Upon arriving at my
pool villa, I was completely blown away by how big my “room” was.
In the Park Hyatt
Maldives, there are no rooms, just private villas surrounded by various
greenery, which means you never see your neighbors and vice versa.
Inside the villa was
the bedroom, with a huge king sized bed and a small lounging area in front.
Lining one side of the
room is a long work desk equipped with an iPad that is preloaded with an
interactive guide & map to the resort.
As a Hyatt diamond
member, I was treated to a bottle of sparkling wine, a platter of fruit, and
some small nibbles and chocolates.
One of my favorite
parts of the land villa was the private outdoor shower & bath area, which
had an elegant design and featured a rain shower and a terrazzo bathtub.
Far from being a
gimmick, I found myself never using the indoor showers, as I preferred to soak
while surrounded by Mother Nature outside.
For those concerned
about peeking toms, you need not worry since the entire shower area is
surrounded by high walls.
The indoor bathroom was
enormous, with two separate sinks and benches / closets to store your
belongings in. The most unique feature of this bathroom was the huge glass
windows that offer a view of the outdoor shower area. Clearly, this was
designed for couples!
Outside the villa was a
small plunge pool, which was pumped with cool freshwater.
There was also a mini
lounge area with two lounge chairs set up.
What’s unique about
this villa is the positioning of the shrubbery, making it look almost like a
secluded grove with a small sliver of beach / ocean view.
Every villa is
different so while one villa may have a more private setting, another one may
have a better beach view. It definitely felt like a private resort, and were it
not for the fact that you’d occasionally see a guest or two on the beach, you
could almost pretend you were on your own private island.
Overall the Pool Villa
is probably the best hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. If you’re thinking about paying a bit extra to secure your upgrade ahead of time, I highly recommend you doing so.
