Priceline Hotel: Bid assist Cocoa Beach

[Jason's Storm]

I am wanting to go for Cocoa Beach area, and I see that I have 3 free re-bid zones for that area, since the others don't have 2 1/2 or 3 * places. With discounts i can get a place for around $78. I'm hoping to get it most for $50 (plus taxes and fees). I am traveling 5/9 to 5/11 and will be arriving late. What do you suggest?

~JS

[thereuare]

Are you willing to pay more for a 3* vs. a 2.5* or are you looking for the least expensive 2.5* or better hotel for this stay?

[yellowdog]

Jason's Storm,

In addition to thereuare's answer.

If using PRICELINE 3* for the beach area is also the Hilton Rialto in the "city" in the same zone, so if you have your mind set at a beach hotel be aware of the Hilton.

For Cocoa Beach (if you want a beach hotel) have I found HOTWIRE safer to use. Take a look at HOTWIRE, and just post if you need help with any ID.

YellowDog.

[Jason's Storm]

The Rialto? I don't see it on Hilton's site.

~JS

N/m I see it, though its in Melbourne.

[Jason's Storm]

Top is $50 for the 3*. While, bidding less is better. I certainly would like a 3*, since it would likely be next to the ocean.

~JS

[dahammer]

Looks like the following 2.5* is available for $59 through HOTWIRE with the following amenities:

Near Beach, Fitness Center, Pool(s), Laundry Facilities, Children's Activity Program

this appears to be the Comfort Inn & Suites Port Canaveral Area.

the problem with a PRICELINE bid in this area is that you cannot be guaranteed getting an oceanfront hotel.

[thereuare]

Based upon the comments in this thread did you want to try PRICELINE or go with HOTWIRE?

[Jason's Storm]

Priceline, if no dice, then I would rely on Hotwire.

~JS

[thereuare]

When bidding 3* in Cocoa Beach-Merrit Island you have three 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.

Select 3* Cocoa Beach...

Bid $35, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $40, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $45, if rejected add re-bid zone...

Bid $50.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Jason's Storm]

No dice. Added them all in order, as I was going up in price and all rejected. I'll try tomorrow.

~JS

[Jason's Storm]

I tried all the way up to $57 today for a 3 *, despite wanting to stay under $50. I'll try the old strategy for a 2 1/2* tomarrow, maybe.

~JS

[Jason's Storm]

I got a "try again" email for $50 from priceline. Does that mean they would accept $50 for some place?

~JS

[thereuare]

Not necessarily... they're just reminding you that your 24 hours is up and you're able to bid again.

PLEASE make sure you begin your bidding with our PRICELINE link (and not the one sent in the email) as we won't get credit otherwise.

Thanks! Good luck.

[Jason's Storm]

Well this isn't working, I guess I'll have to find a room on my own. :\ Max I was going was $59

~JS

[dahammer]

How about the 2.5* Comfort Inn & Suites Port Canaveral Area for $63 through HOTWIRE?

There is a 2.5* with the following amenities:

Near Beach

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Laundry Facilities

Children's Activity Program

this appeared as the Comfort Inn and Suites through the HOTWIRE packages.

Good Luck!

[Blackmagic]

I tried all the way up to $57 today for a 3 *, despite wanting to stay under $50. I'll try the old strategy for a 2 1/2* tomarrow, maybe.

~JS

The Holiday Inn Oceanfront is on EasyClickTravel travel at $56 for those dates.

This hotel has mixed reviews -- but it is on the Ocean. I've had both good and bad stays here. But the price is right.

[Jason's Storm]

Well thanks for everyone's help here. I won an auction from the Visit Florida.com website (pending approval) for $85 solid at the clarion on Merrit Island. Again thanks to everyone.

~JS

[Blackmagic]

That looks like a pretty good deal - $42.50 / night!