Occidental Punta Cana for $154 a night with taxes
$120 a night before taxes at Occidental Punta Cana's own site for Nov 17–Nov 20 (3 nights, two adults): about $461 with estimated taxes. 39 similar 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana rated 4.3–4.9 on Google cost a median of $272 a night for the same dates. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $155 a night (23% above today's price). 5-star, rated 4.6 from 40,584 reviews.
- All meals and drinks (all-inclusive resort)
- Room for two adults
- 3 nights
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 3 nights at $120Required | Occidental Punta Cana's own site, before taxes | $360 |
| Taxes, about 28% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$101 |
| Total | room for 3 nights plus estimated taxes | $461 |
How to book it
- Open the hotel on Google Hotels and choose your seller with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $120 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 39 similar 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana rated 4.3–4.9 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $272 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 $155 a night
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Barcelo.com (official site) $118/night before taxes; 39 similar all-inclusive resorts for the same dates: median $336; Google's usual for this hotel about $212; official site $118 | Oct 26, 8:48 PM ET |
