All Inclusive Hotels

All Inclusive Hotels

Treat yourself to an all-inclusive holiday

When you purchase an all-inclusive package, most of what you need is included in the purchase price. This includes your lodging, meals and drinks. It often also includes recreation equipment, services and tips. You can treat yourself all day long without spending more than you budgeted for.

You can find a wide variety of all-inclusive properties. Some resorts offer all-inclusive packages only. These resorts are often in tropical areas with blue skies and sandy beaches. Some hotels offer all-inclusive plans as add-ons to their standard lodging options.

Some all-inclusive properties are for adults only, while others welcome children. Family-friendly all-inclusive properties often offer childcare and kids clubs, so parents can have time to themselves.

When you book your all-inclusive holiday, make sure to ask what is included in the purchase price. That way, you're ready to take advantage of all the treats on offer when you get there.

Highest rated All Inclusive Hotels around the world

The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Htl., Cancun, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Iberostar Cancun Golf Course are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,497 reviews)
"Perfect for family."

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

The Royal Sands Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
4.5 out of 5
Av. Constituyentes No. 2, Playa del Carmen, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Xplor Theme Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,253 reviews)
"The service everywhere that was the best"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Playa Bavaro - Punta Cana, Punta Cana, La Altagracia
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Punta Cana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Cana Bay Golf Club and Iberostar Golf Course are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,873 reviews)
"Beautiful and clean. Food is amazing! Small resort relatively quiet. Will come back !"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive
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Finest Playa Mujeres by The Excellence Collection - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Vialidad Paseo Mujeres Mz 1, Lt 10 Sm 3, Playa Mujeres, Punta Sam, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Punta Sam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Playa Mujeres Golf Club and North Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was perfect, great food, great staff, super clean hotel. Only the wifi could be better, was not able to finish a zoom meeting."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

Finest Playa Mujeres by The Excellence Collection - All Inclusive
Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Manzana 51, Lote 7, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Gaviota Azul Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,892 reviews)
"Absolutely awesome resort. Checked all our boxes and made it a great value for the money. Made our first trip to Cancun so memorable and also set a very high bar for our future. Property is kept in perfect condition. Pools are super clean. There are 2 beaches - one that is more private and has awesome ..."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive
Excellence Playa Mujeres - Adults Only All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Prolongacion Bonampak S/N Mz 1 Lt 10, SM 3, Playa Mujeres, Punta Sam, QROO
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Punta Sam. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Playa Mujeres Golf Club and North Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"This was our first time at EPM and it likely won’t be the last! We really enjoyed our time there and the food and drinks were excellent! The only negative is that we felt the rooms are showing their age and really should be remodeling and refreshed. The hot tub in the room was dirty and we honestly ..."

Reviewed on 29 Nov. 2024

Excellence Playa Mujeres - Adults Only All Inclusive
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Paseo del Malecón l-5 D, San José del Cabo, BCS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in San José del Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Costa Azul Beach and San Jose del Cabo Art District are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,816 reviews)
"Very nice resort, food was great"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort -All Inclusive-Adult Only
4.5 out of 5
Cabo Pacifica S/N, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Marina Del Rey and Lover's Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"This was our 8th time there. We LOVE it! We have the best butlers, Gabriel and Dulce! They are one of the main reasons why we keep going back. Amanda, Manuel and Francisco are amazing at the beach cabanas and pool. And, Alfonso is our absolute favorite server at Peninsula."

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort -All Inclusive-Adult Only
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Forum Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (3,962 reviews)
"Nice area in a beautiful beach. They offer all sort of liquors but they only serve the better ones when you give high tip. Air conditioner stopped working and the room was a bit old."

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Sandos Finisterra All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd. Marina s/n, Col. Centro, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Marina Del Rey and Lover's Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,668 reviews)
"Great views but the property was a bit dated and the food wasn’t great. The waiters were not very friendly late at night especially the Italian one so make sure not to go to eat too late"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Sandos Finisterra All Inclusive
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What is an All-Inclusive hotel?

At all-inclusive hotels and resorts, guests pay a flat rate upfront for their stay that typically includes the room along with unlimited meals, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, a range of recreational activities and onsite entertainment. After booking, guests are free to use most facilities without paying each time.

All-inclusive resorts are generally large properties that provide a wider variety of options from room types, to food, to facilities allowing guests to enjoy different things at no extra cost, all available conveniently within the resort. These properties often have several restaurants providing different cuisines, a selection of bars and cafes, multiple swimming pools, and a range of fun activities for different age groups.

*These are only guidelines as policies and amenities may vary across hotels. For more information, view details listed on each property page.

What do you get at an All-Inclusive resort?

Usually, the upfront rate includes the room, unlimited food and drinks, a selection of onsite activities and daily entertainment. There's often plenty of options to choose from within each all-inclusive resort at no extra charge.

Note however, there may be some premium items available at your resort which are not included. These cost extra.

Often included: Food, soft drinks and house pour alcoholic drinks. Free-to-use fitness facilities, pools, pool loungers, beach chairs. Kids activities, all land activities, non-motorized equipment like snorkels and volleyballs, some recreation classes. Daily entertainment, live performances, onsite nightclubs.

Often excluded (available at surcharge): Gourmet meals, top-shelf alcohol, special requests, room service. Spa treatments, golf, motorized water sports, tennis lessons, golf lessons, scuba excursions, offsite tours.

*These are only guidelines as policies and amenities may vary across hotels. For more information, view details listed on each property page.

Do All-Inclusive hotels include breakfast, lunch and dinner?

Yes, the all-in-one price usually includes all meals throughout the day.

Most all-inclusive hotels serve buffet-style meals at various restaurants throughout the property, and you can drop in anytime to have a meal during operational hours from morning to night. This means you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner without having to pay anything extra.

Some hotels also offer a la carte options, and/or room service.

Is food free at All-Inclusive resorts?

Booking an all-inclusive resort typically includes all (or most) food and beverages in the room rate. This means you can eat as often as you like without having to pay each time.

This excludes premium dining options, such as top-shelf alcohol or gourmet meals. They cost extra. Room service and a la carte options may also be chargeable, depending on the hotel.

Is alcohol included in All-Inclusive hotels?

All-Inclusive hotels offer different packages, some with alcohol and some without. Most of the time, alcohol is included.

Resorts will offer a selection of alcoholic beverages as part of the all-inclusive deal. Anything outside of these house pour drinks is considered a premium beverage and available at a surcharge. Premium beverages usually refer to top-shelf liquor brands, bottled wine and imported beers.

*These are only guidelines as policies and amenities may vary across hotels. For more information, view details listed on each property page.

What is top-shelf alcohol?

Top-shelf alcohol is the highest quality of alcohol available in an establishment. The term refers literally to the top shelf in bars where the more expensive labels are kept, further out of reach. What's considered top-shelf or premium brands is up to the establishment they aren't the same everywhere.

At an all-inclusive resort, the rules are a little different. Guests usually get to enjoy unlimited drinks from the selection of house drinks they are serving, from beer to cocktails. Anything outside of this selection costs extra. So almost any well-known brand you request will be considered top-shelf.

Do I need cash at my All-Inclusive resort?

You won't need much cash. The upfront booking covers most things you need, from food to activities. However, you may need some small change for tips. It's also a good idea to bring some cash or credit for any additional premium activities you're interested in, as these are available at a surcharge.

Are tips included in an All-inclusive hotels?

This depends on the property. Some all-inclusive resorts have already included gratuities and taxes in the room rates, and some do not. It's best to check the details for your hotel of choice as hotels have different policies on tipping.

Additional tips at the guests' discretion are often accepted. However, some resorts have a strict no-tipping policy. They will usually have signs on the property alerting you to this.

What is an adults-only resort?

Adults-only resorts do not allow guests under a certain age. This could be for the entire property, or some hotels simply have an adults-only wing. The minimum age varies -- usually 16, 18 or 21.

It basically means there are no children around and everything caters to grownups enjoying an age-appropriate atmosphere conducive for peace, romance or partying. These types of resorts are popular with couples enjoying a romantic getaway, singles and groups of friends on a fun trip, bachelor and bachelorette parties.

What is an all-inclusive meal plan?

Most all-inclusive resorts provide all-inclusive meal plans. There are however some resorts that offer lower tier rooms with limited meal plans.

This is a general guide to what's included in each:

  • All-Inclusive Plans: Includes all meals and unlimited drinks, including alcoholic beverages. Often served buffet-style, flexible meal times, and a range of cuisine to choose from.
  • American Plan (AP): Includes 3 daily meals at set times -- breakfast, lunch and dinner. This may or may not include beverages. Also known as full board or full pension.
  • Modified American Plan (MAP): Includes 2 fixed meals a day included in the price. Usually breakfast and dinner. Also known as half board or half pension.
  • Continental Plan (CP): Includes continental breakfast. A continental breakfast includes fruits, bakery items, bread, coffee, tea and juice. Does not include cooked food.
  • European Plan (EP): Room only. No food and drinks included.