Travelzoo looks like it was built with the same logo and branding managers as GoDaddy. Very' 80's ish and cluttered.
I pass over this site and check all of the other travel resources before coming to Travel Zoo
Had a trip booked through Travel Zoo for next weekend. As the country has been advised to avoid all non-essential travel and my wife is a key worker and i am high risk due to my health we contacted the hotel and travelzoo to either cancel or re-arrange and have been categorically told my booking can neither be cancelled or modified. Will never use again.
Hello Liam,
We appreciate that this is a very stressful time for our members and our partners in the wake of the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). So we understand your concerns and your request to cancel your trip. While we always try our best to advocate on behalf of our members, we are not able to guarantee we can secure an exception to policy.
If your travel date has not passed, please contact our Customer Service Team at 1-877-966-0000 so we can review and confirm if the hotel is now offering a flexible policy.
Thank you,
Lisa M.
For several days now, I've tried to reach Travelzoo. The phone number listed for voucher refund is not working (*******000), password reset doesn't work and I get no response from customer support. I've tried multiple times.
I purchased 4 hotel vouchers and used 3 with no problem. I'm trying to get the 4th one refunded, as it will expire in a few days and I won't be able to use it.
I'm extremely frustrated, as I thought I was dealing with a reputable company. How wrong I was!
Hello Henny,
I'm sorry to hear you have been unable to access your account and are unable to connect with our Customer Service Team. Would you please reach out to us again at 1-877-665-0000 or send an email to support@travelzoo.com? We are available from 9am to 9pm ET, Monday-Sunday.
Again, we are sorry for any frustration this has caused.
Thank you,
Lisa M.
Purchased a deal for a "Cottage Resort" in the Ottawa Valley, Canada that included a two night stay with dinner. Resort was run-down, had no formal check-in so never met the owners(!) and didn't get any information as to how to order dinner. I'm not sure the criteria Travelzoo uses to accept businesses, but it is obvious that no representative of Travelzoo ever visited this place, otherwise they would not have aligned themselves with it. As a result, I would not use Travelzoo again. Perhaps it was bad luck but I wouldn't take the chance again.
Shirley Brown, Ontario, Canada
I bought a local deal (Fandango middleman company called Digital Doorstep) and the company went bankrupt. I paid $24. Travelzoo refused to offer a refund or even a credit but instead offered me 2 $10 vouchers in recognition of me being a "good customer". Rep specifically said it was not a refund or credit for them selling me a product from a bankrupt and defunct company. And, again, it was $4 less than what I paid Travelzoo.
I guess if I were them and I wanted to retain a customer I would have done better than what they ended up doing, but at least they did something.
Lovey day spent at the Cornwall Spa Hotel enjoying the facilities of the Spa, relaxing lunch & finished off unwinding with an hours facial & relaxation with a glass of delightful fizz. Highly recommended & can't wait to go again
I love booking things on travelzoo. I know I can book with confidence and get the very best deals for great places and experiences. Always great value and perfect for gifts too. I know that all the hard work in finding a great offer has already been done for me...just click it and book it!
I bought a deal form a restaurant in Chicago that went south. The customer service team at travelzoo were really helpful and made things right for me.
I would recommend them without hesitation.
Awesome!
We often use Travelzoo for holidays and short breaks. Been to some lovely places, latest was Coarse Lawn Hotel Gloucs. Really pleasant break, great staff and food.
With my son and new daughter-in-law having had to re-schedule their wedding date twice before in 2020, choosing 907 Main was like it was meant to be. Everyone from Catherine at the Front Desk offering to deliver our guests gift bags for us to Liz setting up the gorgeous private dinner table were so accommodating, as were the wait staff and bartenders too! Not to mention what a beautiful job they did setting up the rooftop wedding ceremony itself - simply spectacular and breathtaking! Thank you to all at 907 for ALL you did for making N & J's wedding one we will always remember now with a smile! Mrs. B.
Hello Pearl,
This is great! We love to hear about our member's happy moments. So glad you enjoyed the venue for your your son's wedding and that the staff at 907 Main were pleasant and accommodating.
Thank You,
Crystal
We had originally booked for a later date but the Wicker was able to accommodate us 2 weeks earlier keeping us at the booking.com rate. It was the true Key West experience from the perfect location, our room was probably just renovated so had absolutely no complaints. The pool is located next to a restaurant that has live entertainment so you can lounge by the pool listening to the music from next door. Great continental breakfast. Parking was limited but considering the location in the heart of Duval St. It is totally understandable. Entire staff was friendly, Pat was the best and Don, the owner was always present and talking with the guests. Ernestine Hemingway, the cat, was comical and wanted to visit. We will definitely return. I usually will not give anything 5 stars but if you want the true Key West feel this is the place to be.
Hello Ann, thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear you had a great time. We hope you use Travelzoo again for your future travels!
I have booked multiple Travelzoo vouchers. Most of them were fully refundable. I had to refund one voucher because of covid and did not have any problems at all. I had a great trip to Lago di Garda, booked a hotel in New York and tried out a few new restaurants. I never had any issues. I am a bit surprised by the negative reviews here on this website. Especially in comparison with Trustpilot for example (score 4.6/5).
Hello Heleen,
Thank you so much for the great feedback. We're glad to hear that you were able to refund one of your vouchers easily and that you were able to enjoy other deals! I'm excited to hear you had great experience and will share this with our Deal Experts. Happy travels!
Thank you,
Amanda
Bought a voucher for my fiance's birthday. It seems if you're organised and buy far in advance you cannot refund the voucher. We turned up to the hotel which was not how I imagined it to be, tried a different room, the meals included were just roasts etc etc not worth the money spent. Spoke to the hotel manager, he was understanding said we could apply for a refund but would have to go through travelzoo. After waiting a week for travelzoo to get back to me I had to call again for them to say they'd email again. Finally said I'd bought the voucher months ago so there was no option for a refund. The whole point of using travelzoo was to save money and in the end I spent double because we had to go to another hotel last minute. Work on your refund policy travelzoo its appalling!
Hi Lucy,
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please contact Cortney at crush@travelzoo.com so that we may further review your refund request.
If I could give this site no star I would. Customer service is worthless. This place is a rip off. It's not even worth buying anything on here just to save money because you will end up spending more than you intend and the headache is just not worth it. Stay away. I've blocked them from my email list. I am a big online buyer but this site is definitely not worth it
Hi Ann,
We appreciate you taking the time to review our site, and are sorry to hear that your experience has not been ideal. Please email me, Cortni, a Customer Service Representative at Travelzoo, at charris@travelzoo.com so that I may assist.
My first experience with Travelzoo and my last. I tried to get a $15 refund for a voucher that we never received because of an invalid email address. Could not contact them because they are not open on weekends so had to pay full price instead. Was told since I was outside of the 7 day refund limit, I would not be refunded. Seemed for a first time customer, and for $15 unused voucher, that you verified I never received, you might make an exception, apparently not. I will continue to use living social and groupon as they are a lot more flexible with refunds and appreciate my business.
Dear Upset,
We appreciate you reaching out, and are sorry to hear that you did not receive your voucher due to the email address entered during the purchase process. We would like to look further into the details that you have provided, and ask that you email us at charris@travelzoo.com so that we can learn more.
I'm really happy to get updates from Travelzoo.com about super discount deals on lodging deals. They cover all of area for a couple of hundred miles in any direction, and so always have an interesting mix of options, from budget to "Once in a lifetime." And there seem to always be companion deals on meals or specials features and experiences in the same area. Super easy to plan a quick weekend or midweek trip to enjoy with my wife.
My son and daughter in law bought my partner a voucher as a Christmas gift for a Gin and tonic afternoon tea for two at The Old Palace hotel in Lincoln near the cathedral and castle. For one reason or another we have only just been able to use this after being told by the venue that their offer had been extended. We arrived a bit earlier than we had booked, and were shown straight to our table. The waitress was very pleasant. The food was tasty, choice of flavours of teas, and choice of flavour with gin and tonic. Surroundings very plush with view through big windows of the city. An enjoyable visit. We decided we will return sometime to stay at the hotel and to be able to have a look around the area. Well done Travel Zoo on choice of hotel.
Hello Janet, thank you for sharing your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience! We hope you will come back and visit Travelzoo again.
The Inn at Mystic needs some serious updating. Avoid at all costs room 229 and its
Bathroom. Ground in discoloration on tub floor and back spots around the tile that
Lined the bathtub. Horrible! The room itself was large but the interior needs
Serious attention. Curtains especially. The gratis breakfast was fine and the attached
Restaurant very good, but it must be a different owner.
Hello Charles,
I'm so sorry to hear this happened. I am notifying our Deal Experts. Thank you for sharing that feedback.
Sincerely,
Heather
The Travelzoo Team
Worst customer service I have ever experienced. Not only did they refuse to offer me a refund when the Fandango and Restaurants.com certificate not what expected but they treated me terribly. I would never recommend using them again. BUYER BEWARE!
Hello Serena,
I'm sorry to hear that you were unable to redeem your voucher as desired, and would like to work to make this right for you. Please email Cortni in Customer Service at charris@travelzoo.com so that we may learn more.
This website offers many interesting places to visit, entertainment shows an restaurant discounts. I have used this website many times and always very pleased with the outcomes of my choices. Last night I saw a very funny comedian along with a terrific magician. Securing tickets is just downloading the information along with the tickets. I would recommend this site to others - and have done so with my Las Vegas friends. Thank you for offering these services- and making my life enjoyable.
Answer: Hello George, That's a great question, here's what I found: Some of our deals include flights while others do not. If you have found a deal and would like to confirm if flights are included, please contact Travelzoo Customer Support directly at 877-665-0000 or email us at support@travelzoo.com with the trip details so we may better assist you. Sincerely, Amanda The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hello Diana, I'm so sorry to hear you would like to cancel your trip. If you have not already done so, please send us an email at support@travelzoo.com. You can also call our Customer Service Team directly at 1-877-966-0000. Our Team is available Mon - Sun, 9am - 9pm ET. Sincerely, Ali
Answer: Hello Michael, That is a great question! To pay the remaining balance for your trip we recommend reaching out to your booking company directly. You can find the contact number to your booking company by checking the description of your deposit charge on your credit card statement. If you need assistance reaching out to pay your balance, please contact our Customer Service Team at 877-665-0000. We have agents available 9am to 9pm ET, Monday through Sunday. Thank you, The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hello Samuel, That is a great question! For more information on how our deals work, please click on the link below or copy and paste it into your browser. https://www.travelzoo.biz/Documents/HowItWorks-BuyingaLocalDeal.pdf Thanks again for being a Travelzoo member. The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hello Roz R, Thank you for contacting Travelzoo. We're so happy to hear you are interested in a vacation package provided by our trusted partner, Yes! Getaways! We can assure you that the travel partners we work with are reputable companies. Our Deal Experts have created a Test Booking Center to test all the deals you see on our website. At Travelzoo, we want your travel experience to be fun and enjoyable right from the start. That's why we don't endorse deals packed with tons of value alone -- instead, we go one step further and ensure that every deal we publish is accurate, available and easy to book. If at anytime you experience any issues with a deal on our site, please contact us via email or phone to let us know and we'll be happy to do our best to make it right. Thank you for being a Travelzoo member, The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hello Will H., We would be happy to look into this further for you. You may contact our support team at support@travelzoo.com to provide further information about the deal. Thank you, The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hello Carrie, At Travelzoo, we want your travel experience to be fun and enjoyable right from the start. That's why we don't endorse deals packed with tons of value alone -- instead, we go one step further and ensure that every deal we publish is accurate, available and easy to book. Let's face it, nothing's perfect. But at Travelzoo, we do everything we can to ensure what we tell you is correct. If you have any questions about an offer you see on the Travelzoo website you may feel free to contact our customer support team at 877-665-0000 as they are available 9am-9pm EST daily. Thank you, The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hi Greg, Our Deal Experts go through an extensive amount of research and personal experiences when determining which company would be the best fit to work with, in order for us to advertise the certain packages we do. Although these packages aren't booked directly with Travelzoo, rather our trusted partners, we always recommend our members purchase travel insurance. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team at 1-877-665-0000, available 24 hours a day. The Travelzoo Team
Answer: Hi John, We're happy to hear you're interested in one of the trips advertised on our website! We can confirm that all of our merchants, hotels, and booking partners are trusted, legitimate, and approved. Our Deal Experts go through an extensive amount of research and personal experiences when determining which company would be the best fit to advertise to our members. One thing we also like to always remind members of is one person's feedback may have absolutely nothing to do with the company or the merchant itself, rather the experience didn't live up to that person's personal expectation of what they believed it should've been. You can always do research to find more reviews on Tripmasters.com, simply by searching Google or any other search engine. We can confirm this is one booking partner we've worked with for quite some time, and we've never had any negative feedback about. We hope this will help answer your questions, and if you find you do have any other questions, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-877-665-0000, available 24 hours. Thanks, The Travelzoo Team
Travelzoo has a rating of 1.5 stars from 221 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Travelzoo most frequently mention customer service, credit card and fine print. Travelzoo ranks 195th among Travel Search Engine sites.
Hello Nick, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to tell us how we can do better. We hope you have a great day!