What’s included at the resort and what costs extra
What’s included: basic in-room Wi‑Fi, access to the heated lagoon-style outdoor pool, hot tubs (one adult-only), the 24-hour fitness center and scheduled fitness classes, local resort shuttle service and a complimentary ski shuttle to Diamond Peak are covered as part of a guest stay (some of these are included via the mandatory resort fee). What costs extra: meals, spa treatments at Stillwater Spa, parking (valet/self), pet fees, casino play, rentals/lessons and specialty seasonal outlets or excursions.
In this guide
- What the nightly rate or resort fee covers
- Meals, restaurants and what you’ll pay extra for
- Spa, treatments and wellness extras
- Parking, pets, fees and other front‑desk charges
- Pools, beach access and family extras
- Casino, entertainment and paid activities
- Room types and things that could add cost to your stay
What the nightly rate or resort fee covers
Guest rooms include complimentary in-room Wi‑Fi. The property charges a mandatory nightly resort fee; that fee covers a set of on-site guest services and amenities rather than meals.
Typical inclusions listed with the resort fee are in-room Wi‑Fi, a local shuttle around Incline Village, access to the fitness center and weekly fitness classes, and pool/hot tub access. The resort operates a complimentary ski shuttle to Diamond Peak.
- In‑room Wi‑Fi (complimentary)
- Access to heated lagoon-style outdoor pool and hot tubs
- 24‑hour fitness center and scheduled fitness classes
- Local resort shuttle and complimentary ski shuttle to Diamond Peak
- Pool and beach access (public/private beach access is listed for resort guests)
| Included Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in guest rooms |
| Fitness center & classes | 24‑hour fitness center; weekly classes included via resort fee |
| Pool & hot tubs | Heated lagoon pool year‑round; one hot tub designated adult‑only |
Meals, restaurants and what you’ll pay extra for
Dining at the resort is pay‑as‑you‑go. Osteria Sierra (Northern Italian) serves breakfast, lunch (limited days) and dinner; Cutthroat’s Saloon offers pub fare and a children’s menu; Tahoe Provisions & Tahoe To Go is the 24‑hour grab‑and‑go café.
Breakfast is not included with the standard room rate and is offered at Osteria Sierra for a surcharge. Poolside and seasonal beach bars and specialty outlets also operate seasonally and normally charge per item.
- Osteria Sierra — breakfast (daily), lunch (Fri–Sun) and dinner (daily) — charges apply
- Cutthroat’s Saloon — lunch/dinner and bar service; happy hour and live music times vary
- Tahoe Provisions & Tahoe To Go — open 24 hours; grab‑and‑go items are charged individually
- Seasonal outlets (Stillwater Pool Bar & Grill, Pier 111, Lakeside Beach Bar & Grill) operate at separate cost
| Venue | Typical cost type |
|---|---|
| Osteria Sierra | A la carte meals; breakfast not complimentary |
| Cutthroat’s Saloon | Bar and pub fare; separate pricing |
| Tahoe Provisions & Tahoe To Go | Grab‑and‑go items sold individually |
Spa, treatments and wellness extras
Stillwater Spa & Salon is a separate, paid facility with a minimum age of 18 for spa guests. Spa appointments and specialty therapies (massages, facials, flotation therapy, cold‑water or bioacoustic treatments) require reservations and are charged per service.
A spa visit includes use of lockers, a robe and slippers and access to the spa relaxation areas, sauna and steam room, but treatments themselves are extra. Spa reservations require a credit card to hold the booking.
- Stillwater Spa & Salon — separate paid treatments; open daily (commonly 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- Signature treatments include flotation therapy and full‑day wellness experiences — charged per treatment
- Salon services may be available to guests under 18, but full spa facilities and treatments have an 18+ policy
| What’s provided | What costs extra |
|---|---|
| Locker, robe, relaxation lounge, sauna/steam | Included with a booked paid treatment visit |
| Massages, facials, flotation therapy | Charged per service; reservation required |
| Spa retail products | Sold separately |
Parking, pets, fees and other front‑desk charges
Parking and pet accommodations are additional charges at the resort. Valet and self‑parking carry daily fees; these fees may vary over time and can be waived for some Hyatt elite members or award stays.
The property is pet‑friendly for dogs in designated first‑floor pet‑friendly rooms, but a pet fee applies and guests are asked to notify the resort in advance. Expect the hotel to require photo ID and a credit/debit card or deposit at check‑in to cover incidental charges.
- Valet parking — fee (reported at property as a daily charge)
- Self‑parking — fee (reported at property as a daily charge)
- Pet fee — daily fee applies; pet rooms must be reserved in advance
- Incidentals — credit/debit card or cash deposit may be required at check‑in
| Item | Typical arrangement |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Charged per day; amount varies |
| Self‑parking | Charged per day; amount varies |
| Pet fee | Daily pet fee applies; notify resort 48 hours in advance |
Pools, beach access and family extras
The resort maintains a heated lagoon‑style outdoor pool with an indoor swim‑through channel, two jetted hot tubs (one adult‑only) and a seasonal children’s pool. Pool and hot tub access for registered guests are part of the resort amenities covered by the resort fee.
The Hyatt lists private beach access on Lake Tahoe for resort guests and offers seasonal water‑sports rentals and pier bars; beach facilities and some lakefront restaurants may be seasonal or subject to redevelopment closures, so check current availability before you travel.
- Heated lagoon outdoor pool — open year‑round (common hours listed 8:00 AM–10:00 PM)
- Indoor swim‑through connection to outdoor pool
- Two hot tubs — one designated adult‑only
- Seasonal children’s pool (open in warmer months)
| Facility | Included for resort guests? |
|---|---|
| Outdoor pool & hot tubs | Access included (subject to resort rules/hours) |
| Children’s pool | Seasonal — included for guests when open |
| Private beach access | Listed for resort guests; seasonal services and rentals may carry extra charges |
Casino, entertainment and paid activities
The Grand Lodge Casino is on site and operates 24 hours; gaming and sports‑book wagers are paid activities and not included with your room rate. The casino has slot machines, table games and a players club.
Other paid activities include guided excursions, boat or kayak rentals, seasonal pool‑bar dining and certain resort programming. The resort runs Camp Hyatt (seasonal kids’ program) with per‑session fees for daytime and evening sessions.
- Grand Lodge Casino — gaming and players club require paid play (open 24 hours)
- Guided hikes, kayak tours and paddleboard rentals — priced per excursion
- Camp Hyatt kids’ programs — seasonal, per‑session fee
- Seasonal pool/boat/bar experiences — separate charges
| Entertainment | Paid or included? |
|---|---|
| Casino gaming | Paid (separate from room rate) |
| Guided lake excursions / rentals | Paid per person or rental |
| Camp Hyatt kids’ club | Seasonal; per‑session fee |
Room types and things that could add cost to your stay
The resort has multiple room types (for example: Deluxe Room, Room, Balcony, Junior Suite (Sugar Pine), Suite (Sierra), Family Suite and Presidential Ste Room). Upgrades to suites, rooms with lake or pool views, or special room features such as patios or balconies are typically priced higher than base room rates.
Special requests (early check‑in/late check‑out, adjoining rooms, rollaway beds, ground‑floor pet‑friendly rooms) may carry additional charges or be availability‑dependent—ask the front desk at booking or check‑in for current fees and policies.
- Room categories include Deluxe Room; Room, Balcony; Room; Room (with Shower); Family Suite; Room, with Sofa bed; Junior Suite (Sugar Pine); Suite (Sierra); Room, Patio, Pool View; Presidential Ste Room; Room, Resort View; Suite, 1 Bedroom
- Upgrades to suites or lake‑view rooms usually cost more
- Requests like rollaway beds / adjacent rooms may incur extra fees
| Sample room | Notes |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Standard king‑bed room category |
| Junior Suite (Sugar Pine) | Suite category with seating area and sofa bed option |
| Presidential Ste Room | Top suite category; typically higher rate |
