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]
Sep 2, 2015, 1:47 am
#241
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
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The Male city tour was $50-60. I remember thinking how could it be this low since it also includes a boat transfer. Guess that's because the city tour is optional, whereas the initial boat transfer is not. 
Sep 8, 2015, 2:33 pm
#243
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA flyer, Hilton, SPG, Hyatt stayer
Posts: 64
OWB or Cottage in Nov?
So I'm debating right now on switching from Veligandu (All-Inclusive) to the Sheraton in Nov.
Right now they have a killer deal on Asia that puts the OWB with breakfast (and includes the airport transfers) for $850 per night for 4 nights. Still a ton of $$, but combining it with my Citi 4th Night free perk lessens the bite.
Going with an Island Cottage saves about $600 for the stay. I've never done an OWB, but I do have a thing for a killer outdoor shower.
Right now they have a killer deal on Asia that puts the OWB with breakfast (and includes the airport transfers) for $850 per night for 4 nights. Still a ton of $$, but combining it with my Citi 4th Night free perk lessens the bite.
Going with an Island Cottage saves about $600 for the stay. I've never done an OWB, but I do have a thing for a killer outdoor shower.
Sep 9, 2015, 1:42 am
#245
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, SPG Plat, FPC Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 553
I've been upgraded into a cottage, and was told that OWB are no linger part of the suite upgrade as of last quarter 2014. Posts on this thread suggest otherwise. Unfortunately I don't have any SNA left to do a dummy booking to check if this is the case.
Would someone kindly confirm? I am headed there in less than 12 hours and it's tough..
Thanks in advance!
Would someone kindly confirm? I am headed there in less than 12 hours and it's tough..
Thanks in advance!
Sep 9, 2015, 8:52 am
#246
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA flyer, Hilton, SPG, Hyatt stayer
Posts: 64
Sep 10, 2015, 2:06 pm
#247
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA flyer, Hilton, SPG, Hyatt stayer
Posts: 64
So I'm booked in the Cottage. The SPG app showed the boat transfer fees included in the room rate (based upon 2 people for 4 days). I was hoping this would be included in the Citi 4th Night Free benefit for Prestige cardholders, but they said they don't include "resort fees" in the refund. (FYI for anyone planning on using that benefit.)
Sep 10, 2015, 2:35 pm
#248
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
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I've been upgraded into a cottage, and was told that OWB are no linger part of the suite upgrade as of last quarter 2014. Posts on this thread suggest otherwise. Unfortunately I don't have any SNA left to do a dummy booking to check if this is the case.
Would someone kindly confirm? I am headed there in less than 12 hours and it's tough..
Thanks in advance!
Would someone kindly confirm? I am headed there in less than 12 hours and it's tough..
Thanks in advance!
Sep 11, 2015, 12:15 am
#249
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: YOW
Programs: AC SE, SPG Plat, FPC Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 553
Upon check-in, they prepared both rooms type and gave me an option, even to do split stays if I wanted to stay in both room type. As this is my fist time ever staying in an OTWB, I went for that. However I could see why folks would prefer the cottages with the outdoor showers. I love the ability to jump straight into the ocean from my room.
Nov 3, 2015, 1:47 am
#250
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: BGO
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, SK Diamond, Finnair Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 403
Travelling with kids
Am SPG Platinum and planning to go here with wife and two kids (6 and 8) over Easter. I see from the wiki that OWB is out of the question as an upgrade then, but beach cottages sound nice enough. Some questions:
1. Is a beach cottage Plat. upgrade fairly certain also in high season?
2. Can this room type accomodate a family of 2+2 comfortably? Trying to avoid exorbitant extra-bed fees whenever I can.
3. Can kids access the new Club Lounge?
4. Would Plat breakfast benefit cover also the kids at this resort (room would technically be booked for 2 adults only)? Very differing policies across SPG here.
Thanks!
1. Is a beach cottage Plat. upgrade fairly certain also in high season?
2. Can this room type accomodate a family of 2+2 comfortably? Trying to avoid exorbitant extra-bed fees whenever I can.
3. Can kids access the new Club Lounge?
4. Would Plat breakfast benefit cover also the kids at this resort (room would technically be booked for 2 adults only)? Very differing policies across SPG here.
Thanks!
Nov 4, 2015, 1:42 pm
#251
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA flyer, Hilton, SPG, Hyatt stayer
Posts: 64
State of Emergency Declared
Has anyone seen the news this morning?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-tourists.html
We leave in 6 days. Ugh!
Wouldn't be worried if we were staying somewhere more isolated like the W or the Conrad, but the Sheraton is pretty close to Male.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-tourists.html
We leave in 6 days. Ugh!
Wouldn't be worried if we were staying somewhere more isolated like the W or the Conrad, but the Sheraton is pretty close to Male.
Nov 4, 2015, 7:13 pm
#252
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Hi members,
The Government of Maldives has declared a state of emergency starting today, 4th November for a period of 30 days. Both Starwood-operated hotels in the Maldives, The Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Maldives Retreat and Spa, remain open and operating as normal. The main concern is on the island capital of Male and both hotels are located on separate islands away from Male. Safety and security is of our paramount priority. Starwood Hotels & Resorts will continue to monitor the situation closely in consultation with the appropriate authorities.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
The Government of Maldives has declared a state of emergency starting today, 4th November for a period of 30 days. Both Starwood-operated hotels in the Maldives, The Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Maldives Retreat and Spa, remain open and operating as normal. The main concern is on the island capital of Male and both hotels are located on separate islands away from Male. Safety and security is of our paramount priority. Starwood Hotels & Resorts will continue to monitor the situation closely in consultation with the appropriate authorities.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Nov 5, 2015, 1:53 pm
#253
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA flyer, Hilton, SPG, Hyatt stayer
Posts: 64
State of Emergency
Hi members,
The Government of Maldives has declared a state of emergency starting today, 4th November for a period of 30 days. Both Starwood-operated hotels in the Maldives, The Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Maldives Retreat and Spa, remain open and operating as normal. The main concern is on the island capital of Male and both hotels are located on separate islands away from Male. Safety and security is of our paramount priority. Starwood Hotels & Resorts will continue to monitor the situation closely in consultation with the appropriate authorities.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
The Government of Maldives has declared a state of emergency starting today, 4th November for a period of 30 days. Both Starwood-operated hotels in the Maldives, The Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Maldives Retreat and Spa, remain open and operating as normal. The main concern is on the island capital of Male and both hotels are located on separate islands away from Male. Safety and security is of our paramount priority. Starwood Hotels & Resorts will continue to monitor the situation closely in consultation with the appropriate authorities.
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Dec 16, 2015, 8:23 am
#255
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: BGO
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium and LTP, Hilton Gold, SK Diamond, Finnair Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 403
Anyone know the answers to any of this?
Am SPG Platinum and planning to go here with wife and two kids (6 and 8) over Easter. I see from the wiki that OWB is out of the question as an upgrade then, but beach cottages sound nice enough. Some questions:
1. Is a beach cottage Plat. upgrade fairly certain also in high season?
2. Can this room type accomodate a family of 2+2 comfortably? Trying to avoid exorbitant extra-bed fees whenever I can.
3. Can kids access the new Club Lounge?
4. Would Plat breakfast benefit cover also the kids at this resort (room would technically be booked for 2 adults only)? Very differing policies across SPG here.
Thanks!
1. Is a beach cottage Plat. upgrade fairly certain also in high season?
2. Can this room type accomodate a family of 2+2 comfortably? Trying to avoid exorbitant extra-bed fees whenever I can.
3. Can kids access the new Club Lounge?
4. Would Plat breakfast benefit cover also the kids at this resort (room would technically be booked for 2 adults only)? Very differing policies across SPG here.
Thanks!