25 Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts Around the World – Travel + Leisure

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For a romantic couple’s getaway to the Caribbean, book a trip to the adults-only, recently renovated Hilton La Romana. Here, a private beach beckons guests in search of surf and sand, and a variety of dining options — from Mediterranean to seafood — cater to a range of culinary preferences. Plus, if you need a change of scenery, you can dine for free at any restaurant in the neighboring Hilton La Romana, an All-Inclusive Family Resort.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: All drinks and meals at the six restaurants and eight bars and lounges, Wi-Fi, daily resort activities, room service, in-suite minibar, on-site entertainment, fitness center
• Standout amenities: Four outdoor pools, day spa, casino, private beach
• Location: La Romana, Dominican Republic
• Starting rates: $466 per night

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There’s something to keep everyone busy at Meliá Caribe Beach Resort, whether they want to golf, swim, go to the spa, or read all day on the beach. While you probably won’t spend too much time inside during the day, the guest rooms are elegant and comfortable — and the perfect place to relax after spending a few hours playing volleyball or kayaking in the Caribbean waters. Before retiring for the night, grab a table at one of the many on-property restaurants, perhaps Capri or Hokkaido, for dinner.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: All meals, snacks, and local non-alcoholic beverages, room service (only during certain hours), in-room minibar, non-motorized water sports, access to the on-site golf course, golf fees, on-site activities (volleyball, tennis, aerobics, theme parties)
• Standout amenities: Full-service spa, 18-hole golf course, four outdoor pools and a kids pool, casino
• Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Starting rates: $168 per night

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Royalton Punta Cana is all about two things: the water and the food. The 317-room resort boasts 11 restaurants, 13 bars, and reservation-free dining (which means you can choose your next meal based solely on what you’re craving at that exact moment). If you prefer to rest and relax on vacation, there are three outdoor swimming pools and gorgeous turquoise waters to lounge by. If you prefer a packed agenda — even on a holiday — there’s a casino, fitness facilities, volleyball, tennis, kayaking, snorkeling, and more.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: All-inclusive meal plan, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, nightly resort entertainment, fitness center, in-room minibar, pool and beach services
• Standout amenities: On-site casino, snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, access to neighboring Royalton Splash Punta Cana Resort’s water park
• Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Starting rates: $327 per night

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Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa is described as a “hotel inside a resort.” On the same property, you’ll also find the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa, and guests of the Lady Hamilton can take advantage of both properties’ amenities (pools, beaches, dining destinations). While you can certainly walk between all the facilities, you can also hop on the frequently circulating golf carts. No matter how you get around, make sure you spend plenty of time on the private white-sand beach with a frozen drink in hand.

The Details: 

• What’s included with the stay: Meals and drinks at the 20+ restaurants and bars, fitness center, daily events and activities (live music, silent discos, etc.), childcare from ages 1-18
• Standout amenities: Spacious pool, reggae and dance classes, private beach, whirlpool tub and private balcony or terrace in each guest room
• Location: Lucea, Jamaica
• Starting rates: $430 per night

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At the 525-room, adults-only Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, you’ll start each morning with the breakfast buffet, move to the sandy beach or one of the three outdoor pools, and spend the rest of the day soaking up the sun and tropical vibes. There’s even a swim-up bar, so you don’t need to get out of the pool to indulge in your next piña colada. It’s classic all-inclusive at its finest — you can even order fast food and soft drinks at any hour of the day.

The Details: 

• What’s included with the stay: Unlimited food and drinks, transportation throughout the property, one diving lesson per guest, daily complimentary hour of water sports, facilities and restaurants of the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica (except the buffet), entertainment programs
• Standout amenities: 24-hour soft drinks and fast food, full-service spa, four poolside bars, bicycle rentals, fitness classes
• Location: Runaway Bay, Jamaica
• Starting rates: $138 per night

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Once inside the Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo, there’s no reason to leave — although you may want to set aside one day to explore Las Terrena, the nearby fishing village. Guests can access seven restaurants, seven bars, three pools, a spa, a children’s water park, and a stunning beach. The center of the action, though, is the nearly 9,000-square-foot centralized pool outfitted with waterbeds and a wet bar.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Three à la carte restaurant dinners per week of stay, sporting activities (archery, soccer, darts, table tennis, pool, and boogie boards), Wi-Fi, some drinks (local drinks, soft drinks, beer), one complimentary hour of kayaking per day
• Standout amenities: Water park, kids and teens clubs, sports bar
• Location: Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
• Starting rates: $114 per night

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When you’re at Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa in Jamaica, you should focus only on relaxation. You can embrace tranquility at one of the three pools — where you’ll find a swim-up bar, a water slide, and a Jacuzzi beneath the waterfall — or at the secluded, white-sand beach on Runaway Bay. The resort is also mindful of balance, offering its guests a well-equipped fitness center and a variety of healthy dining options.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Unlimited meals, wine, spirits, Wi-Fi, fitness center. nightlife, poolside movies, land sports (basketball, hiking, paddle/pickleball), water sports (kayaking, Hobie Cat rides), access to the pools and beaches
• Standout amenities: Swim-up bar, piano, bar, three pool areas, full-service spa
• Location: Runaway Bay, Jamaica
• Starting rates: $224 per night

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As the name suggests, Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort is a resort within a resort. The oceanside property’s guest rooms (both oceanfront and pool-facing) are super spacious, although, outside of sleeping, you may not want to spend a lot of time inside — the two pools, picturesque beach, and golf course are too good to pass up, as are the fitness center and spa.

“The resort’s sandy stretch of private beach couldn’t be more white or the sea more blue; this palm-tree-dotted property is exactly what you’d picture in a quiet Bahamian all-inclusive,” said Travel + Leisure contributor Skye Sherman.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Selection of four restaurants and bars (note: not all food is included), unlimited golf, live entertainment, Wi-Fi, standard-brand alcohol and local beers, gratuities, taxes and service charges
• Standout amenities: Two outdoor pools, karaoke, 25,000-square-foot spa and fitness center
• Location: Freeport, Bahamas
• Starting rates: $349 per night

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When you check into the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, you begin an experience where every vacation amenity is at your fingertips. Your days will be filled with pool time — choose a new one every day (there are nine total) or stick with your favorite all week long — dining experiences at 13 on-property restaurants and bars, beach walks, and fitness classes like group yoga and high-intensity cardio. There are even kid and teen clubs to keep younger travelers busy with activities like pool float races, water volleyball, and ping pong.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at 13 different restaurants, unlimited drinks, nightly music and entertainment, minibar (restocked daily), welcome amenity, group fitness classes, personal concierge
• Standout amenities: 13 restaurants and bars, spa at sibling resort Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, nine resort pools, guest rooms with dedicated workspaces
• Location: Tulum, Mexico
• Starting rates: $300 per night

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While many all-inclusive resorts cater only to adults, The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences ensures travelers of all ages feel welcome and taken care of. From the baby-friendly amenities (monitors, bottle warmers and sterilizers, baths, cribs, and high chairs) to the kids menus and playrooms, even the youngest vacationers are accounted for. And for the adults? There are seven swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, a tennis court, and day and night entertainment.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, drinks, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, 24-hour fitness center, Wi-Fi, taxes, gratuities
• Standout amenities: Suites with private terraces, full-service spa, seven pools, tennis court, scuba diving clinics
• Location: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
• Starting rates: $236 per night

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The all-inclusive Hilton Cancun is a vacation spot where the fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Come nightfall, the property’s amphitheater hosts live music, dancing, and other performances. You can also expect themed parties, customers, and “multi-sensory tasting experiences.” During the day, take advantage of the two outdoor pools, kids pool area and splash playground, top-of-the-line fitness center, and 12 different dining experiences, including five specialty restaurants and three bars.

The Details: 

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, wines and liquors, in-room minibar, Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, yoga, unlimited domestic calls, live shows and entertainment, pool activities, all taxes and gratuities
• Standout amenities: Unlimited sweet treats (including churros and ice cream), free water park access, poolside bars, game room
• Location: Cancun, Mexico
• Starting rates: $385 per night

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Hotel NYX Cancun covers all of the basics of an all-inclusive resort: an infinity pool, plenty of lounge space on the beach, and a small but mighty food and beverage program that caters to most travelers’ tastes. Enjoy breakfast at Bellavista, pop in for lunch at Deck, and decide between Japanese at Umami or Italian at Chianti for dinner. When it’s time for bed, you can rest comfortably in the minimal guest rooms; they’re pretty standard for resort rooms, but some have picture-perfect views of the lagoon or the ocean.

The Details: 

• What’s included with the stay: Meals, snacks, and drinks (some restrictions apply), daily minibar in room
• Standout amenities: Four restaurants, two bars, gym, infinity pool, beach access, solarium, yoga, volleyball
• Location: Cancun, Mexico
• Starting rates: $158 per night

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At Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, you can expect several surprise-and-delight moments. Think poolside ice lollipops and fresh fruit skewers, and room perks like small gifts, personalized cookies, and a bottle of tequila. It’s a mid-size property (only 144 rooms) with large resort amenities, like three outdoor pools, a swim-up bar, two tennis courts, a 24-hour front desk, a spa, and select rooms with furnished balconies. The staff is accommodating, the private balcony hot tubs are a plus, and you can reserve beach chairs in advance.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Meals and beverages (including wine and top-shelf liquors), theme nights, 24-hour room service, select on-property activities, daily minibar, airport shuttle, Wi-Fi
• Standout amenities: Infinity pool, poolside Evian spray, Molton Brown toiletries, on-site spa
• Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
• Starting rates: $355 per night

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A welcome departure from beachfront all-inclusive properties, Sierra Lago Resort & Spa Hotel is billed as a mountain retreat where you can embrace nature. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, riding bikes, swimming, or horseback riding — among other activities — and treat yourself to al fresco meals at the two restaurants, La Terraza and La Capilla. Instead of individual rooms, you’ll stay in a cozy cabin with gas-powered fireplaces and forest or lake views.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Meals and beverages (house wines and house premium liquors), non-motorized water sports (paddle boards and pedal boats), activities including horseback riding and stargazing, Wi-Fi, taxes, service charges, gratuities
• Standout amenities: Outdoor heated infinity pool and hot tubs, steam room, game room, soccer field, basketball and tennis courts
• Location: Jalisco, Mexico
• Starting rates: $343 per night

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In classic Maldives fashion, you’ll stay in a well-appointed villa at the Fiyavalhu Resort Maldives. Each one is outfitted with air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer, and more — and they’re just steps away from the true highlight of the property: the water access. When you’re not lounging on the private beach, scuba dive, snorkel, surf, or body board in the out-of-this-world turquoise waters (although most water sports aren’t included in the all-inclusive rate).

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus non-alcoholic drinks
• Standout amenities: Indoor and outdoor pools, pool bar, water sports center, white-sand beach
• Location: Mandhoo, Maldives
• Starting rates: $255 per night

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The small Maldivian island of Bathala is home to one of the country’s best affordable all-inclusive resorts: Sandies Bathala. Here, you can immerse yourself in the area’s surrounding natural beauty. Think long days on the beach, snorkeling around the nearby reef, and relaxing dinners just steps from your private villa (there are 70 total).

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages (welcome cocktail, soft drinks, juices, house wine, local beer, coffee and tea, select cocktails and spirits served after 6 p.m.), Wi-Fi, sun loungers, snorkeling gear, guided tours of the house reef
• Standout amenities: Infinity pool, reef snorkeling, beach volleyball, game room, fitness center
• Location: Bathala, Maldives
• Starting rates: $425 per night

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Hop aboard a 45-minute seaplane ride from Malé-Velana International Airport to reach Kudafushi Resort & Spa, a little slice of paradise in the Indian Ocean. You can book either an “all-inclusive” or “soft all-inclusive” experience — the latter doesn’t include alcoholic drinks — but both come with unparalleled access to the bright blue waters and white-sand beaches.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the resort’s main restaurant, select non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, kids club, minibar, non-motorized water sports, fitness center, service charges, taxes
• Standout amenities: Infinity pool, soccer field, fitness center, spa with 10 treatment rooms
• Location: Kudafushi, Maldives
• Starting rates: $282 per night

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Like many Maldivian resorts, Makunudu Island offers the option to book half-board, full-board, or all-inclusive stays. The latter includes meals, drinks, and snacks in addition to bungalow-style accommodations. To keep you busy, there’s the beach, of course, plus a diving school, canoeing, windsurfing, and excursions to neighboring islands and villages.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Daily buffet breakfast and lunch, set menu or themed buffet dinner, drinks, snacks
• Standout amenities: Diving school, water sports center, library, volleyball and badminton courts, table tennis facilities, spa
• Location: Makunudu, Maldives
• Starting rates: $343 per night

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Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik has two seasons: all-inclusive (peak season) and half-board. If you come for the all-inclusive part of the year — April/May through November — expect extended culinary services and lots of adventure-filled programming. Outdoor water games, treasure hunts, and more will keep the whole gang entertained. No matter when you visit, one thing’s sure: There’s always something to do and eat at the Croatian resort. The team also considers those with specific dietary restrictions and seamlessly caters to their requirements.

The Details: 

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, beverages (soft drinks, beer, local wine), all-inclusive bar during specific hours, snack bar, nightly entertainment, use of the spa, VAT
• Standout amenities: Heated indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, fitness center, playground, movie theater
• Location: Zadar, Croatia
• Starting rates: $251 per night

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If you’ve heard of Rethymno, it may be because the town is home to one of the best-preserved castles in Crete, Fortezza Castle. Old Town (where you’ll find the 17th-century structure) is only 2.5 miles from Nautilux Rethymno — so you can experience the Venetian Renaissance and Ottoman architecture and the relaxing resort atmosphere. When you’re on the property, expect to lounge by the pool, swim in the Sea of Crete, and dance the night away at the beach club. Activities like boat rentals, city tours, and helicopter sightseeing can be arranged for additional costs.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, hot chocolate), daily allowance of alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi
• Standout amenities: Three pools (two outdoor, one indoor), beach club, fitness center, spa with a salt sauna and steam bath, beach access
• Location: Crete, Greece
• Starting rates: $400 per night

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If you’re searching for an all-inclusive package ideal for a honeymoon or adults-only trip, put the Constantinou Bros Athena Royal Beach Hotel in Cyprus on your list. The hotel has three pools, two hot tubs, a tennis court, and a spa with top-tier amenities like a sauna, steam bath, and fitness center — and each guest room comes with a romantic balcony. For even more amazing Mediterranean Sea views, dine al fresco on the resort’s terrace.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, use of sauna and steam bath, parking, Wi-Fi, all taxes
• Standout amenities: Balconies in guest rooms, three freshwater pools, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, tennis court, lawn bowling, theme nights
• Location: Paphos, Cyprus
• Starting rates: $426 per night

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Elix stands out among the world’s all-inclusive hotels because of its location on a cliff above a white-sand beach and turquoise waters. The 146-room property is designed to ensure your experience is focused around the glittering Ionian Sea. From the moment you awake, until the sun sets over the water, you’ll be in the presence of this natural beauty — especially if you choose to spend your days swimming, kayaking, or sailing.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Breakfast, lunch, select dinners, minibar, 30 minutes of daily canoeing or paddle boating, entertainment, unlimited ice cream, Wi-Fi, kids club, taxes
• Standout amenities: Infinity pool, outdoor yoga classes, fitness center
• Location: Igoumenitsa, Greece
• Starting rates: $410 per night

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Many travelers want to experience the beauty of Mauritius, an African island in the Indian Ocean, and staying at Tamassa Resort Bel Ombre is the perfect way to do so. The 214-room resort is a tropical oasis with outdoor pools set among lush gardens, a lagoon, and a white-sand beach. The guest rooms are simple, but you’ll be more than content lounging by one of the four swimming pools or embarking on a boating, scuba diving, or kayaking adventure.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Meals and drinks, afternoon tea, in-room minibar, wellness classes, spa access, entertainment, select water and land sports, Wi-Fi, taxes
• Standout amenities: Four swimming pools, tropical gardens, tennis courts, spa
• Location: Bel Ombre, Mauritius
• Starting rates: $271 per night

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For a unique all-inclusive family vacation, head to Brazil’s Summerville Resort. With 204 rooms spread across apartments, suites, and bungalows, the coastal property is big but not overwhelming. The landscape is part beach, part forest, and defined by coconut trees, mangroves, and a natural ocean pool formed by reefs. While staying on the property, you can also adventure to popular spots like Muro Alto Beach and Cupe Beach.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Meals and premium beverages, entertainment, Wi-Fi
• Standout amenities: Outdoor pool, children’s pool, spa, sports facilities, swim-up bar, rooftop bar
• Location: Pernambuco, Brazil
• Starting rates: $375 per night

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Come to Lara Barut Collection to experience a Turkish vacation and stay for the luxurious rooms, unbeatable service, and myriad on-property activities steps away from the Mediterranean. There’s a water park, six pools (including an indoor adult pool), and restaurants that cater to every preference and craving. If you have room in the budget to splurge, rent a beach pavilion to take your experience up a few notches — and keep you shaded from the sun.

The Details:

• What’s included with the stay: Meals and 176 kinds of foreign and local beverages, beach access, turn-down service, WhatsApp concierge services, Wi-Fi, parking, minibar
• Standout amenities: Eight restaurants, six pools, water park, private beach, spa with Turkish bath, night club, tennis and squash courts, fitness center, mini golf, water sports center
• Location: Antalya, Turkey
• Starting rates: $500 per night