What's included at The Don CeSar — and what costs extra
The Don CeSar’s nightly rate does not include meals — the property charges a mandatory daily resort fee that bundles items like Premium Wi‑Fi, fitness center access, daily yoga/aerobic classes, bicycle rentals, and beach lounger/umbrella rental. Many other services and extras — on‑site meals, spa treatments, parking, pet fees, valet, and some activities — are charged separately.
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What the resort fee covers
The Don CeSar charges a mandatory daily resort fee; the hotel’s published inclusions list a number of guest services and on‑site amenities bundled under that fee.
Included items (per the hotel) commonly provided through the resort fee are Premium Wi‑Fi, fitness center access, daily yoga and aerobic classes, complimentary bicycle rentals, daily beach lounger and umbrella rental (up to 3 loungers), two bottled waters daily, in‑room coffee, pool and beach games, free local/domestic long‑distance calls, and airline boarding‑pass printing.
- Premium Wi‑Fi (marketed as included in the resort fee)
- Fitness center access + daily yoga and water/aerobics classes
- Daily rental of up to 3 beach loungers and an umbrella
- Complimentary bicycle rentals and pool/beach games
- Two bottled waters and in‑room coffee
| Resort fee item | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium Wi‑Fi | Included (per hotel) |
| Fitness center & classes | Included |
| Beach loungers & umbrella | Included (daily rental up to 3) |
Rooms, in‑room amenities, and what costs extra
The Don CeSar’s room types include Luxury Room, Junior Suite (Luxury), Grand Room, several Suite and Penthouse categories, and multiple Deluxe options; room rates do not automatically include food, spa services, parking, or some incidentals.
Common in‑room items mentioned as included via the resort fee are two bottled waters and in‑room coffee; Wi‑Fi is listed as Premium Wi‑Fi included in the resort fee on the hotel pages but some third‑party sites list Wi‑Fi as a separate charge, so expect to see it covered through the resort fee on the hotel’s own information.
- Inclusions often noted: in‑room coffee and two bottled waters
- Wi‑Fi: hotel lists Premium Wi‑Fi in resort fee; third‑party sites sometimes show a separate charge
- Extras typically charged separately: room service meals, minibar items, and incidentals
| In‑room item | Included or extra? |
|---|---|
| In‑room coffee | Included (resort fee) |
| Bottled water (two/day) | Included (resort fee) |
| Room service (in‑room dining) | Extra (available daily 7:00am–11:00pm) |
Pools, beach access and water activities
The Don CeSar provides two outdoor heated pools with Gulf views and poolside food and beverage service; pool access and pool games are covered under the resort fee. There is no adults‑only pool officially — both pools are available to guests and family activities are offered.
The hotel offers daily beach loungers and umbrella rental included with the resort fee (up to the daily allowance listed by the property). Non‑motorized watersport rentals are listed among resort‑fee inclusions for a set morning window on the hotel’s accommodation page.
- Two heated outdoor pools with poolside bar service and family activities
- Daily beach lounger and umbrella rental (included up to the stated limit)
- Non‑motorized watersport rentals included in the resort‑fee listing (morning hours noted by the hotel)
| Amenity | Included? |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Included |
| Poolside food & drink | Charged a la carte |
| Non‑motorized water rentals (AM) | Listed as included in resort fee |
Dining and bar charges
The Don CeSar has multiple on‑site dining venues (Maritana, Society Table, The Rowe Bar, Lobby Bar, Uncle Andy’s Market, and Beacon Pool Bar). Meals and drinks at these outlets are charged separately from your room rate and resort fee unless you prepaid a package that states otherwise.
In‑room dining is available daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm for an additional charge. Maritana is the hotel’s fine‑dining AAA Four‑Diamond restaurant and is open for dinner Wednesday–Sunday; Society Table offers all‑day dining, including breakfast and Sunday brunch.
- Maritana — dinner only (Wed–Sun), resort casual dress code, reservations recommended
- Society Table — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (daily service hours listed on hotel site)
- The Rowe Bar and Beacon Pool Bar — beachfront/poolside casual food and drinks
- Uncle Andy’s Market — ice cream, pastries and coffee (open daily early morning to late evening)
| Venue | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Maritana | Dinner Wed–Sun (reservations; dress code) |
| Society Table | All‑day dining; breakfast starts early |
| Uncle Andy’s Market | Ice cream/market; open early–late |
Spa, fitness and wellness — what’s included vs. paid
Spa Oceana is the hotel’s full‑service spa with multiple treatment rooms, rooftop terrace, whirlpool/steam rooms for treatment guests, and a salon. Spa treatments and signature packages (massages, facials, hair/salon services) are additional charges.
Fitness center access and daily fitness/yoga classes (including beach yoga) are included in the resort fee. Spa hours and appointment rules (arrive 30 minutes early; late arrivals shorten treatment time without price adjustment) are published by the spa.
- Fitness center access — included with resort fee
- Daily yoga and water‑aerobics classes — included with resort fee
- Spa treatments (Spa Oceana) — priced separately; appointment times and age policies posted by the spa
| Wellness offering | Included or extra? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center & classes | Included (resort fee) |
| Spa treatments & signature packages | Extra (bookable through Spa Oceana) |
| Spa amenities for treatment guests (steam, whirlpool) | Complimentary with paid treatments |
Parking, pets, payment and other extras
Parking at The Don CeSar is not complimentary. The property offers self‑parking and valet (both with nightly fees and in/out privileges) per third‑party listings; the hotel’s FAQ confirms that parking carries a nightly charge.
Pets are allowed (dogs and cats), generally limited to two per room with a weight restriction and a nightly pet fee; pets are assigned to ground‑floor rooms and are not permitted in the pool area or on the beach. The hotel operates as cashless and requires a photo ID and credit card at check‑in.
- Self‑parking and valet — nightly fees (no free parking)
- Pets allowed (dogs/cats) — up to two per room, weight limit and nightly pet fee apply; service animals exempt
- Payment: cashless property — credit/debit cards required for charges; photo ID and card required at check‑in
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Self‑parking / Valet | Both available for a nightly fee (no complimentary parking) |
| Pets | Allowed with nightly pet fee; ground‑floor rooms required |
| Cash policy | Cashless — card required for charges |
Events, meetings and wedding extras
The Don CeSar has extensive event and meeting space (multiple ballrooms, terraces and private rooms). Using event venues, catering, bar service, and wedding packages are additional costs arranged through the hotel’s events team.
Some capacities and venue sizes are published by the hotel (for example, the Grand Ballroom and Royal Ballroom square footage and guest capacities appear on the property’s meetings/weddings pages), but specific pricing for receptions, ceremony fees, or package inclusions must be requested from the hotel or an events coordinator.
- Event venues: Grand Ballroom, Royal Ballroom, King Charles Ballroom, North/South Terrace & Veranda, Buena Vista, The Courtyard and more
- Venue capacities and square footage are published on the hotel’s meetings/weddings pages; rates and catering/bar minimums are provided by the events team
- Wedding ceremonies on property generally must be followed by a reception in one of the hotel’s event venues per the hotel’s policy
| Venue example | Published capacity/notes |
|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | Published as several thousand sq ft with stated guest capacities (see hotel site for details) |
| Royal Ballroom | New larger ballroom with published square footage and capacity listed on hotel site |
| Buena Vista | Smaller bay/city‑view room for intimate events |
