Scmr Vs. Competitor: Lodging + Golf
Summit County Mountain Retreats believes that visiting Keystone doesn’t have to break the bank. We find that people often book with one of our larger competitors because they’re not aware of their other choices, or the fine print.
One of our competitors recently advertised a sale on their lodging when you bundle your golf, as well as 9 holes of free golf on the day of your arrival. They also threw in a free scenic gondola ride for kids, a guided hike and a fitness/yoga class.
We decided to put together a quick comparison of what it would cost to stay with us versus our competitor. Their ad was unclear as to how many people in the party could take advantage of the free activities, and their website says guided hikes only go through September 7th. So we eliminated the guided hike, and assumed one adult in the party would take advantage of the free golf and fitness class. Since the golf package the guest ends up choosing as part of their bundle would be the same on both sides, we left that off.
Notes: The advertised “free 9 holes of golf” is only available after 4 p.m. on the day of your arrival. Additionally, if you don’t use the free 9 holes of golf because you’re tired from traveling or you’re not interested in the fitness class, these free activities don’t add value to your trip.
Booked: September 16
Reserved: September 25-28 for 2 Adults & 2 Kids
Property: 2-bedroom located in The Springs
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COMPETITOR
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SCMR |
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$880.84
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LODGING |
$343.24
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$0
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GOLF: 1 Adult,
9 Holes on Day of Arrival |
$55
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$30
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CLUB RENTAL: 1 Adult,
9 Holes on Day of Arrival |
$30
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$19×2
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GONDOLA RIDE: 2 Adults |
$19×2
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$0
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GONDOLA RIDE: 2 Kids |
$12×2
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$0
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FITNESS/YOGA CLASS |
$14
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n/a
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GUIDED HIKE
(per website unavailable after 9/7)
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n/a
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| $948.84 |
TOTAL |
$504.24
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Now that you know the real cost of staying in Keystone for a weekend of golf, visit our website and check out some of our lodging. Our interactive maps are great for deciding exactly where you want to stay in location to specific destinations like River Run Village, Keystone Lake and the lifts.
Don’t forget, during the low season the Keystone Shuttle has an on-call service and will drop off at either one of the golf courses. Just call 970-496-4200 at least a half hour before your desired pick-up time. The Summit Stage also provides service across Summit County. Visit their website for more information on their non-winter schedule.
Happy Golfing!
Published on Monday, September 21, 2015