A full week at a resort for under five hundred dollars. Read that again. Seven nights in a suite with a full kitchen, multiple pools, and resort amenities for less than $500. This isn't a typo, a scam, or some bait-and-switch deal from 2004. This is the current reality of resort promotional packages, and most people have no idea these exist.
The week-long vacation deal is the ultimate expression of the resort promotional pricing model. At $59-69/night for 7 nights, your total lodging cost runs $413-$483 — under $500 for an entire week. The resort's 90-minute presentation takes up roughly 1% of your total trip time. The other 99% is yours to spend however you want: pool, beach, theme parks, hiking, eating, sleeping, or just existing in a place that isn't your house. Check our vacation deals page for current 7-night availability.
The Math That Makes Week-Long Deals Incredible
Let's compare. A typical family vacation at a mid-range hotel runs $200-300/night. Over 7 nights, that's $1,400-2,100 in lodging alone. A resort promotional deal at $69/night for the same 7 nights costs $483. That's a savings of $917-1,617 on lodging. Even after adding the "cost" of a 90-minute presentation to your time, you're coming out massively ahead.
But the savings don't stop at lodging. Resort suites with full kitchens mean you can eat breakfast and lunch in-room every day. At a conservative estimate, that saves a family of four $100-150/day compared to eating all meals at restaurants. Over 7 days, kitchen savings alone total $700-1,050. Your total vacation savings (lodging + food) can exceed $2,000 for a week-long trip.
Week-Long Deals Under $500 by Destination
Las Vegas, Nevada — $59/Night ($413 Total)
Seven nights at a Las Vegas resort for $413. Westgate Las Vegas Resort offers week-long stays at $59/night in 2-bedroom suites. That's less than $60 per night in a city where average hotel rooms cost $200+. You'll have time to see multiple shows, eat at a dozen restaurants (your kitchen handles the other meals), and explore beyond the Strip — Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park. A week in Vegas at this price is living large on a small budget. See our Las Vegas vacation deals for current availability.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee — $59/Night ($413 Total)
A full week in the Smoky Mountains for $413 gives you time to hike some of the park's best trails, spend 2 days at Dollywood and Splash Country, explore Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, and still have resort pool/relaxation days built in. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort's week-long packages from $59/night include suites with fireplaces and mountain views. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is free to enter, so your daily activity costs can be as low as the gas to drive there.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — $69/Night ($483 Total)
Seven nights on the ocean for under $500. Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront offers week-long deals from $69/night for oceanfront suites. That's an entire week of beach mornings, boardwalk afternoons, and sunset evenings for what most people pay for a two-night hotel stay. In shoulder season (April-May, September-October), the beach is uncrowded and the weather is perfect.
Orlando, Florida — $69/Night ($483 Total)
A week in Orlando for under $500 opens up the full theme park experience. Westgate Towers offers 7-night packages from $69/night. With a full week, you can do Disney (2 days), Universal (1 day), and still have 3-4 days for resort relaxation, Kennedy Space Center, LEGOLAND, and exploring the city. Westgate Lakes at $79/night ($553) is slightly over $500 but offers a significant upgrade in suite quality and resort amenities.
Branson, Missouri — $59/Night ($413 Total)
A week in Branson at $413 total for lodging is exceptional. Wyndham Branson at The Meadows offers week-long packages from $59/night. Silver Dollar City, dozens of live shows, Table Rock Lake, and the Ozark scenery provide more than enough entertainment for 7 days. Branson is also one of the cheapest destinations for dining and activities, keeping your total trip cost very low.
Williamsburg, Virginia — $69/Night ($483 Total)
A week in Williamsburg gives you the most complete Colonial history experience possible — 2-3 days for Colonial Williamsburg, a day each for Jamestown and Yorktown, a day at Busch Gardens, and at least one resort relaxation day. Wyndham Kingsgate's week-long deals from $69/night put you in two-bedroom suites near all the attractions.
Week-Long Deals Comparison
| Destination | Per Night | 7-Night Total | Regular Hotel (7 Nights) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $59 | $413 | $1,400-2,100 | $987-1,687 |
| Gatlinburg | $59 | $413 | $1,050-1,400 | $637-987 |
| Branson | $59 | $413 | $840-1,190 | $427-777 |
| Myrtle Beach | $69 | $483 | $1,400-2,100 | $917-1,617 |
| Orlando | $69 | $483 | $1,400-2,450 | $917-1,967 |
| Williamsburg | $69 | $483 | $980-1,400 | $497-917 |
How to Make a Week-Long Resort Deal Work
Seven nights requires some planning, but the payoff is enormous. Book flights or plan your drive. Hit a grocery store immediately after arrival — stock up on breakfast supplies, sandwich fixings, snacks, and drinks for the week. This single trip saves you $500-1,000 over the course of 7 days of eating out for every meal.
Create a loose daily plan: presentation on Day 2, one "big" activity every other day (theme park, major attraction, long hike), and alternate with resort/relaxation days. This prevents burnout and keeps the trip feeling like a vacation rather than a forced march through an itinerary.
The Laundry Advantage
Most resort suites have in-unit washer/dryers. For a week-long trip, this is a game-changer. Pack for 3-4 days instead of 7, do a mid-trip load of laundry, and save yourself the hassle (and airline fees) of a massive suitcase. Your kids will wear the same swimsuit every day anyway.
The Bottom Line
A week-long vacation at a 4-star resort for under $500 in lodging sounds too good to be true, but it's the straightforward reality of resort promotional deals. The 90-minute presentation is a speck on a 7-day trip, and the savings compared to regular hotels can exceed $1,500. If you have a week to spare, this is the most cost-effective way to travel in America. Browse our deals under $100 for the cheapest week-long options, or compare all deals on our complete deals page.