Priceline Hotel: Resort Maui (Wailea-Makena) Maui Prince

[SariT32]

Hi can anyone please help me identify this hotel in Maui Wailea-Makena?

Thank you!

Resort

Beachfront

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Laundry Facilities

High-speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Tennis Nearby

Spa Services

Children's Activity Program

[thereuare]

Dates?

[SariT32]

Sorry about that. It is for 1/30 to 2/1 and the price is $266.

[thereuare]

Is this property rated 4 stars by HOTWIRE?

If so, it's a match for the Maui Prince and that would be our best guess.

Please use this HOTWIRE link to begin any purchases you make.

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

[SariT32]

Hi everyone. I am looking for some help using priceline. I am looking for a 4* hotel/resort for the above dates. I found $262 on hotwire for what is probably the Maui Prince, but i am looking for something more in the $200 range. Any suggestions on bidding strategy? And what is the difference between bidding for a specific * level or bidding for a resort? it seems like most of the hotels fall into both categories.

Thank you!!!!

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread... if you ultimately use priceline we'll then move the entire thread to that section of the board.

Resorts fall into the 4.5* category, that is, they are higher rated than 4* properties and rated less than 5* porperties, in the 'pecking order'.

What do you want to set at your minimum star level and is the Wailea-Makena zone the only one you're willing to accept?

[SariT32]

I do want to stay in the wailea-makena area. I would prefer a resort but am willing to accept a 4*. Thanks so much for the help!

[thereuare]

Are you willing to pay more for a Resort vs. a 4 star? (ie- did you want to bid up to your limit for a Resort before trying for a 4 star OR are you looking for the least expensive 4* or better property)

[SariT32]

I am looking for the least expensive 4* or better.

[thereuare]

There is only Resort bidding available in the Wailea-Makena zone and you have one re-bid zone available. 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.

Rates are high so i'm not very optimistic regarding your success at $200 or less, but i'd try as follows:

Select Resort in Wailea-Makena...

Bid $165, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $180.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

[SariT32]

Ok, I've tried for the last couple days, getting my bid up to $220. When i bid this amount i got a response saying that if i bid $25 more dollars than they would have a hotel for me. I decided not to do this. Have you ever seen this before? Any thoughts on strategy on where to go from here?

Thank you!

[thereuare]

This is a counter-offer and is addressed here: Priceline Suggests Price to Pay.

How high are you willing to go for this stay?

[SariT32]

thanks, I would like to stay under $225.

[thereuare]

Since you have already tried that amount and were turned down, there's not much else you can do other than:

-SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID

-lower your star rating

-wait it out

However, if you are willing to go a bit higher you'll likely find success at less than an additional $20.

[SariT32]

Thanks for all of your help. I won the Maui Prince for 1/30-2/2 for $229 per night. Considering the current prices for this time i am very satsified with this price.

Thanks! :)

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your win!

Glad to see that you went up the extra few dollars that were needed to win this property and are happy with the results.

Thanks for sharing your win with the board.

Enjoy your stay.