What's included in your stay and what costs extra
Room rates at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa cover your guest room (examples: Classic King, Classic Queen, Fiore Room, Standard Room, Restore Classic Room, Standard Room (Lower Floor)) and basic in-room amenities. A mandatory resort fee (about $34.09 per room, per night) and add-on charges for parking, dining, spa treatments, cabanas and some other services apply.
In this guide
- What the nightly rate and resort fee include
- Dining, bars and meals — what costs extra
- Pools, cabanas and outdoor amenities — fees and age rules
- Spa Toccare and fitness — what's included or extra
- Parking, transport and other property fees
- Casino, age policy and guest rules that affect costs
- Event spaces, meeting services and wedding extras
What the nightly rate and resort fee include
The base room rate covers the guest room itself and standard in-room amenities. All Borgata room types include a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a desk and a private bathroom.
A mandatory resort fee (listed at approximately $34.09 per room, per night) is charged at check-in and typically covers fitness center access, in-room and public-area internet, and phone calls.
- Room categories (examples): Classic King; Classic Queen; Fiore Room; Standard Room (Lower Floor); Restore Classic Room; Standard Room
- In-room basics included with the room: TV, A/C, desk, private bathroom
- Resort fee (approx. $34.09/night) includes: fitness center access, Wi‑Fi, and phone calls
| Charge | Typical amount / inclusion |
|---|---|
| Mandatory resort fee | $34.09 per room, per night — fitness center, internet, phone calls |
| Room rate | Covers the booked guest room and standard room amenities |
| Taxes & incidental hold | Collected at check-in as required (amounts vary) |
Dining, bars and meals — what costs extra
Borgata is not an all-inclusive property: meals, drinks and most restaurant services are charged separately. The resort has 17 restaurants and multiple bars; individual menu items and cover charges (for nightclubs or events) are extra.
Some venues have set hours and dress-code notes for dinner or fine-dining (for example, Angeline by Michael Symon and Old Homestead Steak House use a Smart Casual dress code). Reservations for fine dining can be made by phone.
- Breakfast and cooked-to-order items are available for a surcharge (breakfast is not included in room rates).
- 24-hour and grab‑and‑go options (Bread + Butter, Borgata Baking Company, The Grab & Go Market, Starbucks) are charged individually.
- Bar drinks, cocktails and beer garden purchases are charged per order; some nightlife venues may have cover or VIP fees.
| Dining type | Typical payment |
|---|---|
| Fine-dining (Angeline, Old Homestead, B-Prime) | Pay per person; reservations recommended |
| Casual / 24-hour (Bread + Butter, Borgata Baking Company) | Pay per item; open late/24 hours at select venues |
| Food hall / grab-and-go | Pay per item; convenient for quick meals |
Pools, cabanas and outdoor amenities — fees and age rules
Borgata has an indoor pool (on the spa floor) and a seasonal outdoor pool and cabanas. Use of pool chairs and towels is free for hotel guests, but daybeds and private cabanas require an extra fee or minimum spend.
Pool access and age restrictions vary: the main outdoor pool and MGM Tower/Water Club pools are restricted to guests 21 and older. The indoor spa pool allows children accompanied by an adult except during an adults-only swim period each morning.
- Hotel pool chairs & towels: no additional charge for registered guests
- Cabanas / daybeds: available for rent; some cabanas have a required minimum spend (reports cite around $300 as an example — Borgata charges the difference if the minimum isn't met)
- Outdoor pool season: typically open May through September/October depending on the season
- Outdoor pool hours (example listing): 7:00 AM–8:00 PM (seasonal — check current schedule)
| Pool / item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Outdoor pool | Seasonal; 21+ only |
| Indoor pool (spa floor) | Allows children accompanied by an adult; mornings have a 2-hour adults-only swim before 9 a.m. |
| Cabanas/daybeds | Available for an additional fee or minimum spend |
Spa Toccare and fitness — what's included or extra
Spa Toccare is a large full-service spa that includes treatment rooms, wet facilities and a fitness center (the on-site fitness center, often called the 'Pump Room'). Fitness center access is complimentary for hotel guests and is included in the resort fee.
Spa treatments (massages, facials, specialty treatments) require reservations and are charged separately. Spa wet-facility access is complimentary with a booked spa service; daily spa access without a service is available for a separate fee.
- Fitness center access: included with resort fee for hotel guests
- Spa treatments: paid per service; reservations required and guests asked to arrive ~30 minutes before appointments
- Spa age policy: treatment rooms and wet facilities restricted to guests 18 and older; salon/nail services available to minors when accompanied by an adult
| Service | Inclusion / charge |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | Included with resort fee |
| Spa treatments | Charged per appointment; reservations required |
| Spa daily access without treatment | Available for a separate fee |
Parking, transport and other property fees
Borgata offers on-site self-parking and valet parking for set fees per stay. The property also has an electric car charging station available on-site.
The resort does not consistently provide an airport shuttle; older or seasonal shuttle services (for example, summer shuttles to Brigantine Beach) have been offered historically but are not guaranteed.
- Self-parking: $10 per stay (reported)
- Valet parking: $15 per stay (reported)
- Electric car charging station: available on property
- Airport shuttle: Borgata does not provide a consistent airport transfer service (verify current options before travel)
| Service | Typical fee / note |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | $10 per stay |
| Valet parking | $15 per stay |
| Airport transfer | Not provided consistently; check current policy |
Casino, age policy and guest rules that affect costs
Borgata is a casino resort: guests must be 21 or older to check in, gamble, or enter casino areas. The primary guest at check-in must be at least 21 and present a photo ID and a credit card.
Gambling losses, drinks ordered at casino bars, and any gaming-related fees are charged separately to your room or paid at point of purchase. The resort enforces responsible-gaming guidance.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (ID and credit card required at check-in)
- Children: may stay with an adult but cannot check in or access most pool/spa facilities that are 21+
- Casino charges (slots, table games, sportsbook): separate from room rate
| Policy | Effect on costs |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age 21 | Only guests 21+ can register — minors may stay with an adult who meets the requirement |
| Gambling | Wagers and losses are paid separately; no gambling included in room rate |
| Incidental hold at check-in | Credit card required to cover incidentals (amount varies) |
Event spaces, meeting services and wedding extras
Borgata offers extensive meeting and event space (ballrooms, conference rooms, music venues). Rental of these spaces, catering, AV services and event staffing are charged separately and must be arranged with Borgata's sales or catering teams.
Weddings and large events use dedicated planners and custom menus; those services and any room-block rates or concessions are negotiated separately and are not included in a standard room rate.
- Major venues include Borgata Ballroom, Borgata Event Center, Grand Salon spaces and the Music Box Amphitheatre — event rental fees and capacities vary
- Catering, AV, room-block management and vendor fees are additional
- Contact Borgata event sales or a catering/wedding specialist for current pricing and availability
| Venue | Note |
|---|---|
| Borgata Ballroom / Event Center | Separate rental and catering fees; large-capacity configurations |
| Grand Salon / meeting rooms | Subdivisible spaces with separate rental rates |
| Music Box / Festival Park | Ticketed events and production costs charged separately |
