All-Inclusive Resort Value Comparison Calculator

Check whether an all-inclusive package beats paying as you go. Enter the nightly package rate, what you would otherwise spend on food and activities, and the length of stay to see total costs, per-night differences, and value multiples. Optional credits and tax fields reflect bundled perks and the service charges added to à la carte bills.

Nightly cost for the all-inclusive room, including food and beverage.
What you expect to pay nightly if you purchased meals, drinks, and activities separately.
Total number of nights in the resort stay.
Total value of credits, spa vouchers, or included excursions that reduce the package bill. Defaults to $0.00 when blank.
Add resort taxes, service charges, and gratuities applied to pay-as-you-go purchases. Defaults to 0% when blank.

Actual resort invoices may include additional surcharges, exchange rates, or blackout restrictions. Confirm inclusions with the property before booking.

Examples

  • $820 nightly package, $940 à la carte, 5 nights, $300 credits, 12% taxes ⇒ All-inclusive package total: $3,800.00 USD ($760.00 per night) • Pay-as-you-go total: $5,264.00 USD ($940.00 per night before 12.00% taxes/fees) • Package advantage: $1,464.00 USD overall • Per-night difference: $292.80 USD • Resort credits applied: $300.00 USD ($60.00 per night) • Value multiple (a la carte vs. package): 1.39x.
  • $640 nightly package, $580 à la carte, 4 nights, credits blank, 10% taxes ⇒ All-inclusive package total: $2,560.00 USD ($640.00 per night) • Pay-as-you-go total: $2,552.00 USD ($580.00 per night before 10.00% taxes/fees) • Package premium: $8.00 USD overall • Per-night difference: $2.00 USD • Resort credits applied: $0.00 USD ($0.00 per night) • Value multiple (a la carte vs. package): 1.00x.

FAQ

How should I estimate à la carte spending?

Use past trip budgets, sample menus, or resort dining plans to approximate daily food, beverage, and activity costs. Add extras like airport transfers or premium cocktails that may not be bundled.

Do resort credits reduce taxes too?

Most credits apply after taxes and service charges. Enter the full credit amount in the optional field to reduce the package price only; the calculator continues to apply taxes to the à la carte scenario.

Can I compare two different resorts?

Yes. Run the calculator for each resort's pricing to see which delivers a better value multiple or per-night savings for the same travel dates.

What about tipping policies?

Add expected gratuities into the à la carte spend or the tax and service fee percentage so the comparison reflects the resort's tipping norms.

Additional Information

  • Package total subtracts resort credits from the nightly price to show the net cash you will pay.
  • À la carte total applies the tax and service fee percentage to the base spend so you can compare all-in costs apples-to-apples.
  • Per-night difference divides the total delta by stay length, helping you evaluate upgrades or partial all-inclusive add-ons.
  • Value multiple indicates how many dollars of à la carte value you receive for every dollar spent on the package.

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