Hotel price dropKey West, Florida
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West for $196 a night with taxes
$174 a night before taxes at Expedia.com for Nov 17–Nov 20 (3 nights, two adults): about $587 with estimated taxes. 14 similar 4-star resorts in Key West rated 3.8–4.4 on Google cost a median of $349 a night for the same dates. 4-star, rated 4.1 from 615 reviews.
Nov 17–203 nightsSleeps 2room for two adults
- Room for two adults
- 3 nights
Book on Expedia $196 a night ($587 for 3 nights), Nov 17–20. Read the catches below before you pay.
The catches
Many hotels here add a nightly resort fee at check-in; check the final total before you pay.Matters
The cheapest rate may be non-refundable; Expedia.com shows the cancellation terms.Minor
Hotel rates change daily; this was the price when we checked.Minor
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 3 nights at $174Required | Expedia.com, before taxes | $522 |
| Taxes, about 12.5% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$65 |
| Total | room for 3 nights plus estimated taxes; any resort fee extra | $587 |
| Resort fee, if the hotel charges oneNot included | paid at the hotel; check before booking |
How to book it
- Open Expedia.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $174 a night before taxes
- Check the final total, including taxes and any resort fee, and the cancellation terms
Why it's this cheap
Hotels cut rates on dates they expect to have empty rooms; this one is now far below what similar hotels charge for the same nights.
Why it's a steal
This rentalroom for 3 nights plus estimated taxes; any resort fee extra$587
Normal pricewhat similar resorts in Key West cost for these dates$1,178
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONmedian of 14 similar 4-star resorts in Key West rated 3.8–4.4 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $349 a night before taxes, plus the same taxes. Other hotels of the same type, star class and guest rating; same dates, two adults
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Blue Flamingo Resort Key West (official site) $191/night before taxes; 14 similar resorts for the same dates: median $335; official site $191 | Oct 27, 7:10 AM ET |
