kdog9

whoops sorry for the confusion.. the dates are 6th September - 10th September

hi everyone I was originally bidding for the Marriott in Wailea but after weeks of unsuccessful bids I decided to switch to Kaanapali first bid $150 - rejected second bid $160 - rejected third bid $170 - rejected fourth bid $175 - accepted it was a little more than we were hoping to pay but we are definitely relieved to have FINALLY locked in a hotel for early September after weeks of rejection! For anyone hoping to grab the Marriott in Wailea for early Sept - you may have trouble due to the Labor Day weekend.. this was my thirs day of bidding for Kaanapali and on both previous attempts got knocked back at around the $160 - $170 price range.. Thanks to everyone on better bidding for all of your kind and helpful advice :)

Oh wow you are absolutely awesome @Dman, BIG thank you for taking the time to help us out! We were 'sold' on Wailea because it sounded more upscale, but perhaps we would get the same experience at the Sheraton/Hyatt in Kaanapaali.. guess we also lucked out with September being part of the dry season.. Thanks again, time for some more research :)

Sorry, when I say "Maui Resort" I am referring to Wailea.. havent tried Kaanapali because we fly into OGG & I get the impression that 1. Kaanapail is a bit of a drive from the airport 2. Wailea is more our type of place :) :)

Just a quick update - I have been bidding every day for a Maui resort for 6-10 September & increased my price as high as $175 but still no luck.. might give it two more weeks and then possibly look at dropping to 3.5 star (with regret) or pay up via Expedia Does anybody know off hand which 3.5* hotel is the more common win, i.e. Hotel Wailea versus Makena Beach and Golf?

@ thereuare & @ superman30 Thanks guys, much appreciated! I'm writing from Australia so I had no idea that those dates fell on public holidays.. I'll follow your strategy of organising a backup & bidding up to ~$140s and will advise of any success.. Here's hoping that they release some rooms closer to the date..

Well I have never been to the Marriott (most likely win) in Wailea but have been told that the $299 is not worth the price tag.. I assume from your reply that the reason my bids are not being accepted is because the price I am offering is not high enough, as opposed to bidding too early & these dates not being released yet? Are you able to advise whether it's reasonable to expect that a bid of $150 could be accepted in the next 2-3 weeks, judging by the previous wins? Thanks yellowdog!

Hey guys, I have been bidding on a Wailea resort for a number of weeks now and following the threads for any advice on September winning bids. My dates are 6-10 September (4 nights) and I have been bidding almost every second day for a number of weeks. I followed the advice in a recent thread today and am still being rejected. My first bid was $125, second $130, third $135 and fourth $145 = all failed (adding zones Wailea + Kahului + Kihei using the permutation method). Has anybody had any luck for Wailea resorts in early September, or could anybody provide any advice whether I should be bidding more than $145 or maybe even these dates simply are not available (I have seen the Marriott go for $92 quite recently for dates in July & even this morning for $117) Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I have been bidding on a Wailea resort for a number of weeks now and following the threads for any advice on September winning bids. My dates are 6-10 September (4 nights) and I have been bidding almost every second day for a number of weeks. I followed the above advice today and am still being rejected. My first bid was $125, second $130, third $140 = all failed (adding zones Wailea + Kahului + Kihei). Has anybody had any luck for Wailea resorts in early September, or could anybody provide any advice whether I should be bidding more than $140 (I have seen the Marriott go for $92 quite recently for dates in July) Thanks in advance!