What’s included with your stay — and what costs extra
Water-park access, onsite pools/lazy river, use of the 24-hour fitness center, complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, and access to most family recreation (miniature golf, playground, arcade, beach access) are included with your room. Expect extra charges for meals (à la carte dining), spa treatments, the mandatory resort fee collected at the property, and a refundable damage deposit collected at check-in.
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What’s included with the room
All paid reservations include complimentary access to Dunes Village Resort’s water parks, the indoor lazy river and splash features, seasonal outdoor pools, and the children's pool during the posted water park hours.
Rooms come with complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi and access to the resort’s 24-hour fitness center. Standard hotel policies apply for check-in (4:00 PM) and check-out (11:00 AM).
- Water parks and pools open daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi in all rooms
- 24-hour fitness center access
- Beach access a short walk from the resort
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Water park access | Included with stay (indoor parks plus outdoor seasonal pools) |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary high-speed in rooms |
| Fitness center | Fully equipped, open 24 hours |
Rooms and in-room features — what you get
The resort offers several room types including Deluxe Studio, Deluxe Room, and Suite options (see room names like Deluxe Studio, Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Angle), Suite, Oceanfront (Angle), and Basic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View (Angle)). Exact bedding configurations vary by unit type.
Typical in-room features include climate control, a TV, dresser/console, and in some units a kitchenette or full kitchen. Some rooms are oceanfront or partial sea view and some suites include separate living areas.
- Room names to look for: Deluxe Studio; Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Angle); Suite, Oceanfront (Angle); Deluxe Studio, Oceanfront; Basic Room, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Sea View (Angle)
- Kitchenette or full kitchen available in some suites (check room description when booking)
- Balconies/oceanfront views on select units
| Room type | Common features |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Studio | Sofa bed or king bed options; some oceanfront |
| Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Angle) | Larger unit, multiple beds, oceanfront |
| Suite, Oceanfront (Angle) | Separate living area; 2 Queen Beds in one listed suite |
Food and drinks — what costs extra
Dunes Village Resort is not an all-inclusive property: on-site dining is pay-as-you-go. The resort lists four dining venues (Admiral's Room, Captain's Café, Perk's Up Coffee Shop, Cabana Tiki Bar) and a Pool Side Grill; you pay for meals and drinks at these outlets.
The Admiral's Room offers a breakfast buffet with posted pricing (example: $9.95 adults / $5.95 kids). There is no traditional room service, but takeout is available from Captain's Café.
- Admiral's Room — breakfast buffet (hours ~7:30 AM–11:00 AM; Nov–Feb hours may vary)
- Captain's Café — lunch & dinner (open from 11:00 AM; hours vary by day)
- Perk's Up Coffee Shop — Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go items (morning hours)
- Cabana Tiki Bar & Pool Side Grill — poolside food and drinks (seasonal hours)
| Dining option | When open / notes |
|---|---|
| Admiral's Room | Breakfast buffet; hours 7:30 AM–11:00 AM (seasonal/hour variations possible) |
| Captain's Café | Lunch & dinner; takeout available (hours vary; later hours Fri–Sat) |
| Perk's Up Coffee Shop | Coffee & pastries; morning hours (seasonal variations) |
Spa, activities and extras that carry fees
Lost in Serenity Spa on-site operates Monday through Saturday and requires advance reservations; spa treatments (massages, aromatherapy, hot stone, reflexology, couples packages) are additional charges.
Some kid- and activity-focused options carry surcharges: the children's club is listed as a surcharge activity and other on-site recreation (arcade games, miniature golf, certain rentals or guided activities nearby) may require separate payment.
- Spa treatments and couples packages — additional fee; spa open Mon–Sat
- Children’s club — surcharge applies
- Arcade/game room, miniature golf, and certain court or equipment rentals may have per-use fees
| Activity | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments (Lost in Serenity Spa) | Extra — reservations required |
| Children’s club | Extra — surcharge listed |
| Arcade and some activities | Usually metered / extra |
Parking, deposits, resort fee and payment policies
Complimentary parking is provided for guests and is located across the street from the resort. The property does not accept cash for payment; major credit cards are accepted.
A refundable damage deposit is collected by credit card at check-in (reported in sources as $50 per stay on some listings) and is returned after a property inspection. The resort also collects a mandatory resort fee per accommodation per night at the property; the amount is set and collected by the hotel at check-in.
- Complimentary guest parking (across the street)
- Refundable damage deposit collected at check-in (credit card) — amount listed on some booking sites
- Mandatory resort fee charged at the property (amount varies by listing)
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover (cash not accepted per listings) |
| Damage deposit | Refundable, collected at check-in by card (amount reported on booking listings) |
| Resort fee | Mandatory; collected at property (amount varies) |
House rules, safety and who the resort is best for
Dunes Village Resort is a family resort with facilities for children (water parks, playground, children's pool) and enforces quiet hours in public areas starting at 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 21 to check in and the cardholder used for the deposit must be present with matching ID.
Water-park safety rules include height restrictions on specific slides and a rule prohibiting masks/goggles/snorkels or head gear on slides; check posted rules for each water attraction before using them.
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (cardholder must present matching ID at check-in)
- Water park rules: no masks/goggles/snorkels/head gear on slides; Palms Speed Slide minimum 4 ft, Palms Corkscrew Slide minimum 3 ft
- No pets allowed at the resort
- Smoke-free property (all guest rooms and indoor public areas)
| Rule / policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in age | 21 years; cardholder present with matching ID |
| Pet policy | Pets not accepted |
| Quiet hours | Quiet in public areas from 11:00 PM |
