WHAT TO EXPECT

Our resort will implement touchless or low-touch solutions and adopt contactless technologies including: Mobile Key, Mobile Chat and guest requests via the Marriott Bonvoy™ app. Guest greetings will be modified to a nod, wave, or a bow, while continuing to ensure guest needs are met.

Guests and associates should practice physical distancing by standing at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people not traveling with them. Certain areas, such as arrival queues or gathering areas will be marked with signage and, if necessary, one-way guest traffic flow will be indicated. Where applicable, lobby furniture, restaurant layouts, and other public seating areas will be reconfigured. We are happy to work to customize seating capacities and room sets to meet individual distancing needs of group customers.

Emphasis on Hygiene & Cleanliness: Our resort will be required to have a hygiene plan; associates will be required to be aware of and follow for personal hygiene, physical distancing and PPE, in compliance with all local public health guidance. Hand sanitizing stations for guest use will be placed in all high-traffic areas and public spaces.

Cleanliness Training: We're building on our reputation for high standards of resort cleanliness with well-established cleaning processes. In addition, each property is required to have a Cleanliness Champion to help lead the resort in how it can ensure a clean environment for guests and associates. Additionally, associates will be required to take training on COVID-19 and sanitation protocols.

Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Personal face masks and additional amenity items such as hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and gloves, may be offered where available.

Every guest room is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between each guest. We will continue to provide housekeeping services daily while you are away from the room. If you have any specific housekeeping preferences or would like to not receive housekeeping service during your stay, please contact guest services at any time.

• Iridium Spa: Open.
• Infinity Pool: Limited operational hours between 11 am to 6 pm.
• Socialite: Open.
• Vommuli Dive & Water Sports Centre: Open.
• Tennis Court: Open.
• IVAR Boutique: Open.
• Salon: Open.
• Yoga Classes: Open.

• ALBA: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed between 16:00 to 19:00.
  • Breakfast: 07:00 to 10:30. Breakfast is buffet.
  • Lunch: 12:00 to 16:00. A-La-Carte.
  • Dinner: 19:00 to 22:30. A-La-Carte.

• Crust & Craft: Open for lunch. Hours: 12:00 - 17:00
• The Whale Bar: Open every day. Hours: 18:00 - 00:00
• The Whale Bar Grill: Closed on Thursday. Hours: 19:30 - 22:30
• Orientale: Closed on Sunday. Hours: 19:00 - 22:30
• Cargo: Closed on Tuesday. Hours: 19:00 - 22:30
• In-Villa Dining: Open for 24 hours.

Kosher Information
Committed to serving the needs of all our guests, a Kosher menu is now available at each of our six dining venues serving certified Kosher food and ingredients. To best prepare, please notify your dedicated St. Regis Butler of your dietary preferences with advance notice of at least two-hours prior to your dinner reservation.

For more information on protocols and procedures pertaining to Kosher food preparation at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, please contact stregis.maldivesvommuli@stregis.com.

We strongly recommend making a reservation in advance for any of the restaurants and activities. This can be done prior to your arrival by sending an email to our St. Regis Butler team.

Visit the Dining page for more information.

LEARN MORE

Marriott Bonvoy Member Benefits: We are committed to delivering the Marriott Bonvoy benefits for your membership level. Thank you for your understanding in cases where we may have to offer an alternative.

Marriott Bonvoy members are invited to use the Marriott Bonvoy App (available on the App Store and Google Play) to take advantage of contactless options, including:

• Mobile Check-In/Check-Out: Let us know via the app when you are planning to arrive and once you have departed.
• Mobile Key: Forgo the front desk altogether and go straight to your guest room.
• Mobile Dining: Order your private, in-room dining through the app.
• Mobile Guest Requests: Connect with us via the app to request items you would like delivered to your guest room.

Not a Marriott Bonvoy member? Enroll here.

Available benefits vary by location and membership tier. At this hotel, please note that we currently offer the following Marriott Bonvoy benefits:

• Mobile Check-In/Check-Out: Let us know via the app when you are planning to arrive and once you have departed.
• Mobile Key: Forgo the front desk altogether and go straight to your guest room.
• Mobile Dining: Order your private, in-room dining through the app.
• Mobile Guest Requests: Connect with us via the app to request items you would like delivered to your guest room.

TRAVELER DECLARATION

All international travellers are required to submit an Online Traveler Declaration Form within 72 hours before their arrival and departure to and from the Maldives. Please complete the form via this link: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create

PRE-DEPARTURE (ON-SITE PCR TESTING)

Aligned with expert protocols and led by Marriott's Cleanliness Council, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is able to take PCR test swabs directly at the resort three days prior to departure.

Following the most recent requirements from certain airlines and countries for their travelers, the resort is facilitating PCR testing which will be carried out by our well-trained medical team on site. The resort doctor will receive the test results electronically and inform guests through their personal Butler prior to departure.

• On-site PCR testing charges will be USD 120.00 subject to 23.2% Service Charge & T-GST per person.
• Reservations for PCR testing should be made latest 72 hours prior to departure.
• Departing guests who require a negative PCR certificate to return to their home country or final destination will be prioritized.

Visa
Please be advised that all tourists visiting the Maldives are given a 30 days tourist visa upon arrival to the country, regardless of nationality. To acquire the tourist visa, you must have a return ticket, you need to provide proof of accommodation in the country (resort confirmation document) and you must be able to demonstrate that you have adequate funds to sustain yourself during your stay in the Maldives. Additionally, your passport must not expire within 6 months of your expected day of departure from the Maldives. For additional information, kindly visit the official website of Maldives Immigration at http://www.immigration.gov.mv/.

Kids Policy
No additional person supplement is applicable for infants under 2 years when occupying the same room as adult(s) and using existing beds in rooms.

• Additional person charges are inclusive of daily breakfast at ALBA and exclusive of 23.2% of service charge & Goods & Services Tax (GST).
• The resort will not accept reservations for any persons below 18 years occupying a villa alone unless accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
• The resort requires guests to provide a signed waiver in order to accommodate children below 12 years in Overwater accommodation.

Extra Person
Extra Bed/Rollaway Bed

• Adult (above 12 yrs old) - USD 330 per person, per night
• Children (2-11.99 yrs old) - USD 110 per person, per night
• For guests traveling with infants (0-1.99 yrs old), a complimentary baby crib can be placed in each villa category upon request.
• Additional charges will be applied for any extra persons.

Extra Bed and crib are subject to availability and may not fit in some room types. Bedding policy strictly applies for Kids sharing the same room with parents. Mandatory Kids disclaimer is required for bookings in Overwater accommodation.

Electrical Information
240 volts, using a 3-pin (UK) plug. Step down transformers available on request.

No Drone Policy
For the privacy of all of our guests, the usage of drones within the premises of the resort is strictly prohibited.

Customs
The following items are prohibited in the Maldives and will be retained at customs upon arrival: religious materials offensive to Islam, idols (for worship), pornographic material, narcotics and psychotropic substances, arms, alcohol and spirits, pork and its by-products, dogs and dangerous animals.

Currency

Effective from 16 July 2022 onwards, the resort will not make any currency exchange for guests due to new regulations of the Maldives Monetary Authority. However, accepting foreign currencies for payment settlement is allowed and guests are able to use foreign currencies to settle their bills.

All prices quoted and all transactions are in United States Dollars (US$/USD) at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. Please note that the resort is not able to accept US$ notes later than 2006 series (this includes 2006 series also) nor any note that is damaged (torn, dirty, pen marks), also note that the resort does not accept any Traveler's cheques.

Starting from September 1, 2022, The Bank of England's paper banknotes will no longer be legal tender and have issued new notes made of polymer. The new polymer will be the only form accepted by the resort.

Taxes
For all purchases and activities in the resort, a 10% service charge is applied as well as a GST of 12% and is subject to change without prior notification. An additional Green Tax of US$6.00 per person per night is applicable from 01 November 2015.

Climate
The climate is warm and tropical throughout the year with cooling sea breezes. Please be advised that the weather in the Maldives is unpredictable, erratic and localized making it difficult to correctly forecast the weather. Maldives is generally hot and sunny year-round with an average temperature between 25 and 31 degrees Celsius during the day. Being a tropical country, there is no season without rain but we rather have a less rainy season and a rainier season. You can expect less rain from November until the beginning of May. The monsoon season runs from May to October. When it rains, it will likely rain for a couple of hours during the day or night leaving plenty of time to engage in watersports or just laze around in the sun simply doing nothing.

Language
Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and English is spoken by all hosts at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort.

Time Zone
Maldives Time (GMT +5); Island Time on Vommuli Island (GMT +6)

Where an exquisite sense of time almost stands still, while on Vommuli Island you will seamlessly transition from Maldives time* to a dedicated ‘Island Time' allowing an extra hour of daylight each day to fully indulge in the epicurean delights and opulent splendor at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. For all transfers to and from Velana International Airport (MLE) to our resort, our dedicated St. Regis Butlers and professional hosts are well informed of the time conversion and will coordinate all details of your transfers.