Jun 30, 2015, 8:34 am
Last edit by: JoeWoodstock
I'll start a wiki, feel free to change/update:
Category:
Category 6 - 20,000 points per night (now 21k off-peak, 25k normal, and 29k peak)
Points and Cash - 10,000 points + $125 per night
Club (Points) - 27,000 points per night
Suite Upgrade (Points and Cash) - 6,000 points per night + Hyatt Daily Rate for Ocean View Room
19% total tax (16% VAT + 3% occupancy tax)
$25 per day resort fee
Upgrades:
DSU books into a Grand Suite King - http://playadelcarmen.grand.hyatt.co...oms/suite.html
Transportation:
At this time we do not have a transportation supplier selected, we apologize for this inconvenience, however we would like to suggest you some options that are available for your service:
(We are located next to “The Royal Hotel” in Playa del Carmen, please select that hotel as a reference in the browsers.)
FROM AIRPORT:
CANCUN EXPRESS
Prices:
$117 UDS (Round Trip)
$59 USD (One Way)
*Private Transportation
*You can make reservation Online
*Take payments with Credit Card & Pay Pal
Telephone: +52 1 (998) 195-3274
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.cancun-express.com/
serviced by Cancun shuttle (2/6/16)
CANCUN SHUTTLE
Prices:
$140 USD (Round Trip)
$90 USD (One Way)
*Private Transportation
*You can make reservations Online
*Take payments with Credit Card & Pay Pal
Telephone: 1-888-414-0017 and +52 998 848 0335
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.cancunshuttle.com/
book through Cancun Express to get their lower rate
LOMAS TRAVEL
Prices:
$315 USD (Round Trip)
$110 USD (One Way)
*Private Transportation
*Support Online
*You can make reservation Online
*Take payments with Credit Card & Debit
Telephone: USA 314-669-6871
ADO BUS
GETTING ANYWHERE ALONG ROUTE 307, consider Collectivo:
This includes going to Tulum, Cancun, Akumal, Xel Ha or anywhere else along 307.
Travel like the locals on the cheap
example PDC to Tulum: 40 peso ($2)pp, PDC to Akumal: 35pesos
taxi to Collectivo pickup site is 90 pesos
Warning: quick acceleration/deceleration may be tough on those with motion sickness
Parking On Site:
105 Pesos (as of 12/17/15)
Activites:
Tulum: entrance fee 65 euro, < 13yoa free
Akumal: nice beach, known for turtles, Lol Ha is a great beachside restaurant
Hotel now offers transport which can be billed to your room:
Greetings from the beautiful Riviera Maya! Thank you for contacting us.
On behalf Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort we appreciate your preference.
Regarding the transportation service, I would like to share with you the option our hotel offers:
GRAY LINE (Luxury Service in Mercedes Benz) Grand Hyatt transportation from CUN.
1 to 3 People SEDAN (with 3 pieces of luggage) 153 USD one way 255 RT
4 to 7 People VIANO (with up to 7 pieces of luggage) 180 USD one way 300 RT
· It is a Private transportation.
· It will be charged to your room account
· It provides luxury service
Dining on Property:
Dining off Property:
Category:
Category 6 - 20,000 points per night (now 21k off-peak, 25k normal, and 29k peak)
Points and Cash - 10,000 points + $125 per night
Club (Points) - 27,000 points per night
Suite Upgrade (Points and Cash) - 6,000 points per night + Hyatt Daily Rate for Ocean View Room
19% total tax (16% VAT + 3% occupancy tax)
$25 per day resort fee
Upgrades:
DSU books into a Grand Suite King - http://playadelcarmen.grand.hyatt.co...oms/suite.html
Transportation:
At this time we do not have a transportation supplier selected, we apologize for this inconvenience, however we would like to suggest you some options that are available for your service:
(We are located next to “The Royal Hotel” in Playa del Carmen, please select that hotel as a reference in the browsers.)
FROM AIRPORT:
CANCUN EXPRESS
Prices:
$117 UDS (Round Trip)
$59 USD (One Way)
*Private Transportation
*You can make reservation Online
*Take payments with Credit Card & Pay Pal
Telephone: +52 1 (998) 195-3274
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.cancun-express.com/
serviced by Cancun shuttle (2/6/16)
CANCUN SHUTTLE
Prices:
$140 USD (Round Trip)
$90 USD (One Way)
*Private Transportation
*You can make reservations Online
*Take payments with Credit Card & Pay Pal
Telephone: 1-888-414-0017 and +52 998 848 0335
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.cancunshuttle.com/
book through Cancun Express to get their lower rate
LOMAS TRAVEL
Prices:
$315 USD (Round Trip)
$110 USD (One Way)
*Private Transportation
*Support Online
*You can make reservation Online
*Take payments with Credit Card & Debit
Telephone: USA 314-669-6871
ADO BUS
GETTING ANYWHERE ALONG ROUTE 307, consider Collectivo:
This includes going to Tulum, Cancun, Akumal, Xel Ha or anywhere else along 307.
Travel like the locals on the cheap
example PDC to Tulum: 40 peso ($2)pp, PDC to Akumal: 35pesos
taxi to Collectivo pickup site is 90 pesos
Warning: quick acceleration/deceleration may be tough on those with motion sickness
Parking On Site:
105 Pesos (as of 12/17/15)
Activites:
Tulum: entrance fee 65 euro, < 13yoa free
Akumal: nice beach, known for turtles, Lol Ha is a great beachside restaurant
Hotel now offers transport which can be billed to your room:
Greetings from the beautiful Riviera Maya! Thank you for contacting us.
On behalf Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort we appreciate your preference.
Regarding the transportation service, I would like to share with you the option our hotel offers:
GRAY LINE (Luxury Service in Mercedes Benz) Grand Hyatt transportation from CUN.
1 to 3 People SEDAN (with 3 pieces of luggage) 153 USD one way 255 RT
4 to 7 People VIANO (with up to 7 pieces of luggage) 180 USD one way 300 RT
· It is a Private transportation.
· It will be charged to your room account
· It provides luxury service
Dining on Property:
Dining off Property:
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, Mexico - REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Nov 1, 2019, 12:32 pm
#316
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Madison, WI
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 973
That is great info. Thanks!
We are torn...Hyatt Ziva Cancun or PDC GH. We'll have a 3 YO in tow. I see it like this -
1) Ziva: 20-25 min drive to airport, all inclusive, nice grounds
2) GH: 45-50 min drive to airport, pay for food, very nice grounds, explore quinta avenida
Like I mentioned earlier, we're being offered club access at GH for $50/day and that might (mostly) offset the all inclusive nature of the Ziva. I was mostly intrigued by the Quinta Avenida strolling - close to hotel, etc. Is this a big plus for GH as an alternative to eating a meal on prem?
We are torn...Hyatt Ziva Cancun or PDC GH. We'll have a 3 YO in tow. I see it like this -
1) Ziva: 20-25 min drive to airport, all inclusive, nice grounds
2) GH: 45-50 min drive to airport, pay for food, very nice grounds, explore quinta avenida
Like I mentioned earlier, we're being offered club access at GH for $50/day and that might (mostly) offset the all inclusive nature of the Ziva. I was mostly intrigued by the Quinta Avenida strolling - close to hotel, etc. Is this a big plus for GH as an alternative to eating a meal on prem?
#3 ) Andaz Mayakoba. Just north of PDC, beautiful grounds, new hotel set in a wildlife preserve area. If you want private/sun/sand/quiet/relaxing, I think it's the best Hyatt option in the area. Rates are definitely higher than GH, but you can frequently get good deals if you watch rates throughout the year. I ended up booking a Prive rate (free breakfast, $100 credit) for $200 + taxes/fees for early December which is comparable to GH. The rooms are very good sized and beautiful, the suites all have jacuzzi, it really is a fantastic property.
Nov 1, 2019, 12:45 pm
#317
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,540
USA Transfers OFFICIAL | Tours and Airport Transfers in Cancun & Riviera Maya
Both restaurants on the property are good - the steak house is higher end.
We love La Brocherie (I don't think they have a website). We try and go at least twice every trip. $5 - $10 per person. Owner Fabian is super nice. Speaks French, Spanish and English. Wonderful French desserts. about a 15-20 minute walk from the GH.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...Peninsula.html
I recently came across this interview with Fabian. It doesn't have a date on it (that I could find), but I'm guessing it's a couple of years old as his daughter is no longer a baby. However, it shows the delicious chicken and desserts.
https://everythingplayadelcarmen.com...-lover-fabian/
Last edited by ILuvParis; Nov 1, 2019 at 1:51 pm
Mar 14, 2020, 9:37 pm
#320
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,847
I have a couple questions we are considering GH PDC as a getaway for a 3 day trip.
Flying into Cozumel and taking the ferry ~$16-$20 US - Thoughts on this rather than flying into Cancun and doing the hour long Taxi for $60 US.
Pricing -
For a 3 day stay the “taxes and fees” are about $212 which seems absurd as the nightly rate is $182. About how much of these get waived/taken off for Globalists?
Thoughts on things to do/see/eat for couples in the area?
Flying into Cozumel and taking the ferry ~$16-$20 US - Thoughts on this rather than flying into Cancun and doing the hour long Taxi for $60 US.
Pricing -
For a 3 day stay the “taxes and fees” are about $212 which seems absurd as the nightly rate is $182. About how much of these get waived/taken off for Globalists?
Thoughts on things to do/see/eat for couples in the area?
Mar 14, 2020, 10:50 pm
#321
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,540
I have a couple questions we are considering GH PDC as a getaway for a 3 day trip.
Flying into Cozumel and taking the ferry ~$16-$20 US - Thoughts on this rather than flying into Cancun and doing the hour long Taxi for $60 US.
Pricing -
For a 3 day stay the “taxes and fees” are about $212 which seems absurd as the nightly rate is $182. About how much of these get waived/taken off for Globalists?
Thoughts on things to do/see/eat for couples in the area?
Flying into Cozumel and taking the ferry ~$16-$20 US - Thoughts on this rather than flying into Cancun and doing the hour long Taxi for $60 US.
Pricing -
For a 3 day stay the “taxes and fees” are about $212 which seems absurd as the nightly rate is $182. About how much of these get waived/taken off for Globalists?
Thoughts on things to do/see/eat for couples in the area?
Mar 14, 2020, 11:10 pm
#322
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,847
The restaurants onsite are good, the steakhouse for a more expensive evening. There are also good options on 5th Ave. And a must is La Brocherie, about a 15 minute walk. Fabian (the owner/waiter) is great - pleasant, friendly, helpful - speaks English, French and Spanish (at a minimum). The prices are ridiculous(ly inexpensive). They don't have a website, but you can Google it. Great food and great desserts. They get great reviews on all sites.
May 30, 2020, 11:49 am
#323
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXP - 6 MM | Amex Platinum | Hyatt Globalist | Hilton Diamond | IHG Spire Elite | Bonvoy Plat.
Posts: 765
I just booked for July and can't wait for the trip. I booked two rooms. I'm a Globalist and used a Suite upgrade into a Grand Suite King and booked an adjoining connecting room with 2 queen beds for my kids. Can't wait to check this property out.
May 31, 2020, 6:33 am
#324
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York, NY
Posts: 390
It's one of my favorites. What's the Covid situation there now? I just canceled a Merida trip because it looks like the pandemic is still on the rise there.
Jun 1, 2020, 7:27 am
#325
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,161
Jun 15, 2020, 5:34 pm
#326
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXP - 6 MM | Amex Platinum | Hyatt Globalist | Hilton Diamond | IHG Spire Elite | Bonvoy Plat.
Posts: 765
I booked for mid-July. I'd think they would open on July 1 as planned. Several hotels in Cancun and the area have opened up. Some say it's only 30% maximum capacity. I'm not sure what the maximum capacity here is but I'll post a review after my stay. I booked a Suite with connecting room for the kids.
Jun 15, 2020, 6:26 pm
#327
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,161
I booked for mid-July. I'd think they would open on July 1 as planned. Several hotels in Cancun and the area have opened up. Some say it's only 30% maximum capacity. I'm not sure what the maximum capacity here is but I'll post a review after my stay. I booked a Suite with connecting room for the kids.
Jun 22, 2020, 11:29 pm
#328
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA PLT / MR LTPP 1/1/19 / Hilton Diamond
Posts: 540
It's such a wonderful hotel and I also hope they reopen and do so successfully. We were scheduled to go in July as well but have decided to wait until the U.S. State Department lifts its Level 4 "DO NOT TRAVEL" guidance. The bottom line is Americans aren't supposed to be leaving the U.S. for leisure travel and I don't want to risk my Global Entry by defying the State Department.
Jun 23, 2020, 5:46 am
#329
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,161
Ummm no. Still 4.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html
Jun 23, 2020, 9:03 am
#330
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 93
Ummm no. Still 4.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html