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If you have any questions about the resort, feel free to email me at [emailprotected]! Everyone has a question about the resort, but my question is whats the best way of becoming a points and miles fanatic? Not everything was open the food trucks that are usually lively spots to grab quick snacks, drinks, and lunch by the beach and pools werent open, some were even off site having maintenance done. I booked online and they were automatically charged? Its a unique setup in that all of the properties are connected and share amenities. On my last trip, Michael and I flew Southwest there with a stop in Fort Lauderdale and direct via United on the return flight.

The pools are all situated in a winding complex in between the hotel towers and the beach. Pro-tip: If youre willing to check a bag, pack your own bottles of wine and/or alcohol and bring snacks too. In terms of the design, the rooms in the East Tower are definitely more Cosmopolitan, and our room in the West Tower felt more relaxed, kind of like an Andaz Maui island vibe. Hello. Last year I can travel outside the school calendar. When my mom and I visited the Baha Mar in September, it was essentially deserted! The interior of the room was so fun and fresh! The resort offers daily activities at the beach that are included in the resort fee. What is the policy for visiting the other properties at Baha Mar? Its not complicated, it just jams up. Can anyone pay to access it? January is high season for The Bahamas and Baha Mar! Im trying to escape frigid NYC with a 4 year old. miles of inspiration, with all points in between, December 29, 2017 by Angelina Aucello 60 Comments. The temperatures both times were in the high 70s during the day and the mid 60s at night. The gym is included in your stay where the classes, I believe, are $10 each. The scene is always lively! The kids get some up close and personal time with the sharks during marine encounters. Pizza Lab is a new addition to Baha Mar. Both offer salads, sandwiches, burgers etc. Its an easy 10 minute ride to/from Baha Mar and should cost around $25-$30 one way.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'cobaltchronicles_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_2',106,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cobaltchronicles_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')}; An important note regarding the return trip Getting through security when departing The Bahamas can be a pain. Hi Angelina, We visited during what seemed to be more of a soft opening so the marine encounter that you described was not offered at the time of my visit. The designs between the towers are very different, but both are nice and were beautifully-appointed. Thanks Carla! makeup. The folks on there made it sound as if it was an adult preferred resort. If you have specific questions about your trip, email me at [emailprotected]. I'm Angelina, and traveling and deals excite me. Ive now stayed in the East tower of the Hyatt Baha Mar and the West tower of Hyatt Baha Mar. Hi Lyn! Its a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport that will cost around $25. Thank you for the information. But like I mentioned above, youre able to easily access both Rosewood and SLS (you can hardly even tell that youre crossing onto another property). Can you please give me the contact information for the casino host? Thinking about spending a week there. thanks. One note that is a bit irritating, in my opinion, is that during my first two trips to Baha Mar, I was able to access the sauna and steam room while visiting the gym, and on our recent trip, Michael and I were told that we had to purchase a spa service in order to access the sauna and steam room. Its super family friendly and youll have a blast. ), and there was also an abundance of life vests available in all sizes (even for tots). The spa is very high-end, beautiful, huge, and includes plenty of serene areas to kick back and lounge. I raised my children so not feeling the west tower due to the family atmosphere. The comments on this page are not provided, reviewed, or otherwise approved by the bank advertiser. Ive now taxied multiple times to and from the airport. All of it happens at the Nassau airport. The positive note is that once you make it through customs in The Bahamas, you dont have to deal with it upon arriving back into the States. Not unbearable, but definitely crowded by the pools and at on-site restaurants at nighttime. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Though Hyatt does have a partnership with MLife, the casino here is not affiliated with the MLife loyalty program, but they do have their own independent Players Club that you can sign up for. Not that Im a big lush, but $15 for a glass of very basic wine is a lot! We didnt partake in any of the spa services, but the spa itself looked beautiful! We visited in September 2018, shortly after the Baha Mar opened. Please note, a 15% gratuity is included in all food and beverage outlets. Hello! Additionally, Ultimate Rewards points from the Chase Sapphire Preferred transfer 1:1 into Hyatt points, and right now that card comes with asign-up bonus of60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening, which would cover you for 3 free nights. Did you happen to do this or hear or see anything about it? Not at all like your typical beach resort decor. I am new member . Thanks Angelina for the great tips. The restaurant itself is tucked away and sits on top of winding paths of water. Im am going to the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar for our honeymoon Friday 13th 24th July. I think we will enjoy to feed the rays and to see the sharks. So plan accordingly. Which airline, routing, miles, cash, coach, first? As Explorists we certainly plan on using 2/4 of our Regency club passes. Also keep in mind that if you have top-tier Globalist status, you are exempt from paying the hefty resort fees each day if you book using points. Lol. It is good for appetizers/salad and drinks but not a meal for a grown man. Shows? Hi John, Yes you can dine at other properties and the pools/beaches are shared. In your opinion, would it be worth it to buy a bottle or two of wine in the local grocery store on my way from the airport? Thanks! We did not leave the resort during our stay but there are plenty of nice snorkeling day trips and excursions that you can book. Since my kids are on the younger side, we only kept them in the kids club for no more than 2 hours each morning, which allowed me enough time for me to work out and check out the spa (which was amazing, and Ill get to that next). What is there to do near the hotel? What excursions or sites would you recommend? One nice thing is that U.S. Customs is in The Bahamas airport, so you handle that on The Bahamas side and not when you land back in the States.

I like to get a minimum value of 2 cents per point when redeeming my Hyatt points, so I was better off paying this time around and earning points for my stay. The floor boasts every casino game you can imagine. Ive flown from New Orleans, D.C., and Houston. Away Large Bag (full review here) | Away Everywhere Bagif(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'cobaltchronicles_com-banner-1','ezslot_3',104,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cobaltchronicles_com-banner-1-0')}; The Hyatt Baha Mar is located on the island of New Providence (Nassau), the main island in The Bahamas. An important note, you must bring cash! Thanks Angelina! To my point above, I thought this restaurant was located in the Hyatt portion of the property, but when I looked it up to link here, its technically part of SLS. I will be working in the early AM, :( do hotel guest have access to printers and fax machines if needed. Yes you can pay for access to the lounge (theres internet). Seems they will save a boatload on food! Thanks. The provided amenities were large bottles of ESPA products (which in my opinion, smelled heavy and masculine perhaps a lighter, island-appropriate scent would have worked better). The pools are impressive! Were you able to go to the pools, beaches, restaurants at the SLS or Rosewood? Is it necessary to have restaurant and spa reservations in advance, or can you make them when you arrive? I am going in a few weeks with my husband and 2 year old son. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is located on Cable Beach, a 3,000 foot stretch of pristine, white sand beach. Im hoping to plan a trip back down next winter to escape the cold of Boston! If you are a gambler, a casino host can arrange and comp you a fancy roundtrip airport transfer (more on that below). Its also worth noting that you can upgrade to a room with Grand Club access for just 3,000 points per night on paid rates. Plus, 25,000 Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 total within 6 months of account opening),which covers two nights. I love it! The good news is, you are not subject to these fees if youre a Globalist when you book your stay using points. Hello. MY family always travels with my 8 year niece and we were just discussing a spring break trip so definitely adding this resort to our list! The weather was actually really great while we were there, but September is smack dab in the middle of hurricane season and its right when kids are back in school. Upon arrival at the property, you are greeted with massive waterfalls out front and then you enter through a beautifully decorated lobby. I looked at every single menu and while I dont expect all islands/countries I visit be able to accommodate my diet, in your opinion, is the staff readily available to make changes to the menu items? As far as dinner goes he will be hungry everynight. I received a few questions about what to wear at Baha Mar. Would you be able to estimate daily food costs per day (assuming an average adult consumption, no alcohol)?

The Hyatt property itself boasts over 1800 rooms spread across two towers (the East and West). I made a reservation for Grand Hyatt Bahamar for the end of January. My second trip was for our wedding! It has the same open bathroom. For lunch, I like the shack options like Da Poke Bowl or the food trucks El Jefe and Umami Burger are my two faves! You will definitely enjoy your stay! Michael and I spent an entire week at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Im pretty sure the highest standard dress code Ive seen at the nicest restaurants on-site is smart casual which just means dont wear leggings or sweats, ya know?! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The kids club is pretty structured and they dont offer open play. Plan a trip now, you wont regret it. Insanely tasty and fresh traditional conch salad is the perfect lunch. lts huge, grand, and comparable to a casino youd find in Las Vegas (though not nearly as busy). Be aware that you will go through customs upon leaving The Bahamas at the Nassau airport. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar offers a complimentary kids club for children 3-12 years old called Chickcharnie Explorers. If youre a seafood lover like me, I highly recommend you stop by the Conch Shack for some incredible and tasty conch salad (a Bahamian speciality) made fresh to order in front of you. 3- Im traveling with only a carry on bag. There are also two Starbucks on-site. With Michaels Globalist status, we took advantage of this offering to save a little money. The Hyatt Baha Mar property is larger than life. The resort is massive so youll want to keep that in mind as youll be walking a lot pack shoes that lend themselves to that. My husband and I are traveling in early March to Baha Mar and wanted to know about making reservations. Some rooms have step-out, Juliette balconies like ours, while others had full size balconies with a table and chairs. Etc. Ive since updated the post to reflect additional things Ive learned and things that have changed over the past two years. Upon arrival, the security scanning process is pretty easy Ive breezed through security and customs on all of my trips. If you are a gambler, I did get in touch with a casino host at the property, and comps and airport transfers are available depending on your level and duration of play. Thanks! You can also venture to a liquor store and/or grocery store on the island, but items tend to be more expensive since youre on an island , Bring a re-fillable water bottle. Ive LOVED both towers! If youre looking for a wintertime escape, Baha Mar is a great option! I truly enjoyed my stay, and its a great family destination that I hope to visit again soon. And if you have Global Entry, itll make the process even easier! To add to an already perfect Caribbean meal, its worth treating yourself to a homemade daiquiri (entirely made from fresh fruit and great rum) at the DAQS shack conveniently located right next to the Conch Shack. Who do I need to contact for this? The taxi drivers only accept cash. We were assigned an ocean-view room view with two double beds and a small walkout balcony. Our visit to this resort was during Thanksgiving, and we were surprisingly able to book such a reasonable cash rate at the last minute. We plan to play at least one round of golf and have been advised they have clubs we can use., Correct? The decor, ambiance, drinks, and food at all of the restaurants we dined at were outstanding. Like I mentioned, the taxi drivers do not accept credit cards. The bathroom was very nicely designed and featured a tub, rain shower, and one vanity sink. They also did indoor arts and crafts and got butterfly tattoos. Christine. Thank you for such a great post! The gym is massive and has everything you could possibly need for a full workout. Hi Sandra, if you play at other properties, you can send me an email and I can refer you to the host. Everything about the resort is outstanding. Im going solo, as my husband and girls have sports/dance etcSo, its a fun solo mom trip! Its a really cool cocktail bar located on the Rosewood property. Hi, I am trying to plan a trip there in a few months. The bathroom was spacious with a soaking tub, shower, and double sinks. Ive rambled a lot in this post, but I hope I was able to provide some helpful information to those who are planning a trip to the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. There are many towel stations that all offered sunscreen and water. On two occasions, Ive had to wait longer than 30 minutes in the security line. Its not super hot. Inside? There are a number of different restaurants mixed within the pool area (more on those below). The pools at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar are pretty spectacular to say the least. Hi Sandra, Im sorry but I do not have any info, Thanks for your review. While I will agree that the service during our stay was legitimately impeccable (especially housekeeping, who went the extra mile to fold all clothes and truly provide 5-star service) and it was nice having peace of mind that there were 1-2 attentive lifeguards in every pool and on the beach at any given time, I find it kind of a nuisance to have automatic gratuities added to my stay, especially when there is a hefty resort fee to begin with (which came out to $40 per day once all was said and done). Customs. Thanks, Hi Angelina, great information about beautiful resort. Just something to keep in mind! My favorite spot for pre or post dinner drinks is the Manor at Rosewood. Deciding between this and Atlantis. When the resort first opened, only rooms in the East Tower was available, but we arrived a week after the West Tower became fully operational. With the extensiveness of the property, you may forget that theres also a beach! Going next week with the entire family: 8 adults and 8 kids(6 months to 11 years). I hope you are enjoying your stay. We are going to the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar next week, I was considering signing my kids (ages, 9. Unfortunately there were no beach toys for kids but theres a little beach hut store that sells them or you can bring your own. If you are looking to redeem points at this property, it still can be a great value at just 20,000 points per night for a standard room or 27,000 points per night for a room that has Grand Club lounge privileges if you dont have Hyatt Explorist or Globalist status. 1-2 hours per day is enough for me to escape to the spa or enjoy the pool by myself. Especially compared to other Caribbean airports that Ive visited. can you recommend your casino host. Thanks for your help. There are two additional bar/club options Sky Bar at SLS and BOND, which is a nightclub. Thanks for the super detail review. It is delicious and their wine menu is outstanding! It was easy to locate the legit taxi drivers as theres a long line of them and people happily pointed us in the right direction. ANGELINA AUCELLO There are plenty of lifeguards and individual restroom huts all around the pool and beach areas. Hi Angelina I am a Globalist Member and have booked for December 2018, I was charged the resort fees, can you confirm did you pay these fees upfront? On my subsequent two trips, Michael and I stayed in the West tower. Keep reading for a full review of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar! As far as the kids club I might leave him for 1 hour in the morning and maybe in the afternoon. We are coming all the way from England I saw your advice on wavering the resort fees, do you think this is possible, its added an additional $350-$400 to our stay.

Also, the lounge you mentioneddoes the internet function there? It is not at all your typical resort gym. Keep up the good work. You and your son will have a blast. There are just as many dinner options as there are lunch spots. Lastly, its worth noting that the Hyatt Baha Mar has an outstanding workout facility and spa.

Are they double beds in West tower.. I highly recommend that you carve in some time to visit the spa and fitness center during your visit you will not be disappointed. Its the only resort Ive ever gone back to numerous times so that definitely says something! Anyone have any words abut the east tower? Another aspect to consider when booking your room is whether a full size balcony is important to you. Sorry I couldnt be more of a help! In the evenings, there are plenty of delicious pickings like grilled vegetables, salads, sushi, sandwiches, and rotating hot dishes. Enjoy your stay! Not only is the Hyatt itself huge, but its connected to two other properties as well, Rosewood Baha Mar and SLS Baha Mar. The Grand Club is located on the ground floor of the West Tower and is open daily from 6:30am 9pm. This review is great, and so helpful.

Thanks for the GREAT review. room taxes or just the resort fee and housekeeping fee? Its safe to say that we definitely had almost all meals here during our stay, except for lunch, which we found was reasonably-priced by the pool. If youre staying at any of the three hotels, are you able to use all the pools or are only some pools for some hotels?

Recommend this resort for a bachelor party? While that was just a short amount of time for the kids, it did allow me to get some work done as they were entertained, and it wasnt too long for them to leave them wondering where their parents were. I also wanted to take advantage of the butler services and curious if that service is available at both towers? Great blog for traveling families. @Angelina, how did you get there? Bring cash. For those who have visited the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar already, what were your impressions?

My kids used empty plastic cups to make sand castles and were happy with that haha. Wow Spirit Airlines' Spirit Saver$ Club is Actually $60 Well Spent, 4 Ways to Get United Economy Plus Seating Without Paying, This Airline Asked Me to Provide My SSN When Booking a Flight, Be Careful With Venmo Descriptions and What to Do if Your Venmo Account is Frozen, 10 Things to Know About Ritz-Carlton Langkawi. Beer, wine, and mixed drinks are complimentary as well. How do I get club access? Required fields are marked *. Getting to the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is very simple. I was all set to bring my family here (wife and 3 kids ranging from a 6 month old to a 5 year old) in march and then I read Trip Advisor. There was also an option to slide the doors of the bathroom completely open so that you could get an ocean view while soaking in the tub! We love fine dining and want to be prepared and make this trip as special as possible. Do you have any information about the Reserve Lounge? I have a question about the kids club. Kids ages between 4-10 years old. Ive worn sun dresses, maxi dresses, and white jeans all with flat sandals to dinner and to the bars. Unfortunately we dont have member access as we dont have as many Hyatt hotels here in the UK. I'm Angelina, and traveling and deals excite me. It has true, clip-in spin bikes on an outside balcony, over 20 cardio machines, a weight machine section, free weights, TRX bands, and a box jump area, along with daily group class offerings like yoga and zumba. Upon the Hyatts recommendation, we grabbed a taxi at the airport. Michael and I travel with our. While redeeming points at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar can be an exceptional value, Id still first recommend checking for the best available rate. Your review makes it sound very family friendly. On your walk to the beach, youll also find the flamingo sanctuary where theres a community of flamingoes hanging out and a live aquarium (attached to one of the pools) that includes nurse sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and other fish. Hi Colleen! Thank you, If he likes breakfast it will be worth it for that alone. I highly recommend paying the few extra bucks for the ocean view. My understanding is that resort fees are waived for points stays for all members, and Globalists get resort fees waived regardless of booking method (i.e. I will get into how amazing the Grand Club is later in this post, butI absolutely recommend booking a room that gives you lounge privileges, especially if you are traveling as a family because it kept our food and beverage costs down tremendously during our stay. Thanks so much for all the information in your review! Your email address will not be published. I personally love visiting in January, but would love to visit around April or May when its a bit warmer. How does the casino host work if you have never been there? HOWEVER, I hardly ever travel but feel Im getting ready start traveling. thanks, Hi. All of the pools were heated, and some pools were warmer than others, but all were perfectly comfortable to get right in. While it was nice that we essentially had the entire resort to ourselves, there were some downsides. We are headed down there in early June(after school). Do you have to pay the I called the hotel and they said I can use my Explorist lounge access. With that said, Ive learned new things about the resort each time Ive visited. Would you say the room in the West Tower or East Tower is designed to be more spacious? The reason for my first trip was a wedding planning trip with my mom. The beach at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar was awesome and great for families. Youll need a passport to visit The Bahamas so make sure you plan ahead on that front! He is not a big fan of kids club. During my visit, there were separate steam rooms and saunas in the mens and womens locker rooms, but I was told they were soon opening up co-ed steam rooms saunas, and relaxation areas too. Thanks! The property is virtually brand new as it opened in late 2017. The next day was when they launched a full time schedule with slots from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, which may be more convenient for some families. And yes, the perfect winter getaway! Global Entry included. Along with a casino, theres also a sports book where guests can watch sports and place bets on the action.

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