lauramiddl
TUG Member
Hello,
We're looking for a two bedroom in April 2015 through RCI points. We're a family of four, mainly there for the pools.
For the date I want (4/17) Grand Mayan #7491(69,500 points) and #7486 (42,000 points) are available, as well as Grand Bliss #6562 (71,000 points). Mayan palace is also available but it doesn't have the nice pools, so we're not interested.
My questions:
What is the difference between the two Grand Mayans? Why the point difference?
Grand Bliss is newer, right? What pools can you go to (i.e. is a Grand Bliss pool open or just Grand Mayan pools)? Besides being newer/a little nicer are there any other benefits to this property over Grand Mayan?
All charge $75 weekly resort fee, but at least one RCI review mentions a $500 "hidden" fee -- is this a concern? Also, any early check out penalty that you know of?
I've stayed that the Riviera Mayan property (Mayan Palace) so I know a bit about Grupo Mayan. I didn't like that we were placed far away from the beach/pools near the highway, as an exchanger, and also the time it took us to check in. Does one of these resorts above offer a better chance at good location and less crowded lobby? What about best pool access?
What are the parking charges? Any offer self parking over Valet?
Thanks so much for your help!
We're looking for a two bedroom in April 2015 through RCI points. We're a family of four, mainly there for the pools.
For the date I want (4/17) Grand Mayan #7491(69,500 points) and #7486 (42,000 points) are available, as well as Grand Bliss #6562 (71,000 points). Mayan palace is also available but it doesn't have the nice pools, so we're not interested.
My questions:
What is the difference between the two Grand Mayans? Why the point difference?
Grand Bliss is newer, right? What pools can you go to (i.e. is a Grand Bliss pool open or just Grand Mayan pools)? Besides being newer/a little nicer are there any other benefits to this property over Grand Mayan?
All charge $75 weekly resort fee, but at least one RCI review mentions a $500 "hidden" fee -- is this a concern? Also, any early check out penalty that you know of?
I've stayed that the Riviera Mayan property (Mayan Palace) so I know a bit about Grupo Mayan. I didn't like that we were placed far away from the beach/pools near the highway, as an exchanger, and also the time it took us to check in. Does one of these resorts above offer a better chance at good location and less crowded lobby? What about best pool access?
What are the parking charges? Any offer self parking over Valet?
Thanks so much for your help!