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Good details in this post: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30029755-post302.html
The Atlantis is made up of 4 towers that will participate for redemption stays. They are as follows:
Atlantis, Beach Tower - Do not participate in Marriott reward booking(?) (old Category 7)
Atlantis, Coral Towers - New Category 5 (35k) (old Category 8 (from March, 2018 https://www.marriott.com/marriott-rewards/use/category-update.mi)
Atlantis, Royal Towers - New Category 6 (50k) (old Category 8)
The Cove Atlantis - New Category 7 (60k) (old Category 9)
Apparently, you cannot redeem points for a stay at The Reef Atlantis, but you can earn points on a paid stay there.
Points are earned for room rate only. No points on incidental spend. Platinum Arrival Gift (PAG) is 500pts or food/drink amenity. $20 internet fee* is NOT waived for Gold/Plats per Marriott's T&Cs. For rooms that will have more than two people aged twelve or over, there is an "additional adult charge" per person. *For Royal, Coral, Beach Towers, internet is included as part of the daily resort fee of $50.
"For clarification purposes, the daily charge is not a resort fee. The additional charges associated with the stay currently include mandatory gratuities and a utility service fee per person per day. The amount can vary by unit type by building. These additional charges have always been in place at Atlantis."
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Guests of Atlantis, Harborside Resort, The Cove and The Reef Atlantis are subject to an 20% charge per night that includes taxes, the Paradise Island Tourism and Development Association levy, the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board levy and compensation for servicing your reservation. In addition, guests will be required to pay a mandatory gratuity and utility service fee of (i) up to $25.95 per person per day depending on unit type for Atlantis guests, (ii) up to $20.70 per person per day depending on unit type for Harborside Resort guests, and (iii) up to $65.95 per person per day depending on unit type for The Cove or The Reef Atlantis guests. If you purchase a pre-paid package these charges are already included in your package price. If you do not purchase a pre-paid package, these charges will be assessed upon check out at the property. Please be advised that all mandatory gratuities, taxes, levies and service fees are subject to change.
As of 01-Jan-2015, In addition to the previous 20% tax on room rate and purchases, there is an additional VAT of 7.5%, 12%* (as of July 1, 2018), making a total tax on room rate and purchases of 37.5%. This also applies to additional adult fees (for more than two person ages 12 and older staying in the same room), but does not apply to the mandatory gratuity and utility fees. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/05/30/vat-hike-to-12-percent/
*If you booked prior to the VAT increase, you should be able to have the original 7.5% VAT honored. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/06/07/hotels-and-resorts-allowed-to-honor-prior-bookings-at-7-5-vat/
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas participates in Marriott Rewards as follows:
- Points or Miles may be earned for reservations booked through www.marriott.com/atlantis or by calling 1-855-696-4732.
- Points or Miles will not be earned and Points cannot be redeemed for reservations booked through Atlantis Paradise Vacations, Atlantis.com, or AtlantisBahamas.com.
- Reward booking can be done online from Marriott website. You can also book stays with points advance (borrow points). The cancellation policy is normally 14 days in advance.Points may be redeemed for stays only by calling 1-855-696-4732. At this time, redemption stays cannot be booked online.
The Atlantis is made up of 4 towers that will participate for redemption stays. They are as follows:
Atlantis, Beach Tower - Do not participate in Marriott reward booking(?) (old Category 7)
Atlantis, Coral Towers - New Category 5 (35k) (old Category 8 (from March, 2018 https://www.marriott.com/marriott-rewards/use/category-update.mi)
Atlantis, Royal Towers - New Category 6 (50k) (old Category 8)
The Cove Atlantis - New Category 7 (60k) (old Category 9)
Apparently, you cannot redeem points for a stay at The Reef Atlantis, but you can earn points on a paid stay there.
Points are earned for room rate only. No points on incidental spend. Platinum Arrival Gift (PAG) is 500pts or food/drink amenity. $20 internet fee* is NOT waived for Gold/Plats per Marriott's T&Cs. For rooms that will have more than two people aged twelve or over, there is an "additional adult charge" per person. *For Royal, Coral, Beach Towers, internet is included as part of the daily resort fee of $50.
"For clarification purposes, the daily charge is not a resort fee. The additional charges associated with the stay currently include mandatory gratuities and a utility service fee per person per day. The amount can vary by unit type by building. These additional charges have always been in place at Atlantis."
ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Guests of Atlantis, Harborside Resort, The Cove and The Reef Atlantis are subject to an 20% charge per night that includes taxes, the Paradise Island Tourism and Development Association levy, the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board levy and compensation for servicing your reservation. In addition, guests will be required to pay a mandatory gratuity and utility service fee of (i) up to $25.95 per person per day depending on unit type for Atlantis guests, (ii) up to $20.70 per person per day depending on unit type for Harborside Resort guests, and (iii) up to $65.95 per person per day depending on unit type for The Cove or The Reef Atlantis guests. If you purchase a pre-paid package these charges are already included in your package price. If you do not purchase a pre-paid package, these charges will be assessed upon check out at the property. Please be advised that all mandatory gratuities, taxes, levies and service fees are subject to change.
*If you booked prior to the VAT increase, you should be able to have the original 7.5% VAT honored. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/06/07/hotels-and-resorts-allowed-to-honor-prior-bookings-at-7-5-vat/
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas participates in Marriott Rewards as follows:
- Points or Miles may be earned for reservations booked through www.marriott.com/atlantis or by calling 1-855-696-4732.
- Points or Miles will not be earned and Points cannot be redeemed for reservations booked through Atlantis Paradise Vacations, Atlantis.com, or AtlantisBahamas.com.
- Reward booking can be done online from Marriott website. You can also book stays with points advance (borrow points). The cancellation policy is normally 14 days in advance.
Atlantis, Bahamas an Autograph Collection [Master Thread]
#121
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I'm sure these are "off peak" and come-on rates but it would silly to blow these category of points if even remotely available:
http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/...8&hotelID=1907
From $99/Nt. & More at Atlantis
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Head to the Bahamas and stay at the luxurious Atlantis Resort -- rates start from just $99 per night at the Beach Tower at Atlantis!
Book the Fall Into Savings promotion or the December to Remember promotion and enjoy rates from just $99 per night. Plus, kids under 12 will eat for free from the kids' menu for both breakfast and dinner when with a paying adult. And you'll also enjoy free water park access.
Rates start from $99 per night. Book by Oct. 28, for stays now through Dec. 19, 2014.
http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/...8&hotelID=1907
From $99/Nt. & More at Atlantis
Provided by: Beach Tower at Atlantis
Head to the Bahamas and stay at the luxurious Atlantis Resort -- rates start from just $99 per night at the Beach Tower at Atlantis!
Book the Fall Into Savings promotion or the December to Remember promotion and enjoy rates from just $99 per night. Plus, kids under 12 will eat for free from the kids' menu for both breakfast and dinner when with a paying adult. And you'll also enjoy free water park access.
Rates start from $99 per night. Book by Oct. 28, for stays now through Dec. 19, 2014.
Cheers
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If someone stays there soon, can they report back if they were able to get the resort fee waived as elite? Alternatively, can they report on what the resort fee actually includes?
Also, if a Plat stays there please report on what the PAG situation is - ie, 500 points or what ($10FB coupon or actual food/drink amenity).
Thx!
Cheers.
Also, if a Plat stays there please report on what the PAG situation is - ie, 500 points or what ($10FB coupon or actual food/drink amenity).
Thx!
Cheers.
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Here is the post on my blog that outlines some award stay options.
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nope, it's a no-go. Internet is free and that's it. Guess the points will be nice too.
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FWIW, I called the Autograph reservation line, and was told the fees would be $27.95 a night for each adult in the room. That's for the Beach and Coral, and I was told it would be more for other categories. The agent said the charges would not be removed for elites (I'm Gold).
Here is the post on my blog that outlines some award stay options.
Here is the post on my blog that outlines some award stay options.
So about 55-56 Dollars a night for 2 adults. No Points and probably more if you have kids. Makes your 99 Dollar a night rate 50% higher.
I can't wait for Hotels to get sued by someone for their Resort fees. Really screws the traveller (hard to compare rates apples to apples) and the locals who do not charge taxes on the resort fees.
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Thank you mnscout and cfischer for looking into the resort fees. Sounds like this isn't the greatest for MR redemptions.
Even paying $99/night stinks as you're going to pay approximately $150/night and only get points on the $99. Only elite savings are the $20/night approximate internet fees.
Even paying $99/night stinks as you're going to pay approximately $150/night and only get points on the $99. Only elite savings are the $20/night approximate internet fees.
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So about 55-56 Dollars a night for 2 adults. No Points and probably more if you have kids. Makes your 99 Dollar a night rate 50% higher.
I can't wait for Hotels to get sued by someone for their Resort fees. Really screws the traveller (hard to compare rates apples to apples) and the locals who do not charge taxes on the resort fees.
I can't wait for Hotels to get sued by someone for their Resort fees. Really screws the traveller (hard to compare rates apples to apples) and the locals who do not charge taxes on the resort fees.
I agree that resorts fees are a scam. But we would have to sue the whole municipalities or even countries, since all Bahamas hotels charge them, and I think the same applies to Bermuda hotels as well.
Wow, that's nice! Wondering if it is a limited time promo.
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I asked the Insiders communitymanager to find out what exactly the resort fee covers at Atlantis so we can create a wiki in this thread/people know what to expect.
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Insiders communitymanager doesn't have an answer yet from Marriott on what the resort fee covers, but did say that the Platinum Arrival Gift (PAG) is 500 pts or food/drink amenity.
Cheers.
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Visited the casino and the restrooms were nasty. Nasty! (I did not book a room). I was on a cruise. Nice casino, but hire someone to do some cleaning. Nasty, I repeat!