In the last installment I talked about the overwater suite I had at the St. Regis Maldives, while in this installment I'll be talking about the rest of the resort. I'm going to keep it relatively brief, given how much there is to potentially cover. Does this place look like it's straight off a postcard,…
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This definitely made up my mind as far as "where to stay in the Maldives using points"...I know we cannot truly know the answer to this, but given the outrageous redemption rates [even if they run the 35% off program] do you think that this would be a spot better saved for when SPG and MR/RCR combine to make this a "Flight and Hotel" redemption...??? Or is the 35% off program [assuming they offer it] a better deal...???
Also, is there any kind of complimentary Happy Hour/Sunset for SPG Plat members...???
So what were the food and drink prices? How much was breakfast normally? Is that in USD?
A very fine review of a resort that's obviously for the super rich. You and Ford were lucky to experience it - the rest of us will just have to keep track of it in our dreams. I'm surprised you didn't run into Jared and Ivanka there!
Maybe it's just me but I don't think Vommulicious belongs on a menu anywhere. Makes my mind go to vomit immediately. Stunning hotel otherwise!
For me, when I went to the Maldives, I got a better value by going to a resort like Veligandu. For $500 per night I got all-inclusive (including alcohol), overwater jacuzzi suite (booked through Agoda, prices often drop a month or so before. Reservations are fully refundable up to a few days before the trip.) Given the number of points needed to book a room, it may be better to pay out of pocket.
Those egg dishes look nice and rubbery; just the way I like them!
Great review. Thanks for sharing!
Obviosuly a beautiful property, and who wouldn't want to stay here??? But, erm... the eggs like a free breakfast from a $30/night hotel in Bali or Southern Thailand. Hope it tasted better than it looks 🙂
It's odd odd that so many hotel restaurants don't know how to cook eggs properly. I had terribly overcooked eggs at the Park Hyatt Sydney as well. You can walk in to a random breakfast joint in LA and get much better eggs than what I got there.
The Whale bar looks amazing. Exactly the type of place I would enjoy.
I second Jay above - it would be great to have a little more detailed pricing info about the dinner options. Thanks!
Hey Lucky. That looks A-mazing. You gotta try the Conrad one day though, Ive been there 6 times and religiously book a year out on points every year, I love it so so much.
Go there one year when Im there and I'll show you exactly why it could be way better even than the St Regis. The staff are beyond incredible, 7 superb restaurants that are actually affordable, a house reef that is mind blowing, a lot to do and Diamond status recognition/ benefits top notch. Ive been to the Park Hyatt too, it is not even in the same stratosphere as the Conrad Rangali. Oh...and they have a surprise coming for hotel afficiandos such as yourself... a real first in the world.
Lucky -- It was nice meeting you and Ford at the SR MLE. (No idea how my wife spotted you; she either has Seattleite radar or must be more into this whole gig than I realize!)
We'd both have to agree with your conclusion: the property and rooms are stunning, and the service was fantastic. Being able to WhatsApp my butler for my iced coffee in the morning or for a ride to the dive shop, was spectacular. [Though I will say that the diving in this part of the Maldives does not compare to other spots.] The highlight of our trip was probably when my wife pulled a 15 lb Red Snapper out of the water on the sunset fishing trip and eating it the following night, freshly prepared by the chef, who could not have been more accommodating.
Though I can't imagine spending $2500++ or 90K SPG per night there, I must say that a Bentley ride to a Sunset Over Water Villa for 26K was an absolute steal.
The more you write about the Maldives, the more I want to go back to Bora Bora...(I've never been to the Maldives). Did you say you were going to French Polynesia? I'll be interested to see what how you compare the two.
Are the menu prices "real" or are they fake ones like those in New York?
In other words, is the USD 36 on the menu for a pizza margherita equivalent to $26 on a NYC menu (+ 4% surcharge + 8.875% tax + 18-20% tip = $36 total)?
The best way to enjoy food without feeling like you going to choke your money is usually getting half board or full board packages. Does St Regis provide one at the time of booking?
Are there other options that you get with Luxury Privileges at St Regis?
How's the house reef and marine life at Vommuli? For many Maldives visitor that is the most important factor in choosing a resort. Is the reef in good health? What's the level of coral bleaching at Vommuli?