What’s included with your stay — and what costs extra
Your nightly rate at The Cottages at PGA National Resort covers the room and standard services; a separate nightly resort fee (amount varies by date/channel) adds inclusions such as self-parking, wireless internet, in-room coffee and access to the Sports & Racquet Club (fitness classes and some tennis). Meals, many spa treatments, some activities (e.g., private lessons, personal training), pool cabanas and certain parking/valet services are charged extra.
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What the base room rate and resort fee generally include
The room rate covers your accommodation (examples of room types: Room, Garden View; Room, Pool View; Presidential Suite; Premium Suite, with Sofa bed (Junior); Premium Suite (PGA); Premium Suite, Multiple Beds (Junior); Deluxe Room, Resort View; Room, Multiple Beds).
The property charges a nightly resort fee (the exact dollar amount varies by channel and date). The resort-fee inclusions listed by the resort and OTAs commonly include self-parking, wireless internet, access to the Sports & Racquet Club (fitness classes and tennis court time), in-room coffee and local phone calls.
- Free in-room Wi‑Fi is provided to guests.
- Self-parking is included in the resort-fee description for cottage guests; some broader resort listings show paid self-parking or valet fees for other areas of PGA National.
- Resort-fee inclusions can also list concierge service, in-room bottled water and fitness/yoga classes on some rate descriptions.
| Typical inclusion | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wireless internet | Free in-room Wi‑Fi listed for cottage guests |
| Sports & Racquet Club access | Includes most fitness classes and some court time (resort fee dependent) |
| Self-parking | Included for cottage guests per property listings; valet/covered parking fees appear elsewhere across resort listings |
Meals, restaurants and what costs extra
The Cottages at PGA National Resort is not an all-inclusive property: food and drinks are charged separately unless you purchase a specific package. Breakfast is available for an additional charge (reported roughly in the range of about $10–$25 per person on some listings).
The resort has multiple on-site dining venues; casual spots often accept walk-ins while the more intimate venues recommend reservations.
- On-site venues include The Butcher's Club, Honeybelle, Birdie's Diner, Sushi by Boū, The MKT and Sugarplume.
- Reservations are recommended for The Butcher's Club and Sushi by Boū, especially in the evening.
- Poolside bar service and market/grab-and-go items at The MKT are available for purchase.
| Restaurant | Typical service | Typical hours (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| Birdie's Diner | Breakfast & lunch, casual | Opens around 7:00 AM; daytime service through mid-afternoon |
| Honeybelle | Breakfast, lunch & dinner | Breakfast from about 7:00 AM; dinner later evenings (hours vary by day) |
| The Butcher's Club | Steakhouse dinner (reservations recommended) | Evening service starting around 5:00 PM |
| Sushi by Boū | Omakase-style sushi counter (reservations recommended) | Dinner service in evenings; limited lunch hours Fri–Sat |
Pools, spa and wellness: what's included vs extra
Cottage guests have access to the resort’s outdoor pool areas (the broader resort lists multiple outdoor pools and a children’s pool) and the spa complex, but access to some spa amenities and signature experiences may require additional spending or reservations.
The Spa at PGA National Resort is a 40,000-square-foot facility with multiple treatment rooms, mineral pools and specialized experiences; many spa treatments, the Waters of the World mineral pools and certain adult-only areas are restricted to guests 18 and older and can carry extra charges.
- Spa treatments and salon services are charged separately; a 22% service charge is applied at check-out for spa services per resort information, and additional gratuities are discretionary.
- A minimum spa spend (listed by the resort as $100 per guest) may be required to access full spa amenities; day passes for spa/pool access have been offered in the past (examples in listings: $79 weekdays / $99 weekends).
- Pool cabanas and some premium pool services are available for a surcharge.
| Amenity | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resort outdoor pools & children's pool | Included access | Multiple pools across the resort; hours vary by listing |
| Spa treatments / Waters of the World | Extra | Services and mineral-pool experiences require paid treatments or minimum spend; age restrictions apply |
| Pool cabanas / premium pool seating | Extra | Cabanas are available for a surcharge |
Fitness, golf and on-site activities — which are extra
Access to the resort fitness center and many group fitness or yoga classes is commonly included with the resort fee; personal training and private lessons are typically charged in addition.
Golf at PGA National is a separate operation: tee times and certain golf services require reservations and fees. The resort includes access to driving-range facilities but green fees, tee times and pro-shop purchases are extra.
- Fitness center: large facility with cardio and strength equipment; group classes commonly included via the resort fee.
- Personal training, private tennis instruction and golf tee times incur additional charges and need advance booking.
- Sports & Racquet Club includes multiple tennis courts; court time for most play is included in resort-fee descriptions but some programs/clinics may cost extra.
| Activity | Usually included | Usually extra |
|---|---|---|
| Group fitness/yoga classes | Yes (via resort fee) | Special workshops or private instruction |
| Driving range access | Often included | Green fees and tee times for courses |
| Tennis courts | Court time often included | Private lessons and clinics |
Housekeeping, check-in/out, deposits and pet policy
Standard front-desk services—24-hour front desk, bell service, luggage storage and laundry/dry-cleaning—are available; check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM per the resort’s FAQ.
A deposit policy is listed on some channels; deposits and exact payment/hold amounts vary by booking channel and reservation.
- Guests must present photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
- Pet policy varies by listing: many OTA pages state the resort accepts up to two pets for a fee (examples: a one-time pet charge cited on some pages), but at least one aggregator contradicts that—confirm current pet rules and fees directly with the resort before arrival.
- Maximum stay length, incidental holds and specific deposit amounts are posted differently across booking sites; check your booking confirmation for details.
| Policy item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM (resort FAQ) |
| ID & card at arrival | Photo ID and credit card required at check-in |
| Pet fees | Listed on many OTAs as a one-time fee per stay for up to two pets; guests should confirm directly |
Extra charges you’re most likely to encounter
Expect to pay separately for most meals, spa treatments, private lessons (golf, tennis), personal training, premium parking or valet (depending on which area of PGA National you use), and pool cabanas. The nightly resort fee itself is an extra charge on top of the room rate and varies by date and booking channel.
Some items are commonly included for cottage guests but shown as paid elsewhere on the larger resort property—read your reservation details and the resort’s confirmation to see which charges apply to your specific cottage booking.
- Meals and drinks at on-site restaurants and pool bars
- Spa treatments, day passes and specialty spa experiences (service charge applies at check-out)
- Golf green fees, tee times and private lessons
- Personal training, private tennis instruction and specialty fitness sessions
- Pool cabana rentals and premium seating
- Pet fees (if applicable) and incidental holds at check-in
| Charge | Typical handling |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Added nightly; amount varies by channel/date |
| Spa service charge | 22% service charge applied at check-out for spa services (per resort information) |
| Day/guest passes | Spa day passes have been offered (examples on listings); confirm current availability and pricing |
