Reservation missing; e‑mail: "appears as cancelled."
Palace Resorts Cancelled Our Pre‑Paid Moon Palace Reservation
See the documented case study and the effective steps to recover money when a prepaid Palace Resorts booking is voided.
- Confirmed Cases
- 6
- Total Value Lost by Guests
- >$18,000
- Refunds Recovered
- $2,950.88
since 3 Jul 2025
in cancelled bookings
so far...
Case Study #1: No‑Notice Cancellation
When Palace Resorts Cancelled Our Prepaid Reservation
In June 2025, our fully prepaid Moon Palace The Grand reservation was cancelled without notice because the referring Palace Elite referral-member had delinquent dues. We arrived in Cancun to find a cancelled reservation and were forced to pay USD 3,718 to remain on the same dates.
When staff later refused the promised refund—despite admitting their error—we documented every email, folio, and phone call according to our documented call log. When our formal demand for a refund was ignored, we initiated this public-interest case study. This site makes that evidence public and maps the exact steps U.S. and Mexican law give consumers to recover their money, including FCBA chargebacks and PROFECO complaints.
Our goal: help future guests avoid the same financial shock.
What You'll Find Here
This documentation serves as both a case study and a resource guide. We've organized everything into three key areas to help you understand what happened, know your rights, and take action if you face similar treatment.
- Documented Evidence. Complete collection of correspondence, policies, and regulatory documents that demonstrate how a prepaid, “non‑refundable” reservation can still be cancelled—with zero prior notice—when a Palace Elite member is delinquent.
- Your Legal Rights. Step-by-step guidance on FCBA chargeback procedures, PROFECO complaint processes, and other consumer protection mechanisms available to U.S. and Mexican travelers.
- Take Action. Resources for sharing your own experience and contributing to the case for stronger consumer protections in the travel industry.
By making this information public, we hope to prevent other travelers from experiencing the same surprise costs and runaround we faced. Consumer protection only works when consumers know their rights and companies know they're being watched.
What Happened—At a Glance
Below is a two‑minute timeline. The full PDF evidence set is available on our Evidence page.
Reservation confirmed as cancelled.
Told cancellation due to referring member’s unpaid dues; cannot reinstate.
Forced new booking (USD 3,718). Only USD 500 credit; VIP perks lost.
Admits error; promises refund of USD 2,950.88 within 5 days.
No refund processed; verbal refusal confirmed.
Calls to apologise; states hotel "cannot refund." Screenshot saved.
Demand letter (USD 4,889.06) sent; July 3rd deadline.
Deadline ignored—no reply from Palace Resorts.
Chargeback opened with Chase (USD 2,950.88 – “services not rendered”).
PROFECO complaint filed.
Public-interest case study launched.
Texas AG Complaint filed (CGS-45****).
Florida FDACS complaint filed (2507-0****).
BBB complaint filed (2358****).
FTC fraud complaint filed (18995****).
CPPA and Colorado AG privacy complaints submitted.
Palace Resorts notified of audit findings.
✅ Refund issued (USD 2,950.88) by Palace Resorts.
Second dispute opened (USD 1,348 – forced rebooking taxes/fees).
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Case Study #2: "Refund‑for‑Membership" Tactic
The "Refund-for-Membership" Tactic
We are not alone. The evidence below was provided by another U.S. guest, J, whose family vacation in June 2025 was upended by the exact same scenario: a last-minute, no-notice cancellation due to a referring member's delinquent dues. His formal demand letter details a nearly identical financial loss and, most disturbingly, exposes a predatory sales tactic.
"I'm sharing my story in hopes I can save just one person from going through the nightmare my family has been through."
Your Rights & Remedies
Don’t let any resort keep money for a service never delivered. Here are three proven legal remedies to get your refund.
- U.S. Fair Credit Billing Act
Under the U.S. Fair Credit Billing Act you can dispute a charge for services not provided within 60 days of your statement. Visa and Mastercard codify this as "services not received"—often results in provisional credit when documentation is sufficient.
- PROFECO (Mexico)
Booked in Mexico? PROFECO can order a refund plus 20% compensation. Mexico's consumer protection agency has strong enforcement powers against tourism businesses.
- State Attorney General
Made reservation in the USA? File complaint with state AG. Many states have strong consumer protection laws and can pressure companies to resolve disputes fairly.
Were You Cancelled Too?
Every additional case strengthens consumer action. If Palace Resorts cancelled your prepaid stay—or refused a promised refund—tell us in confidence. We'll share your story and raise your voice.