Resort fees, which can also be called destination fees, are an additional amount of money charged by hotels or resorts for specific amenities. The resort fee amount varies by property and location, but the fixed amount is typically charged on a daily basis, so it can set you back quite a lot of money.
Do you pay the resort fee when you check in?
Unlike baggage fees on an airline, which are avoidable by not checking luggage, there is no (easy) way to avoid resort fees. Instead, these fees are simply tacked on at the final step of checkout.
Is a resort fee daily?
Why do hotels charge a daily fee?
Resort fees are usually charged to cover amenities like Wi-Fi and gym access, but they're not optional. You have no choice but to pay them even if you choose not to use the amenities they cover.
Can resort fees be negotiated?
You may be able to negotiate directly with your hotel if you do not intend to use the services covered by the resort fee. The best time to do this is when you are checking in. Explain that you don't plan to use these services and ask to have the fee waived.