What is a good tip for a Sandals butler?

How much should you tip Butlers at Sandals Resorts? Butlers at Sandals Resorts work very hard to make sure your stay is absolutely perfect. Therefore, it is appropriate to tip your butler at Sandals Resorts. The average amount is around $20 per day.



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If you're staying somewhere that provides a high level of butler service, $25-$75 per day is customary. It can be more or less, depending on the level of luxury in your accommodations and on the services they provide for you. We recommend providing the butler's tip at the end of your stay in a sealed envelope.

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Yes, your hotel butler expects a tip. Unless your stay has gone disastrously and it's his or her fault, you should be leaving a generous tip — more if your butler has gone the extra mile and done more than just maintaining your suite for you during your stay.

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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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Sandals have a strict no tipping rule in all their resorts, but this does not apply to their Butler Service. Therefore when booking Butler Service rooms at Sandals Resorts, you should budget anything from $50-$100 a day in addition to your holiday budget.

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Even so, there are a few exceptions that should be mentioned. While most employees at these resorts are not permitted to accept tips, you are welcome to tip butlers, tour guides, and massage therapists to show your appreciation. Tipping is entirely up to you in these situations!

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While tipping may not be required at some all-inclusive resorts, many guests prefer to do so. In the event that you would like to tip staff during your all-inclusive vacation, it is important to find out in advance whether staff would even be allowed to accept those tips.

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All-inclusive resort tipping etiquette
  1. Bartender: 20 pesos or $1 every 1-2 drink orders, especially if you order complicated cocktails.
  2. Cart drivers: $1 per trip.
  3. Servers: $5-10 every couple of meals for good service or if your waiter went above & beyond (we usually tipped at dinner)
  4. Shuttle driver to/from airport.


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In Mexico, a good rule of thumb for tips is to leave 10-15% of the bill. 50 pesos would be a standard tip for a bill that was around 500 pesos. For example, if you go out for dinner and get drinks, you should expect to spend around 400 MXN. That would mean your tip would be between 40-60 MXN.

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A general rule of thumb is $3 to $5 per night for budget and midrange hotels, and up to $10 a night for luxury hotels and resorts (or more if the service is really high end).

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Room service: If the hotel hasn't already added a gratuity, tip this person the same way you would a server or bartender in the restaurant downstairs: 15% to 20%. Door staff: No need to tip for someone opening the door.

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During your stay, here are several things to consider asking them to do:
  • Make all your dining reservations in advance.
  • Schedule any excursions off property.
  • Service you at the beach with your favorite beverages.
  • Arrange for special spa treatment or romantic dinner.
  • Clean or shine shoes.
  • Iron your clothes.


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