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Was initially targeting the 4* Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay through Priceline bidding; however, upon finding the Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village for $78 on Hotwire couldn't resist the lower cost for larger space. Amenities Free Parking Free Internet Pool(s) Self service laundry Tennis Nearby

Paniolo Greens Resort isn't near the water; however, as we will be spending most of our time exploring the island, this isn't an issue for us. Got it for $71 through through Hotwire. Very satisfied with this result! Amenities Free Parking Free Internet 1 Bedroom Suite Full kitchen Laundry in room Fitness Center Pool(s) Front Desk Self service laundry

Tried various low-ball bids, mostly for May 16-19. First day of bidding: 4* 91 Second day of bidding: 4* 96 3.5* 99 4* (include Volcano) 100 4* (include Hilo) 105 4* (include Volcano, Hilo) 110 3* 90 Third day of bidding: 3* 100 3* 101 (changed date to May 10-13) 3* (include Volcano) 105 (back to May 16-19) 3* 110 (changed date to May 17-19) Not surprising, no success! Opted for a 3* for $71 on Hotwire instead.

Thank you. Didn't end up bidding for Kona. Opted for a Hotwire deal instead. Have posted bidding results for Waikoloa-Koala in a separate thread (ultimately opting for Hotwire here as well).

Yesterday bid $80 and $85 (adding Poipu), no success. Today tried $90 and $91 (adding Poipu), no success. Opted for a pl Express Deal at $103. Very happy with the result!

For Kona, dates are May 10th to 13th. There is a PRICELINE EXPRESS Deal for $123 (minus 5% is 115), so I am willing to bid up to that amount.

We've used Priceline in the past but not recently. Our memory is a bit fuzzy on how to safely bid multiple times in a day. We intend on spending 3 nights in Kona, followed by 3 nights in Volcano, followed by 3 nights in Waikoloa-Kohala. The available "Name Your Own Prize" zones are currently as follows: Hilo (up to 3 star)Kona (up to 4 star)Volcano (up to 2 star)Waikoloa-Kohala (up to 4.5 star)We will likely book Volcano direct with the hotel. However, we would like to use Priceline for Kona and Waikoloa-Kohala (both 4 star). Can an expert please assist with a bidding strategy? As well, clarification on the following case would be appreciated: if we bid for a 4 star with Kona, Hilo, and Volcano all selected -- given that Hilo and Volcano do not have a 4 star listed under "Name Your Own Price" are we guaranteed that a win would be in Kona? Thank you for your help!

Researched prices on this site for December 10-11, 2010. Seems like others were having luck with $70 bids, and seeing as this was my first PRICELINE experience I decided to play it safe and try to avoid having to rebid. Bid on 4* hotels and selected Downtown Toronto South; bid of $70 was accepted at Hyatt Regency. Looking forward to my stay! Thanks for the great deal!