What the resort fee and room rate include — and what costs extra
The room rate at Sunriver Resort covers your selected Room, Room (River Lodge) or Suite accommodation; meals, alcoholic drinks and most activity rentals are not included. A mandatory resort fee (a percentage applied to bookings) adds access to on-site amenities such as Sage Springs Club and Spa access, intra-resort shuttle, Wi‑Fi, in-room coffee, and pool/tennis access — other services and rentals usually cost extra.
In this guide
- What the room rate includes
- What the resort fee covers
- Meals, drinks and dining — what costs extra
- Pools, spa treatments and cabanas — what’s included vs. extra
- Activities, rentals and on-site experiences that add to your bill
- Pets, fees, taxes and the small extras to expect
- Practical tips to avoid surprises at check-in
What the room rate includes
Your nightly room charge pays for the accommodation itself: the property’s Room, Room (River Lodge) or Suite, assigned according to your booking. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
All guests receive free in-room Wi‑Fi and access to the resort’s basic services such as free self-parking and the complimentary intra-resort shuttle. Children 13 and under stay free when using existing bedding.
- In-room Wi‑Fi (reported speeds 50+ Mbps)
- Free self-parking (RV/bus/truck parking and EV charging available)
- Complimentary intra-resort shuttle service
- Access to The Cove Aquatic Center (subject to the resort fee — see next section)
| Room type | Example bedding |
|---|---|
| Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds or 2 Queen Beds |
| Room (River Lodge) | 1 King Bed |
| Suite | 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
What the resort fee covers
Sunriver Resort applies a resort fee (listed as a percentage on reservation pages) that covers a set of on-site amenities rather than meals or paid activities. The fee itself is subject to tax.
According to the resort, the fee typically includes access to the Sage Springs Club and Spa facilities, complimentary intra-resort transportation, wireless internet, in-room coffee, and access to swimming pool and tennis courts.
- Sage Springs Club and Spa access (facility use — treatments still cost extra)
- Access to swimming pools and tennis courts
- Complimentary intra-resort shuttle
- In-room coffee and free Wi‑Fi
| Included by resort fee | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa & fitness facility access | Facility use is included; spa treatments and classes are additional |
| Pool and tennis access | Includes The Cove Aquatic Center; some pool extras (cabanas) rent separately |
| Resort shuttle | Complimentary for guests; request via the resort shuttle app |
Meals, drinks and dining — what costs extra
Sunriver Resort is not an all-inclusive property: meals, snacks and alcoholic drinks at the resort’s restaurants and bars are charged separately. The resort lists nearly a dozen dining venues including Lodge Kitchen, Owl's Nest, The Grille at Crosswater, The Backyard Café & Bar and The Spotted Frog.
Some outlets have set hours and dress codes (for example, The Grille at Crosswater notes a 'Country Club Elegant' dress code and specific dinner hours). Poolside service and many cafés accept walk-ins and do not require reservations.
- Lodge Kitchen — breakfast, lunch and dinner (hours vary by day)
- Owl's Nest — bar and pub bites (opens earlier on weekends)
- The Spotted Frog — poolside food and drinks (open to pool guests)
- Backyard Café & Bar — casual outdoor dining by the Great Meadow
| Dining venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Lodge Kitchen | Breakfast, lunch, dinner (seasonal menu) |
| Owl's Nest | Bar service and pub food |
| The Spotted Frog | Poolside cafe and drinks (no reservations) |
Pools, spa treatments and cabanas — what’s included vs. extra
Resort fee access covers use of the Sage Springs Club and Spa facilities and The Cove Aquatic Center pools for resort guests. The Cove includes indoor and outdoor pools, a waterslide, hot tubs and a children’s splash area.
Spa treatments, private cabana rentals and certain program fees are charged on top of the resort fee. For example, cabana rentals at The Cove are available for a separate fee and spa massages, facials and salon services are charged per treatment.
- Included: general access to The Cove pools and the spa facility (via resort fee)
- Extra cost: spa treatments (massages, facials), cabana rentals, private lessons or guided wellness sessions
- The Spa facility hours and treatment times differ; treatments must be booked and billed separately
| Amenity | Included with resort fee? | Extra cost? |
|---|---|---|
| General pool access (The Cove) | Yes | No (but cabanas and some programs cost extra) |
| Spa facility use (steam, hot tub, lap pool) | Yes | Treatments and private services cost extra |
| Private cabana rental | No | Yes — cabanas rent separately |
Activities, rentals and on-site experiences that add to your bill
Outdoor and recreational activities such as golf, marina boat rentals, guided Deschutes River float trips, bike rentals and lessons are charged separately. The resort operates several golf courses (Crosswater, Meadows, Woodlands, Caldera Links) and a commercial marina; fees for green fees, rentals and guided trips apply.
Many activities require advance booking or have seasonal schedules. Equipment rentals, lessons, or guided tours — including Mt. Bachelor shuttle service in winter — are additional charges.
- Golf: green fees, lessons and club rentals are extra
- Marina and float trips: boat/canoe/float fees and guided trips cost extra
- Bicycle rentals and guided rides are billed separately
- Mt. Bachelor round-trip shuttle service is available (shuttle service itself may be charged separately)
| Activity | Usually charged separately |
|---|---|
| Golf (courses and rentals) | Yes |
| Marina boat/canoe rentals and guided floats | Yes |
| Bike rentals and lessons | Yes |
Pets, fees, taxes and the small extras to expect
Sunriver Resort allows pets in designated guest rooms and suites for a nightly pet fee (details on the resort site). For guest rooms and suites, a $75 per night pet fee (plus tax) applies and includes a one-time voucher for pet products; a maximum of two pets is permitted.
The resort adds taxes and surcharges to reservations: a state tax and state surcharge apply, and the resort fee itself is subject to tax. The resort also adds a small voluntary nightly donation supporting the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and Trails Program; guests can ask front desk to remove that donation if desired.
- Pet fee for guest rooms/suites: $75 per night (plus tax) and a one-time pet-product voucher
- Resort fee is taxed; bookings show 9.5% tax and a 0.57% Oregon State Surcharge in addition to the resort fee
- Voluntary $2-per-night donation for Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory / Trails Program is added by default but can be removed on request
| Charge type | Typical handling |
|---|---|
| Pet fee (guest rooms/suites) | $75 per night (plus tax); voucher included |
| Resort fee taxes/surcharges | Resort fee itself is taxed; reservation pages show tax and state surcharge |
| Voluntary donation | $2/night added by default; removable on request |
Practical tips to avoid surprises at check-in
Bring a government-issued photo ID and the credit card you’ll use for incidentals — the front desk requires these at check-in. If you plan early arrival, note that rooms are guaranteed ready by 6:00 PM even though standard check-in is 4:00 PM.
Ask at booking or at the front desk which items are covered by the resort fee and which will be charged separately (spa appointments, lessons, equipment rentals, cabanas and some events are commonly billed to the room). If you want the voluntary donation removed, tell the front desk.
- Confirm whether your booked unit is in Lodge Village or River Lodge (locations affect walk to The Cove).
- Reserve spa treatments, cabanas and activity rentals in advance — they are billed separately.
- If traveling with pets, confirm you booked a pet-friendly room to avoid cleaning penalties.
| At booking | Ask about |
|---|---|
| Room type and location | Lodge Village vs River Lodge; bedding and accessibility |
| Resort fee details | Which amenities the fee covers and any exceptions |
| Extras to pre-book | Spa treatments, cabanas, golf tee times, boat rentals |
