Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Data aggregated from FlyerTalk and various blogs, tallied to give a rough idea of your chances at an upgrade.

9 stays reported, newest first

• Globalist · Oct 2025Blog

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  Suite, with a suite upgrade award

  Room

  Standard room (points, SUA applied) → Grand Suite King, then 1BR Fountain View Residence

  A shower leak flooded the Grand Suite's bedroom, and staff sent people to check twice before a reluctant move. Still a great trip.

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• Globalist · Jan 2025Blog

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  Better view, offered without asking

  Room

  Standard two-queen room (points) → Ocean-view balcony room, 14th floor, West Tower

  Breakfast

  Buffet only

  Welcome amenity

  Given

  An email before arrival warned upgrades were limited, yet one came at check-in. Downsides were three wrong room charges and uneven buffet service.

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• Globalist · Jan 2018Blog

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  One-bedroom suite, with a suite upgrade award

  Room

  Standard room (cash) → One-bedroom suite

  Lounge

  Given

  Suite award arranged through a concierge, and the suite was like two rooms joined. Housekeeping and toiletry slips made it a mixed stay.

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• GlobalistBlog

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  Better view, offered without asking

  Room

  Garden view room → Ocean view room

  Breakfast

  Full: buffet and à la carte

  Welcome amenity

  Given

  A mother-daughter trip on free nights, with Bahamian candies as the gift. The Regatta buffet breakfast and nightly drink vouchers were the best perks.

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• GlobalistBlog

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  Suite, with a suite upgrade award

  Room

  Standard rooms (points) → Suite (one room)

  Breakfast

  Full: buffet and à la carte

  Two rooms, suite award on one. Breakfast for two per room, valet parking and daily drink vouchers, plus good service and status recognition.

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• GlobalistBlog

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  Suite, with a suite upgrade award

  Room

  Standard room (points) → Grand Suite King (West Tower, room 1600)

  Late checkout

  Honoured

  A suite with two balconies, worth about $300 a night more than the standard room. 1pm checkout on request, and resort fees waived.

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• GlobalistFlyerTalk

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  One-bedroom suite, offered without asking

  Room

  Grand Suite King (points) → 1BR Fountain View (East Tower)

  Lounge

  Given

  Upgraded before arrival, then moved into the Reserve, with a small VIP lounge. Swamped at peak times, but friendly staff and very good food.

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• GlobalistFlyerTalk

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  One-bedroom suite, offered without asking

  Room

  Standard room → 1-bedroom balcony suite (Reserve)

  Breakfast

  Restaurant or F&B credit

  The upgrade came from Globalist status, not the Prive booking, per staff. Unobstructed water view, and resort fees waived at checkout.

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• GlobalistFlyerTalk

  Status

  Globalist

  Upgrade

  One-bedroom suite, with a suite upgrade award

  Room

  Standard room (points) → 1-bedroom residence

  Breakfast

  Full: buffet and à la carte

  Suite award, then a further move up to a residence with a washer/dryer, full kitchen and big living room. Excellent buffet and service.

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