Dec 7, 2018, 8:29 am
Last edit by: razflyer
Post #515 is an EXTENSIVE review w/ pics. Link
Food menus: Kitchen, In-Room Dining, Fire, Fish
Prices may change (sometimes substantially) so not necessarily up to date.
Excursions and activities pricing
Food menus: Kitchen, In-Room Dining, Fire, Fish
Prices may change (sometimes substantially) so not necessarily up to date.
Excursions and activities pricing
W Maldives [Master Thread]
Aug 14, 2018, 5:55 am
#271
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I have take a look on the menus of both resorts and the prices are nearly the same but the selection is much more better at St.Regeis than the W.
And I thought the 20% discount for plat will also be at St. Regis.
If I am wrong then you are right and the cost at W would be significant cheaper.
And I thought the 20% discount for plat will also be at St. Regis.
If I am wrong then you are right and the cost at W would be significant cheaper.
Aug 14, 2018, 3:46 pm
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Thanks for the feedback regarding the cost of F&B being a consideration when comparing St.Regis and W. Quickly scanning the St.Regis thread I do not think there is a discount on F&B for Plats so I believe @porkie is correct.
Aug 14, 2018, 10:59 pm
#273
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We have stated at both. The W was better in our opinion. The waters around the W have had longer to recover from the disruption of building a resort. There were these strange creatures washing up on the St. Regis beach that apparently eat the coral. Everything even, we'd go to the W again. That said, after two visits to the Maldives my wife prefers exploring new places we have not been.
Aug 21, 2018, 9:22 am
#274
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would someone or the lurkers be able to help me out?
I booked 5 nights at a Wonderful Beach Oasis, King Bed, at the W Maldives for 20-25 March 2019. I was charged a total of 340,000 Marriott Points. At first I thought this was a glitch, in that they had mistakenly charged me 85,000 points (which is what this place will cost from 2019) instead of 60,000, and figured I'd get it sorted out next week when everything settles.
However, when I checked my account balance I saw this. This surely can't be right? A wonderful beach oasis is the standard room at this property?
I booked 5 nights at a Wonderful Beach Oasis, King Bed, at the W Maldives for 20-25 March 2019. I was charged a total of 340,000 Marriott Points. At first I thought this was a glitch, in that they had mistakenly charged me 85,000 points (which is what this place will cost from 2019) instead of 60,000, and figured I'd get it sorted out next week when everything settles.
However, when I checked my account balance I saw this. This surely can't be right? A wonderful beach oasis is the standard room at this property?
Aug 21, 2018, 9:35 am
#275
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would someone or the lurkers be able to help me out?
I booked 5 nights at a Wonderful Beach Oasis, King Bed, at the W Maldives for 20-25 March 2019. I was charged a total of 340,000 Marriott Points. At first I thought this was a glitch, in that they had mistakenly charged me 85,000 points (which is what this place will cost from 2019) instead of 60,000, and figured I'd get it sorted out next week when everything settles.
However, when I checked my account balance I saw this. This surely can't be right? A wonderful beach oasis is the standard room at this property?
I booked 5 nights at a Wonderful Beach Oasis, King Bed, at the W Maldives for 20-25 March 2019. I was charged a total of 340,000 Marriott Points. At first I thought this was a glitch, in that they had mistakenly charged me 85,000 points (which is what this place will cost from 2019) instead of 60,000, and figured I'd get it sorted out next week when everything settles.
However, when I checked my account balance I saw this. This surely can't be right? A wonderful beach oasis is the standard room at this property?
Aug 21, 2018, 5:50 pm
#276
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in the case of the W Maldives, the base room is the wonderful beach oasis. so that should price at 60k no? one step above that is the OWV at 85k
Aug 21, 2018, 5:59 pm
#277
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but in your case, the base room at the STR Maldives is a garden villa at 60k. one step up is the OWV at 85k, so that makes sense.
in the case of the W Maldives, the base room is the wonderful beach oasis. so that should price at 60k no? one step above that is the OWV at 85k
in the case of the W Maldives, the base room is the wonderful beach oasis. so that should price at 60k no? one step above that is the OWV at 85k
Issue is I dont think anyone has been able to book the garden villa with points. Also the bora bora property is having the same issue as you
Aug 21, 2018, 6:04 pm
#278
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I called in to book a room at the W Maldives today and was able to secure an OWV for 85K. The agent couldn't even see points availability for the beach oasis even though it was available for cash.
Aug 21, 2018, 6:19 pm
#279
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grrrr....anticipate a long call with customer service ahead...
Aug 21, 2018, 6:52 pm
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Another difference between W and St.Regis is that W is listed in the T&C as being an exception to the points table, while St.Regis is not. So that means we should expect standard rooms for 60k at St.Regis once IT issues are resolved, but it would be less of a surprise if standard rooms were not offered for 60k at W.
Aug 22, 2018, 2:29 am
#281
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would someone or the lurkers be able to help me out?
I booked 5 nights at a Wonderful Beach Oasis, King Bed, at the W Maldives for 20-25 March 2019. I was charged a total of 340,000 Marriott Points. At first I thought this was a glitch, in that they had mistakenly charged me 85,000 points (which is what this place will cost from 2019) instead of 60,000, and figured I'd get it sorted out next week when everything settles.
I booked 5 nights at a Wonderful Beach Oasis, King Bed, at the W Maldives for 20-25 March 2019. I was charged a total of 340,000 Marriott Points. At first I thought this was a glitch, in that they had mistakenly charged me 85,000 points (which is what this place will cost from 2019) instead of 60,000, and figured I'd get it sorted out next week when everything settles.
Aug 22, 2018, 7:20 am
#282
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sad i didn't get the st regis, but hey, it seems a bit churlish to complain.
besides i hear the reef is much better at the w
#sourgrapes
Aug 22, 2018, 7:44 am
#283
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long story short- called in and got my award "fixed" to an OWB at 85k a night with 5th night free.
sad i didn't get the st regis, but hey, it seems a bit churlish to complain.
besides i hear the reef is much better at the w
#sourgrapes
sad i didn't get the st regis, but hey, it seems a bit churlish to complain.
besides i hear the reef is much better at the w
#sourgrapes
I spend already a lot of time with the hotline.
You called the SPG hotline or directly the hotel?
It is so frustrating to see that others can book and get award nights and I am not able....
And yes, if you go to Maldives because you want a nice beach and a good see/reef, the W should be the better choice.
If newer rooms, more food choice and better redemption value is more important then the St.Regis would be better choice.
Aug 23, 2018, 2:03 pm
#285
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Why would anyone pay full board or half board if breakfast is included with all stays? I just booked the W on points, made nonrefundable plane reservations and am locked in....relying on what the website says about breakfast being included.
Also, I am seeing references online to the "Sweet Spots" around the property that are stocked 24/7 with complimentary ice cream, drinks, fruit etc. But a reviewer on TA suggested that that is no longer the case? Anyone have an update? I'm not going to be thrilled if this was taken away recently.
Also, I am seeing references online to the "Sweet Spots" around the property that are stocked 24/7 with complimentary ice cream, drinks, fruit etc. But a reviewer on TA suggested that that is no longer the case? Anyone have an update? I'm not going to be thrilled if this was taken away recently.