Food & drink prices at Sun Island Resort (Villa Park Sun Island)
Food and beverage pricing is consistently reported as excessive, with soft drinks, wine, and specialty dining charging well above market rates. Unexpected charges for beach amenities add to the cost concern.
All claims are from May–August 2026, indicating a consistent pricing pattern over recent months with no evidence of improvement or decline.
What the reviews tell us
Alcoholic beverages marked up significantly—$55 per bottle for standard wine, $16 per glass; waiter actively discourages individual glass purchases
Soft drinks charged at rates reviewers describe as 'excessive' and 'a fortune' with no specific menu prices disclosed
Specialty dining (Thai restaurant) limited to one complimentary visit; additional meals require payment
Unexpected post-stay charges for items presented as gifts (beach bags $20–$50 USD) create trust and value concerns
One reviewer reported reboking a paid meal as worthwhile, indicating some dining experiences meet expectations when cost is accepted upfront
Sun Island Resort's food and beverage pricing presents a significant value concern. Multiple recent reviewers report substantially inflated prices: soft drinks are charged at what reviewers describe as excessive rates, wine markups are extreme (a standard Australian sauvignon blanc priced at $55 per bottle, or $16 per glass), and even specialty dining experiences charge per visit rather than being bundled with accommodation. One reviewer specifically noted that only one complimentary visit to the Thai restaurant was included. Beyond restaurant and bar pricing, guests have also faced unexpected charges for items initially presented as gifts, such as beach bags being billed at $20–$50 USD after the fact. While one reviewer mentioned reboking a paid meal experience as worthwhile, the weight of evidence points to a pattern of high markups and surprise charges that undermine the perceived value of the resort's F&B offerings.
The evidence
Representative quotes from 6 supporting reviewswe rebooked to go again which we paid for but so worth it
we were suddenly asked to pay 20 to 50 US dollars for it
The waiter immediately advised not to take glasses, because a glass costs $16, but to buy a bottle (a bottle of a perfectly normal Australian sauvignon cost $55)
though it's a shame that only one visit was free
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