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Booksi

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Booksi has a rating of 2.1 stars from 185 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Booksi most frequently mention time share, credit card and customer service. Booksi ranks 394th among Travel Deals sites.

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Michigan
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Booksi Wyndham Grand Package
May 31, 2024
Updated review

I'm here with an update & I was hoping it would be better. Unfortunately not.
Wyndham Grand.
Cons. The smell of sewage/mildew in the rooms were so strong that I had to leave the balcony door open while in the room.
Even after washing upon arriving home. The smell is still lingering in EVERYTHING including luggage.
Room should have had a view of the lagoon.
Room 1430 view was literally the roof(someone could easily step over the balcony into your room). No view at all. Actually pretty scary.
I did reach out to hotel staff about the smell/view & I was told it was nothing they could do & that Going through third/fourth parties would almost guarantee the worst rooms.
All inclusive alcohol is bottom shelf. You can upgrade for about $80 per day.
Food was actually pretty good.
Staff service was amazing.

Date of experience: May 20, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
11 months ago

Hi Tire,

We're saddened to hear that your experience with Booksi didn't meet your expectations.

Your feedback is crucial to us as we continuously strive to enhance our services. We apologize for any inconvenience you encountered during your vacation.

We'd like to learn more about your specific concerns so that we can take appropriate actions to prevent similar situations in the future.

A representative will be reaching out to you shortly, but please feel free to also contact us at support@booksi.com. We will work to address your issues promptly.

Best Regards,
Booksi Support Team


False Advertising
April 9, 2024
Previous review

It's all a SCAM. You have to pay for the package first then you'll be able to see dates which on the website it'll show that all dates are available. After you select dates you'll be advised to call to confirm & NOTHING will be available.
Then when you finally find a resort which will be CHEAPER with bad reviews. They won't give you a refund for the price difference. I had to cancel that booking & book a different package all over again. THEN you'll have to pay another 3rd party(monster reservations) another $4/500 just to secure the dates.
No one will be able to tell you why the fees are so expensive or what they are for.
This is a total rip off. Paying so much then having to attend a timeshare presentation is so not worth it.
I will not be using booksi/monster reservations or whoever they are again in the future.
Hopefully the resort is okay & there are no more HIDDEN FEES upon arrival.

Date of experience: March 30, 2024
GB
1 review
8 helpful votes
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THIS IS A SCAM
May 29, 2024

This is the worst company, please do not use their services. They are scammers, they invade your privacy by asking you your total household income, marital status, if you're a house owner etc. They advertise one price however when you call them to book the dates their charges for taxes and "resort fees" are double the price of the room. Never in my life have I heard about resort fees being over 100 usd a day. They probably calculate the resort fees and taxes based on each persons household income.

They are scammers and a rip off their customer service team is terrible as well. When I was arguing for a refund their team went on to block my number.

This is the worst company do not fall for this scam.

Date of experience: May 19, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
11 months ago

Hi Talia,

We regret to learn of your disappointment and frustration concerning our vacation package. Your feedback is highly valued, and we sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience stemming from our booking procedures.

Please be assured that we hold your privacy in the highest regard, and any information gathered is strictly utilized for verification purposes. We extend our apologies if this process seemed intrusive or uncomfortable to you.

It is important to note that resort fees are mandated by specific hotels to cover the expenses of their services and amenities provided to guests during their stay. Due to the significantly discounted accommodation rates, these hotels may find it necessary to impose "Resort Fees" to contribute towards costs such as Animation Teams, On-Site Entertainment, Swimming Pool Maintenance, and sporting facilities, among others.

We wish to emphasize that we never intend to cause frustration among our customers. Our company prides itself on delivering a service that ensures successful booking of requested vacations or a full refund of the total payment made.

A member of our customer service team will contact you promptly to offer assistance with this matter.

If you need further 24/7 customer assistance, simply go to Booksi.com and click “Customer Support” or email us at support@booksi.com

Kind Regards,
Booksi Support Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service
October 5, 2024

The agent was terrific. She was professional knowledgeable, and very helpful. Kudos to a great employee.

Date of experience: September 25, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
7 months ago

Hi Robert,

Thank you immensely for your kind words and support.

We're happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Booksi and our team!

Our team works to offer the best vacation deals and experiences, and it's incredibly rewarding to see our efforts reflected in your feedback.

Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to helping you plan your next dream vacation.

Best Regards,
Booksi Support Team

Michigan
1 review
16 helpful votes
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I would not be surprised if the reviews they feature on the site are forced to be made at the mandatory timeshare pitch so that you don't get kicked out of your accommodations. You have 18 months to book but only 7 days to cancel. Company policy only ensures the scam works. Truly the scum of the earth.

Date of experience: July 2, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
10 months ago

Hi Emiy,

We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered while trying to complete your booking with Booksi.

We understand the frustration that can arise from such situations and want to assure you that addressing these issues are our top priority. Our team is committed to resolving the problems you faced and ensuring we restore your confidence in Booksi.

A representative will be reaching out to you shortly, but please feel free to also contact us at support@booksi.com, we're committed to restoring your trust in Booksi.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Best Regards,
Booksi Support Team

New York
2 reviews
28 helpful votes
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Pleasant surprise
September 2, 2024

What a relief it was dealing with Booksi. Unfortunately I had to cancel our hotel reservation. My email was responded to promptly and I was reimbursed. I will definitely look to them again for future travel plans.

Date of experience: August 23, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
8 months ago

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for your valuable feedback, At Booksi we strive to ensure that every aspect of your travel experience is not only easy but also incredibly pleasant for you. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we are committed to going above and beyond to make it happen.

We look forward to have you as a customer once again!

If you need further 24/7 customer assistance, simply go to Booksi.com and click “Customer Support” or email us at support@booksi.com

Kind Regards,
Booksi Support Team

Nevada
1 review
3 helpful votes
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This is the worse experience I have every had with a travel company...There are very many hidden costs and the customer service rules in on the website are wrong. It says a 7 day money back guarantee but when you call they say "oh that's not correct, it's by individual package"...STAY AWAY!

Date of experience: February 27, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
over a year old

Hi Linda,

We appreciate your valuable feedback. It is pertinent to highlight that certain hotels levy resort fees to cover the services and amenities provided to guests. These fees play a crucial role in sustaining offerings such as entertainment, pools, sports facilities, and more, thereby allowing hotels to offer affordable accommodations without compromising on quality.

We want to emphasize that frustrating our customers is not our intention. Our company prides itself on our service, ensuring that we either fulfill the vacation request or provide a full refund of the total amount paid. We understand your frustration, and one of our representatives will be in contact to ensure you receive the high-quality service you deserve and to assist with your refund request. Alternatively, you may also contact us at support@booksi.com.

West Virginia
4 reviews
17 helpful votes
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Customer service saves the day!
June 17, 2023

Updated from 1 star to 5 stars upon resolved issue. Be aware of the terms of conditions on any desired location. If you are uncertain, call customer service and ask before proceeding with a purchase. Booksi's advertised destinations have very specific criteria that must be met in order to be eligible for a stay. I was not aware of any eligibility requirements beyond income level. Once I posted negative reviews, their customer service department reached out to me and fully refunded my purchase. Additionally, they offered me a savings card for my troubles.
*Edit: The savings card arrived by email and appears to be more trouble than useful. You cannot use the card in its entirety on one stay. Some hotels only offering $3.00 worth of use at a time. Heed my advice and just steer clear of this company and their affiliates: Monster, BookVIP. Way to make things right. Note the sarcasm.

Date of experience: May 18, 2023
Kansas
2 reviews
67 helpful votes
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They suck
August 14, 2023

Do not fall for this! I bought this to use as a family vacation. They don't allow families and will not let you book together. They said they check your social media to make sure families don't go together so I canceled my package within 6 hours after booking by phone and email. They won't refund. I have been trying since the end of May to get my money back. I have wasted over 3 hours on the phone sent numerous emails. They say I didn't cancel soon enough. There own disclaimer says within 5 day full refund. These people are scandalous!

Date of experience: July 15, 2023
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Liars!
August 24, 2023

It's been months since I was told they are going to send me a cruise voucher and I still don't have it. Every thing they have said has been false. Save yourself the headache! That goes for their partner Monster Group as well!

Date of experience: July 25, 2023
Oklahoma
1 review
5 helpful votes
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SCAM. SCAM
November 19, 2023

SCAM. I paid $399 plus tax for 5 star resort in Cancun, Mexico. It looks really good deal but there is hidden charges when I tried to book. They asking another $292 for the resort fees and taxes. Total cost is near $700 and they choose different hotel

Date of experience: October 27, 2023
Texas
1 review
126 helpful votes
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Great price if you don't mind the timeshare pitch
January 31, 2023

Booksi definitely has great deals. They are legitimate at real resorts. My issue with the whole thing is they are simply/strictly trying to sell timeshares. It's very obvious from the first phone call. I also don't appreciate the fact that I was then routed through one or two other third-party companies… It all just felt very "bait and switch", but at the prices they charge some folks will obviously feel like it's worth it. For me using up what winds up amounting to practically a day of my vacation (not the 120 min promised) to be HIGH pressure pitched on a timeshare (NOT a simple tour of the property as promised) is in no way worth it. And I'm also quite certain they'll never stop calling/emailing/marketing going forward.

Date of experience: December 31, 2022
South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Nothing doing
January 19, 2024

Booked 5 days 4 nights in Gatlinburg and their computer accepted it. When trying to confirm (which you must do thru their call center) we were told by the lady we would get 4 days 3 nights because the hotel did not have anything else available. Advised her that was unacceptable and after a protracted time she agreed to cancel the reservation and refund. If they do not I will just call American Express in the 30 days allowable. We won't be back.

Date of experience: January 12, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
over a year old

Hi Judi. Thank you for reaching out to us regarding this incident.

We are sorry that your preferred hotel was not available. Please know that we work very hard to help all our customers book their packages at our incredibly low rates.

We appreciate your comments as this helps us work harder to clear this type of issue. Furthermore, your account has been refunded as expected.

We are contacting you at this moment to make sure that you receive a screenshot to verify this process.

Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Florida
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Careful!
July 15, 2023

While the price is decent, they don't tell you that you must pay additional charges and sit through a 2 hour time share presentation for which you pay an additional charge which is returned in the form of a gift card once your presentation is over.

Date of experience: June 14, 2023
Customer S. Booksi Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review! We on the Booksi Team wish you a wonderful vacation!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very unsure
March 19, 2024

I booked several vacations because I was enticed by the price. I get a call from people purporting to be from booksi and try to harass me to pay for a bundle. I tell them I have paid for my vacation and they tell me that this is just registration fee. They are working in Cahoots because the first person to call pretended to be a secretary and then 'forwarded' the phone to the 'boss'. The whole collaboration aims at asking for more money because apparently, the vacations cost more. First off, how did they get all the information about the bookings if they don't work for Booksi? I am ready to sue for this but I am seeking clarification from booksi support. I am now hesitant to book any other vacation with this company even though I really need to travel. I will just hold the two I have for now and then wait and see how things go. I will update upon receiving feedback, which I highly doubt.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
over a year old

Hi Mary,

Thank you for reaching out to the Booksi Support Team, we really appreciate your feedback and we are looking into this as we are not in the habit of calling and harassing our customers.

We are more than happy to help you with the booking process and any other inquiry you may have. We want you to enjoy the vacation that you have purchased and we will take care of this ASAP.

Thanks again.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not as advertised
May 21, 2024

The package I received from Booksi was significantly different and of lesser value than the one they advertised and for which I paid in advance. I purchased a 4 night package for a suite/ full kitchen at the Mountain Club at Loon which is slopeside at Loon Mountain Ski Area. I received a standard room at a Holiday Inn Express a few miles away at the other end of town. I contacted Booksi/ Monster Reservations numerous times over the course of 3 months trying to have them change my reservation to the advertised Mountain Club at Loon but was unsuccessful. I even offered to change my dates in order to get the Mountain Club at Loon suite but they still did not offer me the package that I paid for.

Date of experience: May 10, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
12 months ago

Hi Alan,

Thank you for your feedback.

We deeply value your satisfaction, and it's regrettable that we didn't meet our usual standards in handling your case. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it guides our efforts to continuously enhance our services. We genuinely apologize for any inconvenience caused and understand your frustration.

Your comfort and trust are of utmost importance to us, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

A representative will be reaching out to you shortly, but please feel free to also contact us at support@booksi.com.

Best Regards,
Booksi Support Team

Tennessee
1 review
4 helpful votes
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When my review posted, I was contacted by the company who did apologize and issue me a refund which I was very grateful for!

Booksi attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: February 12, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
over a year old

Hi Therese,

Thank you for your input, and for answering my call.

We are glad that we were able to help you. Please expect the refund within 5-10 days.

Regards,

Texas
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Update - after trying to get this resolved for a month, Stacy advised she was issuing the refund as the seller and prior representatives should have done due to their sales tactics. I truly appreciate Stacy resolving this matter in a timely and professional manner, she was a savior!

UPDATE! I've tried resolving this with them for almost a month but despite my efforts they will not speak! I have returned their generic voicemails, but when someone picks up, they are silent (except for the chatter in the background) while i'm saying "hello" multiple times, then they hang up. Despite their claims of wanting to resolve this issue, they obviously do not! This company has now been reported to the State and Federal agencies for fraud and DTP violations, as well as to the BBB.

SCAMMMMMM Stay away from this company: Monsterrg.com
It all starts with booksi.com and all of your information goes to a different company!
Travel scams goin on! Once you make the purchase, the deceptive trade practices and fraudulent inducement escalates! You will soon find out if you cancel for any reason; you lose all your money! Its Disgusting! This company will tell you whatever it takes to manipulate you into a purchase! Spread the word!

Date of experience: February 22, 2024
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Dreams Punta Cana
January 24, 2024

Nice info, layout good. Features are meeting my needs. Food, drink, activites, beach, hotel room - all nice

Date of experience: January 1, 2024
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They take your money and say the stay will be free until you try to book the stay and they want more money. They should be put out of business.

Date of experience: March 14, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
over a year old

Hi Amie,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced. Your feedback is important to us, and we want to address this matter promptly. We understand your frustration with not being aware of the additional fees stated in the terms and conditions and the difficulty in obtaining a refund.

Please know that we have escalated this issue to our servicing team and we have been reaching out to you through phone calls without results.

We are working on having this issue cleared so that you can enjoy your vacation, but if no arrangements can be made we will refund you.

Best Regards,
Booksi Support Team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Outcome settled.
May 23, 2024

Customer service corrected the problem and im satisfied.

Date of experience: May 13, 2024
Customer S. Booksi Rep
12 months ago

Hi Tia,

Thank you for your feedback.

We sincerely apologize for the frustration you've encountered in attempting to speak with a representative.

Please note that we will be reaching out to you directly to ensure that your concerns are addressed promptly.

Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this matter.

Best Regards,
Booksi Support Team