Quick answer: Many hotels do charge resort fees, typically ranging from $30 to $60 or more per room, per night, separate from the advertised room rate — and these usually apply across the entire block.
Why it matters: Resort fees multiplied across 8 to 10 rooms for several nights add up to a meaningful hidden cost that rarely appears in the initial rate a couple sees.
The short answer: Assume resort fees apply per room, per night, and ask for the specific amount before finalizing a room block.
What to check:
- Have you asked the hotel directly for the specific resort fee amount, not just the advertised room rate?
- Have you multiplied the fee across your full room block and the number of nights?
- Does this total change how a villa buyout compares on overall cost?
The bottom line: A resort fee that looks small per room, per night becomes significant once multiplied across a full wedding block.