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Thomas klein
July 08, 2022
Hi, do I need to include 2 year old on reservation? When searching for award space. I can find countless rooms for 2 people at 25k/night for various Ziva locations. The minute I add my 2 year old to the reservation there is nothing to be found. I was under the impression 2 and under are free. So my plan was to book it for just my wife and I and show up with our daughter who should be 100% free? Any advice? Love the blog btw.
Jarrod West
July 11, 2022
Hi Thomas,
Yes, children 2 and under are free at Ziva properties and you shouldn’t need to add them as a 3rd person on the booking. If I were you, I’d go ahead and make the booking for 2, and then contact the hotel or Hyatt and let them know your 2 year old child will also be staying with you – and there should be no issues. Thanks for your kind words and safe travels!
Ryan S
July 30, 2022
I am looking to travel with my wife and two children. We will be using points so I plan to book 2 separate rooms since putting 4 in the same room would seemingly cost the exact same. Surprisingly this is challenging when attempting to book a room through the Hyatt website. When I put in a search for 2 adults, I have the option of the standard room for 21,000 a night or the suite for 36,000 a night. However, if I search a room with one adult and one child (18yo and 11yo), the ONLY option is the 36,000 suite. Why does this configuration default to the suite when the 2 adult option allows for the standard room when it should just be based off occupancy?
I am hoping a phone call will be the cure for what ails this point user.
Slip
June 01, 2023
I cannot reiterate how great Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Resorts are. I’ve traveled all over the Caribbean and I’ve never stayed at a resort or chain with their level of amazing food, drinks, pool, contemporary decor and amenities. The only thing anyone could say it lacks is maybe entertainment. But everything else I haven’t been to a resort that isn’t super high end that had anything better. If you catch it af a discount I’d book it immediately.
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