Guests may be charged the following tax upon check-in: Ecuadorian Value Added Tax — VAT of 15%. VAT exemption is available for travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa proving they are not residents of Ecuador. Fees The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. • Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.