Can you pay to eat at an all-inclusive resort?

You'll always be able to eat in the resort buffets at your All-Inclusive, but if there are specialty restaurants – a fancy steakhouse or sushi joint – these might not be included, or you may have to pay a supplement to dine in them. What is this? Again, this is a case of checking the fine print before booking.



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All-inclusive vs Half-board Some half-board hotels will offer breakfast and lunch, but not dinner, or snacks and drinks. This pales in comparison when paired with all-inclusive resorts where unlimited any-time drinks, meals, and snacks are part of the vacation package.

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While there are certainly upscale all-inclusive resorts whose rates are much higher than you might pay elsewhere, most all-inclusive resorts can be a great value. When everything is included in the price, you can save money on your vacation, making all-inclusives worth it for budget travelers.

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Is it rude not to tip at all-inclusive resorts? While tipping is allowed at some resorts, it is optional, so you won't have to worry about staff pressuring you to do so.

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The majority of all-inclusive includes all meals and snacks as a minimum. Some if not most resorts will also include 24/7 room service as part of the package, but this is worth double checking before booking. Most places will let you eat as frequently and order as much food as you like.

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Plan some downtime. At each all-inclusive resort, there are activities all day long which you may want to try. Remember that you're vacationing and can run out of steam quickly. Take some downtime each day to rest and recharge so that you don't overdo it too soon and find yourself in bed before the evening shows.

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Fruits and Veggies One of the cardinal rules to eating healthy everyday is to fill your plate with fresh vegetables and fruits. When staying at an all-inclusive resort, be sure to incorporate fruits and vegetables into each meal. These should be the first two items you put on your plate.

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Traditional all inclusive packages mean that the flight and your room are paid for as well as at least 3 meals a day and some activities that you can do while you're visiting.

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You cannot simply refuse to pay resort fees, but — just as some hotel employees are occasionally empowered to compensate you — the employee might have authority to remove your resort fee. Just understand that this is the exception, not the norm. And while it doesn't hurt to ask, it helps to ask nicely.

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In terms of how much money you'll need to have on hand for tipping during your Caribbean vacation, bring a small amount of cash inclusive of smaller bills like 5s and 10s. Some experts recommend that you bring a total of $150 to $200 USD for tips for a 1-week stay.

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In general, you'll want to plan on tipping restaurant staff, the concierge, bartenders, housekeepers, the bellman, pool staff, and shuttle drivers at all-inclusive resorts. Impeccable service can always be rewarded with higher tips, but there are some accepted standards for travelers to lean on.

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The majority of all-inclusive includes all meals and snacks as a minimum. Some if not most resorts will also include 24/7 room service as part of the package, but this is worth double checking before booking. Most places will let you eat as frequently and order as much food as you like.

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Many all-inclusive resorts offer buffet restaurants which are usually pretty solid for breakfast. At these you can put together the breakfast of your dreams each morning and start your day off right. For other meals such as dinner, buffet restaurants can be a little less memorable.

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“Many all-inclusive resorts make their money on expensive excursions that guests book on the spot, so research which activities are included or if you can pay a supplement to have activities included,” says Hoenig.

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How much should you spend on an all inclusive? For a mid-range nice resort, $1500 per person is what you can expect to pay for a one-week stay. All inclusive prices vary by resort and location, however the average price for an all-inclusive vacation ranges from $200 to $600/day (remember this usually includes airfare).

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These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.

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There may be a set number of drinks you can have each day. As we said, above, many luxury all-inclusive resorts still offer unlimited alcoholic beverages though, so be sure to do your research before you book if this is something you're looking for.

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