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]
Aug 25, 2022, 8:55 am
#1321
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: yyz Ontario
Programs: BA Silver, AA Life Gold 1 MM, Flying Blue Silver, Marriott Life Plt, Hilton Gld
Posts: 59
Aug 25, 2022, 9:11 am
#1322
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 7
i just received it myself as well, the link to pay, does that mean they stopped charging it to the room to the final Bill. does it come from Marriott ? they even want me to pay the upgrade in the same Bill. the reason i am asking is i was counting to use the Marriott credit and the multipliers for the credit card to get some points.
What did you wind up doing I'm still emailing them back and forth
ty
What did you wind up doing I'm still emailing them back and forth
ty
Aug 25, 2022, 8:40 pm
#1323
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 315
7 days is a bit more reasonable. I have so far kept pushing back with saying I haven't finalized my flights (which I have not) and asking if this is an official policy change? Their own documentation they sent to me explicits says TMA doesn't settle schedule until the day before and that it is charged upon checkout. Therefore Why am I paying so far in advance?
At least come up with a cohesive policy. Either that or cashflow is weak right now
At least come up with a cohesive policy. Either that or cashflow is weak right now
Aug 26, 2022, 12:03 am
#1324
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 308
i just received it myself as well, the link to pay, does that mean they stopped charging it to the room to the final Bill. does it come from Marriott ? they even want me to pay the upgrade in the same Bill. the reason i am asking is i was counting to use the Marriott credit and the multipliers for the credit card to get some points.
What did you wind up doing I'm still emailing them back and forth
ty
What did you wind up doing I'm still emailing them back and forth
ty
Aug 26, 2022, 1:44 pm
#1325
Join Date: Dec 2020
Programs: British Airways Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 152
We were charged at check out on our trip in March as well. Gotta admit that I prefer that to prepayment, but I suppose it's just like paying for any other flight.
Aug 30, 2022, 2:06 pm
#1326
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AAdvantage Gold
Posts: 10
I also received a payment link on August 25th for a check-in date of late September. I'm booked on points but the payment link included the charge for both the sea plane and $50/night upgrade fee for Sunrise OWV. I was hoping to pay for both of these at the resort, in order to use discounted Marriott gift cards and earn additional Marriott points. Has anyone had success negotiating this since the change to pre-payment?
Also, if anyone has paid the sea plane fee in advance - do you know how it coded with your credit card company? The link I was sent makes it look like the payment is processed by Bank of Maldives. If I can't pay at the resort, I at least want to use the right card when making my purchase.
Thanks in advance!
Also, if anyone has paid the sea plane fee in advance - do you know how it coded with your credit card company? The link I was sent makes it look like the payment is processed by Bank of Maldives. If I can't pay at the resort, I at least want to use the right card when making my purchase.
Thanks in advance!
Aug 30, 2022, 9:36 pm
#1327
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: yyz Ontario
Programs: BA Silver, AA Life Gold 1 MM, Flying Blue Silver, Marriott Life Plt, Hilton Gld
Posts: 59
I did the prepayment using the link sent last week as mentioned processed by bank of Maldives. I only had seaplane transfer charge in USD and it did appear on the credit card transaction as a travel transaction charged by
“LE MERIDIEN MALDIVES R THILAMAAFUSHI 013”
Hence if you charge to a Marriott CC , you most likely earn extra points for the Marriott property charge.
“LE MERIDIEN MALDIVES R THILAMAAFUSHI 013”
Hence if you charge to a Marriott CC , you most likely earn extra points for the Marriott property charge.
Aug 31, 2022, 1:21 pm
#1328
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AAdvantage Gold
Posts: 10
I did the prepayment using the link sent last week as mentioned processed by bank of Maldives. I only had seaplane transfer charge in USD and it did appear on the credit card transaction as a travel transaction charged by
“LE MERIDIEN MALDIVES R THILAMAAFUSHI 013”
Hence if you charge to a Marriott CC , you most likely earn extra points for the Marriott property charge.
“LE MERIDIEN MALDIVES R THILAMAAFUSHI 013”
Hence if you charge to a Marriott CC , you most likely earn extra points for the Marriott property charge.
Aug 31, 2022, 3:33 pm
#1329
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 541
I also received a payment link on August 25th for a check-in date of late September. I'm booked on points but the payment link included the charge for both the sea plane and $50/night upgrade fee for Sunrise OWV. I was hoping to pay for both of these at the resort, in order to use discounted Marriott gift cards and earn additional Marriott points. Has anyone had success negotiating this since the change to pre-payment?
Also, if anyone has paid the sea plane fee in advance - do you know how it coded with your credit card company? The link I was sent makes it look like the payment is processed by Bank of Maldives. If I can't pay at the resort, I at least want to use the right card when making my purchase.
Thanks in advance!
Also, if anyone has paid the sea plane fee in advance - do you know how it coded with your credit card company? The link I was sent makes it look like the payment is processed by Bank of Maldives. If I can't pay at the resort, I at least want to use the right card when making my purchase.
Thanks in advance!
Aug 31, 2022, 9:22 pm
#1330
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AAdvantage Gold
Posts: 10
Others have reported using gift cards at the resort without issue but that was prior to them requiring pre-payment for the sea plane. I haven't asked if pre-paying with gift cards is an option and I probably won't bother with it. I just double checked my gift card stash and it looks like I'll barely have enough to cover our meals and other incidentals so it won't really make a difference in my situation anyways.
Sep 2, 2022, 8:46 am
#1331
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AMEX Centurion/Platinum, SPG Platinum, ICH Platinum, UA 1K, Delta Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 441
Sep 4, 2022, 4:26 pm
#1332
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: PRG, DRS, VIE
Programs: Marriott Titanium, BA Gold, A3 Gold
Posts: 939
Sep 5, 2022, 10:42 am
#1333
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 27
Did you end up trying to pay through the link with a Marriott card? Did it code as an actual Marriott property?
Sep 6, 2022, 6:28 pm
#1334
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, AAdvantage Gold
Posts: 10
They told me that the price is going up to $495 pp on November 1, but if you have a reservation beginning before then (even if it ends after) then they'll honor the $420 price.
Did you end up trying to pay through the link with a Marriott card? Did it code as an actual Marriott property?
Did you end up trying to pay through the link with a Marriott card? Did it code as an actual Marriott property?
Sep 7, 2022, 9:46 pm
#1335
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 31
Did anyone who stayed here have problems with the points posted to your Marriott account? I had booked 3 rooms on points and had about $3k in seaplane transfers, $3k in dining and $2k for activities.
They essentially posted points for about $250. I have been going back and forth between Marriott and the Resort. I was curious is this is an isolated issue (or) if others had similar issues.
They essentially posted points for about $250. I have been going back and forth between Marriott and the Resort. I was curious is this is an isolated issue (or) if others had similar issues.