One of the most difficult stages of planning a trip is booking the accommodation. On top of deciding between different types of lodgings – from a hotel to an Antigua beachfront villa – you need to determine whether to book online or on-site.
Many articles will tell you to go immediately to third-party booking sites for various reasons. While cost savings are a factor, there are plenty of overlooked benefits in direct bookings that many tourists miss. If you have chosen a beachfront villa in Antigua, here are the reasons why you should book it directly:
1 Exclusive Offers
A third-party booking site will show you a list of available villas and suites, along with their prices and general offers like Wi-Fi connection and a complimentary breakfast. While these are appealing, direct bookings unlock access to specialised offers you will never find on these booking sites.
Accommodations are now upgrading their services by giving clients exclusive discounts, rates, and offers only available when booking directly with them. These can include retreat packages, extended nights, discounted daily rates, additional services and amenities, late checkouts and more.
Plus, booking directly can give you points for loyalty programs, allowing you to unlock better rewards tiers to make your stay even better. Loyalty points cannot be earned via third-party sites.
2 No Hidden Fees or Charges
Few tourists are aware that most third-party booking sites will charge hidden fees to guests every time they make a booking. While rates are often low on these websites, the hidden additional charges might cause you to pay more than expected upon arrival. This is incredibly frustrating when your goal is to save on budget.
With direct booking, you don’t have to worry about hidden fees suddenly increasing the amount you pay. Accommodations are transparent about any fees, enabling you to estimate better how much you’ll pay per night.
3 Easier Communication
One of the problems with going through a middleman when booking accommodation is the difficulty in reaching out to a representative. If anything goes wrong during your trip, you might be unable to talk to customer service on third-party sites.
Direct booking gives peace of mind by making communication easier. Since you are speaking immediately to the accommodation, you can quickly inform them of problems and have them addressed as soon as possible. Also, direct booking has more accommodating cancellations and flexible change policies in case of emergencies.
Book Directly at Tamarind Hills
Are you tired of comparing multiple booking sites and the hidden charges surprising you on the way? Find your ideal luxury beachfront villa without the worries of an intermediary by booking accommodation directly at Tamarind Hills – the premier boutique resort in Antigua.