Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona for $218 a night with taxes
$193 a night before taxes at Expedia.com for Dec 6–Dec 11 (5 nights, two adults): about $1,090 with estimated taxes. 6 similar 4-star resorts in Scottsdale rated 3.7–4.7 on Google cost a median of $458 a night for the same dates. Google puts this hotel's own usual rate at about $457 a night (58% above today's price). 4-star, rated 4.2 from 6,664 reviews.
- Room for two adults
- 5 nights
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Room, 5 nights at $193Required | Expedia.com, before taxes | $965 |
| Taxes, about 13% (estimate)Approx. | estimated local hotel taxes | ~$125 |
| Total | room for 5 nights plus estimated taxes; any resort fee extra | $1,090 |
| Resort fee, if the hotel charges oneNot included | paid at the hotel; check before booking |
How to book it
- Open Expedia.com with these dates (the button)
- Pick the room at about $193 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 6 similar 4-star resorts in Scottsdale rated 3.7–4.7 on Google for the same dates and party (each one's lowest Google Hotels price), about $458 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 $457 a night
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Google Hotels: who sells it and for how much | Lowest major seller Hotels.com $193/night before taxes; 7 similar resorts for the same dates: median $474; Google's usual for this hotel about $440 | Nov 7, 5:41 AM ET |
