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]
Dec 3, 2019, 1:18 am
#751
Join Date: May 1998
Location: IAD, DCA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,531
There are small spots of coral with color but for the most part, no.
By far the fish are the winners here. Many types of colorful fish, also small black tip reef shark and, of course, the three sea turtles that are regulars here. I'm finding the best stuff to see is just right in front of my villa between the spa and the floating dock where the plane lands. There are a few giant clams that are pretty cool along the house reef too.
By far the fish are the winners here. Many types of colorful fish, also small black tip reef shark and, of course, the three sea turtles that are regulars here. I'm finding the best stuff to see is just right in front of my villa between the spa and the floating dock where the plane lands. There are a few giant clams that are pretty cool along the house reef too.
You must be right near me. :-) Agree about the coral, it’s so sad. Feels kind of dystopian. But the fish make up for it. Right in front of the spa is excellent, too. Hordes of schools of fish of all types.
Last edited by chazas; Dec 3, 2019 at 2:40 am
Dec 3, 2019, 5:20 am
#752
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 38
Anyone at the W right now interested in the manta ray snorkel trip on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday?
Apparently it is the start of the season and there have been some great sightings! Saw video from one of the guys at Wave from recent trip. Short boat ride to see these majestic creatures.
So far we have 2 people but need 4 to make the trip happen.
Apparently it is the start of the season and there have been some great sightings! Saw video from one of the guys at Wave from recent trip. Short boat ride to see these majestic creatures.
So far we have 2 people but need 4 to make the trip happen.
Dec 18, 2019, 7:57 am
#754
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
Posts: 5,050
Note that minibar soft drinks are free at the W so you have free mixers with your spirits -- not sure if that's the case for soft drinks at the other properties.
Dec 20, 2019, 6:21 pm
#755
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
That was the minibar price in January for 375mL bottles. (The 20% Platinum F&B discount does not apply to minibar purchases.)
Note that minibar soft drinks are free at the W so you have free mixers with your spirits -- not sure if that's the case for soft drinks at the other properties.
Note that minibar soft drinks are free at the W so you have free mixers with your spirits -- not sure if that's the case for soft drinks at the other properties.
Thanks for the info! That is not the case at the other properties, and the prices are insane!
Dec 27, 2019, 2:15 am
#758
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 1
Guys - I am about to book W for 7 nights in Feb 2020 the travel agent is quoting me HB package. I am a Tit Elite so still wondering
1) how it works, is it just a $ Value or fixed menu items
2) With 20% discount for status and BF included does it still make sense, or shall we just got Ala-Carte
1) how it works, is it just a $ Value or fixed menu items
2) With 20% discount for status and BF included does it still make sense, or shall we just got Ala-Carte
Dec 27, 2019, 5:00 am
#759
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: Marriott, Hilton, Alaska, United
Posts: 3
Guys - I am about to book W for 7 nights in Feb 2020 the travel agent is quoting me HB package. I am a Tit Elite so still wondering
1) how it works, is it just a $ Value or fixed menu items
2) With 20% discount for status and BF included does it still make sense, or shall we just got Ala-Carte
1) how it works, is it just a $ Value or fixed menu items
2) With 20% discount for status and BF included does it still make sense, or shall we just got Ala-Carte
2. I would highly recommend going Ala-Carte as with the HB package there are many limitations on what is included and what costs extra also between the free titanium breakfast which is a buffet of many options and free snacks that are offered throughout the day we didn't need to splurge for a big dinner.
Dec 27, 2019, 5:39 am
#760
Join Date: May 1998
Location: IAD, DCA
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,531
Agree with this. If you eat a big brunch (it's the best meal of the day), then you can wing it on dinner and still eat well. I was only Gold when I was there and I paid for breakfast, but it's not expensive at all for what it is - U.S. $30 all in.
There are two happy hours a day, one by the pool at Wet 4-6 and one at Sip over the water 8-10. Most days I had a (well two) drinks at each happy hour, and they have interesting spiced roasted nuts at Wet. I had a "formal" dinner only two nights, once at Kitchen, once at Fire. At Fire, the key is knowing you get all the sides with your order - I didn' t have an app or dessert and it would have been overkill. The steak was meh but at that the value was fine. I didn't drink at dinner. The other times I just had something at the bar - Sashimi platter at Sip, or the Maldivian tuna salad at Wet (my favorite thing at the resort, though a Maldivian friend said it isn't really Maldivian). You can actually order off of any menu from the resort sitting at Sip.
I don't eat sweets so I didn't partake of the free popsicles/ice cream bars in the afternoon.
In the end my F&B bill was I thought quite reasonable.
TL/DR: Eat a big brunch. Eat the free snacks if you like them. Take advantage of happy hours. Don't overdo with formal dinners - it's the appetizers, desserts and drinking at dinner that kill you (even water, I fell for "do you want water" thing one night - the only annoying thing about this otherwise lovely resort).
There are two happy hours a day, one by the pool at Wet 4-6 and one at Sip over the water 8-10. Most days I had a (well two) drinks at each happy hour, and they have interesting spiced roasted nuts at Wet. I had a "formal" dinner only two nights, once at Kitchen, once at Fire. At Fire, the key is knowing you get all the sides with your order - I didn' t have an app or dessert and it would have been overkill. The steak was meh but at that the value was fine. I didn't drink at dinner. The other times I just had something at the bar - Sashimi platter at Sip, or the Maldivian tuna salad at Wet (my favorite thing at the resort, though a Maldivian friend said it isn't really Maldivian). You can actually order off of any menu from the resort sitting at Sip.
I don't eat sweets so I didn't partake of the free popsicles/ice cream bars in the afternoon.
In the end my F&B bill was I thought quite reasonable.
TL/DR: Eat a big brunch. Eat the free snacks if you like them. Take advantage of happy hours. Don't overdo with formal dinners - it's the appetizers, desserts and drinking at dinner that kill you (even water, I fell for "do you want water" thing one night - the only annoying thing about this otherwise lovely resort).
1. It's not $ value its a fixed menu of items you can select and an additional surcharge for anything that falls out of that (special event dinners, lobster, wagyu, etc.)
2. I would highly recommend going Ala-Carte as with the HB package there are many limitations on what is included and what costs extra also between the free titanium breakfast which is a buffet of many options and free snacks that are offered throughout the day we didn't need to splurge for a big dinner.
2. I would highly recommend going Ala-Carte as with the HB package there are many limitations on what is included and what costs extra also between the free titanium breakfast which is a buffet of many options and free snacks that are offered throughout the day we didn't need to splurge for a big dinner.
Dec 27, 2019, 6:39 am
#761
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
Agree with this. If you eat a big brunch (it's the best meal of the day), then you can wing it on dinner and still eat well. I was only Gold when I was there and I paid for breakfast, but it's not expensive at all for what it is - U.S. $30 all in.
There are two happy hours a day, one by the pool at Wet 4-6 and one at Sip over the water 8-10. Most days I had a (well two) drinks at each happy hour, and they have interesting spiced roasted nuts at Wet. I had a "formal" dinner only two nights, once at Kitchen, once at Fire. At Fire, the key is knowing you get all the sides with your order - I didn' t have an app or dessert and it would have been overkill. The steak was meh but at that the value was fine. I didn't drink at dinner. The other times I just had something at the bar - Sashimi platter at Sip, or the Maldivian tuna salad at Wet (my favorite thing at the resort, though a Maldivian friend said it isn't really Maldivian). You can actually order off of any menu from the resort sitting at Sip.
I don't eat sweets so I didn't partake of the free popsicles/ice cream bars in the afternoon.
In the end my F&B bill was I thought quite reasonable.
TL/DR: Eat a big brunch. Eat the free snacks if you like them. Take advantage of happy hours. Don't overdo with formal dinners - it's the appetizers, desserts and drinking at dinner that kill you (even water, I fell for "do you want water" thing one night - the only annoying thing about this otherwise lovely resort).
There are two happy hours a day, one by the pool at Wet 4-6 and one at Sip over the water 8-10. Most days I had a (well two) drinks at each happy hour, and they have interesting spiced roasted nuts at Wet. I had a "formal" dinner only two nights, once at Kitchen, once at Fire. At Fire, the key is knowing you get all the sides with your order - I didn' t have an app or dessert and it would have been overkill. The steak was meh but at that the value was fine. I didn't drink at dinner. The other times I just had something at the bar - Sashimi platter at Sip, or the Maldivian tuna salad at Wet (my favorite thing at the resort, though a Maldivian friend said it isn't really Maldivian). You can actually order off of any menu from the resort sitting at Sip.
I don't eat sweets so I didn't partake of the free popsicles/ice cream bars in the afternoon.
In the end my F&B bill was I thought quite reasonable.
TL/DR: Eat a big brunch. Eat the free snacks if you like them. Take advantage of happy hours. Don't overdo with formal dinners - it's the appetizers, desserts and drinking at dinner that kill you (even water, I fell for "do you want water" thing one night - the only annoying thing about this otherwise lovely resort).
What is the deal at happy hour? Any food deals as well, or just beverages?
Dec 29, 2019, 4:11 am
#764
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
We are headed there the 4-10 and I'm trying to mentally prepare for F&B costs. Does anyone have menus? Is there a breakfast buffet? Do gold elite members get 15% off F&B? We are anticipating 2K USD for the two of us.
Oh and do the snacks (granola bars and magnum bars) still exist?
Oh and do the snacks (granola bars and magnum bars) still exist?
Last edited by Adriano Viterbo; Dec 29, 2019 at 4:19 am
Dec 30, 2019, 7:35 am
#765
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
We are headed there the 4-10 and I'm trying to mentally prepare for F&B costs. Does anyone have menus? Is there a breakfast buffet? Do gold elite members get 15% off F&B? We are anticipating 2K USD for the two of us.
Oh and do the snacks (granola bars and magnum bars) still exist?
Oh and do the snacks (granola bars and magnum bars) still exist?
