The Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort for $154 a night with taxes
$129 a night before taxes at Priceline for Dec 6–Dec 11 (5 nights, two adults): about $768 with estimated taxes. 11 similar 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta rated 4.2–4.8 on Google cost a median of $301 a night for the same dates. The hotel's own site shows $331. 5-star, rated 4.5 from 4,131 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 $129Required | Priceline, before taxes | $645 |
| Taxes, about 19% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$123 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes | $768 |
How to book it
- Open the hotel on Google Hotels and choose your seller with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $129 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 11 similar 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta rated 4.2–4.8 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $301 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 Priceline $129/night before taxes; 11 similar all-inclusive resorts for the same dates: median $301; official site $331 | Nov 5, 6:40 AM ET |
