Resort Fee Total Cost Calculator
Calculate the true total cost of your hotel stay including nightly room rate, mandatory resort fees, taxes, and other charges — so there are no surprises at checkout.
Formula
Room Subtotal = Nightly Room Rate × Nights
Total Resort Fees = Daily Resort Fee × Nights
Taxable Base = Room Subtotal + Resort Fees (if resort fees are taxed), otherwise Room Subtotal only
Tax Amount = Taxable Base × (Tax Rate ÷ 100)
Grand Total = Room Subtotal + Total Resort Fees + Tax Amount + Other Mandatory Fees
Effective Nightly Rate = Grand Total ÷ Nights
Assumptions & References
- Resort fees (also called "amenity fees" or "destination fees") are mandatory daily charges added on top of the advertised room rate.
- Whether resort fees are subject to hotel occupancy tax varies by jurisdiction; the FTC has flagged undisclosed resort fees as a deceptive practice (FTC, 2023).
- Hotel tax rates in the U.S. typically range from 8% to 18% depending on city and state; check your local jurisdiction for the exact rate.
- Other mandatory fees may include parking, facility fees, or energy surcharges billed per stay rather than per night.
- This calculator does not account for loyalty program credits, resort fee waivers (e.g., for elite status holders), or credit card travel credits.
- Always verify the resort fee and tax rate with the hotel directly before booking.