San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

• Alaska Airlines

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta Airlines

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

• Alaska Airlines,
• American Airlines,
• Delta Airlines
• JetBlue Airways
• United Airlines

John Wayne International Airport (SNA)

• Southwest Airlines

Spirit also has a nonstop but we love you and highly suggest you make more reliable choices.

The group rate is $199/night for single occupancy and $229/night for double occupancy, with a 3-night minimum stay. Additional people over age 13 are $109/night, and children are $45/night. This rate is guaranteed for April 18-22, and is bookable for April 15-25 subject to availability. Rates include a welcome cocktail and a 20% spa discount. Reservations under our block must be made by February 29, 2024, though it is possible that availability will close before then.

The hotel is about 30 minutes from the wedding location. It is a jungle location and not on the beach, but the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle to the property’s private beach club (about 10 minutes). They also opened a new “waterpark” on the property in August 2023.

The hotel is all-inclusive, which means your room rate includes all of your meals, alcohol by the glass, and food at the private beach club. Champagne, top shelf liquor, and bottles are not included in the package.

Sample menus are provided below- they are subject to updates and changes without prior notice.

Breakfast

Huichol: Buffett style, Mexican & International food selection. The structure is entrees + main courses +omelets’ station + sides + desserts

Lunch

Dinner

Huichol: They have a different themed buffet for dinner, based on a weekly calendar: Mexican, Italian, Asian, Caribbean, Surf & Turf, among others. The structure is entrees + main courses + sides + desserts

Komorebi: 3 course menu + Teppanyaki live cooking show

24-Hour Pantry

One of the brand standards of Delta Hotels is a pantry where snacks are always available. The pantry at this property generally includes the following:

• Coffee (self-service machine)
• Assorted tea
• Ice cream (self-service machine)
• Cereal box (individual portion, silverware available to go)
• Sweet bread
• White bread (there’s a grill to toast it, assorted jam available)
• Potato chips
• Cold lunches (sandwiches/baguettes, chef’s selection)
• Assorted salads
• Bottled water, canned soda, milk (regular, light, plant-based)

Single Occupancy: $199/night, tax inclusive

Double Occupancy: $229/night, tax inclusive

Our group rate has been extended to February 29, 2024! We have 5 guaranteed rooms remaining so please make sure to secure your room asap if you plan to stay within our block. We are not certain how the extension will impact the deposit and cancellation dates.

One night’s deposit via credit card is required to reserve your room, and the balance is due February 18, 2024. Due to the discounted rate, no cancellation is allowed after February 18, 2024. Please be aware that the hotel will charge in pesos and uses a set exchange rate that varies monthly – this adds approximately $8/night to the room rate. Be sure to use a card with no foreign transaction fees.

While we do not have a dedicated booking site, you may call  +52 329 689 0447 ext 7709 for Miguel Ruiz Nandi or email (ReservationsCOE@Marriott.com) and reference the Johnson/Dean Wedding to make a reservation. Note that if you call Marriott directly they will not be able to see the room block. If you call the number and do not reach Miguel, the front desk will not be able to book the rate and they will redirect you to the main reservations line, which will not be able to see the block. We highly recommend you book via email if you’re unable to get through via phone. Click the button below for an email template.

Casa del Sol

Rooms are not yet available to book for April 2024 but pricing seems to hover around $80-85 per night.

Private Homes

There are several Airbnb listings in the area ranging from $60 for a hosted room to $100+ for a full house.

One&Only Mandarina

Ultra luxury just 10 minutes from the venue. Each room has a private pool and includes daily breakfast. Rates start at $1390 per night.

Selina Sayulita

This is an upscale hostel so please note that some rooms are dorm-style or have shared bathrooms, $40 per person per night. They do have a few private rooms that start around $115/night, or $130 with breakfast included. Amenities include rooftop yoga, an outdoor pool, movie room, shared kitchen, and coworking space.

Hotelito Los Sueños

A small, tranquil boutique hotel that offers a pool and yoga classes. Rooms start from about $100/night and come with complimentary breakfast.

Sayulinda Hotel

Lively new hotel with a rooftop infinity pool in the center of all the action. Not for light sleepers, per the reviews. Rooms start at $150/night.

El Pueblito de Sayulita

Great for families, large rooms, free breakfast, parking, wifi, etc. $170/night

Private Homes

There are lots of Airbnb listings in Sayulita starting around from $75 for an apartment.

Hotel Ysuri Sayulita

This oceanfront boutique hotel is located on a quiet street about a 10-minute walk from Sayulita Plaza and is across the street from the beach. There’s an infinity pool that overlooks the ocean, and many of the suites have ocean views. Rooms start at $170/night with double occupancy and reservations require a 1-night deposit.

Hotel Boutique Siete Lunas

This 7-bungalow boutique hotel is located in the jungle with views of the ocean, 10 minutes walking from Sayulita. Breakfast is included and rooms start at $275/night with double occupancy.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Nuevo Vallarta

About 45 minutes away from the venue, rates start at $96 or 28,000 Hilton points. It’s very basic and not beachfront but it looks like like a solid clean and affordable option.

Private Homes

There are lots of Airbnb options around $80-200/night.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort

About half an hour from the venue, rates outside of our block (detailed above) start at $259 or 60,000 points per night.

Conrad Punta de Mita

About 40 minutes from the venue, rates start at $607 or 95,000 Hilton points per night.

City Express Plus by Marriott Puerto Vallarta

About 1 hour from the venue, and located near the airport and about a 10-15 min drive from the malecón, rates start at $115 or 14,000 Marriott points per night.

Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

This oceanfront resort is close to the airport and a short taxi ride to points of interests in Puerto Vallarta. Rooms start around $240/night tax inclusive, or 60,000 Marriott points per night.

Private Homes

I don’t have a passport, can I still come?

Absolutely, but you need to apply immediately. You DO need a passport to come to our wedding. Please check out this site for information.

To apply for a new passport, you should allow ample time (at least 3 months) for your application to be processed and your passport to be mailed to you. You will need this form, two passport-style photos, and $ for non-expedited passports.

My passport expires soon. What should I do?

You have time to have it renewed, but be sure to mail it in by February 20th at the latest to allow enough time. While Mexico only requires your passport to be valid for the duration of your trip, a generally good rule of thumb is to ensure that it will be valid for 3-6 months after you return home. If your passport does not meet this threshold then we strongly encourage you to get it renewed before your trip.

Do I need a visa to visit Mexico?

U.S. citizens coming from the U.S. and staying less than 180 days do not need a visa. If you are entering Mexico by land, you do need a tourist card (FMM).

What travel precautions can I take?

Register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service that allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. In the case of an emergency you’d be easier to contact.

When should I book by?

Book your flights and hotel as soon as you’re sure you’ll attend! We recommend booking no later than the RSVP deadline, which is December 1st. Click the button below to add it to your calendar.

What’s the best way to book my trip?

Please refer to the above sections for room block and flight information.

If you aren’t comfortable planning your own travel, Sarah’s high school teammate Julia is an Independent Travel Advisor and is happy to help!

What do I do about money and currency exchange?

Mexico uses pesos (MXN). Though often you can pay for things using US dollars, usually this will result in you paying a higher price. The easiest/cheapest ways to handle money are to use a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, to use a debit card at a Mexican ATM* to withdraw local currency, or to bring USD cash and exchange it at a casa de cambio. We encourage you to read Sarah’s Travel Basics page on her blog.

*Make sure you understand the fee structure for your debit card. There is a fee that your bank charges, and there is a fee that the ATM charges – the goal is to find a way to pay neither. This is explained in more detail on Sarah’s blog. When withdrawing money [with your no-foreign-transaction-fee card], you’ll want to decline the ATM’s conversion rate (choose withdraw in MXN, not USD) so that your bank will do it for cheaper.

I don’t speak Spanish. Will I have a hard time?

You might end up paying the “tourist tax” but you shouldn’t have too much trouble getting around. It would help to learn some common phrases, but typically if you can plan most of your moves in advance then it is easier to do it without being proficient in the local language.

some tips:

• Download Google Translate – you can enter translations, or record a conversation and get real-time translations, or even take a photo of another language and have the image translated.
• try Duolingo! – you can do just 10 minutes of Spanish lessons each day and learn enough vocabulary to be comfortable.

Will my phone work in Mexico

Check with your phone plan – many plans allow you to use your same plan in Mexico with no additional charges. Even some pay-as-you-go plans like Cricket Wireless include Mexico for free. Michael’s cell phone provider doesn’t even offer his plan anymore and it includes Mexico gratis, which is Michael’s favorite Spanish word during our vacations (nobody tell him it’s not Spanish!).