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]
Oct 6, 2022, 12:10 pm
#1382
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 308
I’m still waiting for them to look into it.
Oct 6, 2022, 5:10 pm
#1383
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2015
Location: BOS, YVR, ZRH
Programs: *G
Posts: 17,399
After my trip, they credited me points based on $50 of spend. Not sure where that came from. I had a meal plan and dives at the resort. When I opened the case with Marriott they say the points are based on 800 of spend in local currency. Incidentally, $800 was the full cost of dives - but in USD, not local currency. Nothing at the resort is ever quoted in local currency.
I’m still waiting for them to look into it.
I’m still waiting for them to look into it.
Oct 7, 2022, 5:01 am
#1384
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
I’m less than a week from my trip to Maldives. I received the email asking for info on travellers using the seaplane, but no request for pre-payment! 
Oct 7, 2022, 10:38 am
#1385
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 27
Charges incurred as part of the all-inclusive package during a stay in a guest room by a Member on his or her folio and up to two (2) additional guest rooms paid by the Member at All-Inclusive Resorts and Participating Properties offering all-inclusive packages year-round and designated by the Company as all-inclusive property.
I don't think this property is designated as an all-inclusive property, so the all-inclusive charge wouldn't be applicable to that section, but I would think it'd still be applicable to the general F&B inclusions, particularly since the only benefit the package gets you (as far as I understand it) is F&B. It's not like it's an all-inclusive package that also gets you gym access or some included time in the spa or something.
Did you try going through the social media teams?
Oct 7, 2022, 7:27 pm
#1386
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 541
Anyone here have been to both Le Meridien and St Regis Maldives? I went to Le Meridien last year and had a great time. My son bonded with a lot of the staff there that we still keep in contact with so we wanted to do another trip. Problem is, his favorite person may be on vacation during our time there, so we're considering St Regis now.
Wondering if it's worth switching at all and your comparative experiences with both resorts. Thanks!
Wondering if it's worth switching at all and your comparative experiences with both resorts. Thanks!
Oct 7, 2022, 10:02 pm
#1387
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 24
I don't think this property is designated as an all-inclusive property, so the all-inclusive charge wouldn't be applicable to that section, but I would think it'd still be applicable to the general F&B inclusions, particularly since the only benefit the package gets you (as far as I understand it) is F&B. It's not like it's an all-inclusive package that also gets you gym access or some included time in the spa or something.
Did you try going through the social media teams?
Tried it by submitting a request through the Marriott website, and all I get are canned responses. They don't even read through the whole comments section. I will try calling customer service and hit the social media teams as well. Given the costs associated with the property, it is not a small amount of points.
Oct 8, 2022, 11:25 am
#1388
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 36
Anyone here have been to both Le Meridien and St Regis Maldives? I went to Le Meridien last year and had a great time. My son bonded with a lot of the staff there that we still keep in contact with so we wanted to do another trip. Problem is, his favorite person may be on vacation during our time there, so we're considering St Regis now.
Wondering if it's worth switching at all and your comparative experiences with both resorts. Thanks!
Wondering if it's worth switching at all and your comparative experiences with both resorts. Thanks!
Oct 8, 2022, 2:13 pm
#1389
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
Resort island, reef and beach I feel are better at Meridian. St.Regis is double the money for.a reason all the other nuances of luxury travel are there. It’s simply just a step up. I love both to be honest but the St.Regis is the higher end resort for sure. However if you calculate the value for the money Meridian with its rates are extremely good for the service etc you get.
Oct 8, 2022, 2:24 pm
#1390
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 541
I agree with the above. We have been four times at St. Regis and twice at Le Meridien. We enjoyed both a lot and I would be happy to return to any of them. Le Meridien is a great value for money (points). I would rather use my points at Le Meridien and spend there 10-12 nights rather than 5 days at St. Regis. If money is not an issue, then for sure St. Regis is a better hotel. In our case, we travel with two small kids, so it is hard to fully enjoy all the luxury at the hotel, so Le Meridien is currently better option for us.
I like trying new places, so was thinking a couple nights at Sheraton and then 5 nights at St Regis or something to cut costs. I also have a 10 night reservation at Le Meridien at some insanely cheap price. I think it was 310k for 10 nights or something. I think I can get St regis 5 nights for about 340k or so.
Oct 8, 2022, 2:26 pm
#1391
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 541
Resort island, reef and beach I feel are better at Meridian. St.Regis is double the money for.a reason all the other nuances of luxury travel are there. It’s simply just a step up. I love both to be honest but the St.Regis is the higher end resort for sure. However if you calculate the value for the money Meridian with its rates are extremely good for the service etc you get.
What's the difference between the beaches?
Oct 9, 2022, 2:37 pm
#1392
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
How well do they take care of kids at St Regis and are there a lot of them usually? Specially, any difference between the 2 kids clubs or anything they do differently? I have a 5 year old and when we went last year, there were almost no kids for him to play with. Any kids that he did meet disappeared in a day or two lol. We were there for 13 days, but he loved every moment, and keeps asking to go back.
I like trying new places, so was thinking a couple nights at Sheraton and then 5 nights at St Regis or something to cut costs. I also have a 10 night reservation at Le Meridien at some insanely cheap price. I think it was 310k for 10 nights or something. I think I can get St regis 5 nights for about 340k or so.
I like trying new places, so was thinking a couple nights at Sheraton and then 5 nights at St Regis or something to cut costs. I also have a 10 night reservation at Le Meridien at some insanely cheap price. I think it was 310k for 10 nights or something. I think I can get St regis 5 nights for about 340k or so.
Maybe you could consider Ritz as well? I heard that their Kids Club is really good.
Oct 9, 2022, 2:44 pm
#1393
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: SPG Plat 100
Posts: 48
As for the beaches, I am not an expert, but I think I liked both equally. I don't have any favorite.
Oct 10, 2022, 8:46 am
#1394
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
I’ve been upgraded from a beach bungalow to a Sunrise OW Villa. Does anyone know the depth of the water under these villas?
I remember turning down an OW Villa at Sheraton Maldives when I realized the water was knee deep under the villa.
I remember turning down an OW Villa at Sheraton Maldives when I realized the water was knee deep under the villa.
Oct 10, 2022, 1:52 pm
#1395
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,526
Depends on tide, but on average about waist deep if I recall correctly.