St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort [Master Thread]
Jun 21, 2017, 3:56 am
#526
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 5
Daily budget
Hi there, might seem like a silly question. Realistically speaking is there a way my wife and I can survive at a 500 usd daily budget at this property in terms of food? Also are there any perks for SPG gold members? Thank you all in advance.
Jun 22, 2017, 6:39 am
#527
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,607
Bring a case of protein or cereal bars and have a big breakfast at the buffet every day.
Jun 22, 2017, 6:53 am
#528
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,917
Jun 22, 2017, 7:48 am
#530
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the air
Programs: Occasional RTW club
Posts: 6,917
My breakfast *was* included, but I would generally have breakfast early, go for a swim, be hungry by lunchtime, eat something not too big, then swim more, then be starving by dinner, so I couldn't get by on two meals even if I wanted. And that's including the afternoon tea snacks!Don't skimp on food, especially if you're doing activities. Not worth it.
Jun 22, 2017, 4:53 pm
#531
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,735
Yeah, I've heard those stories, couldn't do it. My breakfast *was* included, but I would generally have breakfast early, go for a swim, be hungry by lunchtime, eat something not too big, then swim more, then be starving by dinner, so I couldn't get by on two meals even if I wanted. And that's including the afternoon tea snacks!
Don't skimp on food, especially if you're doing activities. Not worth it.
My breakfast *was* included, but I would generally have breakfast early, go for a swim, be hungry by lunchtime, eat something not too big, then swim more, then be starving by dinner, so I couldn't get by on two meals even if I wanted. And that's including the afternoon tea snacks!Don't skimp on food, especially if you're doing activities. Not worth it.
That would keep me full until dinner (early dinner).
Jun 22, 2017, 8:37 pm
#533
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATL
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum Elite, DL PM (MM)
Posts: 70
Wait....breakfast is 150 per person?
Jun 23, 2017, 1:40 am
#534
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: BC, Canada
Programs: Marriott LTP
Posts: 138
350 per night?
Jun 23, 2017, 7:47 am
#538
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
It is very easy to spend $1,000 per day on incidentals alone at resorts like this in the Maldives, just on dining and activities. And that is without doing anything over the top.
A meal plan is a very good idea for anyone who wants to be able to predict and regulate costs. It also ensures that you will not have to skip a meal or bring a suitcase full of instant noodles...
Jun 24, 2017, 4:59 am
#539
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,208
Ask the resort about getting a meal plan added to your booking. $150 for incidentals would barely get you breakfast or lunch.
It is very easy to spend $1,000 per day on incidentals alone at resorts like this in the Maldives, just on dining and activities. And that is without doing anything over the top.
A meal plan is a very good idea for anyone who wants to be able to predict and regulate costs. It also ensures that you will not have to skip a meal or bring a suitcase full of instant noodles...
It is very easy to spend $1,000 per day on incidentals alone at resorts like this in the Maldives, just on dining and activities. And that is without doing anything over the top.
A meal plan is a very good idea for anyone who wants to be able to predict and regulate costs. It also ensures that you will not have to skip a meal or bring a suitcase full of instant noodles...
Jun 24, 2017, 5:49 am
#540
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
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