All-inclusive resorts have come a long way from bland buffets and bottom-shelf drinks. The best all-inclusive luxury resorts today are destinations in their own right, offering everything from Michelin-starred dining to theme park access in one rate.
Rather than enticing you into upcharges that feel like you’re being nickel-and-dimed, these resorts truly deliver on the all-inclusive promise, covering everything so you can relax without ever reaching for your wallet. With premium dining, private beaches, and high-end activities built into the experience, these are this year’s best all-inclusive luxury resorts in the world.
Ambergris Cay Private Island
Turks and Caicos
If a truly private beachfront sounds like a dream come true, it doesn’t get much more exclusive than Ambergris Cay, set on its own private island in Turks & Caicos. With just 19 bungalows and 10 villas spread across 1,100 acres of largely untouched land, the resort is wonderfully secluded. And when it comes to the beaches, you’ll be spoiled for choice: Columbus Beach on the Atlantic side offers rolling waves for surfing, while Monck Beach on the Caribbean coast delivers calm, swimmable waters.
Everything is included in your room rate at this luxury resort, where you can enjoy excursions such as bonefishing lessons, snorkeling, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, and tennis or pickleball instruction. At night, choose between beach bonfires, private beach picnics, or s’mores under the stars.
All meals and beverages, including premium spirits, are part of the experience, and the dining is fully flexible. If nothing on the menu speaks to you, simply let the team know before you arrive, and the chefs will create custom meals tailored to your preferences.
Sandals Royal Bahamian
Nassau, Bahamas
There aren’t many private beaches in the Bahamas, but Sandals Royal Bahamian is home to two the best. This stunning offshore island is reachable only by boat and features a spa, a tranquil Zen garden, and two beaches: one that’s ideal for lounging and sunbathing, and another boasting some of the best snorkeling in the region.
Once a favorite getaway of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the resort still feels fit for royalty today. The all-inclusive luxury experience is impressively comprehensive, with fine dining across 10 specialty restaurants, two food trucks serving Bahamian favorites and crepes, and bottomless top-shelf spirits. You can quench your thirst at eight bars (including three swim-up bars) and will have an in-room minibar that’s stocked with wine and local beers.
Activities are equally abundant, from scuba diving and snorkeling to Hobie Cat sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, pickleball, and daily entertainment.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Grand Velas Riviera Maya sets the standard for luxury all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, especially when it comes to dining. There are eight restaurants to choose from, most notably Cocina de Autor, a Michelin-starred restaurant offering a multicourse tasting menu that rivals top fine-dining establishments in Mexico City or New York. And yes, it’s all included in your room rate.
That rate also covers complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, a daily restocked in-room mini bar, access to the Life Fitness Center and classes, non-motorized water sports like kayaking and boogie boarding, a 24-hour personal concierge, all taxes and gratuities, plus dedicated kids’ and teens’ clubs.
Adding to the appeal, the resort is set along a wide, private stretch of white-sand beach, complete with full-service cabanas and calm, crystal-clear Caribbean waters.
Hotel Xcaret
Mexico
Imagine going ziplining, splashing in a waterpark, and riding rides through a theme park without paying even one extra cent. That’s the promise at Mexico’s Hotel Xcaret, where the “All-Fun Inclusive” concept gives you access to practically everything you can think of. You’ll enjoy unlimited access and round-trip transportation to the full suite of Xcaret parks, from the subterranean rivers of Xplor to the natural wonders of Xel-Há.
Unlike most all-inclusive resorts that are designed to keep you on-property, Hotel Xcaret encourages you to explore, with catamaran excursions to Isla Mujeres and free ferry tickets to Cozumel Island. Even round-trip transportation to Tulum and Cancun airports is included.
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Cancun, Mexico
When Le Blanc Spa Resorts says it offers luxury accommodations, it really means it. Every room features sea or lagoon views, a double Jacuzzi, and BVLGARI bath amenities. From the moment you arrive, you can personalize your stay with the resort’s comfort menu, which includes specialty pillows, aromatherapy, bath milks, and handcrafted soaps. At this all-inclusive resort, all your needs are met.
Thirsty? A full-stocked minibar and premium liquor dispenser await in your room. Hungry? A wide range of dining experiences from refined French cuisine to elegant Italian fare are included in your stay. Even the luxury champagne brand Moët & Chandon is included with dinner, so you’ll never feel like you’re missing out.
Beyond drinking and dining, there are plenty of wellness inclusions to enjoy, such as complimentary spa hydrotherapy, Pilates reformer classes, paddleboard yoga, and more.
Mii Amo
Sedona, Arizona
Situated within one of Sedona’s renowned energy vortexes, Mii Amo‘s wellbeing ethos is inspired by its setting. With just 23 rooms, the experience is intentionally intimate and highly personalized. From the start, the staff works closely with you to design a bespoke stay, known as a “Journey,” that’s tailored entirely to your needs. These all-inclusive Journeys are created by your personal Journey Guide, who helps you set an intention (such as connection, longevity, or discovery) that will set the tone for your trip.
Choose a “recharge” Journey, for example, and your days may include mindful practices like chakra balancing, a labyrinth walk, and stargazing, balanced with physical experiences such as active recovery and lymphatic massages or a mountain biking excursion through the Red Rocks. Each Journey also includes three nourishing meals daily at Hummingbird, the resort’s wellness-focused restaurant, along with fresh juices and smoothies from the Juice Bar.
Twin Farms
Barnard, Vermont
When you think of all-inclusive resorts, it’s the beach destinations that probably come to mind first. But one of the world’s best all-inclusive experiences is actually tucked away on 300 private acres of countryside in Vermont. At Twin Farms, you’ll stay amid museum-quality art in one of 28 individually designed cottages and suites, adding to the intimate feel.
All activities, including equipment and instruction, are included—yes, even alpine skiing on the resort’s private mountain, which has six groomed trails and a private UTV waiting to shuttle you to the top. Other standout winter activities include fat-tire biking, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice skating, and sledding, after which you can warm up in the private Shou Sugi Ban House Onsen, which has 104-degree saltwater and views of the forest. The rest of the year, you can try your hand at archery or axe throwing, cycling the resort’s mountain bike trails, canoeing, kayaking, or paddleboarding around Copper Pond, hiking the manicured trails on the property, or playing tennis and pickleball.
Don’t want to break for a meal? Picnics can be delivered to you anywhere on property, for no extra fee. But you’ll definitely want to make time for dining, because the restaurant here is world-class. Both à la carte options and multi-course tasting menus are included in your rate, and the hotel makes sure to modify the tasting menu each night so you never get bored. The country location keeps things truly farm-to-table, with butter and cheese from local dairies and beer, chickens, and pork from nearby farms.
