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 28, 2018, 4:33 pm
#452
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Delta-DM, United-Platinum, American-Platinum, Marriott-Platinum, SPG-Platinum
Posts: 196
Dec 30, 2018, 1:07 pm
#454
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Delta-DM, United-Platinum, American-Platinum, Marriott-Platinum, SPG-Platinum
Posts: 196
I am Platinum Premier but you're right, the math doesn't make sense. Not sure I'll do it. May ask if I can do it for just a few days probably after a few nights after I get a sense of portion sizes and such. Will feast during free breakfast 
Dec 31, 2018, 1:09 am
#455
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 77
Dec 31, 2018, 7:52 am
#456
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,467
That's what I told my wife. EAT EAT EAT at breakfast. Planters peanut butter crackers for lunch and dinner. As it's our 25th, she's giving me grief.
Dec 31, 2018, 3:19 pm
#457
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT
Posts: 205
We are pleased to offer below our special Meal Plan options excluding beverages,
§ Half board – USD 140 including taxes per person per night.
§ Full board – USD 200 including taxes per person per night.
I believe the 20% Plat discount does not apply to meal plans. Also note that there are specific menus for those on a plan. I added up the most expensive items from those plans vs the cost on the a la carte menu and it definitely didn't look like a deal to me at these prices...so at the even HIGHER prices posted above, wow.
Jan 1, 2019, 2:48 am
#458
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 77
Thanks, my friend received those prices in November, but I think given 2 datapoints of the same price already I would think you guys have more accurate information.
I am definitely bringing ramen. Load up on filling proteins at breakfast, and maybe accidentally take some breads/carbs out of breakfast afterwards...lol.
I am definitely bringing ramen. Load up on filling proteins at breakfast, and maybe accidentally take some breads/carbs out of breakfast afterwards...lol.
Jan 1, 2019, 11:31 am
#461
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Plt, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, AA LT Gold
Posts: 424
I thought I read earlier in this thread that you could upgrade an award stay at the W Maldives for 20K points per night. I tried calling reservations to inquire about this today and was told that I would have to do that at the resort. Is that true or should I just email the hotel now? My reservation is not until November. Thanks.
Jan 2, 2019, 9:52 pm
#462
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Delta-DM, United-Platinum, American-Platinum, Marriott-Platinum, SPG-Platinum
Posts: 196
Garden villa suites are the standard room for 60K points. You could previously book OWV for 80K a night but that seems to be gone now with the new marriott system. 5th night free only applies to base rate so the 5th night charges 20k therefore 340K for 5 nights for an OWV (no longer possible). However, you may be able to coordinate with the hotel to do something although in my experience they will pass you back onto Marriott / SPG to issue it
I thought I read earlier in this thread that you could upgrade an award stay at the W Maldives for 20K points per night. I tried calling reservations to inquire about this today and was told that I would have to do that at the resort. Is that true or should I just email the hotel now? My reservation is not until November. Thanks.
Jan 9, 2019, 10:45 am
#463
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: RDU
Posts: 735
A few updates based on new information I just received from the resort. They are offering the drink package again in 2019 but terms look mostly the same.
With regard to half-board/full-board there is a difference between Platinum (+) and other guests. See below.
With regard to half-board/full-board there is a difference between Platinum (+) and other guests. See below.
Standard meal plan
Breakfast, USD 44 including taxes per person per day – Served in KITCHEN Restaurant
Half board (Breakfast and Dinner), USD 216 including taxes per person per day
Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), USD 290 including taxes per person per day
Meal Plans supplement for Platinum+:
RESTAURANTS
Half Board and Full Board are available in the following restaurants:
KITCHEN: The all-day dining venue features a unique and modern reinvention of the bistro, offering Pan Asian dishes with a focus on Southeast Asian cuisine.
FISH: Overwater specialty restaurant featuring the ‘Ocean to Table’ cuisine with a strong focus on the freshness of the local catch prepared with a Southeast Asian flair.
FIRE: Set by the beach, the restaurant offers a romantic and casual dining experience under the stars.
*Restaurants are open at Management’s discretion and their opening may vary according to seasonality.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
· Rate are per person, per day and inclusive of taxes and service charges.
· Rate are NET and not commissionable.
· Half Board is valid for 1 (one) daily 3 courses meal from A la Carte Menu
· Full Board is valid for 2 (two) daily 3 courses meals from A la Carte Menu.
· Half Board, Full Board, Kids Meals are NOT inclusive of Beverages.
· CHEF’S SPECIAL and the following PREMIUM FOOD are NOT included in Half Board & Full board plans: Wagyu, Kobe, Tomahawk, Oysters, Lobsters, Foie Gras, Caviar, Tiger Prawns.
· The following Special THEMED EVENINGS are NOT included and are subject to an additional charge:
Fire: Beach market, Maldivian Beach market, Steak House night
Fish: Serve me Lobster
· In ROOM DINING and meals during excursions are chargeable at retail menu price.
· No promotions (discount offer, early bird etc.) are applicable to meals supplement.
· Guest will not be refunded for any unconsumed meals.
· The Hotel reserves the right to revise meal supplements at any time
Breakfast, USD 44 including taxes per person per day – Served in KITCHEN Restaurant
Half board (Breakfast and Dinner), USD 216 including taxes per person per day
Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), USD 290 including taxes per person per day
Meal Plans supplement for Platinum+:
- Half Board (Dinner) USD 140++ (USD 173 including taxes) per person per night excluding beverages.
- Full Board (Lunch + Dinner) USD 200++ (USD 247 including taxes) per person per night excluding beverages.
RESTAURANTS
Half Board and Full Board are available in the following restaurants:
KITCHEN: The all-day dining venue features a unique and modern reinvention of the bistro, offering Pan Asian dishes with a focus on Southeast Asian cuisine.
FISH: Overwater specialty restaurant featuring the ‘Ocean to Table’ cuisine with a strong focus on the freshness of the local catch prepared with a Southeast Asian flair.
FIRE: Set by the beach, the restaurant offers a romantic and casual dining experience under the stars.
*Restaurants are open at Management’s discretion and their opening may vary according to seasonality.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
· Rate are per person, per day and inclusive of taxes and service charges.
· Rate are NET and not commissionable.
· Half Board is valid for 1 (one) daily 3 courses meal from A la Carte Menu
· Full Board is valid for 2 (two) daily 3 courses meals from A la Carte Menu.
· Half Board, Full Board, Kids Meals are NOT inclusive of Beverages.
· CHEF’S SPECIAL and the following PREMIUM FOOD are NOT included in Half Board & Full board plans: Wagyu, Kobe, Tomahawk, Oysters, Lobsters, Foie Gras, Caviar, Tiger Prawns.
· The following Special THEMED EVENINGS are NOT included and are subject to an additional charge:
Fire: Beach market, Maldivian Beach market, Steak House night
Fish: Serve me Lobster
· In ROOM DINING and meals during excursions are chargeable at retail menu price.
· No promotions (discount offer, early bird etc.) are applicable to meals supplement.
· Guest will not be refunded for any unconsumed meals.
· The Hotel reserves the right to revise meal supplements at any time
Jan 9, 2019, 11:26 pm
#464
In memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 692
Thank you @Gunner14 for this awesome update!
I ran the numbers again after looking at the menus for the restaurants, and once you factor in that breakfast is free, half board only makes sense if you really, really are committed to eating three courses for each meal each day.
On the other hand, as far as I can tell, the beverage package is still an absolutely fantastic deal.
I ran the numbers again after looking at the menus for the restaurants, and once you factor in that breakfast is free, half board only makes sense if you really, really are committed to eating three courses for each meal each day.
On the other hand, as far as I can tell, the beverage package is still an absolutely fantastic deal.
Jan 10, 2019, 8:34 am
#465
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: RDU
Posts: 735
Interestingly enough the blackout dates span part of my stay - so will have the drink package for half of my stay and not for the other (otherwise I believe you only have the option to include it for your full stay).