Hyatt Carmel Highlands Coastal Escape $129/night [targeted]
Sep 19, 2012, 4:42 pm
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Hyatt Carmel Highlands Coastal Escape $129/night [targeted]
Just received this via snail mail:
- 2 nights in the one-bedroom suite from $129/night (weekday), $149 weekend
- 10,000 GP points
- no stay credits
- Mandatory attendance of a 90 minute time share pitch
There is a Priority Reservation Number included which is being verified by the agent & address.
Weekend rates for the property in October are in the $500-600 range. I was planning an award stay before but I'd rather take the 10k HGP points...
- 2 nights in the one-bedroom suite from $129/night (weekday), $149 weekend
- 10,000 GP points
- no stay credits
- Mandatory attendance of a 90 minute time share pitch
There is a Priority Reservation Number included which is being verified by the agent & address.
Weekend rates for the property in October are in the $500-600 range. I was planning an award stay before but I'd rather take the 10k HGP points...
Last edited by MightyTravels; Sep 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Sep 19, 2012, 4:50 pm
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hmm - haven't seen that offer in a while - looks better than the current one online
http://www.hyattvacationclub.com/hvc/en/properties/highlandsinn/retreattothisbigsursanctuary.html
http://www.hyattvacationclub.com/hvc/en/properties/highlandsinn/retreattothisbigsursanctuary.html
Sep 20, 2012, 11:25 am
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Sep 20, 2012, 1:20 pm
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you will be asked an invite code for the promo rate
both carmel and sedona (much cheaper) were available so this aligns with standard offers
http://www.hyattvacationclub.com/hvc...sanctuary.html
both carmel and sedona (much cheaper) were available so this aligns with standard offers
http://www.hyattvacationclub.com/hvc...sanctuary.html
Sep 21, 2012, 12:31 am
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Not sure if I agree with the above... With options of investing slim, I think my purchase here was pretty solid. I think this property is different from other time shares in that the maintenance fee is not too bad and prices seem to have been increasing. And you can purchase using the Hyatt Visa which will give you x3. Overall, I was able to get >200k points having purchased a week here with points they give out when you go with the purchase. Another thing is that I have been getting really sweet upgrades after my purchase at other Hyatt locations. I am a diamond and expect some upgrades, but the suites I have been upgraded to after my purchase are way better than what I used to get before the purchase. I think I read somewhere that even with diamonds there are different tiers so think I might have been bumped up. Maybe I have been lucky this year. Overall, I really am enjoying my recent purchase here as I would never dream of spending $500 / night at the hotel portion. I pay ~$1200/yr and can spend more than 7 nights spread out over the year. Recently visited again during the concurs d'Elegance. Also have received diamond amenities at this property of 1000 points per stay and free breakfast. No stay credit though. Will recommend.
Sep 21, 2012, 1:21 am
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Not sure if I agree with the above... With options of investing slim, I think my purchase here was pretty solid. I think this property is different from other time shares in that the maintenance fee is not too bad and prices seem to have been increasing. And you can purchase using the Hyatt Visa which will give you x3. Overall, I was able to get >200k points having purchased a week here with points they give out when you go with the purchase. Another thing is that I have been getting really sweet upgrades after my purchase at other Hyatt locations. I am a diamond and expect some upgrades, but the suites I have been upgraded to after my purchase are way better than what I used to get before the purchase. I think I read somewhere that even with diamonds there are different tiers so think I might have been bumped up. Maybe I have been lucky this year. Overall, I really am enjoying my recent purchase here as I would never dream of spending $500 / night at the hotel portion. I pay ~$1200/yr and can spend more than 7 nights spread out over the year. Recently visited again during the concurs d'Elegance. Also have received diamond amenities at this property of 1000 points per stay and free breakfast. No stay credit though. Will recommend.
Sep 21, 2012, 4:18 am
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There are some good resale opportunities for the Hyatt Carmel vacation club. I paid about $1500 for an oceanview unit that sells for over $25,000 from the developer.
Sep 21, 2012, 7:12 am
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Sep 21, 2012, 6:07 pm
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I received a similar offer for the vacation club in Sedona AZ. I called to see if I could swap to this property. Could not because I do not live in CA...I live in AZ. You only qualify if you live in state...according to the agent I spoke with.
Sep 21, 2012, 9:15 pm
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being from CA i was offered both AZ or CA when i called (original mailing was for Sedona property)