Sandos Caracol Nature Resort & Water Park for $257 a night with taxes
$216 a night before taxes at Booking.com for Nov 8–Nov 13 (5 nights, two adults): about $1,285 with estimated taxes. 36 similar 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya rated 4.4–5 on Google cost a median of $312 a night for the same dates. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $299 a night (28% above today's price). 5-star, rated 4.7 from 57,448 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 $216Required | Booking.com, before taxes | $1,080 |
| Taxes, about 19% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$205 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes | $1,285 |
How to book it
- Open Booking.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $216 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 good deal
TYPICAL-PRICE COMPARISONmedian of 36 similar 5-star all-inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya rated 4.4–5 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $312 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 $299 a night
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Booking.com $199/night before taxes; 34 similar all-inclusive resorts for the same dates: median $281; Google's usual for this hotel about $273; official site $224 | Oct 26, 8:48 PM ET |
