What’s included vs. what costs extra at The San Luis Resort
The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center includes basic in-room amenities (Wi‑Fi, in-room coffee/bottled water as bundled by the mandatory resort fee), access to two outdoor pools and the fitness center, and on-site family-friendly activities. Extra charges commonly apply for spa treatments, cabana reservations at The Cove, valet or self-parking, specialty dining and some premium room categories or adults-only areas like Club Ten and the Villas.
In this guide
- What’s included in standard room rates
- Pools, The Cove and cabanas — included vs extra
- Dining, bars and what will cost more
- Spa, fitness and wellness — what’s covered
- Parking, resort fees and transport extras
- Room categories, adults-only sections and premium inclusions
- Booking notes and property policies that affect cost
What’s included in standard room rates
Standard room rates generally cover your guest room (examples of room types: Standard Room, 1 King Bed; Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds; Executive Suite, Executive Level) and 24-hour front desk service.
Complimentary wireless Internet is provided throughout the resort and basic in-room items included through the mandatory resort fee typically cover fitness-center access, in-room safe, bottled water/coffee, and pool access (wristband required for pool areas).
- Complimentary: Wi‑Fi throughout the resort
- Included via resort fee: fitness center access, pool access (wristband), in-room safe and some in-room bottled water/coffee
- Not included in base rate: spa treatments, cabana rentals, speciality dining, parking (see below)
| Item | Usually included? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Fitness center access | Yes (via resort fee) |
| Spa treatments | No (extra) |
Pools, The Cove and cabanas — included vs extra
The resort has two outdoor pools including The Cove, which features sun loungers, daybeds, a swim-up bar and private cabanas. Pool access is an amenity for registered guests only and you must wear the guest wristband while on property pool areas.
Cabanas are rentable and come in several tiers; the Cove lists Regular, Large and Luxury cabana types and Luxury Cabanas include access to the private plunge pool. Luxury Cabana access is adults-only.
- Included for registered guests: general pool access (wristband required), poolside bar service
- Extra: reservable cabanas (Regular, Large, Luxury) and the Cove’s private plunge pool (Luxury only)
- Pool hours and bar hours vary by season; check current schedules before arrival
| Pool feature | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| General pool access | Included for registered guests |
| Cabanas (Regular/Large/Luxury) | Extra — reservable |
| Luxury cabana private plunge pool | Extra — adults-only access |
Dining, bars and what will cost more
The resort includes multiple on-site dining venues (The Steakhouse, Grotto, Blake's Bistro, Cup + Cone and San Luis Bar), but meals, alcohol and café items are not included in room rates.
Some outlets operate limited hours (for example Cup + Cone opens early for coffee/gelato, and The Steakhouse keeps evening hours). Reservations are recommended for The Steakhouse and Grotto; expect a separate charge for food, beverages and gratuities.
- Pay extra for: all restaurant meals, bar drinks, room-service items (if offered), special dining events
- The Steakhouse: dress code and recommended reservations; closed some weekdays — check current hours
- Blake's Bistro runs a weekend breakfast buffet (extra) and has regular menu service
| Venue | Typical cost status |
|---|---|
| The Steakhouse | Extra — fine-dining menu, reservations suggested |
| Grotto | Extra — dinner service (hours vary) |
| Cup + Cone | Extra — café items and gelato |
Spa, fitness and wellness — what’s covered
Spa San Luis is on-site and charges separately for treatments. The spa’s hours and booking policies are published (open daily with shorter hours on Sunday) and some booking windows require calling; Saturdays may carry an additional per-treatment surcharge.
Fitness center access is typically included through the resort fee. The spa also provides amenities such as a sauna and hot tub, but individual treatments (massages, facials, pedicures, open-air gazebo massages) are extra and have their own prices and policies.
- Included: fitness center access (via resort fee)
- Extra: Spa San Luis treatments (massages, facials, body treatments), Saturday surcharges on spa bookings, open-air gazebo massage availability at limited times
- Note: spa access is restricted to guests 18 and older
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | Included (resort fee) |
| Spa treatments (e.g., Oceanic Tranquility Massage) | Extra — priced per treatment |
| Spa amenities (sauna/hot tub) | Spa access policies apply; treatments extra |
Parking, resort fees and transport extras
The San Luis charges a mandatory resort fee that bundles several amenities; booking channels report varying resort-fee amounts, so check your reservation for the exact fee applied to your stay.
On-site self-parking and valet parking are available for additional charges; reported rates vary across booking sites. The resort offers a complimentary shuttle to the cruise ship terminal but does not offer a free airport shuttle.
- Mandatory resort fee: covers items such as fitness access, in-room bottled water/coffee, pool access and some in-room amenities — amount varies by booking channel
- Parking: self-parking and valet are available for a daily surcharge (rates reported differently by different sites)
- Transport: complimentary cruise-terminal shuttle available; no free airport shuttle
| Service | Fee status |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Mandatory — amount varies by channel |
| Self-parking | Extra (daily charge) |
| Valet parking (in/out privileges) | Extra (daily charge) |
Room categories, adults-only sections and premium inclusions
Some room categories and floors come with extra or different inclusions. Club Ten (the 10th-floor VIP accommodations) and the Villas are adults-only sections that offer VIP services; Club Ten guests receive complimentary valet as one listed benefit.
If you want adults-only access, choose Club Ten or book one of the Villas; standard rooms (for example Standard Room, 1 King Bed or Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds) are family-friendly. Check the exact inclusions tied to a room type when booking.
- Club Ten: adults-only 10th-floor VIP area with complimentary valet and extra VIP services
- The Villas: secluded accommodations with private entrance, in-room hot tub and access to a Villas-only pool (adults-only)
- Standard rooms and suites: family-friendly unless specifically designated adults-only
| Room category | Typical difference from base rate |
|---|---|
| Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Base accommodations — family-friendly |
| Club Ten (10th-floor) | Adults-only perks, complimentary valet |
| The Villas | Secluded entry, in-room hot tub, exclusive pool (adults-only) |
Booking notes and property policies that affect cost
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM; both early/late options are subject to availability and may carry charges through your booking channel or the hotel. The minimum check-in age is 21.
The San Luis is family-friendly overall but maintains adults-only enclaves; spa access is restricted to guests 18 and older. Pet policies vary across booking sites, so contact the resort directly if you plan to travel with a pet.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM (late/early options subject to availability)
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Pet policy: inconsistent reporting — confirm directly with the resort before booking with a pet
- Cots/extra beds: not available at the property
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 |
| Extra beds/cots | Not available |
| Children policy | Up to 2 children 17 and younger stay free using existing bedding |
