Private Villa Buyout vs Luxury Resort ROI Calculator

Benchmark the all-in nightly spend of a villa buyout against equivalent luxury resort suites by layering in extras, occupancy, and stay length so travel planners can quickly see per-guest and total savings before locking contracts.

Nightly buyout rate for the private villa, excluding optional extras captured below.
Nightly cost for one resort suite of similar caliber before resort fees or meal plans.
Length of stay for both options (use the same count to compare apples to apples).
Include adults contributing to the trip budget; adjust for children if they affect occupancy.
Defaults to $0. Add nightly chef, butler, or service fees bundled with the villa.
Defaults to $0. Include nightly resort fees, breakfast plans, or taxes charged per suite.
Defaults to 2 guests per suite; adjust if families share suites or require single occupancy.

Confirm all rates, fees, and taxes with the villa owner and resort revenue team before locking contracts; calculator output is for preliminary budgeting.

Examples

  • Villa $6,800/night with $450 extras, suites $1,450/night with $90 fees, 5 nights, 10 guests, 2 guests per suite ⇒ Villa total $36,250.00 ($3,625.00 per guest), resort total $38,500.00 ($3,850.00 per guest across 5 suites), villa saves $225.00 per guest and $2,250.00 overall.
  • Villa $4,200/night, suites $950/night with $120 fees, 4 nights, 6 guests, 2 guests per suite ⇒ Villa total $16,800.00 ($2,800.00 per guest), resort total $12,840.00 ($2,140.00 per guest across 3 suites), villa costs $660.00 per guest and $3,960.00 overall.

FAQ

How should I include refundable security deposits?

Exclude refundable amounts from the inputs, or treat only the non-refundable portion as an extra cost if the deposit is partially retained.

Can I factor staff gratuities?

Yes. Add the expected nightly gratuity budget to the villa extras field so it distributes across the full stay.

What if I negotiate complimentary resort breakfasts?

Reduce the resort nightly fees to reflect any complimentary inclusions, or add a positive amount to the villa extras if the villa must hire outside catering.

Does the tool handle uneven trip lengths for each option?

No. Enter the same stay length for both options. Run separate calculations if the villa or resort requires a different minimum night commitment.

Additional Information

  • Optional extras represent nightly charges; add flat arrival fees to the villa rate before calculating if they apply once per stay.
  • Suite occupancy defaults to two guests; adjust to model family suites or solo travelers demanding private rooms.
  • Taxes and gratuities are not automatically added; include them within the nightly rate inputs if you want them in the comparison.
  • Per-guest comparison helps quantify value when splitting costs among couples or event attendees.

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