Subject to availability and at the discretion of Club Management, Owners may have the opportunity to reserve additional stays beyond their allotted Regular Time. This is referred to as Bonus Time.
Bonus Time—whether weekday or weekend—is only offered when space remains unreserved by other Owners and once your full Regular Time has been used.
All Bonus Time reservations require a credit card guarantee at the time of booking to cover applicable charges, as well as any fees associated with late cancellations, as outlined below.
1. How to Request Bonus Time
Once you’ve used your full Regular Time and subject to availability, you may request Bonus Time through the Club Donatello Reservations Department.
Requests can be made by phone, email, fax, mail, or in person. Please note that the same information required for a Regular Time reservation will also be needed when submitting your request (see #4 on page 2).
2. How Much Advance Notice Is Required?
Bonus Time reservations should be requested at least two (2) weeks prior to your intended arrival date.
Occasionally, shorter notice may be accommodated. We recommend contacting the Reservations Department to check for last-minute availability due to cancellations. In such cases, you may be added to the On-Call Waiting List for a potential Bonus Time stay.
3. How will I know if my Bonus Time reservation request has been granted?
Bonus Time reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your request is approved, the Club Reservations Department will confirm your booking using the same process as Regular Time reservations (see #9 on page 3).
4. Is There a Limit on Bonus Time Usage?
There is no overall limit on the number of Bonus Time nights you may use. However, availability cannot be guaranteed beyond:
- Three (3) consecutive nights for Sunday–Thursday stays (excluding Monday holiday weeks)
- Two (2) consecutive nights for weekend stays
If additional nights become available, you may request to extend your stay one day at a time. Extension requests must be made within
24 hours prior to the desired check-in time and are subject to availability.
5. Does Bonus Time Affect Other Owner Benefits?
Yes, some benefits differ during Bonus Time stays.
Valet parking is charged at the standard posted rates for the Donatello Garage, rather than the discounted Regular Time rate. However, Owners still receive a 10% discount on food and beverages at Zingari Ristorante (2nd floor) when presenting a valid Club Donatello Gold Owners Card.
6. Can Guests Stay in My Unit During Bonus Time?
- Yes- if you accompany them personally and they are occupying the Unit with you for the duration of the Bonus Time reserved.
- No- they may not occupy the Unit without your presence for the duration of the Bonus Time reserved.
7. Is there a fee for using Bonus Time?
Yes. A daily maintenance fee will apply, along with any additional charges for incidentals or purchases made at the Donatello during your stay. This maintenance fee applies only to Owners and may be adjusted periodically by the Board of Directors.
8. How are maintenance fees from Bonus Time used by Club Donatello?
All maintenance fees collected from Bonus Time are deposited monthly into the Association’s Operating Account to help offset overall operating expenses. This, in turn, helps keep Annual Dues lower.
9. Aside from availability, what could prevent me from confirming a Bonus Time reservation?
Your Bonus Time reservation may not be approved if any of the following apply:
- You have not used all of your Regular Owner time,
- You have an outstanding balance with the Association, or
- Your Owner rights have been suspended by the Association.
10. Is there a penalty for cancellation, modification of a Bonus Time reservation?
- No- There is no charge if you cancel or modify your Bonus Time reservation at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled check-in time (3 PM) on your arrival date.
- Yes- A charge will apply if you cancel or modify your reservation less than 72 hours before the scheduled check-in time (3 PM), unless the room is rebooked by another Owner or paying guest for the same dates. In that case, your credit card will be charged the daily Bonus Time maintenance fee for the full duration of your original reservation, minus any nights that are successfully rebooked.
