Hotwire Hotel: 4* Wailea - Makena area Hotel (Don't see 4* on hotel list)

[alisonmp2]

Hello-

I am looking around at hotels in the Wailea, HI area and noticed a Hotwire 4* with a 95% thumbs up rating available for 10/7-10/12 for $196, normally $309.

I don't see any 4* hotels on the Hotwire list for Wailea. Someone recently posted another 4* hotel in Wailea but it had a resort fee and this listing does not. The information about it is below. Can someone tell me if it might be a downgraded 4.5* or an upgraded 3.5*, possibly?

Thanks! Alison

Trip advisor 4.5/5

Free amenities

Parking

General amenities

Free Parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Resort Resorts offer a complete destination experience. Facilities generally include a spa or fitness center, one or more swimming pools, and superior dining options. Depending on location, recreational activities may include water sports, golf, tennis or skiing. Coastal resorts usually boast ocean views or beachfront access. Note: A resort fee may be charged.

Beachfront Property Property is located on the beach.

Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s) Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Laundry Facilities (self-service) <amenity names only please... not descriptions>

High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Golf Nearby Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

If you haven't yet please start by reading your messages.

I'm only seeing what i believe to be this property when searching for 2adults/2children... are you searching for something other than the default 2adults/0chidlren? Also, if you go back to HOTWIRE and click this offer, then on the ensuing page click the 'See all' link under the amenities, do you see more than what you've posted above? This is the full list that i'm currently seeing (and please post only the amenity names and not the descriptions as you can see how much easier it makes your post to read):

Resort

Free Parking

Beachfront

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Laundry

Hi-Speed Internet

Golf

Tennis

Spa

Childrens Activities

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

When following the method above do you see this complete list of amenities?

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

[alisonmp2]

Hello-

Odd, I get two different interfaces, one with Firefox and one with Chrome. The Chrome version allowed me to pull up the list you referred to while FF did not (I'd be happy to send you a screen shot of both so you see what I mean).

I am entering 2 adults and 1 child when I search and yes, the list of amenities that you list are the same as what I see on Chrome. When booking, I'll be sure to use the proper links.

We're island hopping and will also be staying in Poipu on Kauai (still need to book that one) and I am just watching to Hotwire pricing on what I believe to be the Grand Hyatt. I will also use the proper links for that one.

Thank you,

Alison

[alisonmp2]

One other note- Why would the number, assuming it is two adults w/child (would only need to queens versus one king) effect the hotels available and the star rating?

Thank you,

Alison

[thereuare]

PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request.

Some hotels charge more for rooms with two beds (vs. a room with only one bed) OR more anytime there is more than double occupancy in the room (even if the additional guest(s) are children). Also, aving a reservation on the books as 'run of house' (meaning that the hotel room will be assigned at check-in) helps the hotel better manage their inventory better. Let's assume an extreme example where the hotel is sold-out except for one room that only has one bed in it, and the hotel gets a reservation request from somebody booking direct (and paying full price) that needs two beds in the room... if all other rooms are 'firmly assigned' then the hotel needs to turn away this guest, but if they can take a 'flex' run of house reservation where where the room has not been assigned, they can move that reservation to the room with only one bed and take on the new full paying guest that needs two beds.

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

[alisonmp2]

Gotcha. Thank you for that clarification. Now, back to the original hotel. On the Hotwire hotel list, there are no 4* hotels in Wailea. Any idea what it would be?

Thank you for all of you help!

Alison

[thereuare]

With this full amenity list:

Resort

Free Parking

Beachfront

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Laundry

Hi-Speed Internet

Golf

Tennis

Spa

Childrens Activities

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

... my best guess would be the Makena Beach and Golf Resort upgraded to the 4* level since the last time it was reported to the board.

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

Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[alisonmp2]

Fabulous. I am going to do a little research on that hotel and once I do get it, I'll do it through your site and let you know the outcome.

[AaronJB]

Thank you for keeping us updated and please let us know if you have additional questions.

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