Short answer: when you book directly on Villa Blu's website or WhatsApp, you pay a rate 10% lower than on the apps, with a lowest price guarantee, you can pay in up to 6 interest-free installments and, as a registered guest, you get 3% of the amount back as credit for your next trip. On booking apps, the same room usually costs more and comes with none of these perks. Below you'll find why, a sample calculation in Brazilian reais and answers to the most common questions.
Why the same room can cost different amounts
When you book through an app like Booking or Decolar, the inn pays that app a commission on the price of the stay, usually between 15% and 25%. That cost doesn't disappear: it's built into the nightly rate.
With a direct booking, there's no middleman. That's why the rate on Villa Blu's website is 10% lower than on the apps, and the inn also gives part of the amount back to guests who book with us. Found it cheaper on another site? The inn will match the difference. This isn't a one-off promotion; it's how the inn prefers to sell.
Sample calculation: how much you gain by booking direct
Picture a 3-night stay at R$ 400 per night, for a total of R$ 1.200 in lodging. This example is for illustration only; actual rates vary by date and room and are shown in the search on our website.
|
Direct booking with Villa Blu |
Booking through an app |
| Price of the stay |
10% lower, guaranteed |
App rate |
| Cashback for your next trip |
R$ 36 (3%) |
None |
| Cashback in June, July and August |
R$ 120 (10%) |
None |
| Cashback on holidays |
R$ 60 (5%) |
None |
| Installments |
Up to 6, interest-free |
Depends on the app |
| Birthday month discount |
+5% |
None |
| Maresiastur tours |
10% off |
None |
In other words: besides not paying the app's commission built into the rate, you head back to Maresias with credit in hand. For families and couples who come every year, that credit adds up from one trip to the next.
The perks of booking direct with Villa Blu
- A rate 10% lower, guaranteed. Found the same room cheaper on another site for the same dates? The inn will match the difference when you show the final booking price (not valid for bookings paid with credits or miles).
- 3% cashback. As a registered guest in our booking engine, every direct booking earns credit with Clube Villa Blu for your next stay: 10% in June, July and August and 5% on holidays.
- Up to 6 interest-free installments on your credit card.
- +5% on your birthday for registered guests who have stayed at the inn before, on bookings made in their birthday month.
- 10% off tours with Maresiastur: boat trips, waterfalls and rappelling.
- Talk directly to our team. Early arrival, late departure or a question about your room: everything is arranged with the people who will welcome you, with no call center in between.
Is it safe to book directly on the website?
Yes. The date search on our website uses HBook, the booking engine by Hsystem, a Brazilian company used by thousands of hotels and inns across the country. Payment is made in a secure environment, by credit card or PIX (Brazil's instant payment system), and your confirmation arrives by email with all your booking details.
Cancellation rules are clearly shown before payment and are also published on our inn policies page. With the refundable rate, cancellation is free up to 7 days before check-in, except on holidays and from December 20 to March 2.
And if you'd rather talk to a person before paying, our team answers on WhatsApp Sunday through Thursday from 7 am to 11 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 7 am to midnight.
The inn also has the trust of past guests: Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2025 on Tripadvisor, and ratings of 4.9 on Tripadvisor, 9.3 on Booking and 4.8 on Google.
How Clube Villa Blu cashback works in practice
Cashback is a credit, not an instant discount. Here's how it works:
- You create your free account in the booking engine and book directly with the inn.
- Five days after your stay, the cashback amount becomes available as credit with Clube Villa Blu.
- On your next direct booking, while logged in to the booking engine, the credit is deducted from the total.
Back to our example: a R$ 1.200 stay earns R$ 36 in credit, or R$ 120 if it's in June, July and August. Full details and rules are on the Clube Villa Blu page.
How to book direct in 1 minute
- On the home page, choose your check-in and check-out dates and the number of guests.
- Click search: the available rooms appear with their prices.
- Choose your room and rate, fill in your details and pay by card or PIX.
- Done: your confirmation arrives by email.
Have a promo code? Enter it in the coupon field before searching. Still choosing your room? See our rooms and current offers.
When an app may still make sense
To be honest: if you collect points in a specific app's loyalty program and are close to redeeming them for a reward, it may be worth comparing. Some people also prefer to keep all their travel in one place.
If you want to pay less on this trip, earn credit for the next one and talk directly to the inn, booking direct comes out ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the website price really lower than on the apps?
Yes. The direct booking rate is 10% lower because the inn doesn't pay a middleman commission. And if you find it cheaper on another site, the inn will match the difference.
Do I need to register to earn cashback?
Yes. Cashback is for guests registered in the booking engine on our website, which is free. The perks don't apply to Booking, Decolar or other apps.
Can I pay with PIX?
Yes. The booking engine accepts PIX, debit cards and credit cards, with up to 6 interest-free installments on both rates.
What if I need to cancel?
The rules depend on the rate you choose and are shown before payment. With the refundable rate, cancellation is free up to 7 days before check-in, outside high season and holidays.
When can I use my cashback?
The credit becomes available after your stay and is used on a future direct booking. See the full rules on the Clube Villa Blu page.
