Phrase guide

resort fee

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A nightly surcharge imposed by hotels on top of the usual rate, nominally to cover the cost of certain amenities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • By charging a resort fee, a hotel is able to advertise an arbitrarily lower nightly rate.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: amenity fee, destination fee, facility fee, resort charge, urban fee

Antonyms: none provided

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