As I have previously posted, Travala is a new startup company pushing itself as the leading Next-gen Online Travel Agency (NOTA). Although only just entering the space, it already has over 567,000 hotels in 210 countries. The website & hotel load is still in Alpha phase, but is already showing some huge savings on selected hotels. They have stated there will be another million properties added soon, so if you are searching and cannot find a specific property, or better deal than the leading websites, that is why!
They have been on average 10-15% cheaper than booking.com in most of my searches, however if you search for hotels within the next 1 - 2 months, that is when you can really get some huge savings. Note: Although travala.com might not be the cheapest for every single hotel (I am not making that claim), it’s a brand new company where it is cheaper to book through than **some of the largest booking sites in the world. This post is specific to a handful of hotels which show genuine savings.
Below are some of my searches I have done at random places around the world and at home. Hopefully someone has an upcoming last minute trip in which they can make use of them!
Tip - change to AUD in top right hand corner before searching
Perth (May 24th - May 27th):
Pan Pacific Perth: $388.94 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 29.92% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/YQldXVy) - This is the room here - https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-perth/ro…
Crown Metropol Perth: $781.93 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 20.69% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/LZjCKRp)
Melbourne (May 24th - May 27th):
The Hotel Windsor: $578.36 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 25.56% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/NP8ul2j)
Pan Pacific Melbourne: $673.81 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 15.45% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/9KzfL0s)
Brisbane (May 24th - May 27th):
Sofitel Brisbane Central: $634.38 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 14.15% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/5jWn8QG)
Hilton Brisbane: $507.42 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 10.07% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/1TNhWFD)
Sydney (May 24th - May 27th):
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel: $680.31 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 10.32% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/5IX1Cbf)
Hilton Sydney: $634.51 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 10.17% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/2odcXCV)
New York (May 24th - May 27th):
Lotte New York Palace: $1187.60 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 36.49% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/qOcF8Ig)
New York Marriott East Side: $978.83 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 27.86% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/9eWqlEB)
Amsterdam (June 7th - June 10th):
- Bilderberg Garden Hotel: $829.80 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 23.30% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/qBDYKzf)
Dubai (May 26th - May 29th):
Raffles Dubai: $654.50 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 27.99% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/rKCIH4U)
Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay: $310.05 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 22.29% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/j0UKGj0)
Hilton Dubai Creek: $266.17 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 22.62% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/rwirl2j)
Crowne Plaza Dubai: $264.37 for 3 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 22.01% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/9MPgU2E)
Phuket (May 13th - May 19th):
- Marriott's Mai Khao Beach Phuket: $981.49 for 6 nights (+ 2% back in AVA to use on next booking). 33.04% saving compared to booking.com on the same dates - Travala vs Booking.com proof (https://imgur.com/a/sT9ee0h)
You can receive up to a further 10% saving on these prices, but I won't go into that here, as it will simply sound like an advert. If you are interested, you can read up on the SMART program here https://blog.travala.com/smart-discounts-and-loyalty/ and watch the video here - https://youtu.be/VnWYKCj6bgY
Full Disclosure: I have used the travala.com website a couple of times without issue, and I am also invested in the companies AVA native currency.
I can't work out if prices are in aud or USD?