Half board means the room rate includes breakfast and one main meal, normally dinner. Lunch, drinks and anything outside the set meals are charged separately. It suits couples who plan to be out during the day.
A useful companion read is all-inclusive vs half-board comparison.
Why does half board matter for us?
Half board keeps one meal a day settled while leaving lunch open for day trips and local food. It tends to cost less than full board, but the dinner choices matter more because you will eat there every night. For Muslim couples, the dinner menu and the kitchen status are the first things to confirm.
How does half board show up in a quote?
A quote may read “Pool suite, half board, two adults, per night”. Check which meal is included, because some resorts offer a choice of lunch or dinner. Also check whether dinner is a buffet, a set menu or a limited a la carte list, since a short menu can feel repetitive after a few nights.
What should we ask about half board?
Put these questions to the resort or agent, and ask for the answers in writing:
- Is the included meal lunch or dinner, and can we choose?
- Is dinner a buffet, a set menu or a choice from a short list?
- Can we swap to a different restaurant on the property for a top-up?
- How is halal dinner handled, and can the resort confirm it in writing?
Where to go next
Two more pages help you check the rest: half board dinner choices for halal diners and breakfast only or half board for couples. Send us the quote and we will go through it with you.