How Much Can Hilton Resort Fees Be? When They’re Charged — and When They’re Waived
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A Hilton resort fee is a mandatory daily charge collected by certain hotels in addition to the room rate. Although it’s commonly associated with beach resorts, many city-center hotels now charge destination fees as well.
Unlike taxes, these fees are set by the individual property and are intended to cover amenities that may include:
- Wi-Fi
- Fitness center access
- Beach chairs or umbrellas
- Pool access
- Local shuttle service
- Bottled water
- Resort activities
- Fitness or wellness classes
Whether you use these amenities or not, the fee is generally mandatory whenever it applies.
The good news is that Hilton has one of the most traveler-friendly policies among major hotel chains: resort and destination fees are waived on eligible reward stays booked entirely with Hilton Honors Points or Free Night Rewards.
Here’s everything you need to know about how Hilton resort fees work, how much they typically cost, and when you can avoid paying them.
How Much Are Hilton Resort Fees?
Hilton does not have a standard resort fee. The amount varies by hotel and destination.
Resort fees are most commonly charged at hotels under the following brands:
- Waldorf Astoria Resorts
- Conrad Resorts
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts in resort destinations
- Hilton Curio Collection
- Hilton Tapestry Collection
- DoubleTree Resorts
- Select city hotels with a stay fee
However, brands such as Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, Spark by Hilton, and Tru by Hilton typically do not charge resort fees.
Here is the approximate cost of the daily resort fee for the following types of hotels:
| Resort Type | Typical Daily Fee |
|---|---|
| Airport or city hotels with destination fees | $20–$35 |
| Beach resorts | $35–$50 |
| Luxury resorts | $50–$65+ |
Some premium properties in destinations such as Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Florida can charge even higher fees during peak travel periods. Therefore, always check the final price carefully before booking.
When booking, which rates will you be charged the resort fee for? Here is a list of the main ones:
- Standard paid rates
- Flexible rates
- Advance Purchase rates
- Corporate rates
- AAA or AARP rates
- Most promotional cash rates
The fee appears separately from the room rate and taxes during the booking process.
When Are Hilton Resort Fees Waived?
This is where Hilton stands out.
Hilton Honors members do not pay resort or destination fees on:
- Standard Room Reward stays booked entirely with Hilton Honors Points
- Promotional Free Night Reward certificates
- Reservations at a special rate for Go Hilton Team Members (Employees)
- Other qualifying reward stays specified by Hilton Honors terms and conditions
This benefit applies regardless of whether you’re a basic Hilton Honors member or hold elite status. Whether you’re Silver, Gold, Diamond, or Diamond Reserve you’ll generally pay the resort fee when booking a cash reservation. However, if that same elite member books an award stay using only Hilton Honors Points, the resort fee is waived because of the reward booking — not because of elite status.
Example
The daily resort fee at the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World hotel includes: Guest internet access; PressReader app access to newspapers & magazines; smart TV casting; 15% off spa or fitness retail; 5% off spa or fitness treatments; 5% off cabana experience; 5% off 2 pool chair experience; local and toll-free calls. Його вартість $55.00 USD resort charge per night. Тож бронюючи за бали наприклад дві ночі у готелі, ви економите $110.00 USD.
What About Points & Money Bookings?
The fee waiver is more limited for Points & Money Rewards.
Hilton’s policy specifically waives resort fees on reward stays booked entirely with points. If your reservation includes a cash component, the hotel may still charge resort or destination fees depending on the property’s rules. Always review the final price before confirming your booking.
How to Avoid Hilton Resort Fees
So, let’s summarize how to avoid paying Hilton resort fees:
- Book a Standard Room Reward entirely with Hilton Honors Points.
- Redeem an eligible Hilton Free Night Reward certificate.
- Compare nearby Hilton properties, as not every hotel charges a resort or destination fee.
- Review the pricing breakdown before booking to identify any mandatory charges.
For travelers with a large Hilton Honors balance, using points at high-end resorts often provides additional savings beyond the room rate itself.
Bottom Line
Hilton resort fees typically range from $20 to more than $60 per night, depending on the property and destination. While these mandatory charges apply to most paid reservations, Hilton offers one of the best fee-waiver policies in the hotel industry.
If you book a Standard Room Reward entirely with Hilton Honors Points or redeem an eligible Free Night Reward, your resort or destination fees are waived. For travelers planning stays at luxury resorts in Hawaii, Florida, Las Vegas, or other high-fee destinations, this benefit can easily save hundreds of dollars over the course of a vacation.
