Ramada Mazatlan Resort $7
#18
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 23
My original confirmation states MXN and my online reservation does too. However the hotel directly sent me a new one today stating $1600 USD
#20
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Houston
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, UA 1.56MM (fmr UA1K)
Posts: 5,770
I got one too. This one changed the room type from Queen Suite to King standard room. Of course the zinger is the price went from 1500 MXN to 1600 USD. No explanation. This is not a surprise. An apology as they're kicking your derrière is an American thing.
I doubt this is a big loss. If I were going to Mazatlan, I wouldn't normally book this place. I've been told that from among the various Mexican tourist cities, this is probably among the least safe.
I doubt this is a big loss. If I were going to Mazatlan, I wouldn't normally book this place. I've been told that from among the various Mexican tourist cities, this is probably among the least safe.
#26
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,003
Don't be so quick to give up on this rate.
I've got a friend working on something. Give it a couple weeks and we'll see what happens.
As for MZT being unsafe, I know people who live there 5 months/winter. They've never been robbed and are still alive.
I've got a friend working on something. Give it a couple weeks and we'll see what happens.
As for MZT being unsafe, I know people who live there 5 months/winter. They've never been robbed and are still alive.
#27
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Aegan Gold, Hilton Diamond
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I made bookings for 2 weeks(one day booking for flexibility) on 2 name because we prefer 2 rooms we travel 2+2kids
They send emails to both us but they just replayed to one of us that rate is in USD not Mexican....We will ignore this because rate still show in MXN on website if I check reservation....
They send emails to both us but they just replayed to one of us that rate is in USD not Mexican....We will ignore this because rate still show in MXN on website if I check reservation....
#29
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Montana
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 149
I can't say much about the Ramada; I haven't been to Mazatlan in a couple years and have never stayed at any hotel besides the El Cid. As I remember, it's a generic hotel and I wouldn't expect much. The location is fine, but not great.
Although I have spent most of my time in Mazatlan, I have visited A half dozen other destinations in Mexico and found MZatlan to be the best all around. It doesn't have the sparkling waters of the Caribbean, but has the longest open beaches of anywhere I've been in Mexico. If you're not aware, by Mexican law, all beaches are public; however, in places like Cabo, natural (or man made to look natural) barriers prevent you from walking the length of the beach. This is nice if you want to pay for seclusion, but not so nice if you want to run on the beach.
I am leaving for Mazatlan tomorrow; if things have changed, I'll be sure to report back.
#30
Join Date: May 2002
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Is there a way to contact the Mazatlan Tourism Board? I'm sure they would not be happy with the shady practices of hotels changing rates at will. People need to know what to expect. I have been to Mexico multiple times but this would be my first trip to Mazatlan. And this first impression is a terrible one so far!