Priceline Hotel: 3* Aruba Divi Village

[Tallblazer124]

I saw a great deal on Hotwire from 4/1/10 - 4/5/10 for a 4* hotel at a rate of 110 per night. The problem i am having though is when you put two adults its 110 but if i add my 2 year old the price jumps to 205. I am wondering if i just indicate 2 adults and leave my 2 year old out would it be a problem when i arrive. On priceline there arent any guest options so I am Assuming on pricelines kids are apart of the package. Any idea what hotel this would be for hotwire hear are the features.

4-star hotel in Palm Beach - Oranjestad, Aruba

This hotel features the following amenities:

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. Near Beach

Property is located within easy walking distance of a beach. Casino

Property offers a full-service casino accessible from the lobby. Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. 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. Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. Laundry Facilities

<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. Tennis Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies. Spa Services

Guests have access to a spa facility or spa services; an extra charge typically applies. Children's Activity Program

Property offers supervised programs, events or activities for younger guests; an additional charge may apply.

[thereuare]

4-star hotel in Palm Beach - Oranjestad, Aruba

This hotel features the following amenities:

Resort

Near Beach

Casino

Smoke Free Rooms

Fitness Center

Pool(s)

Restaurant(s)

Business Center

Laundry Facilities

High-speed Internet Access

Golf Nearby

Tennis Nearby

Spa Services

Children's Activity Program

Welcome to BetterBidding!

For future posts please only include the amenity names (not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier the quote box is to read than what you had posted above.

The property above is a match for the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino so that would be my best guess.

HOTWIRE only guarantees accommodations for everyone you include in your search, so if you're triple occupancy and only book for double occupancy there is some risk involved. With a 2 year old i would usually be included to take the chance, but the difference here is that, assuming we're correct on the ID above, this property has two different areas of the hotel:

# Adult-exclusive Aruba hotel accommodations at the Renaissance Marina Hotel.

# Family-friendly Aruba hotel accommodations at the Renaissance Ocean Suites, incl. a Kids Club.

If you don't include your child and are ultimately booked in the 'adult only' section, then i could see this being a significant issue, as the family friendly area may be fully book and/or more expensive than the location you've been assigned.

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

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[Tallblazer124]

OH no. I am trying to avoid the renaissance because i want to be close to the beach. I dont know what to do. i am stuck my flight is already booked.

[thereuare]

HOTWIRE will only show one hotel at each star level per zone (the hotel with the lowest price is the one offered) and there is no way to 'make' HOTWIRE offer you a specific/different property.

HOTWIRE does list "Near Beach" for the property above, which means it's within easy access to a Beach... or is this location not the area you're looking to stay (preferring to be near Palm Beach perhaps?)

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

[Gallus50]

If you don't find something via HOTWIRE or PRICELINE, check out CheapCarribbean.com or travelzoo. CheapCar has some Divi properties for under $200 for your dates and they are across the street from beach. They may also be suites w/kitchens, which could help you save $$ on food. Also - when you stay at one Divi property, you have access to amenities of all (They have 4 or more properties near each other.) Hope this helps.

[Tallblazer124]

I ended up bidding through PRICELINE and i choose 3* . I went durig a busy time april 1st - the 5th and i won with a bid of 130 per night. I stayed at the Divi Village. I was on the Golf side. The place was awsome in a low rise hotel and the beach was a 2 minute walk across the street. You had acess to all the divi's and the beach in my opinion was the best on the island.

[thereuare]

Thanks for the follow-up.

Please remember to conclude your threads with whatever you end up doing for each stay, even if you don't use PRICELINE or HOTWIRE, or even if you cancel the trip.

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

Glad you enjoyed your stay.