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June 2023 Item of Potential Interest: Link to thread alleging rape of solo female Chinese tourist at the property..
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Main details.
(Dec 2022) The RC Maldives has its entire "Sales Kit" online, incl. pricing for
activities, spa, weddings; and maps/pictures/video/logos/floor plans: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...Ad23r_g_CovQo_
Some useful maps at these posts:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33274629-post89.html - also lists types of villas available
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33275048-post95.html - map with villa #'s
cmhsieh54's 8-page trip report (Dec 2022), in post #1204
Food & Beverage service
*There is no free breakfast amenity at this property for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum/Titanium/Ambassador.*
(Dec 2022) There is also no 'elite hour' (i.e. Happy Hour) or daily 'afternoon tea'.
(Dec 2022) The extremely comprehensive RC Maldives F&B guest webapp is here at this link, incl. all rest. menus
and room service prices:
https://mi.vserve-protecht.com/welco...JCZmpFZz0/1001
Unfortunately a scary-looking link, but it's legit. See post #1167.
Email address [email protected]
Transfer Prices
Shared Speedboat (45mins) - $901 per adult, $339 per child 3-11, 2 and under free
Private 48' Speedboat - $2800 per person
Yacht transfer no longer offered as a paid option as of February 2022, but there are reports of the
hotel offering it at their discretion
Shared Seaplane (10 mins) - $1,400 per adult, $700 per child 3-11, 2 and under free
Private Seaplane - $9.500
This cost applies to all guests, regardless of cash booking vs. points booking.
All prices are roundtrip, before 23.2% tax. See this website for latest updated
transfer prices: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotel...iew/directions
Miscellaneous
Island time: The resort has the clock set one hour ahead of Malé, so the time is GMT +6 hours. Many resorts in the Maldives do this for sunset viewing purposes.
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands [Master Thread]
Mar 2, 2022, 11:19 am
#586
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SFO
Programs: United Premier Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 65
You might as well stay an extra 2 nights for 100K points more. That'll really maximize your points IMO
Mar 2, 2022, 11:40 am
#587
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 524
Mar 2, 2022, 1:54 pm
#588
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: DFW, UK ex-pat
Programs: AA PlatExec, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 84
We don't dive (used to in a former life) but I was sad to leave after 7 night. For us though, just a scenic place to relax, read books, take walks/rides and have a nice dinner. The transfer is a faff though, MLE is not very organized, so that'll probably take 6hrs out of your schedule, all-in. Our boat xfer back was dramatic and slow though, due to it being dark and crazy windy.
Mar 2, 2022, 3:24 pm
#589
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 524
We don't dive (used to in a former life) but I was sad to leave after 7 night. For us though, just a scenic place to relax, read books, take walks/rides and have a nice dinner. The transfer is a faff though, MLE is not very organized, so that'll probably take 6hrs out of your schedule, all-in. Our boat xfer back was dramatic and slow though, due to it being dark and crazy windy.
Mar 2, 2022, 11:18 pm
#591
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,186
Mar 3, 2022, 6:25 am
#592
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 99
They were at 98% capacity when I was there last month, definitely no upgrades or free breakfast (I'm Titanium). There is a 20% food and beverage discount but you're going to need to ask for it because it was not automatic.
Mar 3, 2022, 6:28 am
#593
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Marriott LTP/PE
Posts: 292
a 20% FaB discount is more value than free breakfast.
Mar 3, 2022, 7:13 am
#594
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,186
It is still running for a lot of properties across Asia and the included properties can be found by going to this link.
https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/r+b/benefits
While it was running, it was applicable at the St Regis as well.
Last edited by CPH-Flyer; Mar 3, 2022 at 7:36 am
Mar 3, 2022, 9:00 am
#595
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Marriott LTP/PE
Posts: 292
The 20% was a campaign that officially ended for the Maldives resorts. Most people asking have been told clearly that it was no longer applicable. I guessing it will come back for off peak. If you got it for all of your F&B you were either lucky, or very persuasive.
It is still running for a lot of properties across Asia and the included properties can be found by going to this link.
https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/r+b/benefits
While it was running, it was applicable at the St Regis as well.
It is still running for a lot of properties across Asia and the included properties can be found by going to this link.
https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/r+b/benefits
While it was running, it was applicable at the St Regis as well.
seems active? Just says “Select your location and membership status to see your exclusive benefits at more than 2,700+ venues in Asia Pacific” and I selected Maldives in the drop down and I get this. Or, they have a very misleading website design?
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Last edited by buddman; Mar 3, 2022 at 9:05 am
Mar 3, 2022, 10:47 am
#596
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 2
I have a 7 day trip booked in September. Some questions that I have:
- think that's off-peak season, do you think the chance of getting upgraded will be pretty good at that time?
- Is the afternoon tea a decent amount? I'm thinking of just getting a late breakfast and load up, get some afternoon tea, and light dinner. (My wife and I generally only eat breakfast and dinner anyways). I figure this would be a good way to save money on F&B, of course there will be nights where we will want to splurge more.
- I have enough points to tack on an 8th night, while I know it's personal preference, but in general do you guys always wish you could've stayed an extra day?
- I still haven't 100% finalized this yet, I have both the STR and RC booked at the same time (one with hold on points). I'll need to make a decision ASAP. I've read a lot of reviews about both, and I think I'm leaning more towards RC because it seems like there are more free activities to do there. In the reviews, I see casual free activities like beach volleyball, pool, table tennis, foosball, beaches across multiple islands. Whereas I don't think I've seen those in the STR reviews I read. Is this a fair assessment?
Mar 3, 2022, 1:20 pm
#597
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 201
My personal view is 6 days is just right (checking in midday, leaving around 1-2pm) if its you and partner (no kids) and you are the laid back type, doing the odd activity, no diving etc. having done 6 & 5 & 8 nights in Maldives in my late 20s and early 30s. I would if possible look to spice it up by changing room categories (done this every time) but bit harder / higher cat rooms at RC go crazy expensive.
Mar 3, 2022, 2:39 pm
#598
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,186
seems active? Just says “Select your location and membership status to see your exclusive benefits at more than 2,700+ venues in Asia Pacific” and I selected Maldives in the drop down and I get this. Or, they have a very misleading website design?
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How it looks for Tokyo.
The earning 10 points per USD for walk-in dining part is still active at all restaurants in the Maldives. So if you are staying at the Patina, and dines at the Ritz Carlton outlets, you can get points. I guess that is the only practical example of walk-in dining in the Maldives.
Mar 4, 2022, 8:11 am
#599
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: UA GS, AA PLAT, DL PLAT, EK SILVER
Posts: 250
I understand Mark Hehir (GM) is departing for new opportunities out of the Maldives. Sounds like a big loss given his experience at great resorts in the Maldives. Any idea who is taking his role?
Mar 4, 2022, 11:43 am
#600
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 655
wow leaving after like 1 year of operation? Wonder what’s happening at the Ritz or where he’s going.