I shouldn't say this having the business that I do but... It's not that critical if you're staying somehere close to town or don't mind heading out for every meal (not all properties have restaurants on site). A kitchen is only a bonus if you like the convenience of preparing a meal every now and then instead of eating out all the time. Me, I love to cook so a kitchen would be a bonus. There's also the factor of having cold Belikins in the fridge or a chilled bottle of wine that you can grab as you wish.