Vamar Vallarta All Inclusive Marina & Beach Resort for $208 a night with taxes
$175 a night before taxes at Expedia.com for Nov 15–Nov 20 (5 nights, two adults): about $1,041 with estimated taxes. 10 similar 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta rated 3.5–4.5 on Google cost a median of $327 a night for the same dates. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $165 a night (6% below today's price). The hotel's own site shows $184. 4-star, rated 4 from 6,354 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 $175Required | Expedia.com, before taxes | $875 |
| Taxes, about 19% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$166 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes | $1,041 |
How to book it
- Open Expedia.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $175 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 10 similar 4- and 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta rated 3.5–4.5 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $327 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 $165 a night
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Travelocity.com $164/night before taxes; 11 similar all-inclusive resorts for the same dates: median $334; Google's usual for this hotel about $181; official site $169 | Oct 29, 7:40 AM ET |
