Sep 4, 2015, 4:52 am
Last edit by: cbellero
Transportation Resort Charge Policy
The resort will arrange combined speedboat transfers to and from Male International Airport and the fee is 136 USD per person (inclusive of the 12% GST and 10% Service Charge). International flight details are required to arrange transfers.
Some rate plans are inclusive of the transfer fee. Please check the rate description. Other terms and conditions may apply.
As of March 2021, hotel website states speedboat transfer is complimentary.
Information for Guests with Children
Due to the design and the general layout of our Water Bungalow, Water Villa, Water Suite and Ocean Villa children below the age of 12 cannot be accommodated in these room types. Children above the age of 12 are allowed when staying with a parent (maximum of 2 pax per room including child).
Please contact the resort for further information.
Mandatory Transportation Information
The resort is just a short 20 - 25 minutes speed boat ride away from Male' Airport.
Please contact the resort at sheraton dot maldives at sheraton dot com for transportation arrangements or fill in your details here.
New Green Tax Beginning November 1, 2015
Beginning November 1, 2015, a new Green Tax of 6 USD per day per person will go into effect. This will be in addition to the 10% Service Charge and the 12% Goods and Services Tax.
Mandatory New Year's Eve Dinner: December 31, 2015
There will be a compulsory New Year's Eve dinner supplement for all guests staying over or arriving on December 31, 2015. The rate is 431 USD per adult and 172 USD per child ages 2 to 11. This will be automatically added to the room bill. Please contact the resort for further information.
Reaching out to the hotel
[email protected]
The resort will arrange combined speedboat transfers to and from Male International Airport and the fee is 136 USD per person (inclusive of the 12% GST and 10% Service Charge). International flight details are required to arrange transfers.
Some rate plans are inclusive of the transfer fee. Please check the rate description. Other terms and conditions may apply.
As of March 2021, hotel website states speedboat transfer is complimentary.
Information for Guests with Children
Due to the design and the general layout of our Water Bungalow, Water Villa, Water Suite and Ocean Villa children below the age of 12 cannot be accommodated in these room types. Children above the age of 12 are allowed when staying with a parent (maximum of 2 pax per room including child).
Please contact the resort for further information.
Mandatory Transportation Information
The resort is just a short 20 - 25 minutes speed boat ride away from Male' Airport.
Please contact the resort at sheraton dot maldives at sheraton dot com for transportation arrangements or fill in your details here.
- Transportation is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
- The cost for the combined roundtrip transfer service from/to MLE International Airport is 136 USD per person.
- Please note that all speedboat transfers are subject to weather conditions and may not be able to operate in extreme weather.
- Advance notice for changes is required at (960) 665 0225 x4.
New Green Tax Beginning November 1, 2015
Beginning November 1, 2015, a new Green Tax of 6 USD per day per person will go into effect. This will be in addition to the 10% Service Charge and the 12% Goods and Services Tax.
Mandatory New Year's Eve Dinner: December 31, 2015
There will be a compulsory New Year's Eve dinner supplement for all guests staying over or arriving on December 31, 2015. The rate is 431 USD per adult and 172 USD per child ages 2 to 11. This will be automatically added to the room bill. Please contact the resort for further information.
Reaching out to the hotel
[email protected]
Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa, Maldives [Master Thread]
Jan 16, 2013, 4:00 pm
#136
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: SPG-PL
Posts: 21
Planning a trip Oct 20 to 27
I have been a platinum member since 2009 and shyly my life's dream was to save enough points for the Maldives.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Jan 16, 2013, 5:03 pm
#137
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Having stayed at this hotel for a quick getaway with the girlfriend I would not recommend this place for a honeymoon. It is just another big resort on an island that really had nothing special going. My girlfriend considered this to be another Sheraton that could be found in Fiji for example. We could have gone to Fiji again ~3hrs away from SYD then travelling 15 hours to MLE.
As it is only a stone's throw away from Male, you can see/hear planes come and go. Granted planes only comes and goes once in a while, it is still enough to make you realise that you aren't too far away from the world.
For a honeymoon, I would want tranquility, personalised and attentive service, secluded location, and one that involved getting there on a sea plane
The Sheraton Full Moon offered none of this to us.
As others have mentioned, the Sheraton is great for a "transit accommodation" where you spend the day/overnight there and then move to another "real" Maldives island/resort for the bulk of your holiday.
As it is only a stone's throw away from Male, you can see/hear planes come and go. Granted planes only comes and goes once in a while, it is still enough to make you realise that you aren't too far away from the world.
For a honeymoon, I would want tranquility, personalised and attentive service, secluded location, and one that involved getting there on a sea plane
The Sheraton Full Moon offered none of this to us.As others have mentioned, the Sheraton is great for a "transit accommodation" where you spend the day/overnight there and then move to another "real" Maldives island/resort for the bulk of your holiday.
Jan 16, 2013, 5:27 pm
#138
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: California, SMF
Programs: UA, AA, AS, DL, BA, HA, WN, SPG-PL, Hyatt-Dia, HH-Dia, Marr-Pl, US Mint/VR(retired)
Posts: 945
I have been a platinum member since 2009 and shyly my life's dream was to save enough points for the Maldives.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
I would stock up on Hilton or Hyatt points (easy with credit card sign-ups) for a trip to the Maldives later as just a couple.
Jan 16, 2013, 6:18 pm
#139
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Posts: 1,206
This hotel is not what you are looking for. You're mind is full of brochure images of Maldivan beauty and true overwater bungalows off a small atoll. This isn't it.
Go to W, or Hilton.
Go to W, or Hilton.
Jan 16, 2013, 9:04 pm
#140
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
Programs: UA 2MM * Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium * IHG Diamond Ambassador * Hilton Diamond *
Posts: 1,787
2 advices:
- for the honeymoon trip, choose between the husband (listed last!) and his mother in law.
(Just kidding)
- for a turquoise atoll + OWB at a Starwood property: Le Meridien Bora Bora.
The W Maldives or the St Regis Bora Bora might be high for your points or $ budget (do not forget to put aside some addtl money for the transfers and meals)
If not a Starwood property, there are several nice choices in the Maldives or French Polynesia.
- for the honeymoon trip, choose between the husband (listed last!) and his mother in law.
(Just kidding)
- for a turquoise atoll + OWB at a Starwood property: Le Meridien Bora Bora.
The W Maldives or the St Regis Bora Bora might be high for your points or $ budget (do not forget to put aside some addtl money for the transfers and meals)
If not a Starwood property, there are several nice choices in the Maldives or French Polynesia.
Jan 16, 2013, 9:27 pm
#141
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
Jan 17, 2013, 2:09 am
#142
formerly fdemoulin
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, BA Silver, Virgin Flying Club Red
Posts: 916
I have been a platinum member since 2009 and shyly my life's dream was to save enough points for the Maldives.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Jan 17, 2013, 8:16 am
#143
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: EWR
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 519
I have been a platinum member since 2009 and shyly my life's dream was to save enough points for the Maldives.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Here's what I thought was a great deal:
1 room 2 guest: 8000 points +$150 USD per night, 7 nights totalling 56000 points plus $1050 USD n taxes
1 room 3 guests: 129000 points for 7 nights
I used 7 suite upgrades for the 2 guest room, and chose the OWB...
The 3 guest room the only available room is the king cottage, which rollaway bed "may" cost me $100 but because I already spent more points for 3 guests the customer rep said it "might" not end up being charged.
transportation to hotel: $113 per person
I was pretty excited, to be able to go on my honeymoon trip with my parents and my sister and husband...I have read it's so beautiful there that I want my parents to see this place too.
Is it really a tour group filled hotel? Is it true that the OWB is small, cramped with no AC in the shower? Is there really NO Reef to snorkel on this island? Is it really noisy can hear the airplanes?
Is it really not worth it to spend 185,000 points + nearly $2000 USD (including cash paid taxes paid and the speed boat charge for 5) for 7 nights here?
I apologize for being slightly emotional, I've been wanting to go to Maldives since year 2000 (i'm not kidding) and all I did for the last 5 years being Platinum is saving my points for Maldives...
Thanks for any replies...I appreciate it.
Jan 17, 2013, 10:23 am
#144
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: SPG-PL
Posts: 21
I see I see
Please please don't do this. Sheraton is not the Maldives you are dreaming of. Transfer your points to Virgin Atlantic, then transfer them to Hilton. And book your dream vacation at Conrad Maldives. That is the Maldives you are dreaming of. And send your parents alone to Maldives once you have experienced it. Honeymoon is meant for just the 2 of you.
May I ask the stupid question of how to transfer points to Virgin Atlantic and then Hilton? I used to be HH Diamond for quite a few years and then I lost it last year. I have heard the Conrad is worth every penny/points, and I found out if I move my dates to end September, it's only $482 a night plus taxes instead of the high season $880ish.
Thanks!
Jan 17, 2013, 2:43 pm
#146
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: DL DM MM, Hyatt LT Globalist, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,141
After staying at the W for my honeymoon a month ago, I can say the W is worth every single cent of what seems to be an inflated rate structure.
The service we received there was the best of any SPG property and they really went out of the way to recognize SPG Platinum status- daily gifts, upgrade to one of the amazing two bedroom overwater villas, and personalized attention that was not overbearing.
Check the SPG Breakfast rates- sometimes those are a little bit better than the BAR. Also, if you secure a reservation that you can cancel later, hold a room and then keep an eye out for Starpicks- the original rate we booked of $1243 was cut to $617 one week on Starpicks.
The service we received there was the best of any SPG property and they really went out of the way to recognize SPG Platinum status- daily gifts, upgrade to one of the amazing two bedroom overwater villas, and personalized attention that was not overbearing.
Check the SPG Breakfast rates- sometimes those are a little bit better than the BAR. Also, if you secure a reservation that you can cancel later, hold a room and then keep an eye out for Starpicks- the original rate we booked of $1243 was cut to $617 one week on Starpicks.
Jan 17, 2013, 6:10 pm
#147
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: SPG-PL
Posts: 21
After staying at the W for my honeymoon a month ago, I can say the W is worth every single cent of what seems to be an inflated rate structure.
The service we received there was the best of any SPG property and they really went out of the way to recognize SPG Platinum status- daily gifts, upgrade to one of the amazing two bedroom overwater villas, and personalized attention that was not overbearing.
Check the SPG Breakfast rates- sometimes those are a little bit better than the BAR. Also, if you secure a reservation that you can cancel later, hold a room and then keep an eye out for Starpicks- the original rate we booked of $1243 was cut to $617 one week on Starpicks.
The service we received there was the best of any SPG property and they really went out of the way to recognize SPG Platinum status- daily gifts, upgrade to one of the amazing two bedroom overwater villas, and personalized attention that was not overbearing.
Check the SPG Breakfast rates- sometimes those are a little bit better than the BAR. Also, if you secure a reservation that you can cancel later, hold a room and then keep an eye out for Starpicks- the original rate we booked of $1243 was cut to $617 one week on Starpicks.
Thanks
Jan 17, 2013, 8:47 pm
#148
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: All over
Programs: Most
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Using Starpoints for these "specialty" properties is a rip off. You are better off moving your Starpoints to Virgin Atlantic and then converting them to Hilton HHonors and booking one of the Hilton properties in Maldives.
Jan 17, 2013, 11:34 pm
#149
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: DL DM MM, Hyatt LT Globalist, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,141
The $617/night rate was from Starpicks. It is crazy to use Starpoints for any kind of award at this property- everything is insanely inflated (so to answer your question- no, I did not use a single Starpoint).
Feb 10, 2013, 9:18 am
#150
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Germany / Thailand
Programs: M&M/S SPG livetime gold, but not running behind status & points anymore! Now only book value for $
Posts: 3,090
is ABF now inclusive for Plat ?
Is the bereakfast buffet now inclusive for Platinum members ? If yes, is it a choice of the welcome gift ? ( instead of getting the 500 points ).
I looking for 7th. late SQ arrival or 8th. until 12th. march.
I found C&P for 8k + 150$ available
stand. rate is 560++ $
and an overwater only cost 39$ more ! 593 US$++
what if we book the overwater bungl. ( chances to get upgr. to overwater villa ? )
I also considered to stay at CONRAD, already transfered MR points to VS and forward to HH to have soon aprox 160k HH
The problem my desired dates are not available @ CONRAD and the flights are already booked ( USair award HKT-BKK-SIN-MLE-SIN-BKK-HKT for 30k miles per person all in business class TG/SQ . ) The next availability I found for CONRAD is 05.APR, so I would need to change my USair tix.
For us Maledives is much closer than BORA BORA or Fidji, and also less expensive, and most important the OWB experience my wife is dreaming about.
A revenue rate @ CONRAD comes out @ least 1250 US$ per night ( not in an OWB !!! ) and the flights to there is also a total 1000 US$ more for both of us.
Also the breakfast is an important question ( if already inclusive for Plat., it also saves aprox 75 $ per day.
I looking for 7th. late SQ arrival or 8th. until 12th. march.
I found C&P for 8k + 150$ available
stand. rate is 560++ $
and an overwater only cost 39$ more ! 593 US$++
what if we book the overwater bungl. ( chances to get upgr. to overwater villa ? )
I also considered to stay at CONRAD, already transfered MR points to VS and forward to HH to have soon aprox 160k HH
The problem my desired dates are not available @ CONRAD and the flights are already booked ( USair award HKT-BKK-SIN-MLE-SIN-BKK-HKT for 30k miles per person all in business class TG/SQ . ) The next availability I found for CONRAD is 05.APR, so I would need to change my USair tix.
For us Maledives is much closer than BORA BORA or Fidji, and also less expensive, and most important the OWB experience my wife is dreaming about.
A revenue rate @ CONRAD comes out @ least 1250 US$ per night ( not in an OWB !!! ) and the flights to there is also a total 1000 US$ more for both of us.
Also the breakfast is an important question ( if already inclusive for Plat., it also saves aprox 75 $ per day.