Aston Mahana at Kaanapali for $299 a night with taxes
$253 a night before taxes at Expedia.com for Nov 29–Dec 4 (5 nights, two adults): about $1,493 with estimated taxes. 16 similar 4-star resorts in Maui rated 4.2–4.8 on Google cost a median of $443 a night for the same dates. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $322 a night (21% above today's price). 4-star, rated 4.5 from 902 reviews.
- Room for two adults
- 5 nights
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 5 nights at $253Required | Expedia.com, before taxes | $1,265 |
| Taxes, about 18% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$228 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes; any resort fee extra | $1,493 |
| 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 $253 a night before taxes
- Check the final total, including taxes and any resort fee, and the cancellation terms
Why it's this cheap
It already costs less than similar resorts nearby, and it has cut its rate for these dates on top of that.
Why it's a steal
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONmedian of 16 similar 4-star resorts in Maui rated 4.2–4.8 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $443 a night before taxes, plus the same taxes. Other hotels of the same type, star class and guest rating; same dates, two adults Google's usual rate for this hotel: about $322 a night
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Expedia.com $234/night before taxes; 17 similar resorts for the same dates: median $508; Google's usual for this hotel about $331 | Oct 29, 7:00 AM ET |
