The Caribbean is a place we look forward to visiting every year. This part of the world has everything you could want in a destination – delicious food, friendly locals, beautiful resorts, and a place to reset. What’s great about the World of Hyatt program is that some of the best Hyatt hotels can be found in the Caribbean. A short flight plus a short commute from the airport and you are ready to rock.
When deciding on the best Hyatt hotels in the Caribbean, a few things are important to us. One, is the island easy to fly to? Two, how long is the commute between the airport and the hotel? Three, how many points per night will the hotel stay set me back. With those parameters as context, let’s first highlight credit cards to bring with you while you’re at these best Hyatt hotels.
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Best Credit Cards to Use at these Best Hyatt Hotels in the Caribbean
One of the features of transferable points is that you’re shielded from airline and hotel program devaluations. By their varied nature, transferable points can be transferred to any number of loyalty programs that offer value. Some of my favorite programs to earn points in are American Express, Chase, and Citi. Cards that are used frequently in our household include the Amex Gold Card, Chase Sapphire Preferred, and Citi Premier Card.
The Amex Gold Card earns 4x points at restaurants and US supermarkets. You earn 3x points on dining and travel with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Citi Premier cardmembers earn 3x points at restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, airfare, and hotels.
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar – Bahamas
The Category 5 Grand Hyatt Baha Mar requires 20,000 points for a standard room. Suites start at 32,000 points per night. We’re partial to this hotel because we’ve been few times but this property offers everything we’re looking for in a hotel. Amenities include 7 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a 100,000 sq ft casino, 30 restaurants and lounges, non-motorized water sports, a golf course, and a waterpark.
Hyatt Zilara/Ziva Rose Hall – Jamaica
An hour or so east of Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) is where you’ll find the Hyatt Zilara / Ziva resorts. This category 6 property requires 25,000 points per night to book a standard room. Standard Suites go for 40,000 points per night. Both hotels are all-inclusive so get ready to indulge. The Hyatt Zilara has swim-up rooms, a spa, and a fitness center. In comparison, the Hyatt Ziva has 16 restaurants, bars, and lounges, a spa, two outdoor pools, and two heated whirlpools, a fitness center, kayaking, and snorkeling.
Hyatt Zilara/Ziva Cap Cana – Punta Cana
Similar to the Hyatt Zilara/Ziva Jamaica, the Hyatt Zilara/Ziva Cap Cana is both a category 6 resort requiring 25,000 points per night. Standard Suites go for 40,000 points per night. The resorts are only 15 minutes away from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), ideal for traveling families. The Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana’s amenities include infinity pools with swim-up bars, a water park with a lazy river, floating swim-up suites, 25 restaurants and bars, a fitness center, and is close to championship golf courses, deep-sea fishing, and eco-parks.
The Cape, a Thompson Hotel – Mexico
Four on-property restaurants, a fitness center, a pool, and a spa are what’s in store for you at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel. It’s a category 6 property that requires 25,0000 points for a standard room and 40,000 points for a standard suite. In terms of luxury hotels in Cabo San Lucas, it’ll be hard to beat The Cape. I’m cheating a bit on this one as it’s the property is not in the Caribbean but I couldn’t resist leaving it off the list.
Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Three restaurants with bars and lounges, a lagoon-style pool, a kids’ pool, a spa, a fitness center, three tennis courts, salsa lessons, and non-motorized watersports. The list of amenities at Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico seems endless. This category 5 property requires 20,000 points per night. If a standard suite makes sense for you, 32,000 points per night are what you’ll need.
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