Hotels with No Resort Fee

A resort fee (also called a destination fee or amenity fee) is a mandatory daily charge added on top of your room rate, typically $25–$50 per night. Hotels claim it covers amenities like WiFi, pool access, gym use, and local phone calls. Critics argue these amenities should be included in the room price. The fee is usually disclosed at checkout, not in the advertised rate.

Resort fees typically range from $25 to $50 per night, but some luxury resorts charge $75 or more. For a 5-night stay, that is an extra $125–$375 you did not expect. By choosing hotels with no resort fee, the price you see is the price you pay — no surprises at checkout.

Most hotels outside the United States do not charge resort fees at all — it is primarily a US phenomenon, especially in Las Vegas, Miami, and Hawaii. Internationally, the vast majority of hotels on HOTEVI have transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Always check the hotel details page for any additional charges before booking.

Resort fees are currently legal in most jurisdictions, though regulators are cracking down. The US Federal Trade Commission has proposed rules requiring hotels to display total prices upfront. Some cities and states have also introduced transparency laws. Booking through HOTEVI helps you compare total costs and avoid properties with hidden charges.

Browse the destinations on this page to find cities with the most resort-fee-free hotels. When you search for any city on HOTEVI, hotel listings show pricing details clearly. You can also check individual hotel pages where any mandatory fees or taxes are disclosed before you reach the payment step.