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In response to the new mandatory testing requirement for Americans returning home, some of the largest resorts in Mexico are offering guests free on-site covid testing.
With U.S. travelers being the largest tourism market for Mexico, resorts want to make sure guests keep coming by offering easy and stress free testing included in their vacations.
The following resorts have confirmed that they will provide free on-site testing for American travelers.
The testing provided will be the Antigen method that the U.S. government is currently requiring all international travelers to obtain before boarding their flight.
Hard Rock Hotels
Hard Rock All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico will offer U.S. travelers free on-site testing for two people. Additional tests may be purchased for US $50.00.
Hard Rock Hotels Include:
- UNICO 20º87º in Playa Del Carmen
- Nobu Hotel Los Cabos
- All Hard Rock Hotels and Resorts
How The Testing Will Work At The Hard Rock Hotels:
All reservations that are booked for more than three nights before February 28th for stays between January 26 and December 31, 2021 will receive 2 complimentary antigen tests per room. Guest must book the tests upon check in.
Guest Who Test Positive
If a guest tests positive, Hard Rock Hotels are also offering free medical assistance which will cover the cost of an the extended hotel stay for travelers that will require to quarantine before returning home.
Canadian, UK and Other Foreign Nationals That Require Testing
Depending on which country you are coming from will decide the cost of the on-site testing at Hard Rock Hotels. There is a difference in cost between the antigen test and the PCR test.
Canadians – PCR Tests will cost US $99.00
UK – Two free antigen tests will be included per room. Additional tests are US $50.00 each.
Europe and Latin America – PCR tests will cost $99.00 each
Palace Resorts
The following Palace Resorts will include complimentary antigen testing for up to two American travelers per room.
- Beach Palace
- Cozumel Palace
- Isla Mujeres Palace
- Playacar Palace
- Sun Palace
- The Grand At Moon Palace Cancun
- Moon Palace Cancun
- Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
- Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos
How The Testing Will Work At Palace Resorts:
All reservations that are booked for more than three nights with a check-out date on or after January 26, 2021 will receive two free tests per room. Additional tests will cost US $19.00.
Guests Who Test Positive
Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts will cover the cost of a 14 day quarantine for up to 2 guests per room if both guests test positive.
If a guest tests positive longer than 14 days, additional nights will be $199. Family members who test negative but are traveling with a positive guest may also book an additional room to stay at the resort for $199.
All guests who test positive will be quarantined to a special designated area of the resort.
Canadian, UK, Europe and South American Travelers
All travelers that require a PCR test may also book through the hotel for an additional cost. A third party company will complete the test on-site.
AM Resorts – Dreams, Secrets, Breathless, Now, Sunscape and Zoëtry
All AM resorts will provide complimentary on-site antigen testing for U.S. travelers staying at their properties.
The resorts offering the free antigen testing include:
- Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Cancun
- Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun
- Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
- Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
- Secrets The Vine Cancun
- Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
- Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
- Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
- Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort
- Now Emerald Cancun
- Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
- Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
- Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
- Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
- Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
- Now Jade Riviera Cancun
- Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
- Sunscape Akumal Resort & Spa
- Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Sunscape Sabor Cozumel
- Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort
- Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa
- Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
- Now Amber Puerto Vallarta
- Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
- Dreams Nuevo Vallarta
- Sunscape Puerto Vallarta
- Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa
- Secrets Huatulco
- Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
- Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa
How The Testing Will Work At AM Resorts
All on-site testing at AM Resorts will be performed by Hospiten, an international private hospital network committed to providing a first-rate health care service for travelers. Guest must contact the resort concierge upon arrival to book their departure testing. All U.S travelers will be tested using the antigen test which is required by the CDC.
Guests Who Test Positive
AM resorts will cover quarantine costs for any guest who tests positive plus one travel companion who was sharing the same room for up to 14 days.
Canadian, UK, Europe and South American Travelers
All travelers requiring a PCR test may also book through the resort concierge at an additional cost. A third party company will complete the test on-site.
Posadas Resorts – Fiesta Americana, Grand Fiesta Americana, Live Aqua
Starting January 26th all Posadas resorts will include free antigen testing for U.S. travelers at their beach resorts.
How The Testing Will Work At Posadas Resorts
Guests must contact Concierge at least 36 hours before departure to schedule the testing appointment.
Guests Who Test Positive
All guest are encouraged to purchase the $4.00 per night ‘Travel With Confidence' protection that will allow any guest who tests positive to remain at the resort through quarantine at a cost of $10.00 per night.
Canadian, UK, Europe and South American Travelers
For guests who require a PCR test they must contact concierge 36 hours before departure, and schedule an appointment. This service has an additional cost, and is subject to availability.
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kari kopet
Saturday 8th of January 2022
Where do I go for an antigen test in Puerto Vallarta
Kashlee Kucheran
Sunday 9th of January 2022
Literally everywhere. There are tents, clinics, drive-thru areas, at the airport, at hotels
marsha
Sunday 29th of August 2021
Do you have information on the Iberostar Grand Rivier Maya's testing options?Hoping to be able to use the saliva method of testing, but looks unlikely to be available.
Sam
Friday 30th of July 2021
We booked a vacation for one week in Nov on Holbox Island. Is there any place to get the PCR test there on the island?
Carol
Saturday 23rd of January 2021
We are staying at Grand Riviera Princess. Any update in what they are doing??
Sherry Norie
Saturday 16th of January 2021
How come the tests are FREE to the Americans, but not the Canadians????
Trevor Kucheran
Saturday 16th of January 2021
Because the USA accepts ‘antigen’ type tests that can be provided free of charge (as they are very cheap) and the Canadian government needs PCR type tests and they are very expensive and are not currently given free. It's not the hotels or Mexico's intention, it's the different types of tests needed by the two different governments