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]
Mar 11, 2022, 4:43 am
#1051
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 29
Bit of a silly question, but I've just been looking at the Traveller Health Declaration form at https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create and I can't find Thilamaafushi on the list of islands. Could I ask what others have used?
^^^^ Homer Simpson moment...
They are listed as "Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa" under the "Select Island" dropdown.
Sometimes you can't see for looking... *DUH*
^^^^ Homer Simpson moment...
They are listed as "Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa" under the "Select Island" dropdown.
Sometimes you can't see for looking... *DUH*
Last edited by FlyingStantoni; Mar 11, 2022 at 5:47 am Reason: Answering my own question...
Mar 14, 2022, 3:58 pm
#1052
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 29
The Maldives appears to have further relaxed entry requirements. This from https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd
See also https://covid19.health.gov.mv/guidan...-maldives/?c=0
COVID-19 Travel AdvisoryRecent updates;
Public Health Emergency regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic has been revoked on 13th March 2022.
Important Notes;
Public Health Emergency regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic has been revoked on 13th March 2022.
Important Notes;
- All arriving and departing passengers via airports and seaports are required to complete the Traveler Health Declaration form within 48 hours to the flight time.
- PCR result is not mandatory from any passenger during arrival and departure. This applies to unvaccinated travelers as well.
- Travel-related quarantine is not required by any traveler. However, except the arriving tourists and Maldivians (residing in the Maldives) to the Maldives, other travelers are advised to do a PCR test between the 3rd and 5th day of arrival.
Last edited by FlyingStantoni; Mar 15, 2022 at 7:44 am Reason: Added link to covid19.health.gov.mv
Mar 15, 2022, 3:40 am
#1053
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
In a month time we will be there. Glad to see that the entry requirements were relaxed for kids as well, so we don't have to hassle ourselves with testing them.
Mar 15, 2022, 9:37 am
#1054
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: UA 1MM, BA GGL, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond and others
Posts: 12,689
How was your stay Jason? Did you have a chance to try any of the "food-related" activities / master classes? Any tips for people coming here?
In a month time we will be there. Glad to see that the entry requirements were relaxed for kids as well, so we don't have to hassle ourselves with testing them.
In a month time we will be there. Glad to see that the entry requirements were relaxed for kids as well, so we don't have to hassle ourselves with testing them.
I didn't have a chance to try any of the food-related classes.
Mar 16, 2022, 10:50 pm
#1055
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
You can buy this policy at www.insubuy.com (Insurance Agent) I have purchased it twice so far and have recently submitted a claim for delayed baggage. Claim has not been adjudicated yet. Submitted 20+ days ago and their responsiveness is rather terrible so this experience will guide my future purchases.
Mar 17, 2022, 2:50 am
#1056
Join Date: Dec 2020
Programs: British Airways Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 152
We're here at the resort, down to our final 24 hours on property. I'll post with more details in a few days, but we've had an absolute blast so far. One nice surprise - The food has been better than expected.
Mar 17, 2022, 3:10 am
#1057
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
Here too. Have a week left and then will provide a full report and some comparisons to our stay at the Westin last year.
Mar 17, 2022, 3:51 am
#1058
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
Also any recommendations for the activities while there would be appreciated.
Enjoy your stays!
Mar 17, 2022, 7:09 am
#1059
Join Date: Mar 2022
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 1
Hello from a new member! I was researching resorts in the Maldives when I chanced upon this forum. What a wealth of information there is to be had and shared here!
After some deliberation, my family and I have decided to book a few nights in Le Meridien (we have been to the W and thought might be best to try somewhere new). I have a couple of questions and I hope you'd be able to help:
1. We have booked 2 sunrise overwater villas for our family. We have both Ambassador and Platinum memberships and assuming that there is a chance of being upgraded, what type of room upgrade would we expect?
2. Are the overwater villas on the eastern side of the island open now, and if they are and if we are allocated rooms there, should we take them?
2. Should we start making reservations for Velaa now?
My apologies for these questions. we are only there for 3 nights and I feel the need to get things right from the start. Thank you so much for any thoughts/advice/help.
After some deliberation, my family and I have decided to book a few nights in Le Meridien (we have been to the W and thought might be best to try somewhere new). I have a couple of questions and I hope you'd be able to help:
1. We have booked 2 sunrise overwater villas for our family. We have both Ambassador and Platinum memberships and assuming that there is a chance of being upgraded, what type of room upgrade would we expect?
2. Are the overwater villas on the eastern side of the island open now, and if they are and if we are allocated rooms there, should we take them?
2. Should we start making reservations for Velaa now?
My apologies for these questions. we are only there for 3 nights and I feel the need to get things right from the start. Thank you so much for any thoughts/advice/help.
Mar 17, 2022, 11:44 pm
#1060
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,944
Hello from a new member! I was researching resorts in the Maldives when I chanced upon this forum. What a wealth of information there is to be had and shared here!
After some deliberation, my family and I have decided to book a few nights in Le Meridien (we have been to the W and thought might be best to try somewhere new). I have a couple of questions and I hope you'd be able to help:
1. We have booked 2 sunrise overwater villas for our family. We have both Ambassador and Platinum memberships and assuming that there is a chance of being upgraded, what type of room upgrade would we expect?
2. Are the overwater villas on the eastern side of the island open now, and if they are and if we are allocated rooms there, should we take them?
2. Should we start making reservations for Velaa now?
My apologies for these questions. we are only there for 3 nights and I feel the need to get things right from the start. Thank you so much for any thoughts/advice/help.
After some deliberation, my family and I have decided to book a few nights in Le Meridien (we have been to the W and thought might be best to try somewhere new). I have a couple of questions and I hope you'd be able to help:
1. We have booked 2 sunrise overwater villas for our family. We have both Ambassador and Platinum memberships and assuming that there is a chance of being upgraded, what type of room upgrade would we expect?
2. Are the overwater villas on the eastern side of the island open now, and if they are and if we are allocated rooms there, should we take them?
2. Should we start making reservations for Velaa now?
My apologies for these questions. we are only there for 3 nights and I feel the need to get things right from the start. Thank you so much for any thoughts/advice/help.
I can't remark on the other side of the island, but I suspect the situation would be reversed there (e.g. sunrise villas would be more protected). We really enjoyed the proximity to Tabemasu and Rivera, and would probably prefer to be on the original pier if offered a choice when returning.
Long story short - yes, you might get offered an upgrade, but I'd probably decline it and ask to be in a normal sunrise overwater villa.
Re: Velaa, reservations were necessary but were obtainable as long as you planned at least a day or two in advance, and I suspect that will be the case up until the second pier opens. Once the second pier opens, demand will likely increase and speculative reservations in advance of your stay might be wise.
Mar 18, 2022, 9:55 am
#1063
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
Mar 19, 2022, 4:21 am
#1064
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 28
Arrived at LM yesterday. So far it's been smooth at our sunrise overwater villa and looking forward to the remainder of our stay.
1. Checking in at Emirates counter in JFK. We were asked for Covid vaccination certificate so we showed our WA state QR codes as we didn't bring our paper CDC vaccine card with us. Asked for Imuga QR but barely glanced at them. They spent more time looking at the hotel reservation. Even though Maldives doesn't require anything besides Imuga form per recent updates, we didn't complain when they asked to see proof of vaccination.
2. Arrival into MLE airport was a breeze for our afternoon Emirates flight. We didn't even have to wait at all at Immigration line and was through in a couple of minutes on our way to luggage claim. They didn't even ask to see our Imuga QR and just stamped our US passports. Had planned on using fast track lane with our business class tickets if regular line was long so surprised there was no queue.
3. Had to wait an extra hour in TMA lounge for additional passengers for our seaplane ride to island.
4. Was informed that the other side overwater villas will start up on July 1st just in time for summer tourists.
5. Water current near our overwater villa is stronger than we'd expected since it's been fairly windy today.
1. Checking in at Emirates counter in JFK. We were asked for Covid vaccination certificate so we showed our WA state QR codes as we didn't bring our paper CDC vaccine card with us. Asked for Imuga QR but barely glanced at them. They spent more time looking at the hotel reservation. Even though Maldives doesn't require anything besides Imuga form per recent updates, we didn't complain when they asked to see proof of vaccination.
2. Arrival into MLE airport was a breeze for our afternoon Emirates flight. We didn't even have to wait at all at Immigration line and was through in a couple of minutes on our way to luggage claim. They didn't even ask to see our Imuga QR and just stamped our US passports. Had planned on using fast track lane with our business class tickets if regular line was long so surprised there was no queue.
3. Had to wait an extra hour in TMA lounge for additional passengers for our seaplane ride to island.
4. Was informed that the other side overwater villas will start up on July 1st just in time for summer tourists.
5. Water current near our overwater villa is stronger than we'd expected since it's been fairly windy today.
Mar 19, 2022, 5:01 am
#1065
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
Arrived at LM yesterday. So far it's been smooth at our sunrise overwater villa and looking forward to the remainder of our stay.
1. Checking in at Emirates counter in JFK. We were asked for Covid vaccination certificate so we showed our WA state QR codes as we didn't bring our paper CDC vaccine card with us. Asked for Imuga QR but barely glanced at them. They spent more time looking at the hotel reservation. Even though Maldives doesn't require anything besides Imuga form per recent updates, we didn't complain when they asked to see proof of vaccination.
2. Arrival into MLE airport was a breeze for our afternoon Emirates flight. We didn't even have to wait at all at Immigration line and was through in a couple of minutes on our way to luggage claim. They didn't even ask to see our Imuga QR and just stamped our US passports. Had planned on using fast track lane with our business class tickets if regular line was long so surprised there was no queue.
3. Had to wait an extra hour in TMA lounge for additional passengers for our seaplane ride to island.
4. Was informed that the other side overwater villas will start up on July 1st just in time for summer tourists.
5. Water current near our overwater villa is stronger than we'd expected since it's been fairly windy today.
1. Checking in at Emirates counter in JFK. We were asked for Covid vaccination certificate so we showed our WA state QR codes as we didn't bring our paper CDC vaccine card with us. Asked for Imuga QR but barely glanced at them. They spent more time looking at the hotel reservation. Even though Maldives doesn't require anything besides Imuga form per recent updates, we didn't complain when they asked to see proof of vaccination.
2. Arrival into MLE airport was a breeze for our afternoon Emirates flight. We didn't even have to wait at all at Immigration line and was through in a couple of minutes on our way to luggage claim. They didn't even ask to see our Imuga QR and just stamped our US passports. Had planned on using fast track lane with our business class tickets if regular line was long so surprised there was no queue.
3. Had to wait an extra hour in TMA lounge for additional passengers for our seaplane ride to island.
4. Was informed that the other side overwater villas will start up on July 1st just in time for summer tourists.
5. Water current near our overwater villa is stronger than we'd expected since it's been fairly windy today.
We are sunrise too and I'm very happy about that. Nice sea access, endless aqua views, and the sun gets out of the way early in the day, making the deck bearable and better lighting for pics too. Today is windier than it has been, but sea can still get choppy at times.
So far very happy, save for a lot of confusion about meal plan rules for our daughter, but hopefully we are past that.