This is a beautiful resort clearly aimed at high-end, luxury travelers who aren’t concerned about prices. Food and drinks are very expensive (e.g., ~$25 USD for a small quesadilla, ~$30 for dessert and a cappuccino) not including the tip of course.
We got a great room rate, but extra costs added up quickly. The hotel shuttle was $200 USD when taxis or Uber were much cheaper and perfectly fine. Our concierge, Roger, said he didn’t have experience with the place we wanted to visit but still strongly pushed hotel transportation and discouraged taxis/Uber in a way that felt fear-based rather than informative.
Our room in Punta Mita was extremely humid — the sheets felt damp and even the lamp had condensation. We were told it would be taken care of, but the room stayed humid the entire stay.
On the positive side, the pool staff were excellent and very attentive, and Codex is a must-visit restaurant even if you’re not staying at the hotel.
Overall: a gorgeous property, but truly designed for the very wealthy. Even with a good room rate, it may not feel like good value once you’re there.
