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beofotch Apr 11, 2016 2:56 pm

Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riveria Maya REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
 
"Coming late 2016"

www.mayakoba.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

"Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, the latest addition to the Mayakoba Resort family, will welcome chic, creative minds and boutique-hotel travelers to Mexico’s Riviera Maya at the end of 2016. The hotel's main attraction will be savoring the tradition of the Riviera Maya region, focusing on serving local culture to guests with cheerful Mexican hospitality. The resort's inspired design, creative cuisine and uniquely-crafted hotel experiences are all sourced from the neighboring area, aptly satisfying visitors' thirst for exploration. "

travelexpert Apr 13, 2016 12:52 am

Does anyone have an update on an actual opening date/when we can book?

Wooglin Jun 4, 2016 10:21 pm


Originally Posted by travelexpert (Post 26477828)
Does anyone have an update on an actual opening date/when we can book?

The current opening is scheduled for December 2016, according to @HyattConcierge on Twitter, but still no official dates or availability to book yet.

I'm hoping it stays on time and shows up soon. I've got 3 nights scheduled for GH Playa del Carmen, but I'd like to try this property instead!

travelexpert Sep 1, 2016 3:53 am

Web site is still showing late 2016 opening.

Yet another Hyatt resort opening delayed.:confused:

Colin Sep 9, 2016 7:57 am

now accepting reservations for stays from january 9, 2017 and beyond.

Category 5

no award inventory showing online - didn't try to call in

rates are from ~$500/n

Kagehitokiri Sep 9, 2016 2:47 pm

hmm. basically no seasonal variation so far, will almost certainly change.
rates could easily be rack rates, compared to values at other mayakoba.

top 3 suites (starting at double the rate of lowest room as noted) >
~$1K 76m2 oceanfront deluxe plunge pool overlooking beachfront
~$2K 123m2 2BR two room bi level plunge pool ocean view
~$5K 600m2 2BR presidential ocean view

seems odd beach suite is a little less "beach is just a short walk away"

Colin Sep 9, 2016 5:21 pm

You can get a 4-night stay in May 2017 for $1600 all-in, using the hotel's Opening Free Night offer for 3rd-night free and Citi Prestige for 4th-night free. non-refundable.

Taxes & Fees are a whopping 34%.

20K/n points award available for Andaz King via telephone, not online

no P+C availability via telephone nor online

DSU category is Lagoon View Suite, which is cheapest suite category, room type says includes private plunge pool (only DSU inventory globally w/ plunge pool?)

No full-points suite awards available for 32K/n

Suite upgrade awards for 6K/n points plus standard rate $600/n are available into Lagoon View Suite

SKIEL Sep 9, 2016 6:22 pm

I've been to Zillara and had the best week of my life. What does everyone think should I give it a go here in Febuary?

She Sep 9, 2016 7:48 pm

Disappointed there is not a kids club at this location. My 4 year old loved the Cambi kids club that was at the Andaz Papagayo

Kagehitokiri Sep 10, 2016 7:55 am

if paying >
stick with refundable rates as these may be rack not true 'best available rate'
consider combining with other mayakoba - banyan tree, rosewood, fairmont

travelexpert Sep 11, 2016 11:43 pm

When I see rates for a standard room such as at this property and PH St. Kitts, I just wonder whether the guests paying such ridiculous prices are high when they book. And then remain high all the way through check out time.

I want some of what they are smokin' :D

mrowl Dec 11, 2016 11:05 am

Appears that this property opens on Dec. 12th. Anyone have a trip booked?

aust7 Dec 11, 2016 5:50 pm

We're going to be there in about 2.5 weeks! Really looking forward to it

iherebyresign Dec 12, 2016 2:37 pm

Would ya look at that ... a Hyatt resort opened on time^

roder Dec 12, 2016 3:34 pm


Originally Posted by iherebyresign (Post 27601713)
Would ya look at that ... a Hyatt resort opened on time^

hah, my thoughts exactly.

TravelingChef Dec 12, 2016 6:31 pm

So glad this property won't have a kids club or anything like that. We stay at the Andaz Maui regularly because it's one of the few nice Hawaiian properties that doesn't cater to families and kids.

Just booked the 3rd free night offer + Citi 4th night for Jan 6th-11th. Will report back.

Gunner14 Dec 13, 2016 1:45 pm


Originally Posted by TravelingChef (Post 27602696)
Just booked the 3rd free night offer + Citi 4th night for Jan 6th-11th. Will report back.

Was thinking of doing this myself - no issues?

touringuy Dec 13, 2016 4:00 pm


Originally Posted by Gunner14 (Post 27606796)
Was thinking of doing this myself - no issues?

Yes, I'm curious about this as well. You were able to book a 4 night stay with only 2 nights paid?

Gunner14 Dec 14, 2016 5:31 am

I did it yesterday - the answer is yes. Resort fees and taxes get you pretty good but still a great deal comparatively. Also was able to apply a DSU to the Lagoon View Suite.

carnalismocc Dec 14, 2016 11:55 pm

Has anyone had any luck booking a P+C stay at this property? I see plenty of points-only availability, but no P+C. As of now, we're booked into the GH Playa (which we've stayed at before), but I wouldn't mind trying out this new property if some availability comes up.

Colin Dec 17, 2016 9:33 am


Originally Posted by carnalismocc (Post 27614244)
Has anyone had any luck booking a P+C stay at this property? I see plenty of points-only availability, but no P+C. As of now, we're booked into the GH Playa (which we've stayed at before), but I wouldn't mind trying out this new property if some availability comes up.

flood gates wide open on P+C online through end of schedule

lots more pics at Hotwire

carnalismocc Dec 17, 2016 9:55 am


Originally Posted by Colin (Post 27625633)
flood gates wide open on P+C online through end of schedule

lots more pics at Hotwire

Thanks for the heads up! I just switched my reservation over to this property and cancelled the GH Playa. The GH worked out well for us last time we were in the area, but I'm excited to try out this new property this time around. ^

Colin Dec 18, 2016 12:49 am

Hotwire has a fully flexible rate this winter of $198.

Gunner14 Dec 19, 2016 10:37 am

Yea - at this stage point redemptions (either full or points + cash) seem wasteful.

carnalismocc Dec 19, 2016 11:11 am

Hotwire definitely has some good rates for this property, but unfortunately not so much for the dates that I'll be there. I'll stick with P+C for now.

OregonTransplant Dec 19, 2016 12:27 pm

Over the past few days website has been updated with pictures and room descriptions and now has extensive P+C availability. used DSU into a lagoon view suite with plunge pool.

njdealguy Dec 19, 2016 3:58 pm

Seems this hotel charges variable resort fees thats based on the price paid for the room. Thought its usually a fixed amount per night regardless of room type/cost.

Is this a trend thats in other hyatt properties as well, unlike such as Andaz Maui?

tahsir21 Dec 20, 2016 12:44 am

Hi Guys, stayed here on opening night and was the only guest for about 2 days after that. Ended up extending stay and I'm writing my review now but here are some pics. FYI, there is a kids club here. Hotel is amazing. Was upgraded to a beachside suite or whatever it was. Again, really great hotel.

Here are some images and the rest are like uploaded to the postimg thing.

https://s28.postimg.cc/ggcuzx4kt/IM...216_102925.jpg

https://s28.postimg.cc/m5t3k8ar1/IM...216_004737.jpg

https://s28.postimg.cc/fushhjywd/IM...14_140156.jpg/


rest of the pics
https://postimg.cc/gallery/2d6mgdw80/

TravelingChef Dec 20, 2016 6:13 am


Originally Posted by touringuy (Post 27607436)
Yes, I'm curious about this as well. You were able to book a 4 night stay with only 2 nights paid?

Yep. Have done this a few times this year. All Citi cares about is the 4th night on the invoice. Any promos the hotel may be running that affects other nights, Citi doesn't care about.

Gunner14 Dec 20, 2016 7:54 am


Originally Posted by tahsir21 (Post 27638282)
Hi Guys, stayed here on opening night and was the only guest for about 2 days after that. Ended up extending stay and I'm writing my review now but here are some pics. FYI, there is a kids club here. Hotel is amazing. Was upgraded to a beachside suite or whatever it was. Again, really great hotel.

Here are some images and the rest are like uploaded to the postimg thing.

IMG]https://s28.postimg.cc/ggcuzx4kt/IMG_20161216_102925.jpg[/IMG]

IMG]https://s28.postimg.cc/m5t3k8ar1/IMG_20161216_004737.jpg[/IMG]

IMG]https://s28.postimg.cc/fushhjywd/IMG_20161214_140156.jpg/[/IMG]


rest of the pics
https://postimg.cc/gallery/2d6mgdw80/

What room type were you originally booked in?

tahsir21 Dec 20, 2016 2:03 pm


Originally Posted by Gunner14 (Post 27639329)
What room type were you originally booked in?

andaz king with points.

tahsir21 Dec 21, 2016 12:00 pm

Hi guys, got my reveiw done. Sorry haven't posted here in a while but I wrote it on my site, don't know if I should give a link or copy/paste here. Either way, here's the link
http://bit.ly/2iggJN7

mdskyguy Dec 21, 2016 1:48 pm

Resort Fee
 
This was a great review. I find resort fees irritating at best but I find a percentage to be obscene. I have reservations for February at Mayakoba and was shocked when the fee came up and added several hundred dollars to a three night stay.

RTW1 Dec 21, 2016 11:52 pm


Originally Posted by tahsir21 (Post 27645532)
Hi guys, got my reveiw done. Sorry haven't posted here in a while but I wrote it on my site, don't know if I should give a link or copy/paste here. Either way, here's the link
http://bit.ly/2iggJN7

The rules request that you at least post something of a summary here (or the whole post)....

njdealguy Dec 23, 2016 8:36 am


Originally Posted by mdskyguy (Post 27646037)
This was a great review. I find resort fees irritating at best but I find a percentage to be obscene. I have reservations for February at Mayakoba and was shocked when the fee came up and added several hundred dollars to a three night stay.

Resort fee is nearly $800 per night if staying in the $5300/night presidential suite! Not sure what makes the resort fee worth 20 times more than what is charged for the most basic room in the hotel. Might as well just charge $6k for the room and have the resort fee fixed.

First time saw a hotel charging in this way, Hyatt or any other company!

RTW1 Dec 23, 2016 8:41 am

I think the Papagayo property also charges resort fees based on rates.... at 10% of the rate.

Colin Dec 23, 2016 9:21 am

Globalists won't pay it, come March

RTW1 Dec 24, 2016 12:46 am

I wouldn't be surprised if they will find a way around that.

SNA_Flyer Dec 25, 2016 2:06 am


Originally Posted by RTW1 (Post 27657090)
I wouldn't be surprised if they will find a way around that.

They will call it a "service charge" like all of the Asian hotels do.

Colin Dec 27, 2016 10:54 pm

$186/n on booking.com for Jan, which Hyatt BRG matches painlessly.


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