Good morning. It’s まさきん.
I spotted an interesting banner on the Rakuten Travel homepage. It said “Trips that earn up to 40% in Rakuten Points.” The link led to a feature page called Rakuten Super DEAL.
What kind of campaign is this?
It feels closest to a limited-time points-back promotion. It covers domestic accommodation plans, not mobile plans or merchandise.
This round was part of the “Summer Vacation & Autumn Travel Fair.” The eligible travel period runs from check-in on July 31 to check-out on November 30.
30–40% back, and when you need to act
The points-back rate varies by plan. On the site, plans were listed in 30% and 40% tiers.
You also need to watch how the points are calculated. Apparently, the pre-tax price is used as the base. If you use a coupon, the points are calculated on the discounted price.
The timing caught my eye too. The travel period is fairly long, running until November 30. But the booking (entry) deadline was August 20.
I’m writing this on August 18. That means there are only about 2 days left to book. If you have a trip in mind, it is probably worth checking soon.
While I was hunting for eligible plans, I was also reminded of my household’s phone bill. You can sign up for Rakuten Mobile through my referral. If you switch carriers, you get up to 14,000 points, so take a look if you haven’t yet.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
What I found a bit confusing
The name tripped me up first. Rakuten Ichiba has a service with a similar name. I covered it in my article on the Rakuten Ichiba version of Super DEAL, but that one is for merchandise. The rates and conditions are completely different.
When the points are actually awarded is another thing to check. According to the page, they are added within 10 days starting the day after check-out. So they don’t seem to show up right after you book.
There are also exclusions. Plans that include flights, as well as cancellations and no-shows without notice, are not eligible.
Things to check before you book
First, I’d confirm the “Rakuten Super DEAL” label on the accommodation plan page. Even for the same dates, there are plenty of plans that aren’t eligible.
Don’t miss the booking (entry) deadline either. It’s the booking date, not the travel date, that needs to be by August 20.
If you’re combining it with a coupon, keep the calculation method in mind. Since the discounted price is the base, you may not get a straight 30–40% of the room rate.
If you’re a Rakuten Mobile subscriber, there’s also a promotion that adds extra points on hotel bookings. Its conditions are separate from this Super DEAL, so checking both could pay off.
Summary
Rakuten Travel’s Super DEAL gives 30–40% back in points on eligible accommodation plans. The travel period runs until November 30, but the booking deadline is a short one: August 20.
Even though they share the “Super DEAL” name, this and the Rakuten Ichiba version differ in what they cover and their conditions. It’s worth being careful not to mix them up.
Conditions and periods may change. I recommend checking the official site for the latest information before booking.
While you’re planning your trip, reviewing your phone bill at the same time might tidy up your overall household budget. With my Rakuten Mobile referral, you get up to 14,000 points when you switch. If you haven’t considered it yet, this could be a good time to take a look.
Clicking this opens the Rakuten login page. Once you log in, you’ll see the campaign details.
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