Originally Posted by rvlcr (Post 31229359) is there no longer a distinction between ocean/lagoon villas like there used to be? recently booked a stay here and didn’t even have the option to book the spectacular lagoon villa. just fabulous overwater oasis. the map on the marriott website says the same, just one type of “standard” OWV.

Originally Posted by bylin2000 (Post 31133203) Anyone notice that the seaplane transfer fee has increased and reflected in the taxes and fees on upcoming reservations?

They reached out to me explaining that the local fee did NOT include the seaplane transfer and they wanted to charge me $505 per person for it.

I asked to confirm and the "senior reservations agent" said it was not included, so I cancelled my reservation before it became non-refundable.

This seems like they are misinformed to me, can anyone confirm?

Originally Posted by bylin2000 (Post 31133203) Anyone notice that the seaplane transfer fee has increased and reflected in the taxes and fees on upcoming reservations?

I’m currently at the W Maldives and will post a more in-depth short review nearer the end of my stay. I can confirm the sea plane is displayed on Marriott website to make people aware of the charge but is then added to the room for paying upon check out.

As an ambassador, I have never had such a more welcoming arrival. It probably helps I’m here on my own. All the staff have made the effort to come speak to me. The general manager came and said hello and had an in-depth conversation. I’m on an award stay and was booked in a beach villa but upgraded to an amazing OWV.

My Ambassador (who is incredibly good) spoke to the hotel without me asking. She must have saw the reservation on my profile and contacted them to ask to upgrade me. My ambassador knows my working region is EMEA so doesn’t cover Maldives so guess she went off this knowing it was a vacation.

Originally Posted by AZbba (Post 31238369) As a gold, I asked about an upgrade to overwater and was quoted 150/night (185 net). They said golds aren't eligible for complimentary space available upgrades which seems counter to marriott's policies, unless the overwater rooms are all considered suites which I do not believe they are. Regardless it isn't a bad deal I am tempted to take it. $925 vs 250k points difference for 5 nights in booking the overwater seems like a deal.

Anyone know if the 30% restaurant promo is still valid for platinum/titanium at the property?

Originally Posted by bubu-SNA (Post 31252408) Anyone know if the 30% restaurant promo is still valid for platinum/titanium at the property?

...confirmed, at the property now and the f&b discount for platinum/titanium is 20%. Considering the eye watering prices ��, 20% is actually a substantial sum over a 7-14 day stay.

Originally Posted by rvlcr (Post 31255420) hopefully they bring back the promo for next march april/again. since taxes/fees in the maldives are 23.2%, the platinum discount essentially cancels out the taxes and service charge (i.e price on the menu is the price you pay).

Originally Posted by bubu-SNA (Post 31254059) ...confirmed, at the property now and the f&b discount for platinum/titanium is 20%. Considering the eye watering prices ��, 20% is actually a substantial sum over a 7-14 day stay.