What is the nearest International Airport to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands?

Velana International Airport is the nearest international airport to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.

How far is Patina Maldives, Fari Islands from the Airport?

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is reachable within a 45-minutes luxury speedboat transfer.

Are we able to travel within the Fari Islands?

Guests staying in Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will have access to the Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands which located within the same lagoon. Transfer between the Patina Maldives, Fari Islands and Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is complimentary. You are required to have a restaurant reservation in Ritz Carlton Maldives should you wish to visit.

How is the weather at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands?

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 all year around with an average temperature of 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 throughout from November until beginning of May. The monsoon season runs from May to October. Even when it rains, it is very unlikely to rain for days to an end but might rain for a couple of hours during the day or night leaving plenty of time to engage in indoor and outdoor activities

Do you have a surfing point at the resort?

While we do not have a surfing point within paddling distance from the beach, we do have surfing points nearby. For instance, one of the longest and lively lefts with Surfing Point in the Maldives “Chicken” is about a 20 minutes speedboat trip.

What Time Zone is followed in Patina Maldives, Fari Islands?

Fari Islands Time is +6 GMT which is one hour ahead of Male’ time.

Will I get the same benefits as mentioned on the website offers, if I book directly with the resort?

You will get the same offers, benefits as well as inclusions as what is mentioned on the website if you prefer to book directly with resort. To contact the resort directly, please send an email to: reservations.maldives@patinahotels.com or call: +960 4000555.

What is the payment and cancellation policy of the resort?

Pre-payment is required in order to guarantee reservations. How far ahead the payment is required and how far ahead you can cancel the reservation free of charge will depend on your stay dates and the offer under which you have booked.

What is the covid-related cancellation policy of the resort?

Under the below circumstances, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will waive the cancellation charges and the deposit we have received can be used towards a future stay with the dates subject to blackout periods and availability.

1. If there is an official travel warning for the destination advising no travel to the Maldives.
2. The guest’s point of origin or the destination is in lock-down.
3. If a guest tests positive for COVID-19 prior to arrival
4. Airline schedule changes (and subsequent reservation amendments)
5. Due to health or quarantine restrictions at guests point of departure or at the resort destination that restrict client from traveling to the resort destination,

How do I pay for my reservation?

Once your reservation is complete, the reservations team will send you a secure online payment link though which you can settle the payment via your credit card. Alternatively, we do accept bank transfers as well.

What are the payment methods while on the island?

Credit card/Debit Card payment as well as Cash payments are accepted on the island. As for credit cards VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Union Pay, Discover, JCB and Diners club are accepted. For Cash payments, US Dollar, Sterling Pounds, Euros, Australian Dollars, Swiss Francs, Singaporean Dollars as well as Maldivian Rufiyas are accepted. (For USD payments, notes that are of 2006 series or older are not accepted in the Maldives)

Does the resort have an airport counter?

Counter number D9 is the airport counter of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. However, our Airport Executive will be on standby at the Arrivals Hall Gate holding an iPad with the logo of “Patina Maldives, Fari Islands” displayed on the Screen, who will guide guests through the Airport and to the Speedboat.

What is the standard mode of Airport transfer to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands?

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands organizes Luxury Speed Boat Transfers for Arrival & Departure from and to Velana International Airport for all guests.

The Scenic Luxury Speedboat journey will be approximately 45-minutes to access the resort from the Airport. During the journey, Cold Towel, Refreshments and Mineral Water will be available.

What types of Boats are used for the airport transfers?

Our Luxury Speedboats are fully closed and airconditioned speedboats that come with comfortable cabin-style seating arrangement. We can accommodate a maximum of 13 person on the Luxury Speedboat.

Is there a luggage limit for the Luxury Speed Boat Transfers?

A Baggage allowance of 20kg checked luggage and 5kg carry-on luggage per person will be provided for the shared transfer journey. However it is not strictly enforced on our guests.

Should the luggage exceeds the mentioned limit, no additional charges are levied on extra luggage, unless and additional private speedboat is required just for luggage.

Is there a waiting time for the transfers to the resort?

Shared luxury boat transfers are scheduled in line with international flight arrival times to Velana International Airport. Please expect a waiting time of 30 to 60 minutes, as this is shared with other guests. Alternatively, private transfers are available upon request for an additional fee.

Is it possible to arrange Seaplane Transfer?

It is Indeed possible to arrange either Shared Seaplane transfer or Private Seaplane transfer to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. The trip will take roughly 10 – 15 minutes.

Are all of the restaurants operational?

All of the food and beverages outlets are open and fully operational.

What is included in Half Board / Full Board meal plan?

Please find the below detailed information on our Half Board and Full Board Meal plan.

Half Board meal plan

• Daily breakfast is available at Portico, all-day dining restaurant.

• A 3-course dinner (starter, main course and dessert) is available at Portico and Wok Society from a la carte menus.

• For dinner, a dine-around credit of USD 110 per adult per day, inclusive of all taxes and service charge, can be used at Brasa, Farine, Roots, Kōen, Fari Beach Club, and Helios.

• Half Board meal plan includes food only and all beverages are charged as per consumption.

• Half Board is not applicable at Arabesque, Tum Tum, In-Villa Dining and Destination Dining.

• Premium items on the menus are at additional charge.

Full Board meal plan

• Daily breakfast is available at Portico, all-day dining restaurant.

• A 3-course lunch (starter, main course and dessert) is available at Portico and Veli Bar from a la carte menus.

• A 3-course dinner (starter, main course and dessert) is available at Portico and Wok Society from a la carte menus.

• For lunch, a dine-around credit of USD 80 per adult per day, inclusive of all taxes and service charge, can be used at Go Go Burger and Fari Beach Club.

• For dinner, a dine-around credit of USD 110 per adult per day, inclusive of all taxes and service charge, can be used at Brasa, Farine, Roots, Kōen, Fari Beach Club, and Helios.

• Full Board meal plan includes food only and all beverages are charged as per consumption.

• Full Board is not applicable at Arabesque, Tum Tum, In-Villa Dining and Destination Dining.

• Premium items on the menus are at additional charge.

What are the meal option for Children?

Children below 12 years can dine for free from the Kids menu in all restaurants operated by Patina Maldives, except for In-Villa Dining.

Do you have All-inclusive meal plan?

The highest meal plan offered at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is Full Board Meal plan.

Do we need to book the restaurants in advance?

It is recommended to book restaurants a week prior to the arrival date in order to ensure the availability.

Can we book Ritz Carlton restaurants prior to arrival?

If your stay is in Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, you can book Ritz Carlton restaurants after your arrival to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.

Is there any dress-code for the Restaurants?

We follow a resort-casual dress code for all of our restaurants. Swimwear is discouraged at our restaurants.

Can we arrange a Private Dinner?

We can arrange Private Dinners on different picturesque locations and with beautiful set ups on the island.

Is it possible to accommodate 2 Children in a One Bedroom Villa?

We can accommodate 2 children or 01 child and 01 infant in additional to 02 Adults in a One Bedroom Villa. We can provide 1 x roll-away bed and 1 x Sofa bed or 1 x roll-away bed and 1 x Baby cot in the villa.

How much do you charge for an extra child?

Should the villa occupancy allows to accommodate the children in the villa, children who are 11 years old and below will be able to stay on complimentary basis and are only charged a green tax of USD 6 per child per night.

Can the Sofa in the Villa be converted to a Bed?

We can convert the Sofa in the villa to a Sofa bed. The Sofa beds are 34 inches (86 cm) in length and 85 inches (215 cm) in width and can accommodate children who are 11 years old and below.

Is it possible to arrange 2x Villas next to each other?

If the booking is made in advance we can certainly arrange two or more villas next to each to other.

Can you confirm a certain room number or location?

A request can be made once the reservation is confirmed. We shall do our utmost to accommodate the request as per availability.

How far are the beach pool villas from the Lagoon?

The beach pool villas are located a few steps away from the lagoon.

Which Villas are the most private?

While all of our villas offer a high degree of privacy, our Water Pool Villa options offer the highest degree of privacy as these villas are located further out in the lagoon. Privacy fences can be placed on the balconies of the Water Pool Villas upon request to further enhance the privacy.

Can the twin beds in the Two Bedroom Villas be combined?

Yes, the twin beds in the twin bedroom of the Two Bedroom Villas can be combined.

How many bathrooms are there in a Two Bedroom Villa?

There are Two Bathrooms (one for each bedroom) in a Two bedroom Villa.

Do we have a dedicated butler if we book Beach House?

Yes, you will we have a dedicated Essentialist (butler) if you have booked the Beach house.

Do we have to book the spa in advance?

It is recommended to book FLOW SPA treatments a week in advance in order to guarantee the preferred timing.

Do you have Male Therapists?

We do have Male therapists at FLOW.

Do you have a salon at the SPA?

We do have a salon at the FLOW.

Do you have a Gym on the Islands?

We have a very well equipped gym located at our FLOW spa.

Do you have a medical facility on the island?

We do have a clinic on the island along with an inhouse doctor and a nurse.

Do you have a kid’s club?

We have a very well equipped Children’s creative and educational facility called Footprints.

What age is allowed in the kid’s club?

Children between ages of 04 – 11 years old will have complimentary access to the Footprints kids club. Children who are 3-years old and below will also have access to the Footprints kids club with the presence of a parent or a guardian. Alternatively, babysitting service can be booked for children who are 3-years old and below.

Is it possible to book babysitting service?

Babysitting service can be booked with the below prices and terms and conditions;

Prices;

Normal hours (8am – Midnight): $64 per hour

Extended hours (Midnight – 2:00am): $96 per hour

Pricing is subject to 10% service charge and 16% government tax.

• Guests are required to book baby-sitting services 24-hours in advance and they may do so via their butler (Essentialist) or the Patina Lifestyle app.

• All bookings are for a minimum of 1 hour and follow with 1-hour increments. For example, if the babysitting lasts for 1.30hrs the guest will be charged for 2 hrs.

• If baby-sitting services are required for more than 3 hours, the babysitter can avail one meal from in-villa dining which will be charged to the guest.

• For children below the age of 2, we allow one babysitter per child and for children above the age of 2 years, 2 children per babysitter at a time.

• Each babysitter is assigned to a single villa.

• Rates and taxes are subject to change without prior notice.

• The babysitter is chosen on best availability. We are not able to guarantee any specific requests such as gender, language or a specific Teammate. Teammates from Recreation & Footprints are available for babysitting duties outside of operational hours.

What Types of Water Sports Activities do you have?

We do have both non-motorized as well as motorized Water Sports activities available at Patina Maldives Fari Islands.

Are there good diving spots near Patina Maldives, Fari Islands?

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is located in North Male’ Atoll in the midst of well-known world-class dive sites.

Is there a House Reef at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands?

We do have a lively house reef with numerous species of marine life and colorful corals on the north-west side of the island reachable within 10-15 minutes paddling distance.

Do you do Excursion boat trips?

We do have different types fishing, snorkeling excursions as well as cruises and experiences available at Patina Maldives Fari Islands.

Do we have to pre-book Watersports, Scuba Diving and Excursions?

We recommend to book Excursions a week prior to the arrival date in order to ensure availability. For Scuba diving, your in-person presence is required during the booking process, hence, this can be done upon arrival. As for the watersports no pre-booking is required.