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Hotwire Hotel: 3.5* Big Island (Kailua - Kona) Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village


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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!

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We will likely book Volcano direct with the hotel.

Please check for and use the links in our Support Page for your hotel direct purchases where we have links to most of the major hotel chains and online booking agencies.

 

...we would like to use Priceline for Kona and Waikoloa-Kohala (both 4 star). Can an expert please assist with a bidding strategy?

Please use separate threads for each leg of your trip. We will use this thread for the Kona portion, feel free to start a NEW TOPIC for the Waikoloa part of your stay. For Kona, what are the dates of your stay? Also, so we don't suggest a strategy that goes higher than you're willing to pay, what is your maximum bid?

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Currently the 4* hotel in Kona on Pl express (Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Fitness Center) is price at $111/nite, less 5% would be $105/nite, so we will use this as your maximum bid.

When bidding 4* in the Hawaii region you have TWO re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.

(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)

Select 4* Kona...

Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $90, if rejected close browser and use this link to re-access PRICELINE...

Select 4* Kona and re-bid zone2...

Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone1...

Bid $100

If the above is rejected then you can take the current PRICELINE EXPRESS offer.

Any questions feel free to ask.

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

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases

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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).

Can you please add your HOTWIRE wins to the board so that others can benefit from the information.

No need to start a new topic, for KONA you can reply here for Waikoloa go to your previous thread. For each click the ADD REPLY and REPORT WIN button on the lower right corner of the page and you'll then be able to edit the topic title to reflect your win as well as add the details of your purchase (where you can please include here the star rating, city, zone, hotel name, room rate per nite, dates of your stay, and amenities shown before your purchase... you can still view this information by going to HOTWIRE and clicking the MY ACCOUNT link near the top right of their home page). When reporting your win clicking the HOTWIRE radio button at the start of the form will automatically move the entire thread to the correct section of the board.

For your convenience here are your two previous threads:

Waikoloa - Kona

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

Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases

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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

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Congratulations on your success!

Glad to see you are pleased with the decision and received the hotel you were hoping for.

Please note that i believe the full list of amenities were:

Near Beach, BR1, Pool, Smoke Free, Free Internet, Hi-Speed Internet, Laundry, Laundry, Golf, Tennis, Kitchen, A/C, Free Parking, Front Desk, Travel Accessible, Handicapped Parking

For future searches/bookings you can do the following to ensure you're seeing the complete list:

1) use the EASY VIEW tab of our BiddingHelper.com and click the green 'See All Amenities' button

OR

2) search HOTWIRE (or use the HOTWIRE tab at BiddingHelper.com) and...

  • click the offer
  • on the next page click the BOOK NOW link
  • in the TRIP SUMMARY box click the 'See more' link at the end of the amenities
Thank you for sharing your win with the board.

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

Enjoy your upcoming stay(s).

Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases

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