theOtherHolmes

Currently have about 160K Hilton points, looking to purchase another 160K if needed for a 5-day all inclusive Caribbean escape for two adults and one 4-year old.

Want: lazy river, beautiful pristine beach and decent food options within all inclusive. Best if room is recently renovated. Kids club bonus.

Anywhere in Caribbean. Ok with paying extra for kid if needed.

Any recommendations?

Cat88L3

I did a ton of research on Hilton AI properties recently for my summer 2020 vacation. Honestly, I wasn't mpressed. I feel the majority of Hilton Carribean resorts needed an overhaul in service and with the aesthetics of the resort.

I did settle on the Hilton La Romana which was the Dreams La Romana. That looked like the best option for me in the Carribean. The Hilton took over last year. I don't know if there is going to be a lazy river, but they are building a brand new water park at the resort. It should be opened later this month on the family resort side.

The resort is now broken into 2 resorts: the adult only resort and the family resort. The adult resort reopened in summer 2019 with renovations. The family resort opened in December 2019 with renovations. Renovations aren't complete on the family side yet.

I was looking for a great and calm beach, good Diamond member benefits, a non-outdated resort, and very good to great service. I'm staying in the adult only resort in July.

lincoln boy

I didn�t know about the La Romana property. How does Hilton treat award night at all inclusive hotel? For example, if I book a room for 2 adults and 2 children using points, I don�t have to pay additional fees at check-in? The reservation page mentions the additional fee applies for kids age 3-12 and 13 years old or above is treated as an adult.

theOtherHolmes

Thank you. I�m eyeing the same hotel, family side. If you go, please report back and let me know if there�s lazy river! It�s a must for our kid

Cat88L3

I don't know so your best bet is to email the hotel directly or contact them via FB messenger on the official Hilton La Romana hotel page. I'm paying cash, so I don't know any details about points.

Cat88L3

I'm going in July for sure. I'm all set for an adult family vacation. We have 6 rooms booked there, lol! But there are 2 FB groups that have a great deal of up to date info/pics about the resorts/property. When the water park opens within the next few weeks, I'm sure you will get feedback and see pics. I suggest you join as part of your research. FYI, the resorts are still transitioning and working out the kinks since the Hilton took over. But I'm confident that things will be smoother by my vacation in the summer.

eric_o

The Hilton Rose Hall in Montego Bay fits all of your criteria. We've stayed there in the past and have enjoyed it.

theOtherHolmes

It is a candidate but I hear the rooms are really really old...

Cat88L3

This is one of the reasons why I didn't want to stay there. Service seems a bit so-so at times too.

kmandrew

Login and check your offers box - it’s pretty easy to get 130k for a $95 AX plus Gold. It probably won’t help much but certainly won’t hurt your chances of getting a better room.
Also check out the FT Aspire thread it might make sense for you
Free weekend night
5th night free on standard awards
$250 resort credit - not sure if this place qualifies, easy to check
150k bonus
These 4 perks should be worth well north of $450

JDiver

The Hilton credit cards and lots of stays can do that. I�ve earned over 5 million points over the years.

theOtherHolmes

130K from the 160K I already have come from Amex Surpass. Eyeing the Aspire but not sure if I can get it yet