Is it cheaper to book a Bali hotel directly or through booking platforms?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
Booking directly with the hotel is typically 30% cheaper than using platforms. Among aggregators, Booking.com often beats Trip.com on price, even with elite status.
What the community said
Booking directly with the hotel in Bali is typically around 30% cheaper than any online platform. A good strategy is to find the hotel on an aggregator, then contact the property directly.
27 days ago ~30% discount when booking direct
Trip.com tends to inflate prices even for Diamond-status members. A direct comparison with Booking.com for a Bali hotel showed Booking.com coming out cheaper.
27 days ago Trip.com vs Booking.com
Trip.com has been known to have fake hotel listings: travelers book a room, arrive, and find no reservation exists. The platform also has a smaller hotel selection and prices are not competitive.
27 days ago Fake booking risk on Trip.com