How to Tip at an All Inclusive Resort | Should you Tip at an All Inclusive Resort | Tipping Guide

One of the biggest questions that we get is about how to tip at an all-inclusive resort, or even IF you should tip at an all- inclusive resort. So in this video I review some of the basic protocols when it comes to tipping at an all inclusive resort and how we personally choose to tip when we are on vacation. Tipping is not mandatory but remember you have the privilege of being on vacation and many of the workers that are making your vacation better do not get paid much hourly and rely on tips as a means of income. A little goes a long way in countries like Mexico and Dominican Republic! #travel #travelchannel #travelvlog
We have learned to be generous tippers because it comes back to you 10X

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Average Service Tip Guide
Taxi Drivers - 15-20% of ride cost
Greeters $1-2
Check in Concierge $5-10
Bellman - $5-$10
Bartenders - $1-$2 per drink order or Tip up front for the day $20 if you are staying in one place
Servers $3-5
Housekeeping staff $3-5 per day - we tip upfront and then our rooms are immaculate every day!
Spa Services - 15-20%

Staff often forgotten:
Made to Order staff at Buffets - Poolside
Hostesses
Towel Concierge
Entertainment Staff
Landscapers
Janitors

Also if you are going to a resort with a butler average about $10-20 per day - In the past we tipped them after but next time we go to a place with a butler we will try tipping them up front

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[tapas_y_vinos]

More than 20 years ago I was one of those hotels workers in a communist island of the Caribbean. I saved every single tip as my more precious treasure. Until one day it was enough to buy my exit. Today I have a nice life with my family in a free country. And of course I’m a good tipper. Tipping is not just helping a family to get a plate of food on their table. Sometimes is more than that. You are helping to build a dream. Thank you and God bless you all.

[AnthonyFreeman-pk]

That is one thing i love about Sandals all inclusive. The only ppl you are allowed to tip are...spa, private transfer and your butler. They are the most friendliest ppl too. Been to over 5 sandals locations and 90% of the staff have 10 plus years of service. That is one of the main reasons we stay at all inclusive, is to enjoy vacation and not have to pull out your wallet. Since tipping is the norm in Mexico, we will definitely make sure we have tip money! Thank you for such great advice!

[kerrierohr]

Eek, following your guide my tipping would equal what I pay for a trip. Having so many friends that I met in my travels, they do say Americans are "over tippers". It's so important to show appreciation, but they don't need that much to feel appreciated when the American dollar does go so much further. It's great that if someone can afford those "guides", but recognize also, that they feel just as appreciated when given anything, and they see Americans coming from a mile away. They have no problem taking it, but you won't get neglected if you don't. Case in point, I tip housekeeping the end of my trip, because tipping is for good service, not to "convince" someone to give good service. I've never had a problem getting what I need. It's a touchy subject, and I recognize that.

[ludaw]

Thanks to 'kind' people who tip generously, employers are able to get away from not paying their staff well.

[jasonchrysler]

Very good video. A couple of things I do a bit different are tipping the housekeeping staff daily because sometimes they will change over during your stay. You could tip one well and the next person nothing. I put a few dollars in the fridge as well because they are usually different from housekeeping staff. I will tip the landscapers as well, but sometimes I will take the cold sodas from my mini bar and share those on a hot day. Love the idea of separating your daily tips just to keep an idea of how much you're using.

[camzclipz]

One thing I want to mention about tipping ahead of time to the maid cleaning your room is, before you do that you should always talk to your maid to find out what days she’s off.. most people do a 7 day all inclusive on avg I’d say so in most cases I personally have had a different paid for 1 or 2 days of my stay.. I personally wouldn’t want to leave a big tip out for a week stay to find out that for the rest of my stay it’s going to be someone else, and having to tip again! 😊

[yamilzaidi]

When I go to an all inclusive hotel I usually take around 150 dollars . Around 100 will be in 1 dollar bills the rest in 5 dollar bills ..
Staying and average of 7 days ( 6 nights ) I’ll tip around 2-3 dollars at the pool bar, 3-5 dollars at the restaurants, 3 dollars for house keeping, 2 dollars for restocking the fridge .. 1-2 dollars at the buffet depending how I was served ..
I’ll get extra beer or a drink for the entertainment personnel and hide it for then as well 😬… this usually is enough for a 7 day stay ..

[hk]

$100 tip per day?! That’s madness !! we are going to cancun for 7 days so that’s $700 in tips!!

[joeperrone]

Very informative video. It does remind me why most of our best experiences and least hassle all-inclusive vacations have been at resorts where no-tipping is the firmly controlled policy - overall those resorts tend to be more expensive (in the case of Beaches often double the price of other family resorts), but not having to constantly fumble with cash for tips all day long is a huge plus. It is also the case at least in the DR and Mexico, everyone has their hand out and if you don't tip well the service you receive will be very sub-par.

[jisa]

I recently went on vacation to Punta Cana, and tipping was one of my big concerns, considering that I live in a commonly non tipping country/culture like Chile. I saw this and other videos (all made by americans) to get some guidelines regarding tipping. The first conclusion is that americans tip excessively, and for non US people its almost impossible to follow their example. The second conclusion: you don't have to tip everybody, unless you have plenty of money to burn. If that's not the case, I recommend prioritizing your tips. I prioritized barmen and the house staff, specially because I requested diet sodas in the bars & for my room minibar (for that I daily left a note and some money). Both worked well, because they went out of their ways to accomodate me. In fact, after I started tipping the housekeeping, when I returned to my room after a day on the beach, there were flowers all over the bed. I didn't tip waiters/waitresses because their service quality, which was ok, didn't improve much even when people gave them money.

[TheDanhorobin]

as someone coming from a country that doesnt tip this video created more stress for me haha. thanks for giving me something to think about :)

[turicke]

We are like minded when it comes to tipping. We tip similar amounts as you and often times sometimes more. We love blessing people with this small gesture to show our appreciation. We know some may really need it and some may not but for us it doesn’t matter, we tip nonetheless. A tip, a smile, and a thank you is what we try to do each time we travel.

[ninakytsyk]

It is ALL INCLUSIVE, tips are included in price. We are already paying a great sum for not so great of service in most of the times. Food and drinks are so cheap comparing to 10 years ago, but tips are growing....

[susanstadtlander]

Great video with good guidelines. I wish more people would take your advice since it is sad to say there are a lot of folks who don't tip at all when staying at all inclusives. I travel solo to Mexico at least twice a year and budget my tip money right into the cost of my trip. One thing I might add to your review is to make sure the American dollars, five, tens and twenties are bills that are in good shape. For example, not ripped or torn, written on or defaced in any manner. The folks you tip with them have a hard time converting them if they are not in good shape. It makes their lives easier and the money you leave greatly appreciated even more!

[richardmatthews]

The tipping culture in the US is out of control.. People want tips for everything... the employer employs this person to do a job.. the employee then carries out their duty for an agreed wage. Its not people's responsibility to top up their income with continuous tips. I will tip when on vacation, but nowhere near $100 a day. I've paid to stay at the hotel.. the hotel can pay their staff. Also, with these all inclusive resorts I won't, and alot of other people are the same, even carry cash around with me... why would you? You've already paid for everything 💁‍♂️

[jenniferchamberlain]

Great info - I leave $5 a day on the bed for the housekeeping staff and have found that the fairest way as sometimes it can be a different person

[jackielaurin]

excellent advice you can see you have a caring and generous heart, may you be blessed daily..
it's true we forget people so spread it around, i think is sound advice, thanks, nice videos.

[simil]

I agree with most of your tipping guidelines, except for the taxi driver. High chances, they’re already ripping you off.

[NormalJuaritosGirl]

Idk why tipping gives me so much anxiety. Having to include in the planning how much more money I'm spending bribing our servers puts me off traveling.

[edutz]

We go to Cancun a lot. We find if you tip well, the staff remembers you and they tend to make sure you are taken care often. I know the bartenders will have our drinks ready as we are walking up to them.