Priceline Hotel: 4* Maui (Kaanapali - Lahaina) Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas

[alfie1]

Hi there,

I am trying to bid for two stays in hawaii (both 4*) :

Maui, Kaanapali-Lahiana from the 1st - 6th of December 2013 &

Waikiki, Waikiki Beach from the 6th - 15th of December 2013

For about two weeks I have been using the same bidding strategy every day- start at $120 and work it up to $135 or $140 depending on the number of free re bid zones.

So far I have had no success but in these forums I have seen many hotels in the areas I am after go for these prices!

Are there any tips/ am I bidding too early?

Thankyou for your help! :)

[AaronJB]

Welcome to Betterbidding. :)

We'll use this thread for the Maui stay - please start a new thread for the Waikiki stay.

Rates are dependent entirely on the date/s; what would be your desired budget per night for this stay?

Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.

[alfie1]

ok then no worries!

Ideally I don't want to spend much more than $135 a night but I am flexible. What do you think of this?

Thanks :)

[thereuare]

Please start by reading your messages and clicking each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links... then reply to this thread and we'll continue the discussion for your trip above.

Thanks.

[alfie1]

Ok then I have read the links! Thanks

[thereuare]

Rates are date specific, and I think you currently would need to be in the $165-$185 area to have a better chance at a 4* hotel for these dates.

What is your back-up plan should your bids at $140 continue to be turned down?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[alfie1]

I will probably stick with my original bids for a while just incase I get lucky and then as the holiday gets closer I will increase to what you have suggested :) I want to stick to the lower budget for the mean time just on the off chance that I do make a successful bid. Thankyou so much for your help!

[thereuare]

Our pleasure to help.

Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.

Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.

[alfie1]

Hello,

I have been bidding within the suggested price range and still no luck! Should I just keep trying?

Thankyou

[thereuare]

You can send me a PM if you'd like this thread re-opened.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Thanks.

[thereuare]

Which zone(s) and star rating have you been bidding and exactly how high have you bid?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[alfie1]

I have been bidding for kaanapali - lahaina and then adding kahului and kihei as Re bid zones. I looked at the express deal and it is $204. I have bid up to $185. Thanks for your help

[thereuare]

The $165-$185 range was posted nearly a month ago and rates have gone up slightly since then... HOTWIRE has the Hyatt Regency Maui for $201/nite if you have any interest in that. OR you can hope for lower rates in the weeks/months ahead, with the risk that rates continue to move higher.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[alfie1]

Hi there,

Just wanted to report back that I finally had some success with my bidding! I got the Westin Kaanapali Villas for $198 per night...very happy with the result and I appreciate your help!

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your win with the board.

It would be appreciated if you used the requested PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board for your future bidding, searches, and travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay(s).