EmilyL8487 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Posted March 8, 2015 Hello, It's my first time using Better Bidding. I'm looking to travel for 4-6 nights between April 4-April 13, 2015 (schedule is flexible). Looking for a 4.5* all-inclusive option in the greater CUN area (downtown Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos are all fine). If possible, I would like to stay under $200/night for 2 people, 1 room. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks, Emily
thereuare Posted March 8, 2015 Report Posted March 8, 2015 Welcome to BetterBidding! Please start by reading your messages (which will also remove the red box at the top of the page asking that you do the same) What is the determining factor as to the actual dates of your trip? Have you already checked airfare to see if equal pricing regardless of which dates you choose? On PRICELINE bidding i don't see any zones that guarantee an all-inclusive property at 4* or above (closest is the Cancun North Beach zone that offers bidding on a 3.5* All-Inclusive property) so you will likely be restricted to PRICELINE EXPRESS and/or HOTWIRE if you are sticking with your 4* (or is it 4.5*) or higher requirements and an all-inclusive property. Let us know your thoughts/the information above and we'll take it from there. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
EmilyL8487 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Posted March 8, 2015 We'll be flying on points, so the hotel availability is what will determine our exact dates. In other words, we are looking for the best hotel that we can get within that date range. I'd love to get something at 4.5*, but am not completely opposed to 4* if it has great ratings. I've been looking at both Priceline Express and Hotwire, and it seems that Hotwire provides a better selection in our price range. I'll be keeping an eye on the Better Bidding boards, but in looking at April 7-12 or April 8-13, it seems like there are only really 3 hotels available in our price range: 4.5* at $194/night in the South Hotel Zone Area (80% recommended): Free parkingFree breakfastResortBeachfront hotelFree food and drinksFree premium drinksA la carte diningFree water activitiesFree entertainmentFree activitiesChildren's activitiesFitness centerPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business centerInternet accessGolf nearbyTennis nearbySpa services Last person got Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun. There is also a Playa del Carmen North 4* at $229/night for April 8-13: Free parkingFree InternetResortBeachfront hotelFree food and drinksA la carte diningFree water activitiesFree activitiesFitness centerPool(s)Self-service laundryInternet accessTennis nearbySpa services Last person got The Royal Haciendas. Or Playa del Carmen North at $234/night for April 7-12: Free parkingFree InternetResortBeachfront hotelFree food and drinksA la carte diningFree water activitiesFree entertainmentFree activitiesFitness centerPool(s)Self-service laundryInternet accessTennis nearbySpa servicesAccessible path of travelIn-room accessibilityWheelchair accessibleAccessible bathroomAccessible parkingRoll-in shower Last person got the Royal Haciendas. Thank you!!
EmilyL8487 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Posted March 8, 2015 Can you please help me identify the following hotels that I found on PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals (April 8-13, 2015)? Priceline Express - 4* Punta Cana - Cap Cana Area 1. 4 Star Hotel in Punta Cana - Cap Cana Area for $184/night Guaranteed Amenities: Indoor or Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Casino, All Inclusive Rated 9+ - Guest Favorite 2. 5 Star Hotel in Punta Cana - Bavaro Area for $162/night Guaranteed Amenities: Indoor or Outdoor Pool, Casino, Restaurant, Fitness Center, Free Parking, All Inclusive, Business Center Bed Choice Available Rated 7+ 3. 4.5 Star Hotel Punta Cana - Bavaro Area for $169/night Guaranteed Amenities: All Inclusive Free Parking Swimming Pool Fitness Center Restaurant Casino Business Center Bed Choice Available Rated 8+ Thank you!
EmilyL8487 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Posted March 15, 2015 Can you help me ID the following deal on Hotwire for April 6-11, 2015? 4* South Zone Hotel All-Inclusive, $195/night, 80% recommended Free parkingFree breakfastResortBeachfront hotelFree food and drinksFree premium drinksA la carte diningFree water activitiesFree entertainmentFree activitiesChildren's activitiesFitness centerPool(s)Restaurant(s)Business centerInternet accessGolf nearbyTennis nearbySpa services Last person got Paradisus Cancun. Thank you!
thereuare Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 Sorry for the delay... Best guess for the 4* immediately above would be the GR Caribe or the GR Solaris. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPS and HOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Let us know how it goes or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
EmilyL8487 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Posted March 16, 2015 Ah, thanks so much. Trying to find the Fiesta Americana Condesa again... I think I'll wait a few more days to see if it shows up. Will use the links you posted.
thereuare Posted March 16, 2015 Report Posted March 16, 2015 Thanksforusing Keep us updated on your progress. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
EmilyL8487 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Posted May 23, 2016 We ended up booking a cruise instead of going to an all-inclusive resort.
thereuare Posted May 23, 2016 Report Posted May 23, 2016 Thank you for closing this thread with your decision. Please remember to follow-up your threads with your wins/decisions as you make them (even if you don't ultimately use PRICELINE / HOTWIRE, cancel the trip, book direct, etc) as this help keep the board better organized and more useful for everyone... as well as being a courtesy to anyone who took the time to help with your travel plans. Please remember to return to BetterBidding and use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... or thru our sister site MAPSandHOTELS.com for your regular rate purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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