Hotel price dropPunta Cana, Dominican Republic
Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana for $329 a night with taxes
$257 a night before taxes at Booking.com for Nov 22–Nov 27 (5 nights, two adults): about $1,645 with estimated taxes. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $636 a night. 5-star, rated 4.3.
Nov 22–275 nightsSleeps 2room for two adults
- Room for two adults
- 5 nights
Book on Booking.com $329 a night ($1,645 for 5 nights), Nov 22–27. Read the catches below before you pay.
The catches
The cheapest rate may be non-refundable; Booking.com shows the cancellation terms.Minor
Hotel rates change daily; this was the price when we checked.Minor
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 5 nights at $257Required | Booking.com, before taxes | $1,285 |
| Taxes, about 28% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$360 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes | $1,645 |
How to book it
- Open Booking.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $257 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 far below what the same hotel usually charges.
Why it's a steal
This rentalroom for 5 nights plus estimated taxes$1,645
Normal pricethis hotel's usual rate for these dates, per Google$4,070
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONGoogle's usual rate for this hotel, about $636 a night (its median public rate over the past year), plus the same taxes.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Travelocity.com $255/night before taxes; Google's usual for this hotel about $636; official site $280 | Oct 26, 8:44 PM ET |
