Alert hotel staff to any issues: If you do find any evidence of bed bugs in your hotel room, report the issue immediately to a hotel staff member so they can investigate the room, as well as the surrounding rooms and common areas.

If you discover bed bugs in your resort room, your first priority is to document the evidence with clear photos and videos of the bugs themselves or the "ink spots" on the bedding. Immediately notify the front desk and demand a room change; crucially, ensure the new room is not adjacent to or directly above/below the infested one, as bed bugs travel easily through wall voids and electrical outlets. Once you move, you must treat all your belongings as contaminated. Seal all your clothing in plastic bags until you can wash them in hot water (at least 60°C) and dry them on high heat for at least 30 minutes, as heat is the only reliable way to kill the eggs. For items that cannot be washed (like suitcases or shoes), you should use a handheld steamer or seal them with a "No-Pest Strip" in a large bin for several weeks. In 2026, many travelers also file a report on "The Bed Bug Registry" to warn others. Do not be afraid to ask for a full refund or a credit for a future stay, as a bed bug encounter is a significant failure of hospitality health and safety standards.