Royal Lahaina Resort/Costco package

Question

Can anyone who has stayed there with a Costco package please explain how the $50/day resort credit works? Do you pay then get reimbursed at checkout, run a tab, charge to room? We will likely use mostly at the gift shop and ice cream shop since breakfast is already included. Thank you.

Answer

The $50 per day resort credit at the Royal Lahaina Resort when booking through Costco works as a daily allowance that you can use for various resort services and amenities, including the gift shop, ice cream shop, or other dining options. Here's how it typically works:

How the Resort Credit Works:

1. Charge to Room: The resort credit is usually applied to your room account, meaning any purchases you make at participating venues (like the gift shop or ice cream shop) can be charged directly to your room. At the end of your stay, the total resort credit used will be deducted from your room balance.

For example, if you spend $30 at the gift shop one day, $30 will be charged to your room. The $50 resort credit will then be applied towards that amount, reducing your total bill accordingly.
If you do not use the full $50 credit on a given day, the remaining amount can carry over to the next day until the total credit amount is used up.

2. Tab/Charges at Checkout: You do not need to pay upfront for purchases; instead, you will have a "tab" open, and the resort credit will be applied at checkout. You’ll just charge everything to your room, and the resort credit will be automatically deducted from your final bill at the end of your stay.

3. Reimbursement Process: You do not need to pay out of pocket for any purchases covered by the resort credit. The credit is applied directly to your room charges, so you’ll only pay any remaining balance (if your total charges exceed the daily $50 credit). There's no reimbursement process or need to pay upfront and then wait for reimbursement.

Common Uses for the Resort Credit:

Gift shop purchases
Ice cream or snacks from the resort’s ice cream shop
Dining at participating restaurants or bars
Activities such as rentals, spa services, or other amenities depending on availability

Important Notes:

Check with the front desk or your reservation to confirm exactly what the resort credit can be used for, as some services (like spa treatments or excursions) may not be eligible.
If you do not use the full resort credit, it is typically not refunded or transferable, so it’s best to try to use it up by the end of your stay.

In summary, you’ll likely charge your purchases to the room, and the resort credit will be applied automatically to your account. The credit can be used throughout your stay for various resort services, including the gift shop and ice cream shop.

Royal Lahaina Resort/Costco package

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