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What do you tip a butler at an all inclusive resort?

Customarily, for a private butler, you want to tip at least 5% of the nightly room rate—for each night they serve as your butler.



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In resort restaurants, tipping approximately $2 to $3 per person is acceptable. In higher-end restaurants, plan on a $5 tip at a minimum. Tip the bartender and pool staff $2 to $3 per interaction and the concierge $5 for services. Tipping shuttle drivers is also customary.

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A Note About Butlers
Butlers are the one category of Sandals/Beaches employees that are allowed to accept tips. Generally, $20 per day, per butler (you will usually have two) is the norm. Remember, US dollars are gratefully accepted by the staff on all of the islands, so bring some small bills with you to cover tips.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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Although a butler will accept a tip at any time during your stay, including after each service is rendered, it is customary to tip your butler at the beginning when he or she delivers your bags to your room or upon checking out of the hotel.

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Tipping your butler is the key to having an even more magical experience in Punta Cana. Your butler will be going the extra mile to make your vacation memorable. You can tip your butler around 10 USD to 20 USD a day. Or you can choose to tip them at the beginning of your stay and at the end of your stay.

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A service charge (typically 2 percent) is almost always built in to the food and drink fee, so check your contract. If the gratuity is not included, tip as follows. The Standard: 15 - 20 percent of the food and drink fee (based on labor, not the cost), or $200 - $300 for the maitre d'.

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You'll be happy to know that except for butlers; tipping is included, and you won't need to shell out any money for tips while on vacation. The resort handles the tipping, and you're free to enjoy your vacay.

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At food stalls and low-cost eateries (fondas and cocinas economicas) most patrons do not leave a tip, but if you do give one, it is greatly appreciated. When drinking at a bar, whether it be in town or at your all-inclusive resorts, it is appropriate to tip 20 pesos per drink, or the equivalent to $1 USD.

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Some guests leave a lump-sum tip on the last day of their stay, but a better practice is doling out incremental tips daily, as hotel housekeepers might have different day-to-day room assignments. A daily tip more closely ensures your gratitude goes to the specific worker who services the room each day.

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When drinking at a bar, whether it be in town or at your all-inclusive resorts, it is appropriate to tip 20 pesos per drink, or the equivalent to $1 USD.

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$200 to 300 per cruise is average although some may prefer to tip more. Butlers tend to be offered on luxury cruise lines, and many of those – including Regent Seven Seas and Silversea – have tips already included, which are designed to cover the butler. But that doesn't stop people from tipping extra.

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