What’s included and what costs extra at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Room rates at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa cover your villa or guest room stay, standard in-room amenities and access to many on-site facilities — but a mandatory daily resort fee is charged at check-in and certain features cost extra. Paid extras commonly include admission to Treasure Cove Water Park, spa treatments, some activities and certain service fees (pet fee, refundable deposit, parking options like valet is listed as complimentary but check at check-in).
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What the room rate includes
Your room rate covers the accommodation itself (examples of room types: Room (Resort Select), Room, 1 Bedroom, Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Studio (Villa), Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Villa, 4 Bedrooms). Standard in-room amenities and housekeeping on request are included as part of the stay according to the resort’s policies.
The mandatory daily resort fee (collected at check-in) bundles resort-wide benefits such as Wi‑Fi, miniature golf, bike rentals, sports-court access, fitness-center use, local calls, an in-room safe and boarding-pass printing — see the resort-fee section for details.
- Access to on-site pools (subject to posted pool hours)
- Resort Wi‑Fi (included in the resort fee)
- Fitness center access (included in the resort fee)
- Mini golf and sports equipment (included in the resort fee)
| Room examples | Beds (example) |
|---|---|
| Room (Resort Select) | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Villa, 4 Bedrooms | 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds |
Mandatory resort fee — what’s covered
Westgate Lakes charges a mandatory daily resort fee collected at check-in; third‑party listings report it in the approximate range noted on booking sites. The resort-fee inclusions are consistent across sources and are intended to cover common on-property amenities.
If you want to avoid surprises, expect the resort fee to cover Wi‑Fi throughout the property plus recreational items and small services that guests commonly use during a stay.
- Wi‑Fi internet access across the resort
- Miniature golf and some sports-equipment rentals
- Fitness-center access and some fitness classes
- Bike rentals, local calls, in-room safe and boarding-pass printing
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Available throughout property; listed as included in the resort fee |
| Fitness center & classes | Access included in the resort fee |
| Mini golf & bike rentals | Included under the resort-fee benefits |
Pools and Treasure Cove Water Park — what costs extra
The resort maintains seven heated outdoor pools and seven hot tubs; access to the general pools is part of staying on-property (pool hours vary by pool and are posted at each pool).
Treasure Cove Water Park — the pirate-themed on-site water park with slides, a lazy river and splash areas — requires a separate paid admission even for registered guests. It is not included in standard room rates or the resort fee.
- Seven heated pools and seven hot tubs: included for guests
- Treasure Cove Water Park: separate paid admission (reported around $25 per person by third-party sources; check current rate with the resort)
- Water-park rules apply (children must be supervised; swim diapers required for non‑potty-trained children; some swimwear and outside food are prohibited)
| Facility | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| On-property pools & hot tubs | Yes |
| Treasure Cove Water Park | No — separate paid admission required |
| Poolside bars (drinks/food) | No — purchases extra |
Dining, room service and bars — what you’ll pay for
Westgate Lakes has multiple on-site dining outlets (Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Sid’s Bistro, Marketplace & Deli, Cordovano Joe’s pizza, Buccaneer Galley snack bar and poolside bars such as Citrus Breeze and Coral Reef). Meals, snacks and drinks at these venues are charged separately from the room rate.
In-room delivery/room service is available (Cordovano Joe’s and a villa delivery menu) and is listed as operating in the evening; expect regular menu charges plus applicable taxes and gratuities.
- Drafts Sports Bar & Grill: lunch & dinner service; reservations accepted — meal charges apply
- Sid’s Bistro and Marketplace: coffee, pastries, groceries and deli items — pay-as-you-go
- Poolside bars (Citrus Breeze, Coral Reef, Rikki Tikki): drinks and light bites are extra
- Room service/in-room delivery hours: listed as evening service (check current hours with the resort)
| Dining outlet | Typical cost status |
|---|---|
| Drafts Sports Bar & Grill | Paid on consumption; reservations accepted |
| Sid's Bistro / Marketplace & Deli | Paid; Marketplace sells groceries and take-home items |
| Cordovano Joe's (in-room delivery) | Paid; available for pickup, poolside delivery or room service |
Spa, fitness and wellness services — extra charges
Serenity Spa by Westgate is a full-service spa located on the Pavilion’s third floor; spa treatments (massages, facials, body treatments, salon services and the signature head-spa treatment) are paid services and are not included in your room rate or the resort fee.
The spa requires a credit card to hold appointments and enforces a 24-hour cancellation/reschedule policy; failing to cancel in time may result in a full-service charge plus gratuity per the spa policy.
- Spa treatments and salon services: paid à la carte
- Fitness center access and some fitness classes: included in the resort fee
- Spa hours and booking: spa hours are listed as daily; call the spa to reserve and confirm treatment prices
| Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Serenity Spa treatments | No — paid services; credit card required to hold |
| Fitness center & yoga classes | Yes — typically included with resort fee |
| Spa Generation kids' spa | Paid — menu available for guests age 12 and under |
Policies and common extra fees to expect
Several fees and policies can add to the total cost of your stay: a refundable security deposit may be required, the mandatory resort fee is charged daily, and pet stays incur a non-refundable pet fee collected at check-in. Always check current amounts before arrival, as listed figures vary between booking channels.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM; the primary guest must be at least 21 years old and present a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Pet fee: the resort allows up to two dogs per room (combined weight limit applies) with a non-refundable pet fee charged at check-in (one source lists $150; another lists different amounts — confirm with the resort).
- Deposit: a refundable deposit (example amount noted as USD 200 per stay on some listings) may be taken at check-in for incidentals.
- Resort fee: mandatory, charged daily at check-in (amounts reported vary across sources).
- Payment types: major credit cards accepted (AmEx, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa).
| Fee / Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to check in | 21 years old; photo ID and credit card required |
| Refundable deposit | May be required (example: $200 per stay listed on some channels) |
| Pet fee | Non-refundable fee charged at check-in; limits apply (confirm current amount) |
Parking, shuttles and on-site transport
Westgate Lakes provides complimentary self-parking and free valet parking; the property also lists ChargePro electric-vehicle charging stations. Confirm availability and any changes at check-in.
The resort offers scheduled shuttle service for registered guests to theme parks on a seasonal schedule; it does not provide a complimentary airport shuttle. Local public transport and paid transfers are alternatives for airport transfer.
- Complimentary self-parking and complimentary valet parking are listed as available
- Electric-vehicle charging stations (ChargePro) are on site
- Shuttle service to theme parks operates on a schedule and may have limited seats or per-person fees for some park transfers — check current schedules and reservation rules
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | Complimentary |
| Valet parking | Complimentary (verify at check-in) |
| Airport shuttle | Not provided by resort (use paid transfers or public transport) |
