What makes a resort different than a hotel?

Hotels' primary purpose is to provide comfortable lodging. A resort is more like a self-contained development that can be a destination in its own right. Most travel needs such as dining, entertainment, shopping, local transportation, and more can be found within the resort's establishment.



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Resort Hotel is an entire service lodging facility that typically includes recreational activities and entertainment. This so-called “resort hotel” is usually located in places frequently visited for recreation and relaxation, such as seashores, beaches, historic and scenic areas, spas, ski parks, etc.

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Types of Resorts. There are four primary categories of resorts: golf resorts & beach resorts, island resorts & lake resorts, mountain resorts & ski resorts, and spa resorts.

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Resort Hotel is an entire service lodging facility that typically includes recreational activities and entertainment. This so-called “resort hotel” is usually located in places frequently visited for recreation and relaxation, such as seashores, beaches, historic and scenic areas, spas, ski parks, etc.

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To help you with your decision, The Crane has put together a list of amenities and services that make a great resort.
  • Free Wi-Fi. ...
  • Wellness Facilities. ...
  • Concierge. ...
  • Daily Housekeeping. ...
  • Entertainment. ...
  • Kids' Clubs. ...
  • Multiple Restaurants.


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: a place designed to provide recreation, entertainment, and accommodation especially to vacationers : a community or establishment whose purpose or main industry is catering to vacationers.

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A hotelier is a person who runs or owns a hotel.

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resort (n.) late 14c., that to which one has recourse for aid or assistance, source of comfort and solace, from Old French resort resource, a help, an aid, a remedy, back-formation from resortir to resort, literally to go out again, from re- again (see re-) + sortir go out (see sortie).

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Resorts. A resort is usually a destination that attempts to provide travelers with everything they need in one location: Accommodations, dining, drinks, shopping, and entertainment. Often located in popular vacation destinations, some resorts are all-inclusive, allowing travelers to pay one price for unlimited service.

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Hotels are classified according to the hotel size, location, target markets, levels of service, facilities provided, number of rooms, ownership and affiliation etc. Besides these classifications hotels are often classified with the Star, Diamond or Crown system, depending on geographic location.

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At a minimum, most inclusive resorts include lodging, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food (three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner), indoor and outdoor activities, and entertainment for a fixed price.

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The term “adults only” means that there is an age restriction to enter the resort. Most of these resorts consider the age of adulthood to be 18 years old and therefore put the restriction as such. If you are wanting to bring kids, babies, or anyone below that age into the resort you will not be able to.

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A private resort is a vacation property that is a hybrid of a high end hotel and villa, that is purposefully designed to be booked out by guests at a time, for exclusive use. Private resorts offer their guests pure comfort and privacy to spend quality time alone or with friends and family.

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Resort-Like Amenities Many resort-style communities have amenities that you wouldn't typically find in a single-family or condominium community like spas, multiple pools, boutiques, bars, and restaurants.

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A high-quality but authentic service These days though, guests' expectations in a hotel are through a higher level of clean and basic amenities, a level that goes way beyond just a comfortable bed, clean rooms, corridors, a reliable WIFI connection, and other complimentary toiletries.

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When planning a resort, architects strive to create an unforgettable environment that is also welcoming and relaxing to ensure that visitors make memories of a lifetime. Extraordinary resort designs begin with exceptional architectural engineering that considers how the building will blend with its environment.

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