The age at the resort for "full adult" pricing is 12. Anything above 12 is adult. That's how they do it in MOST of Mexico. Why? Who knows. So, not sure where people get the 14 thing. If they do not get "connecting" rooms (which there is NEVER a guarantee), the plan is exactly the same as the one my husband and I followed when my kids were similar ages. One parent and one child per room. So, no, they will not have children occupying a hotel room on their own.
Rates for children and adults are NOT stated. It's simply listed as a "room" price, and it varies by whether you have 1, 2, 3 or 4 people occupying the room. I simply found it curious that the rate went up when it was 1 adult and one child per room, vs. 2 adults. Made no sense to me then, makes no sense to me now, EXCEPT as a method to discourage children (without making it "adults only") from staying at the resort. Children cannot possibly "cost more" for the resort than adults. It is NOT an adults only resort. I've stayed there before, and children (even those much younger than my niece and nephew) were in residence.
I'm not booking the resort directly. I'm doing the leg work for my SIL, who is not as travel savvy as I am, and she will book it. She will make the decision about how to book it. Not me.
There are no limits on drinks. We've stayed before, and absolutely not. In fact, they have a large open bar where guests are free to mix their own drinks. And, there is a spa for services that is the only upcharge that I know about. I never noticed items on any menu that were "extra," nor are there any "premium" restaurants. All guests can eat at any restaurant they want, whenever they want. The only other thing is that bottles of wine were extra (as opposed to by the glass), I suppose so you could bring a bottle to your room? Same wine as "by the glass," so certainly not something I ever paid for. LOL. And, of course, like nearly all resorts in Mexico, they have a gift shop and excursions....and I guess some of these excursions are probably priced lower for children then adults, but since they don't actually DO the excursions (but merely sell for others), not sure there's THAT much difference in their commission. Plus, of course, a large number of guests never buy the excursions anyway, adults or children.
Rates for children and adults are NOT stated. It's simply listed as a "room" price, and it varies by whether you have 1, 2, 3 or 4 people occupying the room. I simply found it curious that the rate went up when it was 1 adult and one child per room, vs. 2 adults. Made no sense to me then, makes no sense to me now, EXCEPT as a method to discourage children (without making it "adults only") from staying at the resort. Children cannot possibly "cost more" for the resort than adults. It is NOT an adults only resort. I've stayed there before, and children (even those much younger than my niece and nephew) were in residence.
I'm not booking the resort directly. I'm doing the leg work for my SIL, who is not as travel savvy as I am, and she will book it. She will make the decision about how to book it. Not me.
Does "all-inclusive" mean each person gets all they can eat/drink, including alcohol? Or, is there a limit to the number of drinks included each day before you have to pay for them? Also, is the dining the same for each meal, or are there "premium" dining options that have an upcharge? I'm asking because I'm thinking it might be similar to a cruise ship. You can conceivably take a cruise without spending any additional money, but very few people do. They are always trying to sell you drinks, merchandise, spa treatments, upscale dining options, etc. I can see a resort charging more for kids since they are less likely to buy these extras. Overall, they probably make more from adult guests, even when they charge a lower base fee.
There are no limits on drinks. We've stayed before, and absolutely not. In fact, they have a large open bar where guests are free to mix their own drinks. And, there is a spa for services that is the only upcharge that I know about. I never noticed items on any menu that were "extra," nor are there any "premium" restaurants. All guests can eat at any restaurant they want, whenever they want. The only other thing is that bottles of wine were extra (as opposed to by the glass), I suppose so you could bring a bottle to your room? Same wine as "by the glass," so certainly not something I ever paid for. LOL. And, of course, like nearly all resorts in Mexico, they have a gift shop and excursions....and I guess some of these excursions are probably priced lower for children then adults, but since they don't actually DO the excursions (but merely sell for others), not sure there's THAT much difference in their commission. Plus, of course, a large number of guests never buy the excursions anyway, adults or children.