Unlock Exclusive Luxury: Bid on Entire Hotels and Dream Couples Retreats with World of Hyatt’s Bold New Move
Ever wondered what it’s like to take over an entire boutique hotel for a few nights? Well, buckle up—because World of Hyatt just made that dream ridiculously more possible with its fresh partnership integrating Bunkhouse Hotels into their loyalty program. Think trendy hideaways across the U.S. and Mexico—places where you can earn points, score elite perks, and even bid on wild, once-in-a-lifetime experiences like full hotel buyouts or luxury couples retreats. It’s like the usual points game but cranked up with an exclusive, artsy twist that perfectly suits the wanderers craving something unique. Curious how a bunch of hip Texas hotspots and Mexican gems just became your next secret weapon in travel hacking? Let’s dive in and unpack what this new union spells for globe-trotters like us—because this isn’t your average hotel loyalty update… it’s a lifestyle upgrade. LEARN MORE
Aug. 11, 2025
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You can bid on full hotel buyouts, couples trips and more as World of Hyatt celebrates Bunkhouse integration
Quick Summary
- Bunkhouse Hotels, a collection of boutique properties in the U.S. and Mexico, are now being integrated into the World of Hyatt program.
- Seven Bunkhouse hotels, including locations in Austin, Houston, Todos Santos and Mexico City, are already participating, with more to follow.
- World of Hyatt members can earn base points, work toward elite status, and enjoy on-property benefits at these properties.
- Special limited-time experiences at Bunkhouse hotels are available for members to bid on with points, offering unique perks and amenities.
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Bunkhouse Hotels, a series of trendy boutique properties located in the U.S. and Mexico (with a big concentration in popular destinations in Texas), is working hard on integrating its unique properties into the World of Hyatt program.
As of Aug. 11, seven properties have joined the program:
- Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston (Category 6)
- Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin (Category 7)
- Hotel San Jose in Austin (Category 5)
- Austin Motel (Category 5)
- Carpenter Hotel in Austin (Category 5)
- Hotel San Cristobal in Todos Santos, Mexico (Category 7)
- Hotel San Fernando in Mexico City (Category 4)
Additional hotels in Austin, San Antonio and Houston will be integrated in the near future.
World of Hyatt members can expect similar member benefits to those received at other Hyatt brands. Here’s what Hyatt says members should expect:
- Earn 5 base points per eligible $1 spent at participating Bunkhouse Hotels.
- Earn 4 bonus points per eligible $1 spent on the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees) at participating Bunkhouse Hotels.
- Earn credit toward earning elite tier status and Milestone Rewards with every qualifying stay.
- Unlock new perks through award chart participation and on-property elite benefits.
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Bunkhouse will also participate in Hyatt’s Brand Explorer award program.
New Find experiences to bid on at Bunkhouse properties
To celebrate Bunkhouse’s integration into World of Hyatt, the company has launched four limited-edition experiences at properties that members can bid on with points. These experiences typically offer one-of-a-kind access, huge perks and other bonuses (like airline miles to help get you to the experience).
The Bunkhouse experiences include:
- Buy out a Michelin Key hotel: Take over Hotel San Fernando with a full two-night hotel buyout for 24 guests, with rooftop brunches and a cocktail class included.
- Restorative couples escape in Mexico: Enjoy a three-night retreat for two in an oceanfront king room with a plunge pool, plus a private yoga class and sound bath, massages, a private boat adventure and a private beachfront bonfire with a three-course dinner at Hotel San Cristobal.
- Luxury getaway in Texas: Enjoy a three-night stay with luxurious suite accommodations, a hotel dining and retail credit, and a four-course dinner by chef Aaron Bludorn at Hotel Saint Augustine, as well as an exclusive curator-led tour of The Menil Collection, a custom boot design experience at Republic Boot Co. and American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles to use toward your flights.
- Vinyl and barbecue in the heart of Texas: Enjoy a four-night getaway for two with accommodations and a hotel dining and retail credit at Hotel Saint Cecilia or Carpenter Hotel, plus a Michelin-starred smokehouse pit tour and curated spread with chef Ali Clem at La Barbecue, a private listening session with cocktails and bites at the Equipment Room and American Airlines AAdvantage bonus miles to use toward your flights.
These auctions start at just 5,000 World of Hyatt points, with bidding open through Aug. 18.
Bottom line
Hyatt’s lifestyle offerings keep growing, giving folks who like a boutique hotel experience more options than ever. For World of Hyatt members, many of these trendy spots are already available to book with points, with more on the way. Not to mention, the Find experiences now on offer can be a great way to get a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience if you’re able to snag the winning bid.
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Featured image by NICOLE FRANZEN/HOTEL SAINT AUGUSTINE
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
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