Tipping-all inclusive

Jerry · 10-20-2009, 11:34 PM

We've been to Aruba quite a few times, but this year I'm going all-inclusive for the first time. What are the expected tipping procedures for this. I want to be fair, but I don't to go crazy and tip way too much.

Sunny Beaches · 10-21-2009, 12:47 AM

Jerry, we stay at the Tam. What we do is tip bartenders what we do at home a couple of drinks a couple of bucks, normally maybe a couple of extra first time, then they remember you a Little more & know they get what they deserve as for service. Dinners at the resort restaurants same as at home depends on service. Room Service we go with $5.00 per day, not up front(but many first day) you should leave a note for room service, as most likely they will not take it if they are not sure it is for them .

Sgroi135 · 10-21-2009, 08:49 AM

When I goto an all inclusive, I usually take care of the people that will in fact that take care of me. All people that should get tipped do, but others I usually give more too. Right away I tip the bartender, usually a big tip, (just make sure that they will be there for most or all of your stay). When i make that tip, i am sure that my wife and Kids are with me, so that the person sees who we are. I did this at one resort, and for entire week no matter how many people were at the bar, the bartender stopped and gave me my drinks, which he remembered from the first time. I would then tip once in a while throughout the stay.

The other person is the housekeeper. I try to physicaly see them and hand them a tip. At another resort, my room was not scheduled to be cleaned until about 1:30 in the afternoon, this was hard for me, traveling with 2 young children, and that is when we normally hung out in the room to relax a little. A tip the 2nd day, got our room cleaned first the rest of the trip.

I personally overtip, but only if warranted. Bad service = bad tip. I do not expect to be treated like a king, but the job should be done correctly. A job done correctly is all I ask. When the person goes over and above, then they should be rewarded for that!

purpleangel · 10-21-2009, 09:28 AM

I've done AIs in Aruba many times. I'll tip the bartender (usually $1 per cocktail) and if I'm taken care of during my stay, will tip a larger amount when I leave. If I go to the buffet, I'll tip the wait staff. For housekeeping, it varies. Sometimes I tip every day a few bucks or just leave a bigger tip at the end of the trip.

*Andrea J.* · 10-21-2009, 09:34 AM

paul and i do similar as SUNNY
alas we have not stayed at the Tamarijn in probably 4 yrs.
love that place.

andrea

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Originally Posted by Sunny Beaches

Jerry, we stay at the Tam. What we do is tip bartenders what we do at home a couple of drinks a couple of bucks, normally maybe a couple of extra first time, then they remember you a Little more & know they get what they deserve as for service. Dinners at the resort restaurants same as at home depends on service. Room Service we go with $5.00 per day, not up front(but many first day) you should leave a note for room service, as most likely they will not take it if they are not sure it is for them .

BOSTOAUA · 10-21-2009, 11:06 PM

Jerry

We’ve been to the Divi 3 times now and will be going again in a week. What we’ve done in the past is tip a few bucks at lunch and dinner for the servers and give bar tenders a buck or two here and there. At night we’ll give our favorite bartenders a 5 or 10 tip and you won’t have to worry about waiting for a drink for the rest of your vacation.

10-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jerry Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6	Tipping-all inclusive We've been to Aruba quite a few times, but this year I'm going all-inclusive for the first time. What are the expected tipping procedures for this. I want to be fair, but I don't to go crazy and tip way too much.

10-21-2009, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 313 Images: 4	When I goto an all inclusive, I usually take care of the people that will in fact that take care of me. All people that should get tipped do, but others I usually give more too. Right away I tip the bartender, usually a big tip, (just make sure that they will be there for most or all of your stay). When i make that tip, i am sure that my wife and Kids are with me, so that the person sees who we are. I did this at one resort, and for entire week no matter how many people were at the bar, the bartender stopped and gave me my drinks, which he remembered from the first time. I would then tip once in a while throughout the stay. The other person is the housekeeper. I try to physicaly see them and hand them a tip. At another resort, my room was not scheduled to be cleaned until about 1:30 in the afternoon, this was hard for me, traveling with 2 young children, and that is when we normally hung out in the room to relax a little. A tip the 2nd day, got our room cleaned first the rest of the trip. I personally overtip, but only if warranted. Bad service = bad tip. I do not expect to be treated like a king, but the job should be done correctly. A job done correctly is all I ask. When the person goes over and above, then they should be rewarded for that! __________________ Can't Come Fast Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-21-2009, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
BOSTOAUA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Natural pool, Baby beach Posts: 5	Divi and Tam Jerry We’ve been to the Divi 3 times now and will be going again in a week. What we’ve done in the past is tip a few bucks at lunch and dinner for the servers and give bar tenders a buck or two here and there. At night we’ll give our favorite bartenders a 5 or 10 tip and you won’t have to worry about waiting for a drink for the rest of your vacation.

10-21-2009, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 276	Jerry, we stay at the Tam. What we do is tip bartenders what we do at home a couple of drinks a couple of bucks, normally maybe a couple of extra first time, then they remember you a Little more & know they get what they deserve as for service. Dinners at the resort restaurants same as at home depends on service. Room Service we go with $5.00 per day, not up front(but many first day) you should leave a note for room service, as most likely they will not take it if they are not sure it is for them .

10-21-2009, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
purpleangel Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	I've done AIs in Aruba many times. I'll tip the bartender (usually $1 per cocktail) and if I'm taken care of during my stay, will tip a larger amount when I leave. If I go to the buffet, I'll tip the wait staff. For housekeeping, it varies. Sometimes I tip every day a few bucks or just leave a bigger tip at the end of the trip.