Oct 5, 2015, 8:35 am
Last edit by: chrisdeaner
Expert Review (posted in Luxury Forum) from Jan 2018 from Villa stay:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...encounter-2352
Restrictions on the Acceptance of US Currency
Due to recent local regulations, the acceptance of US Dollars in cash is now restricted across Mexico. Payments with credit/debit cards remain unaffected. Please provide arrangements to settle your accounts and other expenses with a credit card or in Mexican Pesos. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our guests.
FYI - the hotel also can't exchange USD<>MXN but they do have an ATM near the lobby (downstairs by the meeting rooms) that dispenses Pesos.
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...encounter-2352
Restrictions on the Acceptance of US Currency
Due to recent local regulations, the acceptance of US Dollars in cash is now restricted across Mexico. Payments with credit/debit cards remain unaffected. Please provide arrangements to settle your accounts and other expenses with a credit card or in Mexican Pesos. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our guests.
FYI - the hotel also can't exchange USD<>MXN but they do have an ATM near the lobby (downstairs by the meeting rooms) that dispenses Pesos.
St Regis Punta Mita Resort, Mexico [Master Thread]
Aug 31, 2019, 2:34 pm
#661
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We have been thinking about booking a stay here in the second half of January, When I checked a week ago there was plenty of availability using points. Now no matter what dates I choose I get the message that "This property is not taking redemption bookings at this time." A glitch? Should I call? Thoughts?
Aug 31, 2019, 3:05 pm
#662
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We have been thinking about booking a stay here in the second half of January, When I checked a week ago there was plenty of availability using points. Now no matter what dates I choose I get the message that "This property is not taking redemption bookings at this time." A glitch? Should I call? Thoughts?
Or it could be a glitch. Or the hotel has not fully loaded its award inventory. Or the central reservations computer could be updating.
Aug 31, 2019, 7:55 pm
#664
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Just checked myself. Able to make a reservation with points in late January 2020.
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Sep 9, 2019, 1:19 pm
#667
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Another update: ended up blocked into an oceanfront one bedroom suite with an outdoor Jacuzzi. Suite Night window opens tomorrow, with 2 1 bedroom villas remaining for sale. Fingers crossed! 
Sep 9, 2019, 3:40 pm
#668
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Oct 9, 2019, 8:52 am
#670
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Thanks
Nov 19, 2019, 9:00 am
#671
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Location: London
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I am here for the first week of December, on a rewards redemption and hoping for my SNA's to clear. Aside from that, has anyone rented a car from the airport and drove to the resort as it is free parking and the taxi service seems rather expensive? Tips?
Nov 19, 2019, 9:19 am
#672
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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We've rented a car before. Not the most pleasant experience in PVR as the rental counters are hectic. But the drive was not bad at all and parking is free. The only reason we did it was to be able to go to sayulita during the day one day given that the rental is pretty cheap. At night we still took taxis into town so we could imbibe. If you don't plan on driving somewhere during the day, i'd say just get the car service and relax.
Nov 25, 2019, 8:45 am
#673
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Location: London
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We've rented a car before. Not the most pleasant experience in PVR as the rental counters are hectic. But the drive was not bad at all and parking is free. The only reason we did it was to be able to go to sayulita during the day one day given that the rental is pretty cheap. At night we still took taxis into town so we could imbibe. If you don't plan on driving somewhere during the day, i'd say just get the car service and relax.
Nov 25, 2019, 2:51 pm
#674
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Regards
Nov 25, 2019, 8:07 pm
#675
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Does that $90 include insurance? My understanding is that most American policies, including through credit cards, have Mexico exclusions, so you will need to buy both liability as well as a damage waiver from the rental company unless you happen to have a credit card that provides coverage in Mexico.