a couple of weeks.
I guess I keep my flights for February for Thailand. (If travel even opens up) Been there a few times but never to Phuket so going to try that out! I look at the JW Khao Lak and I feel like I'm slumming it after researching all these resorts in the Maldives!!
1st world problems to be honest! I know so many people that have been out of work since March of 2020! I need to be thankful I have the opportunity to be able to travel to some of these places and have money to spend (just not to the extent of others that is for sure... Still jealous and interested to hear about the resort.
May 8, 2021, 7:25 pm
#99
Join Date: Dec 2008
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How much does buffet breakfast by itself cost?
Also, has anyone asked for a la carte restaurant menus? I think if just paying for breakfast and dinner without any status, buying the breakfast buffet and eating a la carte dinner might be cheaper?
Also, has anyone asked for a la carte restaurant menus? I think if just paying for breakfast and dinner without any status, buying the breakfast buffet and eating a la carte dinner might be cheaper?
May 8, 2021, 8:35 pm
#100
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The packages provides a meal at Turquoise (same restaurant as breakfast) or a dining credit at Velaa. If the Turquoise dinner is not a great value with packages, I don’t see the point in not just eating a la carte so you have more F&B flexibility to either eat less or eat at the other restaurants.
May 9, 2021, 11:50 am
#101
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 226
Love this forum...thank you so much everyone...
We pulled the trigger and booked for later this year. For those asking about food, that price is per person per night -AND- they have stern language conditions that prevent sharing etc
We are looking for ways to keep the food budget manageable.
• We are Marriott Platinum status
• We are Amex Platinum card holders.
Presume (yet need to confirm) Marriott Platinum will get breakfast covered (we choose that as the benefit?) - anyone able to confirm? Anything from Amex Platinum (status matches etc) that would assist (probably not as we are plat already)
Understand pricing is high in general, and yet seems insane at $130/half of $190 for full. Presume no groceries or ways to get by? What are the prices of an average breakfast, lunch or ,dinner a la cart? Are there other places where one can walk for food?
We are looking for ways to keep the food budget manageable.
• We are Marriott Platinum status
• We are Amex Platinum card holders.
Presume (yet need to confirm) Marriott Platinum will get breakfast covered (we choose that as the benefit?) - anyone able to confirm? Anything from Amex Platinum (status matches etc) that would assist (probably not as we are plat already)
Understand pricing is high in general, and yet seems insane at $130/half of $190 for full. Presume no groceries or ways to get by? What are the prices of an average breakfast, lunch or ,dinner a la cart? Are there other places where one can walk for food?
May 9, 2021, 12:44 pm
#103
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People… this is the Maldives - it’s an idyllic, luxury destination that charges top dollar for a reason. Almost everything you eat and drink has to be flown in and stored in facilities that are expensive to build, power and maintain, and you pay a hotel premium on top of that premium. When almost each hotel covers its own little island, the distant islands around you are hotels or uninhabited, getting between islands involves planes or boats which require imported fuel, time and technical manpower, supermarkets are limited to the few islands inhabited by the locals, this is ultimately a Muslim country than bans bringing alcohol in so you can pay the huge amounts to get it at your hotel, and you’re marooned on a literal desert island with nowhere to eat or drink other than where you are, what else do you expect?
Many travelers save a big chunk of change on their trips by paying with points and getting breakfast thrown in courtesy of elite status, but spending a few thousand dollars at least over a few days is standard issue here. To come into the Maldives expecting to conform to a budget is the wrong attitude and will ultimately disappoint and frenzy you, because the Maldives experience at its heart costs a lot to prepare.
For most and for a reason, it’s a one-and-done destination. If you can swing the outlay of coming and being here, come to splurge and spoil yourselves.
khabah
Many travelers save a big chunk of change on their trips by paying with points and getting breakfast thrown in courtesy of elite status, but spending a few thousand dollars at least over a few days is standard issue here. To come into the Maldives expecting to conform to a budget is the wrong attitude and will ultimately disappoint and frenzy you, because the Maldives experience at its heart costs a lot to prepare.
For most and for a reason, it’s a one-and-done destination. If you can swing the outlay of coming and being here, come to splurge and spoil yourselves.
khabah
May 9, 2021, 2:18 pm
#104
Join Date: Nov 2007
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We pulled the trigger and booked for later this year. For those asking about food, that price is per person per night -AND- they have stern language conditions that prevent sharing etc
We are looking for ways to keep the food budget manageable.
• We are Marriott Platinum status
• We are Amex Platinum card holders.
Presume (yet need to confirm) Marriott Platinum will get breakfast covered (we choose that as the benefit?) - anyone able to confirm? Anything from Amex Platinum (status matches etc) that would assist (probably not as we are plat already)
Understand pricing is high in general, and yet seems insane at $130/half of $190 for full. Presume no groceries or ways to get by? What are the prices of an average breakfast, lunch or ,dinner a la cart? Are there other places where one can walk for food?
We are looking for ways to keep the food budget manageable.
• We are Marriott Platinum status
• We are Amex Platinum card holders.
Presume (yet need to confirm) Marriott Platinum will get breakfast covered (we choose that as the benefit?) - anyone able to confirm? Anything from Amex Platinum (status matches etc) that would assist (probably not as we are plat already)
Understand pricing is high in general, and yet seems insane at $130/half of $190 for full. Presume no groceries or ways to get by? What are the prices of an average breakfast, lunch or ,dinner a la cart? Are there other places where one can walk for food?
Other than bringing along your own groceries/food in your suitcase there is nowhere to eat other than the restaurants on site. This isn't Paris or Hong Kong; this is a remote island and no where you can walk to.
May 9, 2021, 2:18 pm
#105
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No if you want to book using your certificates and that's what you did then you're fine.