Ella Marie Gill documented her holiday on social media after paying just £99 for mystery holiday package via Wowcher, who allocate destinations to customers at random
A woman who snapped up a £99 mystery holiday voucher from Wowcher has taken to social media to share her experience. Wowcher, known for its daily deals and discounts on a range of experiences, products and services, was something traveller Ella Marie Gill was eager to try out.
“We are heading to Malaga in Spain and have no idea what to expect,” she started off in a TikTok video after finding out her destination. After a three-hour flight, Ella Marie confessed she was “most nervous” about the condition of her hotel after checking out photos of it online.
“We’ve just arrived at our hotel and it’s not looking too bad,” she optimistically added, following a 10-minute Uber ride from the airport. Ella Marie highlighted it’s a four-star accommodation as she ventured inside where she was immediately taken by the hotel’s lobby.
“I do think it’s quite nice,” she admitted, sweeping her camera around the reception and seating areas. Stepping outside, she commended: “And we are literally on the beach, so 10 points for that.”
After picking up her room key, Ella Marie headed to the lift, thankful she was allowed to check-in two hours early. Upon entering the room, she exclaimed: “It’s absolutely huge. Honestly, I’m quite pleasantly surprised.”
Indeed, Ella Marie showed off her room’s sofa, king-size bed, chair, desk and even a mini-fridge that was already filled with a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
“The bathroom is lovely too,” Ella Marie declared, highlighting an immaculate-looking bath and shower. “It’s such a big size.”
Regarding her bed, she gushed about how comfortable it was, before escorting her viewers outside to her balcony – complete with table and chairs – which boasted views across the city. “I’m actually really impressed,” Ella Marie concluded. “Honestly, for a Wowcher holiday I am pretty impressed.”
In the comments section, one TikTok user shared their own Mystery Holiday experience, writing: “I’ve done this and got lake Garda in Italy. We paid £50 per person to upgrade our flights. We had to change our hotel as all the reviews on the hotel they had given us everyone said they all got bedbugs so we had to pay £250 for a new hotel and Wowcher wouldn’t change it for us or compensate us unless we went there and actually got bed bugs. Beautiful place though.”
A second person commented: “Stayed here too with the £99 holiday! So amazing, we upgraded to a beach view room. Would definitely go back.”
Meanwhile, a third exclaimed: “Absolutely bargain! Hope you enjoyed it! I love Malaga, it’s beautiful, and go as often as I get the chance.”
Wowcher markets its mystery breaks, which differ in cost depending on distance. The company states: “Experience the thrill of a surprise getaway! Whether it’s the vibrant streets of New York, the breathtaking beaches of Bali, or the historic charm of Rome, our Mystery Holidays take you to incredible destinations- without the hassle of planning!
“Whether this is an exciting trip for yourself, or you want to gift a mystery holiday voucher to a loved one, we’ve got you covered! Indeed, from long-haul destinations including Maldives, Barbados and Bali, to city breaks and beach holidays such as Venice, Rome and Amsterdam, Wowcher says customers could find themselves heading to one of more than 100 destinations through the Mystery Holiday package.”
As for how you’ll discover your destination, Wowcher explains: “Each customer is randomly assigned a destination tier and will receive a travel location within that tier, based on their selected travel dates. The destination will remain undisclosed at the time of purchase. Once revealed and the voucher is redeemed, the booking becomes non-refundable. Refunds will not be issued if a customer is unhappy with the allocated destination.”