What's included and what costs extra at Showboat Hotel
Room rates at Showboat Hotel include your room charge and a mandatory resort fee (covers fitness-center access, housekeeping, in-room safe and internet). Many on-site extras cost extra — waterpark admissions, parking (self or valet), spa treatments, some event services, breakfast and pet fees are billed separately.
In this guide
- What the mandatory resort fee covers
- Charges you should expect on top of the room rate
- Island Waterpark and pool access — what’s included and extra
- Dining, breakfast and bars — what's paid separately
- Spa, fitness and other wellness services
- Parking, deposits, pets and payment policies
- Event spaces, meeting services and wedding bookings
What the mandatory resort fee covers
Showboat Hotel charges a mandatory resort fee per room, per night. That fee covers a set of services rather than meals or attractions.
Items explicitly listed as included in the resort fee are access to the 24-hour fitness center, housekeeping, an in-room safe, and internet access (free Wi‑Fi in guest rooms and public areas).
- 24-hour Fitness Center access
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Internet access (Wi‑Fi/in-room wired)
| Charge | Covered by resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | Yes |
| Housekeeping | Yes |
| In-room safe | Yes |
| Internet/Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Meals / breakfast | No |
Charges you should expect on top of the room rate
Several common hotel charges are not included in base room rates and will appear on your bill or be collected at check-in/checkout.
Known extra charges include the mandatory resort fee, a required deposit at check-in, parking (self or valet), waterpark admission for non-included areas, spa services, and pet fees.
- Mandatory resort fee (per room, per night) — listed amount used by the hotel
- Deposit: cash or card deposit required (reported as $150 per room, per stay)
- Parking: self-parking and valet available for additional nightly charges
- Island Waterpark extras (adult-only area access and some items may cost extra)
- Spa services at Aura Salon and Spa
- Pet fee (dogs only)
| Service | Typical extra cost (per dossier) |
|---|---|
| Deposit at check-in | $150 per room, per stay (cash or card) |
| Self-parking | Charged per night (reported in dossier) |
| Valet parking | Charged per night (reported in dossier) |
| Pet fee | $100 per pet, per stay (dogs only) |
Island Waterpark and pool access — what’s included and extra
Showboat Hotel guests receive early access to Island Waterpark through the 'Rise 'N Shine' program, giving hotel guests one hour of entry before the park opens to the public.
General admission to Island Waterpark is separate from your room rate; certain areas and premium experiences cost extra.
- Hotel guest perk: one hour of early access (Rise 'N Shine')
- Island Waterpark is an indoor park with slides, lazy river, wave pool and surf simulator — admission is separate from room.
- Paradise Adult Island (21+) is a separate adults-only area; access typically requires an additional fee on top of general admission.
| Waterpark item | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| One-hour early access (Rise 'N Shine') | Yes (for hotel guests) |
| General waterpark admission | No (separate charge) |
| Paradise Adult Island (Bliss Pool/swim-up bar) | No (additional fee) |
Dining, breakfast and bars — what's paid separately
Showboat has multiple on-site dining outlets (ACE/Atlantic City Eatery, B&B Burger Bar, Eclair, Blissful Bubbles Cafe, Kelly's Ice Cream, 12 Bar). Meals and drinks are not covered by the room rate or the resort fee unless a specific package is purchased separately.
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge (reported roughly $10–20 per person). Check individual restaurant hours before planning a meal.
- Breakfast: available for a fee (approx. $10–20/person as reported)
- Boardwalk-facing B&B Burger Bar serves breakfast and lunch on select days
- 12 Bar and Lucky Snake Arcade & Sports Bar serve cocktails (hours published separately)
| Outlet | Typical offering / notes |
|---|---|
| B&B Burger Bar | Breakfast & lunch (boardwalk views); hours vary—Fri–Mon listed |
| Eclair | Lobby bakery/cafe with set hours Mon–Sun |
| 12 Bar | Cocktails near the Lucky Snake Arcade; published hours |
Spa, fitness and other wellness services
Fitness-center access is included in the resort fee. The hotel operates a 24-hour fitness center and offers scheduled boxing fitness classes on select days.
Aura Salon and Spa is on-site (Bourbon Tower, 2nd floor) and provides massages, facials, hair and nail services for an extra charge; spa hours and the spa phone number are published.
- Fitness Center: open 24 hours — included via resort fee
- Fitness classes: boxing classes held on scheduled days (check hotel schedule)
- Aura Salon and Spa: services billed to your room or paid directly; spa hours listed and reservations recommended
| Wellness item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center access | Yes (resort fee) |
| Fitness classes | Often included access; class schedule may be limited |
| Spa treatments at Aura | No (separate fees) |
Parking, deposits, pets and payment policies
Showboat accepts major credit cards and does not accept cash as a payment method for some transactions; a deposit is required at check-in. Confirm payment methods directly with the property if you need to pay cash.
Parking is available as self-parking or valet for nightly fees (in/out privileges included). Pets (dogs only) are allowed with restrictions and a per-pet fee.
- Deposit: cash or card deposit required at check-in (reported $150 per room, per stay)
- Self-parking: nightly fee with in/out privileges (reported in dossier)
- Valet parking: nightly fee with in/out privileges (reported in dossier)
- Pets: dogs only, up to two per room, max 50 lbs each; pet fee reported as $100 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from pet fees
| Item | Policy / note |
|---|---|
| Deposit | $150 per room, per stay (reported) |
| Self-parking | Charged nightly; in/out privileges included |
| Valet parking | Charged nightly; in/out privileges included |
| Pet fee | $100 per pet, per stay (dogs only) |
Event spaces, meeting services and wedding bookings
Showboat offers many rentable event spaces (Bourbon Room, Carousel Room, Harlem Room, The Terminal and others). Event and wedding services are contracted separately from guest room charges and typically carry rental and catering fees.
Capacities and room sizes are published for each venue; ask the events team for a detailed quote that lists what is included (AV, staging, staffing) and what will incur extra charges.
- Large venues (Bourbon Room, The Terminal) have published capacities and may require separate rental fees
- Catering and AV are usually billed on event contracts (not included with standard guest bookings)
- Contact the hotel events team for package details and exact inclusions
| Venue | Published capacity (example) |
|---|---|
| Bourbon Room | The dossier lists Theater 2,400 / Reception 1,800 |
| Carousel Room | Standing capacity reported ~1,800 |
| The Terminal | Large exhibit/event space (published up to 2,500) |
