Tipping? How much? Housekeeping staff?

[chris55]

We tip servers and bartenders the same as in the states. 20%, maybe a little more in Jamaica. House keeping gets $5.00US daily and an extra $20 each week. Security gets $20 per week. Also little gifts for those with whom we have long time friendships. Along with your money, take time to get to know the staff and build friendships. Investing a little of your time with them reaps greater rewards long term than a bit of your pocket change!

That's my intention Ras Walleye. I truly love meeting people and getting to know them. It makes the holiday. I haven't read much about The Rondel on here. I'm just so damn excited to go!

[gerryg123]

For the housekeepers, I usually tip 1000j for the whole trip, and that's barely enough because I can be a bit messy -- plus whatever Jamaican coins I have, I leave 'em on the night stand at the end. The security guy gets covered by tips for carrying my bags in and out. I hit the servers a few times each per reach but not everytime because I eat and drink so much that I would be broke by the fifth day!

[Ras Walleye]

The reason we tip housekeeping daily is that if you are staying for a week or more you are likely to have more than one housekeeper and the "weekend" person shouldn't be left out.

[Mr.Glenn]

When tipping you need to keep in mind that the housekeepers only make around $50US a week. I usually tip that per week for them.

[chris55]

I tip daily for housekeeping as well for that reason. I don't want to miss anyone. I do like to leave small gifts as well. I actually picked up several pairs of white ankle socks and a whole bunch of Disney playing cards. In Cubs I made up gift bags and gave it to staff I got to know over the week. Sometimes women get a rap as bad tippers...I consider myself a good tipper. Not excessive tipping though. I have seen people doing that with staff I've gotten to know and the staff feel like they are bring bought.

[rjonsun]

We tip housekeepers daily, $2. Once or twice a trip we slip security a $5 and will sometimes bring them a ginger beer and cookies from the coner store when we head out for supplies.

Regards,
Bob

[Hussyband]

We did housekeeping $5 a day when we had a single room, no kitchen... More if we made a mess. When we stay in our favorite place which is 2 bed, 2 bath, kitchen and living room, up it to $20/day. I've often wondered about the wage differences of the employees at that all inclusives where no tipping is allowed vs. those at the resorts where you do tip.

[Limo Mon]

We tip the housekeeper 10.00 per day. As I have several times I WU the money after i get back home. Most times we have same housekeeper aka Jamaician Mom. When we return where always giving great service. In 13 trips to Negril we still can't leave the place with any money no matter how much we take lol.

[chris55]

I have stayed at AI and left tips. I leave a note with the tip/gift thanking them for their work and letting them know the gift is for them. I try and find out their names as well so I can personalize it. I have a terrible memory so use my IPhone to make notes of people's names and what they do.

[groove16]

I usually take care of security immediately, I want to make sure Janet has what she needs and they are the ones that can get it...