A week at a Cabo resort above the Sea of Cortez for about $545
Oct 31 to Nov 7 in a studio at Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences, rented from a timeshare owner through RedWeek: $350 rent plus a $55 service fee, and about $20 a night in fees paid at the resort, so roughly $545 for the week ($78 a night). For the same dates and 2 adults, the cheapest price Google Hotels found for this resort was $1,044 and the resort's own site charged $1,453.
- 7 nights in a resort studio with a king bed
- Partial kitchen and a patio or balcony
- Resort pools, hot tubs and fitness center
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (7 nights at $50)Required | per stay | $350 |
| RedWeek service feeRequired | per stay | $55 |
| Resort fee (about $8/night)Approx. | approximate, paid at resort | ~$56 |
| Cleaning fee (about $5/night)Approx. | approximate, paid at resort | ~$35 |
| Government fee (about $5/night)Approx. | approximate, paid at resort | ~$35 |
| Environmental fee (about $2/night)Approx. | approximate, paid at resort | ~$14 |
| Total | Whole studio for up to 2 guests, 7 nights, including RedWeek's fee and the resort's stated per-night fees (approximate) | $545 |
| Flights to Los Cabos (SJD) and transfersNot included | not included | |
| MealsNot included | not included; partial kitchen in unit |
How to book it
- Open the RedWeek posting and choose Request to Book (card payment with RedWeek booking protection).
- Wait for RedWeek's confirmation before buying flights.
- Budget about $20 a night in fees payable at check-in.
Why it's this cheap
A timeshare owner can't use this week and is renting it for far less than the resort charges before it goes unused.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONGoogle Hotels lowest total for Oct 31–Nov 7, 2 adults, taxes included (Super.com). The hotel rate's room type and refund terms aren't shown; the owner rental is a studio with Moderate cancellation that needs confirmation. Resort's own site: $1,453 with free cancellation. Google labels the resort's current rate 'Deal: 22% less than usual'; typical range $51–$233/night.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| RedWeek R1493083 re-checked | Unchanged: Hacienda Encantada studio, sleeps 2, Sat Oct 31 - Sat Nov 7, 7 nights @ $50 = $350 + $55 service fee = $405 total; Moderate cancellation; Request to Book; Verified & Protected. | Oct 21, 7:56 AM ET |
| Same resort, same dates on Google Hotels | Hacienda Encantada, Oct 31–Nov 7, 2 adults: lowest $1,044 total (Super.com, $149/night); official site $1,453 (free cancellation); Agoda $1,149; Booking.com $1,807; Priceline studio garden view $2,383. Google: 'Deal: 22% less than usual'; typical $51–$233/night. | Oct 18, 12:10 PM ET |
