A 1-bedroom suite on Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, over Thanksgiving week for about $1,141
Nov 22 to Nov 29 (Sun–Sun, Thanksgiving week) in a one-bedroom suite (king bed plus sofa bed, sleeps 4, partial kitchen) at Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui, on Ka'anapali Beach, rented from a timeshare owner through RedWeek: $700 rent plus a $77 service fee ($777), plus the resort's occupancy tax of about $22 a night ($154) and resort fee of about $30 a night ($210), both paid at the resort, so roughly $1,141 for 7 nights ($163 a night). For the same dates Hilton's own site sells the resort's 1-bedroom suite for $2,220 with taxes, and Expedia and Hotels.com match it.
- 1-bedroom suite with partial kitchen, sleeps 4
- Air-conditioning and a patio or balcony (per the posting)
- RedWeek booking protection when you pay by card
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (7 nights at $100)Required | per stay | $700 |
| RedWeek service feeRequired | per booking | $77 |
| Occupancy tax (about $22 a night, paid at the resort)Approx. | estimate from the posting: 'an additional occupancy tax ... approximately $22/day for one-bedroom units', 7 nights | ~$154 |
| Resort fee (about $30 a night, paid at the resort)Approx. | per the posting: "a resort fee of approximately $30/night also applies" (7 × $30) | ~$210 |
| Total | Whole 1-bedroom suite for up to 4 guests, 7 nights: RedWeek's $777 plus the resort's occupancy tax (about $22 a night) and resort fee (about $30 a night), both per the posting | $1,141 |
| Parking if you rent a carNot included | not stated in the posting | |
| Flights to Maui (Kahului)Not included | not included | |
| Meals and activitiesNot included | not included |
How to book it
- Open RedWeek posting R1415377 (Hilton Vacation Club Kaanapali Beach, Nov 22–29, 1 bedroom) and click Request to Book.
- Pay $777 by credit card through RedWeek to get its booking protection.
- RedWeek confirms with the owner, usually within 5 business days; the reservation is put in your name.
- Budget about $154 for the occupancy tax, paid at the resort.
Why it's this cheap
A timeshare owner who can't use their Thanksgiving week is renting it on RedWeek for about what the maintenance fee costs, while hotel rates on Maui stay high over the holiday.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONHilton's own site: '1 BDRM KG OR 2DBL BLC' (4 guests) $2,220 total with taxes for Nov 22–29, as shown on Google Hotels (2 adults); Expedia, Hotels.com and Travelocity '1 Bedroom 1 King or 2 Doubles Suite Balcony' also $2,220; Booking.com partial-ocean 1-bedroom $2,291; cheapest price for any room $2,163 (Super.com). The hotel booking comes with Hilton's own cancellation terms and a guaranteed balcony; the RedWeek unit's building and view are assigned by the resort, and it is request-to-book with a Moderate cancellation policy. Google's totals can leave out resort charges; our total includes the occupancy tax and the resort fee the posting estimates. Google's typical range for this resort is $193–$266 a night; Thanksgiving week is $309–$317. Similar 4-star Maui hotels in our Nov 22 scan had a median of $386 a night.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Source re-checked | RedWeek R1415377 still listed: Nov 22-29, 7 nights @ $100 = $700 + $77 service fee = $777 (resort fee ~$30/night per policies, in total). | Nov 11, 7:57 AM ET |
| Google Hotels: Hilton Vacation Club Ka'anapali Beach Maui, Nov 22–29, 2 adults | Totals with taxes: official site 1 BDRM KG OR 2DBL BLC $2,220 (1 BDRM partial ocean $2,291); Expedia/Hotels.com/Travelocity 1 Bedroom 1 King or 2 Doubles Suite Balcony $2,220; Booking.com 1BR partial ocean $2,291; Super.com $2,163 (cheapest). Pre-tax $1,822 vs $2,163 total. Typical $193–$266/night. 3-star, 4.3 from 2,999 reviews. | Oct 28, 8:10 AM ET |
| StealTrips hotel scan: similar 4-star Maui hotels, Nov 22 (5 nights) | Median $386/night across 16 four-star Maui hotels rated 4.0–4.6 (e.g., Sheraton Maui $369, Royal Lahaina $224, Kamaole Sands $201, Westin Maui $651). | Oct 28, 8:10 AM ET |
