Is it cheaper to book a Maldives resort directly or through a travel agent, and how to get a free room upgrade?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Direct resort prices are usually higher than travel-agent contracted rates, since the agent's commission is paid by the hotel, not the tourist. However, room upgrades (e.g., to an overwater villa) are often easier and cheaper to negotiate directly with the resort.
What the community said
If you want to know whether a specific hotel's price is high or low, name the exact resort and the price — otherwise it's impossible to judge.
14 days ago
Direct booking prices at Maldives resorts are usually higher than agent-contracted rates — the resort pays the agent's commission, not the tourist, so agency prices can end up lower.
23 days ago
If the hotel has few rooms left in your category, you can ask the resort directly for an upgrade — without the agent's commission, the hotel may offer a lower price, for example a one-night upgrade to an overwater villa.
23 days ago overwater villa upgrade