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title: Who to Tip at Sandals & Beaches Resorts
description: Tipping at a Sandals Resort? Discover who you can tip, who you shouldn’t, and how much to budget for butlers, spa staff, and drivers in this easy guide to resort gratuities
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# [Who to Tip at Sandals & Beaches Resorts](https://www.thesandlady.com/blog/who-to-tip-at-sandals-beaches-resorts)

 Written by [Sand Lady Carlie Finch](https://www.thesandlady.com/blog/author/the-sandals-lady) | Mon , Jul 14, 2025

 

# Who to Tip at Sandals & Beaches Resorts: A Stress-Free Guide

Planning a tropical escape to Sandals or Beaches Resorts? One of the perks of these all-inclusive paradises is that gratuities are already baked into your package. But before you leave your wallet behind, here’s what you need to know about **who you can—and should—tip** during your stay.

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## 🚫 Who *Not* to Tip

Sandals and Beaches Resorts have a **strict no-tipping policy** for most staff:

- Housekeeping
- Bartenders
- Waitstaff
- Bellhops
- Concierge

These employees are compensated through your prepaid package, and tipping them could actually violate resort policy

## ✅ Who You *C**an* Tip

There are a few key exceptions where tipping is not only allowed—it’s appreciated:

### Butlers

 

If you’ve booked a **Butler-level suite**, tipping is customary. You’ll likely have 2–3 butlers rotating shifts.

- Suggested: **$20–$30 per butler per day**
- Tip in **cash** for ease and flexibility-- USD cash is fine. 

### Spa Attendants

Red Lane Spa staff are part of a third-party company, so tipping is encouraged.

- Suggested: **15–20% of the service cost**
- Check your bill—**a 12.5% service charge** may already be included

### 🚐 Transfer Drivers

Airport shuttle drivers are not resort employees.

- Suggested: **$5–$20**, depending on distance and service quality

### Excursion Guides

If you book off-property tours (e.g., through Island Routes), tipping is appreciated.

- Suggested: **$10–$20**, based on the activity and duration

Carlie and Clint Finch—aka *The Sand Lady* and her husband—have traveled to **every Sandals and Beaches Resort** across the Caribbean. Photo below [Sandals Regency La Toc ](https://www.sandals.com/regency-la-toc/?referral=136096&agentid=CAFI4909)

You can reach out to **Carlie Finch**, also known as *The Sand Lady*, for expert trip planning through her travel agency, **2 Travel Anywhere** 🌴. She specializes in Sandals and Beaches Resorts and has personally visited every one of them multiple times.

Here’s how to contact her:

- 📧 **Email Info@2travelanywhere.com**
- 📞 **Phone**: 865-977-1402
- 🌐 **Website**: [The Sand Lady Contact Page
  
  ](https://www.thesandlady.com/contact-us)

Carlie and her husband Clint Finch are known for their personalized service, quick responses, and deep knowledge of all-inclusive Caribbean vacations. Whether you're planning a honeymoon, destination wedding, or family getaway, they’ll help you find the perfect resort and snag the best deals.

 

 

 

 

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