The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has been on my radar for quite some time. I originally had reservations there back in 2015, but due to the entire Baha Mar project filing for bankruptcy, the trip never happened. Fortunately, the project got back on track and the hotel finally opened in the Spring of 2017. I’ve heard that this hotel in Nassau, Bahamas is significantly better then the Atlantis and incredibly kid friendly. Although many reports have also mentioned that food is ridiculously expensive (which is common for any Caribbean island!) and not great either. While I do not mind paying a premium for unbelievable food, I am not okay paying an arm an a leg for just mediocre food. On the upside, I currently have Hyatt Globalist status which will give us complimentary breakfast and lounge access. This is my last year with this status so making sure I visit this resort before my status expires is imperative. With two young kids, I have no problem eating dinner every night in the lounge and not stepping foot into a sit down restaurant. It might not be everyones ideal when it comes to a vacation, but for us it works very well!
We are planning on going in early December to miss the holiday crowds and get a significantly better rate. It also coincides with a day off my daughter has off from school, which will allow us to get down there for an extended weekend. My daughter just entered Kindergarten so I now have to be a little more strategic when planning vacations! While searching for a deal, I found that Hyatt just launched a “stay 2 nights, get a 3rd night free” promotion at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. This is actually a promotion that is running at all Baha Mar properties, including Rosewood and SLS. The terms of the promotion are definitely confusing where at one place it states you must make the reservation by the end of September and another place it states by November 15th, so I am not sure, but I do believe I saw somewhere that it is for travel through December 20th. 
I’ve been searching rates for awhile at this property and this is by far the best rate you’ll see. Just use the promo code 3FREE and you’ll see that the regular rate will be $250 for the first two nights and the third night zeroed out. This comes out to $167/night if you are looking to stay exactly three nights. Keep in mind though that taxes and fees are outrageous and do add up! If you have Globalist status though you do not pay the Resort Fee. I’ve also read a few reports that you might be able to get the Service Charge waived too, but no guarantee. With all the fees, this ends up being $250/night, or even less depending on your status. To use points at this property will cost you 20,000 points a night which is not a great value for such a low rate. During peak times using points is typically the way to go!
Now, if you have the Citi ThankYou Prestige credit card, you can even combine the 3rd night free promo from Hyatt with the 4th night free benefit of having the credit card. You’ll just need to call Citi and give them the promo code when they book the reservation for you. It also looks like if you are booking a 4 night stay, they are charging $225/night instead of $250/night, which means you are only spending an extra $175 for that 4th night (which is still less then any rate I have found for an individual night). With the 4th night free benefit, they will take the average of the four nights and reduce your rate by that average, which is $169. Keep in mind though you still have to pay taxes/fees on your 4th night. Having this card and spending exactly four nights at this resort will cost you only $840 in total, and possibly even less if you have status.
I am personally very excited for my upcoming stay, especially at such a reasonable rate! Yes, this will not be a free vacation by any means, but it is definitely a great deal for this property! I am also using Southwest points for my flights, plus the companion pass, and I assume my out of pocket expenses at the property will be minimal due to my Globalist benefits.
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I think you mean the Prestige card and not the Premier for the 4th night free benefit
@Dan – Yes, thank you! Post updated.
We spent 4 nights there with our 4 year old in April. Lounge was critical. We spent maybe $800 on drinks/food etc. But spent probably 2 dinners at the lounge and stopped by frequently for drinks and snacks.
While the resort is very kids friendly. There are very little activities especially during the evenings. There was 1 night where they shown a movie by the pool which was great. But this was once a week only. Evening affair for most guests was gambling, dinner, drinks, clubs. There’s definitely a bit of Vegas vibe here.
We prefer Andaz Mayakoba at 20K a night and a bit closer in distance. More low key and not so crowded
@David – Thank you so much for your feedback. We will be there for four nights. I have read that it can be boring at nights, but since we have a 5 year old and 2 year old we have to get back to the hotel room early anyways, so I thought it would be okay? I am definitely looking forward to check out the Andaz Mayakoba too, so I’ll look into it for our dates as well.
Posted on bahamar.com/offers:
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Book two consecutive nights at any Baha Mar hotel and get a third night free. Reservations must be made by November 15, 2018.
Make those warm summer vibes last through September, and get a free night when you buy two.
BOOK TWO CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS, AND THE THIRD IS OUR TREAT
CHOOSE FROM 3 ICONIC HOTELS:
Grand Hyatt
SLS
Rosewood
Thanks for bringing your young kids to the Lounge. We all love kids running around the lounge and touching all the food. Parents, try to figure out where children belong and where adults enjoy not being around them. I love kids, just not in hotel club lounges.
@Rick – You are welcome.
This deal doesn’t exist. Cant’ find it anywhere on the baha mar website and the promo code didn’t work for 11/26-11/29
@miz – Since this is right around Thanksgiving, maybe it is a blackout date? Try searching other dates.
I am having the same issue for 5 nights in April. Cannot find this promotion on the Baha Mar Hyatt Website
@JAK – The offer is just through sometime in December, prior to when peak season starts.