What’s included at Ellis Island Hotel — and what costs extra
Ellis Island Hotel charges a mandatory nightly resort fee (amount varies) that covers items like WiFi, pool/hot tub and cabana access, two bottled waters daily, in-room coffee and free self-parking; a refundable USD 100 incidental deposit is also collected at check-in. Room rates do not include meals — on-site restaurants and bars, casino gaming, some services and event bookings cost extra.
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What the nightly resort fee covers
Ellis Island Hotel charges a mandatory nightly resort fee that is added on top of your room rate at the property. The fee covers several guest services and amenities.
Included items listed by the hotel and booking sites include WiFi, pool and hot tub access (plus cabanas and sun loungers), two bottled waters daily, lobby coffee, local and toll-free calls, in-room coffee, extended cable/newspaper, baggage storage and free self-parking.
- Unlimited WiFi throughout the property
- Pool, hot tub and cabana access for registered guests
- Two bottles of water daily and lobby coffee
- Local/toll-free calls, extended cable, free newspaper
- Free self-parking and baggage storage
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| WiFi | Included as part of the resort fee |
| Pool & hot tub access | Access reserved for registered guests; seasonal pool |
| Self-parking | Free on-site; includes RV/bus/truck parking |
What costs extra (meals, entertainment, casino)
Room rates do not include meals or drinks. Ellis Island Hotel has multiple on-site dining outlets (The Front Yard, Village Pub & Café, Ellis Island BBQ, Metro Pizza, Via Focaccia) and the resort’s bars and restaurants charge separately.
Casino play, karaoke, drinks, rooftop bar covers, specialty food items, and private-event rentals are billed separately. Wedding packages and event bookings have their own fees and pricing.
- Restaurant and bar meals and drinks (pay per item)
- Casino gaming and table minimums (separate charges)
- Rooftop Deck or private venue rentals and AV
- Wedding packages (priced separately) and event catering
| Service | Typically extra |
|---|---|
| The Front Yard (brewpub) | Food and drinks billed per order |
| Ellis Island BBQ (21+ dining room) | Dinner entrees billed per order; separate age restriction for that room |
| The Deck rooftop bar | Food, drinks and private rentals billed separately |
Rooms, deposits and check-in/check-out
Ellis Island Hotel offers Standard Room, Deluxe Room and Suite, Balcony room types (see hotel listings for bed configurations). A refundable USD 100 deposit is charged at the property in addition to the nightly resort fee.
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM; contactless check-out is available. The primary guest checking in should present government-issued photo ID and a credit card matching the reservation name; at least one booking channel lists the minimum check-in age as 21 (confirm with the hotel).
- Room types: Standard Room; Deluxe Room; Suite, Balcony
- Refundable USD 100 incidental deposit collected at check-in
- Check-in 3:00 PM — Check-out 11:00 AM (contactless check-out option)
- ID and credit card in the reservation holder’s name required
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | Listed as 21 on several OTAs; confirm directly with property |
| Children | Children of all ages are welcome; kids 17 and under can stay free using existing bedding |
| Deposit | Refundable USD 100 per stay (charged at property) |
Pool, hot tub and seasonal access
Ellis Island Hotel has one outdoor heated pool and an adjoining hot tub; cabanas and sun loungers are provided for registered guests and included with the resort fee. Pool access is reserved for registered hotel guests only.
Published pool hours vary by source (examples include 8 AM–10 PM and 9 AM–8 PM). The pool is seasonal — hours and open/close dates can change, so confirm current pool hours with the front desk before arrival.
- Outdoor heated pool with adjoining hot tub
- Free cabanas and sun loungers for registered guests
- Pool hours vary by season and source — check with hotel
| Amenity | Included via resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Pool & hot tub | Yes — access included for registered guests |
| Cabanas & loungers | Yes — free for registered guests |
| Towel service or poolside food service | Not specified — confirm with property |
Dining, bars and age rules
Ellis Island Hotel has several on-site dining options: The Front Yard (brewpub/18-foot screen), Village Pub & Café (open 24 hours), Ellis Island BBQ (21+ dining room for barbecue service), Metro Pizza and Via Focaccia. Food and drink are not included in room rates or the resort fee.
Most dining outlets are family-friendly; Ellis Island BBQ’s specific dining room is limited to guests 21 and over. Reservations generally aren’t required for Village Pub & Café; event or private bookings at The Front Yard or The Deck should be arranged through the hotel’s events team.
- The Front Yard — brewpub, craft beer and house-smoked food (venue for events)
- Village Pub & Café — 24/7 breakfast/lunch/dinner
- Ellis Island BBQ — adult-only dining room (21+); separate hours
- Metro Pizza and Via Focaccia — fast-casual pizza and Italian options
| Restaurant | Typical hours / note |
|---|---|
| Village Pub & Café | Open 24 hours (walk-ins welcome) |
| Ellis Island BBQ | Dinner hours with 21+ dining room; check hotel site for current times |
| The Front Yard | Bar open late; used as an event venue (check current schedules) |
Parking, pets, shuttle and other practicalities
Ellis Island Hotel provides free self-parking on site, including space for RVs, buses and trucks; no valet service is offered. The nightly resort fee lists free self-parking as an included item.
Pets are not allowed (service animals are welcome). Sources conflict about an airport shuttle — some list a free 24-hour shuttle while others say no shuttle is offered — confirm current shuttle availability directly with the hotel before planning airport transport.
- Free self-parking available on site (no valet)
- Service animals welcome; pets are not allowed
- Airport shuttle availability is inconsistent across sources — check with the hotel
- Fitness center and spa listings conflict across sources — verify directly if these matter to you
| Item | Status / Note |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | Free; includes larger vehicles |
| Pets | Not allowed (service animals exempt) |
| Airport shuttle | Sources conflict — confirm with property |
Casino, entertainment and events
Ellis Island includes a casino floor with slot machines and table games as well as a karaoke lounge and bars. Casino play, drinks and entertainment are charged separately from room rates and the resort fee.
The property offers event spaces for weddings and meetings (The Front Yard, The Deck rooftop bar, a 665 sq ft meeting room and the Karaoke Lounge). Private events and wedding packages are priced separately and require direct coordination with the events team.
- On-site casino and gaming are pay-to-play
- Karaoke lounge and rooftop Deck bar have separate charges
- Event spaces (capacities vary) are available for private bookings
| Venue | Capacity / Note |
|---|---|
| The Front Yard | Up to 350 guests for events |
| The Deck (rooftop) | Up to 150 guests; AV/TVs available |
| Karaoke Lounge | Up to 125 guests; used for small weddings/events |
