when do you pay for your hotel bookin?

They charge your card at checkin for the whole stay plus $200 per night for incidentals

I'm pretty sure you have to pay the first night in advance and the rest when you leave the hotel. That said, there is a cancellation time (a few days before?) Whereby you can get your deposit back if you cancel

You can make a reservation anytime. Payment is charged upon check out but they will have a charge hold on funds in your account prior

The same had everyone is saying

Show your credit card when checking in and your card is charged when you check out.

You need to present your credit card at check in. Your card will be charged at the end of your stay.