What's included with your room and what costs extra
Rooms at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club include in-room Wi‑Fi, basic in-room amenities (coffee setup, toiletries, TV), access to on-site pools and Strata Fit (fitness center) for resort guests, and free self-parking or valet. Expect extra charges for the mandatory resort fee, some spa services, golf/tennis/pickleball court fees, airport transfers, pet fee (if applicable), and incidentals or deposits at check-in.
In this guide
- What’s included in every room
- Pools, fitness and recreation — what’s included
- Dining: what’s included with your stay and what costs extra
- Spa, salon and professional services — which costs extra
- Resort fee, parking, deposits and incidental charges
- Activity fees and sports (golf, courts, lessons)
- Policies you should know that affect costs
What’s included in every room
All guestrooms and suites come with free in-room Wi‑Fi, standard toiletries, in‑room coffee service, a TV, and housekeeping. Rooms range from Lodge-level Club Room (Lodge) options to Cottage and Casita layouts.
The property provides 24-hour front desk and secure key-card access to buildings; Strata Fit gym access and pool access are included for registered resort guests (see resort fee notes below).
- Free in-room Wi‑Fi
- In‑room coffee setup and capsules (photo: 34)
- TV and standard toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- 24-hour front desk and security
| Room examples | Bed options |
|---|---|
| Club Room (Lodge) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Club Suite | 1 King Bed |
| Cottage Room - 2 Queens | 2 Queen Beds |
Pools, fitness and recreation — what’s included
Resort guests have access to three outdoor pools plus a children’s pool. The Recreation Center Pool and Three Graces Pool are open seasonally to all ages; the Infinity Pool is reserved for guests 21+ whenever the other pools are open.
Strata Fit (the fitness center) is available to guests daily via key fob or room card; fitness classes are complimentary for resort guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Note pool hours and age restrictions: pools generally operate 7:00 am–10:00 pm and the gym runs 5:30 am–10:00 pm.
- Three outdoor pools + children’s pool
- Infinity Pool 21+ when other pools are open
- Strata Fit gym access included for guests (key fob/card)
- Fitness classes free for guests (no signup; capacity limits apply)
| Facility | Typical availability / rules |
|---|---|
| Recreation Center Pool | Seasonal; open to all ages (under-13s require adult supervision) |
| Infinity Pool | Open year-round; 21+ when other pools are open |
| Strata Fit gym | Daily 5:30 am–10:00 pm; children 13–16 with adult |
Dining: what’s included with your stay and what costs extra
Room rates do not include meals. The resort has several food-and-beverage outlets open to guests and/or the public: Grand View (fine dining), The Rocks Lounge (bar/ lounge), Kissing Camels Grille & Bar (golf‑course grille), and Beach and Cable Barista (coffee).
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar items are charged separately. Grand View and other restaurants recommend or require reservations for certain times; The Rocks Lounge and Kissing Camels Grille are generally restricted to resort guests and club members, while Beach and Cable Barista is open to the public.
- Grand View — breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner (reservation recommended)
- The Rocks Lounge — cocktails and bar fare (guests & members)
- Kissing Camels Grille & Bar — casual dining by the golf course (guests & members)
- Beach and Cable Barista — Lavazza coffee (open to public)
| Venue | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Grand View | No — meals are charged separately (open to public) |
| The Rocks Lounge | No — separate charge; access limited to guests/members |
| Beach and Cable Barista | No — separate charge; open to public |
Spa, salon and professional services — which costs extra
Strata Spa & Salon services (massages, facials, hair and nail services) are not covered by room rates. The spa is open to guests and the public, reservations are recommended, and some services apply a service charge (the resort posts a 22% service charge on salon services).
Spa treatment cancellation rules apply (typically must cancel 48 hours prior to avoid a penalty). Prices for signature treatments are listed on the resort’s spa pages and are charged per service.
- Spa treatments and salon services — additional cost
- 22% service charge applied to salon services (published)
- Spa cancellation window: typically 48 hours to avoid penalty
- Spa open to guests, members and public; book ahead
| Service | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Signature massages/facials | No — pay per service |
| Steam rooms / locker rooms (spa use linked to treatment or day pass) | Not included — check spa for day-use policies |
| Salon nail/hair services | No — pay per service; service charge applies |
Resort fee, parking, deposits and incidental charges
A resort fee is posted with reservations; this covers guest access to amenities such as the Recreation Center Pool and Teen Room and includes in‑resort connectivity. The resort fee is a separate published line item (published examples show US$42 plus a taxable Public Improvement Fee).
On arrival, the hotel requires full payment or a credit-card authorization plus an incidental authorization/deposit. The property posts an incidental authorization of approximately US$100 per night; this covers incidentals such as room charges, restaurant tabs, or damage.
- Resort fee (separately posted with reservations) — covers select amenities like Recreation Center Pool and Teen Room
- Public Improvement Fee applied to consumed room nights (taxable)
- Incidental authorization / deposit ~ US$100 per night collected at check-in
- Free self-parking and free 24-hour valet parking for guests
| Item | Typical status |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Charged in addition to room rate (covers certain amenities) |
| Parking | Self-parking and valet are free for guests |
| Incidental deposit | Credit-card authorization ~US$100 per night at check-in |
Activity fees and sports (golf, courts, lessons)
Many on-site activities carry extra fees. The Kissing Camels Golf Course, indoor tennis and the four outdoor pickleball courts require fees or reservations; golf and court play are billed separately from the room.
Specific activity prices are published by the resort or on-site outlets: for example, indoor tennis courts are listed at $40 per hour for guests, with racquet and ball‑machine rentals available for additional charges.
- Kissing Camels Golf Course — green fees and cart charges apply (separate billing)
- Indoor tennis courts — listed at $40/hour (ball machine/racquet rentals extra)
- Pickleball courts and other rental equipment — additional charges
- Recreation Outfitters activities (guided adventures) carry age limits and per-activity fees
| Activity | Typical extra cost? |
|---|---|
| Golf | Yes — green fees, carts and lessons separate |
| Indoor tennis | $40 per hour (court fee); equipment rentals extra |
| Pickleball | Court fees / rentals apply |
Policies you should know that affect costs
The resort requires a minimum check-in age of 21 and that the cardholder present the same credit card and matching photo ID at arrival. The property does not accept cash according to published payment policies; major credit cards are accepted.
Pet stays are allowed in lodge rooms only with a fee: the resort permits one dog up to 40 lbs in lodge rooms for a pet fee (published examples show $200; some third-party sources list higher combined cleaning fees). Cancellation rules also apply—guests must cancel at least 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a fee equal to one night's rate.
- Minimum check-in age: 21; government photo ID and the booking card required
- Cash not accepted at the hotel per published card policies; major cards accepted
- Pet policy: one dog ≤40 lbs allowed in lodge rooms only; pet fee published (~$200)
- Cancellation: cancel at least 2 days before arrival to avoid a one-night charge
| Policy | Effect on cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age (21) | Requires adult cardholder at arrival |
| Pet fee | Additional charge for dog stays in lodge rooms |
| Cancellation (2 days) | Late cancellations charged one night's rate |
