Hotwire Hotel: Nuevo Vallarta all inclusive with infant

[kinsela]

I did a search from 11/23/11 - 11/27/11 both as 2 adults and 2 adults with 1 child. Our child is only 3 years old but when I did the search the same 4* all inclusive hotel that we were interested in came up with widely different prices. For 2 adults it was $140 but with the child it comes up as $196. Also listed was a 3* and 3 1/2* all inclusive. The price for 2 adults in the 3 1/2* was $109 with child it is $154. The 3* was $100 for 2 adults, and $101 with child. My question is can I book the 4* with 2 adults and not list my child and get the $140 rate and still show up with my child in tow? Most resorts offer kids stay and eat free so I can't imagine this would be an issue at check in.

Also I believe the 3* to be the Royal DeCameron and the 3 1/2* to be Riu Jalisco and the 4* to be Riu Palace Pacifico. Can you help confirm if the 4* is that. Amenities are:

Resort

Beach Front

Food and Beverage Included

A la Carte Dining Options

Water Sports/Ocean Activities Included

Evening Entertainment Included

Daily Activities Included

Complimentary Breakfast

Children's Activity Program

Fitness Center

Pool

Restaurant

Laundry Facilities

High Speed Internet

Tennis Nearby

Spa Services

All-Inclusive

Thanks

[thereuare]

My question is can I book the 4* with 2 adults and not list my child and get the $140 rate and still show up with my child in tow? Most resorts offer kids stay and eat free so I can't imagine this would be an issue at check in.

I would include your child in the reservation as 'kids free' has not been my experience at all-inclusive resorts unless it is part of a special promotion (which typically involves a special rate and/or does not necessarily apply to deeply discounted bookings). If your child was under two years old i would be more inclined to exclude from the reservation since you would still be within HOTWIRE's booking parameters since they define 'child' and age 2-17. As well, to further add 'risk' to your theory that children would be free, there is a reason the price increased when adding a child... because clearly at this property a child is not free, otherwise the system would be set-up to not increase the price when a child is added (vs. if you were searching for 3 adults). Of course ultimately the decision as whether you book for double/triple occupancy is up to you.

With the above noted i agree that the best guess for the 4* property above would be the Riu Palace Pacifico.

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