Conrad Punta de Mita {MEX}
Mar 26, 2021, 12:07 pm
#77
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
Nice to hear they listened to reviews and updated their breakfast offering. That was the worst Conrad breakfast we ever had, and the low point of our stay in Punta de Mita.
Are they still charging for Covid-19 tests? Many resorts are offering complimentary tests and for the price Conrad charges I'm surprised they can't afford that.
Are they still charging for Covid-19 tests? Many resorts are offering complimentary tests and for the price Conrad charges I'm surprised they can't afford that.
Yes, they're charging $65pp which is crazy IMO - Waldorf Pedregal only charged $30 or $35, and that hotel is of another class than this one (and is undoubtedly more expensive). With that said, you don't technically pay the hotels for the COVID tests, you pay a 3rd party provider, but it's still a bit crazy for $65 pp.
Mar 26, 2021, 12:08 pm
#78
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
You do not need any tests to enter Mexico or stay at the resort.
Mar 26, 2021, 4:18 pm
#80
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,039
Well they can also not let you in, which is what would happen if you tried to show up to your flight without a COVID test. The airline you are flying will not let you board without a negative COVID test - it's different than going to Hawaii where you show your negative test / QR code upon arrival, vs. when flying to the US from an international destination, you show the airline upon departure.
Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 am
#82
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
Are you asking about the plunge pool in some of the suites or the main resort pool area ?
In the resort area, they have two fairly large jacuzzi's that are heated (one in the adult-only area and one in the family area). But the pool itself is not heated, however the water temp is pretty nice. We used it in early Feb and it was great.
The plunge pools in the suite aren't heated either, and they don't have any jets either. They are mainly good to just sit after a long day and see the sunset. We barely used it though.
In the resort area, they have two fairly large jacuzzi's that are heated (one in the adult-only area and one in the family area). But the pool itself is not heated, however the water temp is pretty nice. We used it in early Feb and it was great.
The plunge pools in the suite aren't heated either, and they don't have any jets either. They are mainly good to just sit after a long day and see the sunset. We barely used it though.
Mar 29, 2021, 12:48 pm
#83
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,039
Mar 29, 2021, 1:15 pm
#84
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
Oh, that is good to know. I did not know that. Maybe we should create a wiki with some tips and tricks. There's enough knowledge that has accumulated - upgrade paths, breakfast recommendations etc.
Apr 9, 2021, 11:47 am
#85
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Dallas
Programs: American Airlines, British Airways, Southwest, Hilton, Marriott
Posts: 14
We are Diamond Members and are set to arrive on April 23rd for a 7 night stay. We booked a standard reward room (king bed, partial ocean view) do you think we would have a better chance at an upgrade by calling the hotel directly, during online check-in or at the front desk. Celebrating my husbands retirement so it would be extra special to have one of the bigger rooms.
Apr 9, 2021, 12:09 pm
#86
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
We are Diamond Members and are set to arrive on April 23rd for a 7 night stay. We booked a standard reward room (king bed, partial ocean view) do you think we would have a better chance at an upgrade by calling the hotel directly, during online check-in or at the front desk. Celebrating my husbands retirement so it would be extra special to have one of the bigger rooms.
Apr 29, 2021, 10:31 am
#87
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: none
Posts: 56
I'm thinking of booking this place for July/August. Are there any activities for kids to do there? Any kids pool? How much does food cost as it's not an all inclusive and breakfast appears to be unappealing? If we have our covid test done at the airport, do you know what's the turn around time for returning to the US?
Apr 30, 2021, 8:57 am
#88
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Rockies
Programs: UA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy occasionally Bonvoyed Mostly
Posts: 428
I'm thinking of booking this place for July/August. Are there any activities for kids to do there? Any kids pool? How much does food cost as it's not an all inclusive and breakfast appears to be unappealing? If we have our covid test done at the airport, do you know what's the turn around time for returning to the US?
I don't specifically know the turnaround time for the COVID test at the airport, we got ours done at the resort (its certainly more expensive - $65/pp instead of $30/pp at the airport). You may have to leave fairly early on the day of your flight to keep enough time for the COVID results. However the testing at the resort IS super convenient.
Apr 30, 2021, 10:49 am
#89
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 3
Thank you all for this helpful information! We (2 adults + toddler) are traveling to the Conrad in a few weeks with a standard reward redemption for 5 nights with gold status. It will be our post-vaccine trip and we couldn't be more excited.
Hoping for an upgrade but ideally the ground floor/partial ocean view units will probably work the best for us with having a little one.
Hoping for an upgrade but ideally the ground floor/partial ocean view units will probably work the best for us with having a little one.
May 7, 2021, 8:43 am
#90
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 5
We are Diamond Members and are set to arrive on April 23rd for a 7 night stay. We booked a standard reward room (king bed, partial ocean view) do you think we would have a better chance at an upgrade by calling the hotel directly, during online check-in or at the front desk. Celebrating my husbands retirement so it would be extra special to have one of the bigger rooms.