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Florida
14 reviews
25 helpful votes
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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

Date of experience: March 20, 2015
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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!

GB
1 review
7 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: March 19, 2020
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

California
1 review
7 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: June 27, 2021
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

Canada
1 review
10 helpful votes
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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

Date of experience: July 14, 2015
Iowa
1 review
4 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: February 26, 2013
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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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

Date of experience: June 6, 2023
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: June 6, 2023
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: July 6, 2015
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Short Break Away
June 7, 2023

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.

Date of experience: June 7, 2023
New Hampshire
1 review
12 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: January 26, 2021
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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

Florida
1 review
14 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: September 5, 2015
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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!

Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
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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).

Date of experience: January 25, 2021
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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

GB
1 review
6 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: January 6, 2015
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

Washington
1 review
8 helpful votes
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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

Date of experience: February 18, 2014
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

California
1 review
8 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: April 14, 2014
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: July 7, 2015
GB
1 review
13 helpful votes
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Brilliant
April 19, 2015

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.

Date of experience: April 19, 2015
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: October 13, 2019
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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

Washington
1 review
9 helpful votes
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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!

Date of experience: December 23, 2013
Travelzoo C. Travelzoo Rep
over a year old

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.

Florida
1 review
6 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: May 16, 2016

Overview

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.

service
54
value
48
shipping
15
returns
28
quality
39
This company responds to reviews on average within 1 day