Hotel Friendly Fun Vallarta for $236 a night with taxes
$198 a night before taxes at Booking.com for Nov 8–Nov 13 (5 nights, two adults): about $1,178 with estimated taxes. 12 similar 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta rated 4–4.6 on Google cost a median of $371 a night for the same dates. 5-star, rated 4.3 from 6,944 reviews.
- All meals and drinks (all-inclusive resort)
- Room for two adults
- 5 nights
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 5 nights at $198Required | Booking.com, before taxes | $990 |
| Taxes, about 19% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$188 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes | $1,178 |
How to book it
- Open Booking.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $198 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
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONmedian of 12 similar 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta rated 4–4.6 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $371 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 Friendly Fun Vallarta (official site) $183/night before taxes; 12 similar all-inclusive resorts for the same dates: median $371; official site $183 | Oct 27, 7:10 AM ET |
