They disguise the site URL to look like the direct hotel website in Google search. It wasn't until I saw the $150+ "tax and recovery fee" on a $214 reservation that I realized something was off. By then I'd already booked. I canceled the reservation, but the site isn't clear on whether or not they refund the exorbitant fees. For comparison, booking directly on Marriott had $34 in government taxes and fees. Bookonline.com is crazy.
Tip for consumers:
Don't. Just don't. Book anywhere else - directly with the hotel, Priceline, Booking.com, Truvago, Kayak - anywhere else.
Date of experience: September 20, 2022
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Very pleasant experience with Rachel who very nice and helpful. She was great!
Date of experience: July 3, 2024
I got through very quickly to the mariott resort in wailea and ezekiel walked me through the reservation effortlessly. A pleasure to work with him as he was pleasant, knowledgeable, and efficient
Date of experience: July 24, 2023
So up in Cottonwood there is a thing called Thunder Valley Rally I called I talked to her she got me in as she's telling me there are other people trying to book that room at the same time and she got me booked got me hooked up with a room with two queen size beds she was very polite very friendly very helpful and on top of that she got me the room when you know there's two rooms left and she did it for me great job she was very good great experience thank you again for getting me the room
Date of experience: August 31, 2023
Amanda's voice was wholesome. She was also thorough and knowledgeable. The only improvement that I would recommend is that she mention the potential cancelation fees before taking the credit card.
Date of experience: December 5, 2023
Jesus was very helpful and professional. The process was easy due his customer service.
Date of experience: July 1, 2024
I was told the total for 2 rooms would be $420.I am now being charged $250 twice, which I did not agree to. This is a stealing scam.
Date of experience: April 8, 2024
After I booked my reservation, my credit card was charged twice (two rooms). Is there anyway I can be charged for the one room that I reserved? Reservation # H*******.
Date of experience: March 24, 2023
The agent was very courteous and patient. She did exactly what I asked her to do and the only reason I didn't book was that I was given a comped stay at a different property
Date of experience: June 30, 2023
I couldn't find a hotel in a beach community during a busy summer weekend. Carol was about to find me a hotel that was a one - minute walk from my location of interest for a great rate.
Date of experience: May 26, 2023
I called to book a hotel and it was booked up Rodrick was great help in finding a hotel close to the church that I needed to be at and tried to help save me some money as well!
Date of experience: March 26, 2023
Jose was very helpful and understandable. Not so much for reservation desk in middleburg florida. I may be calling back to speak to Jose because he was so helpful.
Date of experience: September 27, 2023
The lady named Fawn was well spoken and efficient. I called the Hard Rock Hotel and couldn't understand what the man was saying. Fawn did a very good job
Date of experience: March 22, 2023
She did great with our reservation! Thank you so much!
Date of experience: July 4, 2024
Scam all the way. Think you're talking to the actual hotel only to find out your an expensive middleman. I canceled the room and called the hotel directly and got the same room for much less
Date of experience: March 20, 2023
The reservationist with whom I spoke was pleasant courteous and knowledgeable. I was able to make my reservation easily and my confirmation was sent promptly
Date of experience: January 25, 2024
Tanya was awesome in getting the reservation settled! We lost electricity and couldn't find a room in Canton, Athens, Terrell, Lindale, or Wills Point.
Date of experience: June 16, 2023
Neal was very helpful n reserving my room, and securing a great room at a much cheaper price. He found me a big discount, which made my day.
Date of experience: May 17, 2024
Went online after she said that they have no rooms and I booked two minutes after getting off the phone.
Date of experience: April 6, 2024
Zolla was very courteous and thorough. Reviewed itinerary to ensure it was correct. Highly recommended
Date of experience: May 24, 2024
I was sent to the hotel to check to see if I had a reservation and the automatic answering wants a confirmation number and when I couldn't produce one hung up on me
Date of experience: July 28, 2023
Hung up on me when I was disputing the room rates. Online is quoted $400, on phone was told price would be over $1153. When I questioned the difference, was told to book online and HUNG UP!
Date of experience: January 23, 2024
I spoke with Jennifer who was delightful. Very helpful and I could understand her. The best is she looked and looked and found us the 2 rooms I needed. Thanx
Date of experience: July 20, 2023
BookOnline was incredibly efficient - the whole process was so fast and so simple. And the agent who helped me was great; she made the whole process a pleasure!
Date of experience: January 19, 2024
We requested a pet friendly room only to arrive to the hotel telling us that you didn't inform them of our pet so they wouldn't give us the room you said was pet friendly.
Date of experience: June 30, 2023
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