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]
Sep 14, 2011, 12:50 pm
#91
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SF
Programs: UA MM, AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTP, HH Dia
Posts: 1,132
Sep 16, 2011, 9:41 pm
#92
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 69
We are going 11/21 for 5 free resort nites, so we are psyched. Just getting back from W South Beach where we had 5 free resort nites as well we 'did' get upgraded to a 'Fabulous' suite which was huge, I'm hoping for same look here at PM.
Question, I was just on the website and it looks like the cheapest room is the Jr. Suite.
since this is a resort are they 'all suites' and jr suite is the default room?
Bill
Question, I was just on the website and it looks like the cheapest room is the Jr. Suite.
since this is a resort are they 'all suites' and jr suite is the default room?
Bill
Sep 19, 2011, 4:05 am
#93
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
The Standard Room for redemption is the 600 Square Feet Deluxe Garden room.
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Sep 20, 2011, 7:16 pm
#95
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX...Ex MAD Ex SJC Ex ORD
Programs: US Chairmans, AA Lifetime Gold, SPG Platinum
Posts: 845
If no standard rooms are available, chances are high they have been filled by other Plats using free resort nights who will also be hoping for an upgrade. That said, I believe the property only has 11 of the garden view/standard rooms so chances should be decent anyway. It sounds like they are reasonably willing to upgrade from posts in this thread, and it will be interesting to see how they handle the influx of Plats with FRNs as we move out of their (very low) summer season.
Sep 26, 2011, 3:33 pm
#96
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 69
Golf Courses
I was just looking at the golf courses , there are 2 listed Bahia and Pacifico. Both are Nicklaus designs and look gorgeous, I found some spotty info that they might be $220 a rd?
any details on price for 18holes, discounts, replays ??
thanks
Bill
any details on price for 18holes, discounts, replays ??
thanks
Bill
Sep 27, 2011, 9:44 am
#97
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: SPG Plat, AA EXP, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 24
Short Golf Review
My wife and I stayed there in July and played the Pacifico course. You should be aware that the price ($220) does not include a mandatory 10 or 15% gratuity (i cant remember the exact percentage). No info on discounts and we didn't replay. Range balls are included, people come out and give you iced towels, and they give you a smoothie after 9 holes. Expensive yes, but its a nice course. Very well maintained, and #3 is pretty breathtaking. Its a natural island green, and you have to wait for low tide to drive across the rocky path in the ocean to get to the green. I don't really know anything about the other course other than the fact that its supposed to be harder. Have fun!
Oct 15, 2011, 6:32 pm
#98
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
Programs: Marriott AMB, Skywards Gold
Posts: 3,737
I'll be staying at this resort for a week in December, wondering if renting a car would be a good idea or not?
Thinking of renting a car at PVR for the full week, it would be way cheaper than doing the transportation through the resort.
I'm ok with staying at the resort for the whole week, but is there anythig close to the resort to see?
Thinking of renting a car at PVR for the full week, it would be way cheaper than doing the transportation through the resort.
I'm ok with staying at the resort for the whole week, but is there anythig close to the resort to see?
Oct 23, 2011, 12:42 pm
#100
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marin County, CA
Programs: Marriott LT-TE, United Gold
Posts: 467
I'll be staying at this resort for a week in December, wondering if renting a car would be a good idea or not?
Thinking of renting a car at PVR for the full week, it would be way cheaper than doing the transportation through the resort.
I'm ok with staying at the resort for the whole week, but is there anythig close to the resort to see?
Thinking of renting a car at PVR for the full week, it would be way cheaper than doing the transportation through the resort.
I'm ok with staying at the resort for the whole week, but is there anythig close to the resort to see?
As far as I know if you don't have the insurance through another provided (maybe an add on with US insurance?? or having Mexican insurance already) you must purchase it. But $30/day seems steep...I think we paid ~$11/day through Alamo if I remember correctly.
Oct 23, 2011, 1:29 pm
#101
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
I rented through Hertz and declined their insurance as I was covered through my Amex Plat, no issues. Which rental company is forcing a mandatory $30/day charge?
Oct 23, 2011, 1:47 pm
#102
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marin County, CA
Programs: Marriott LT-TE, United Gold
Posts: 467
They covered the mandatory Mexican driving insurance? This is different than the typical loss/damage etc.. insurance you see on cars in the states (which is also an option in Mexico).
Oct 27, 2011, 9:19 am
#103
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 69
Well I didn't know about the mandatory $30 insurance, but I booked in August for 5 Days 11/21 and got a compact from Thrifty @ PV airport $9 per day
Currency: USD
Your Rate: 5 days @ $9.79/day with Unlimited Kilometers
CHARGES
Estimated Mandatory Charges
Rental Time Charge $48.95
10% Discount ($4.89)
With Discount Applied $44.06
Airport Access Fee (10%) $4.41
Value Added Tax (16%) $7.75
Total Estimated Mandatory Charges $56.22
Estimated Grand Total $56.22
Currency: USD
Your Rate: 5 days @ $9.79/day with Unlimited Kilometers
CHARGES
Estimated Mandatory Charges
Rental Time Charge $48.95
10% Discount ($4.89)
With Discount Applied $44.06
Airport Access Fee (10%) $4.41
Value Added Tax (16%) $7.75
Total Estimated Mandatory Charges $56.22
Estimated Grand Total $56.22
Oct 27, 2011, 9:32 am
#104
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marin County, CA
Programs: Marriott LT-TE, United Gold
Posts: 467
Just FYI I had a similar setup with Alamo but was presented with the insurance when I went to pick up the rental. No mention of it on the website or in the quote/reservation.
Well I didn't know about the mandatory $30 insurance, but I booked in August for 5 Days 11/21 and got a compact from Thrifty @ PV airport $9 per day
Currency: USD
Your Rate: 5 days @ $9.79/day with Unlimited Kilometers
CHARGES
Estimated Mandatory Charges
Rental Time Charge $48.95
10% Discount ($4.89)
With Discount Applied $44.06
Airport Access Fee (10%) $4.41
Value Added Tax (16%) $7.75
Total Estimated Mandatory Charges $56.22
Estimated Grand Total $56.22
Currency: USD
Your Rate: 5 days @ $9.79/day with Unlimited Kilometers
CHARGES
Estimated Mandatory Charges
Rental Time Charge $48.95
10% Discount ($4.89)
With Discount Applied $44.06
Airport Access Fee (10%) $4.41
Value Added Tax (16%) $7.75
Total Estimated Mandatory Charges $56.22
Estimated Grand Total $56.22
Dec 17, 2011, 10:21 pm
#105
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 346
Currently staying here and got upgraded to a nice big deluxe suite without asking. Resort is not very full (about 60%). Will post a full review after I finished my stay.
I rented a car via Hertz and was not charged/offered additional mexican insurance as it will be covered by the Amex according to them. I just had the normal options of insurances.
I rented a car via Hertz and was not charged/offered additional mexican insurance as it will be covered by the Amex according to them. I just had the normal options of insurances.