The 28 Best All-Inclusive Resorts Around the World, According to Luxury Travel Advisors
These are the places travel pros tell their friends to visit.
Vacations are supposed to be all about relaxing, but somehow they almost always become a point of stress when it comes to managing reservations, booking rentals, and finding activities for the whole family to enjoy. Fortunately, if your goal is to fully unwind on vacation—and skip the stressful planning leading up to it—all-inclusive resorts exist. While the name alone gives off the idea of everything being included in a single booking, all-inclusive packages tend to vary based on the resort. To save you from scouring the web for a destination, we—along with some assistance from some of the world's most notable travel advisors at Reco, Black Tomato, and Element Lifestyle—have gone ahead and rounded up the best luxury all-inclusive resorts worth considering for your next getaway.
Whether you want to keep it local in the United States or travel across the world to a beach in the Maldives or a glass igloo in Finland, you'll find dozens of destinations that take the guesswork out of planning a truly memorable vacation. The best part? Many of them are kid-friendly, so you can even bring your little ones along for the ride. Read on for the best all-inclusive resorts around the world.
Mahali Mzuri: Kenya
Score a front-row seat to an African safari at this incredible all-inclusive hotel. With only 12 tents on property, you'll enjoy exclusive luxury and action-packed adventures such as game drives, picnics in the bush, and more.
Twin Farms: Vermont
Twin Farms is an all-inclusive 5-star hotel that embodies casual luxury. This adults-only exclusive retreat is tucked into the lush Vermont mountains and is the ideal destination for foodies, nature lovers, design aficionados, and art appreciators alike. Guests can look forward to a beautifully designed property full of amenities such as nature trails, restaurant menus that change daily and are sourced from local and regional partners, a museum-grade art collection, and more. This fall, the resort will debut luxury treehouses.
Rancho La Puerta: Mexico
Rancho La Puerta is a luxury fitness resort and spa in Tecate, Mexico. Located just an hour south of San Diego, here you'll find an all-inclusive wellness experience including over 80 fitness classes, hiking trails, spa treatments, therapeutic sessions, cooking classes, and healthy spa cuisine cooked from the on-property garden. With incredible amenities like these, you're sure to leave inspired and recharged.
Emerald: Maldives
This award-winning, all-inclusive Maldives resort looks straight out of a screensaver. Surrounded by crystal blue water, the resort features beachside villas, as well as above-water villas, each of which is outfitted with king-size beds, spacious tubs, outdoor showers, and more. The above-water villas come with a variety of amenities depending on which you book, including jacuzzis, private pools, and more.
No matter where you stay at Emerald Maldives, guests can look forward to all-inclusive perks such as cuisine from six restaurants, access to a spa, kids club, diving center, and sports center. As such, it's the perfect destination for couples and families alike.
Alila Ventana: California
Overlooking the Pacific coastline and located minutes from Big Sur, this all-inclusive luxury property combines the best of an intimate resort setting with an ultra-convenient location. Ventana Big Sur offers a top-notch spa, yoga classes, spiritual hiking, astrology readings, and more. Honoring the destination's "groovy" roots, each room has a vinyl record player for your personal use—and you can even take a yoga flow class called Vinyls & Vinyasa.
Mohonk Mountain House: New York
You don't have to travel outside of the country to enjoy the perks of an all-inclusive resort—nor do you have to go to the beach. If you prefer the mountains over sandy beaches or safaris, you'll love Mohonk Mountain House and everything it has to offer. The popular New York resort offers a variety of all-inclusive packages, all of which include three meals per day, unlimited on-premise activities (like archery, fishing, and putting), and outdoor adventures (such as rock scrambling, hiking, and kayaking).
Hotel Riu Guanacaste: Costa Rica
Whether you're traveling alone, with a partner, with friends, or with your entire family, Costa Rica's Hotel Riu Guanacaste is an ideal all-inclusive destination. Situated on the shores of Matapalo Beach, this popular resort is known for its wide variety of kid-friendly activities and adult amenities alike. From its three swimming pools and full-on waterpark, to its swim-up bars and off-site excursions, adventure awaits at this beautiful seaside retreat.
Cocos Hotel: Antigua
This adults-only, all-inclusive hotel is a sight to behold. With treehouse-inspired villas perched atop the island, this seaside resort is renowned for not only its all-inclusive perks but its hard-to-beat views, too. Nestled between two coral beaches on the southwestern coast of the island of Antigua, the resort is a great place to sit back, relax, and unwind, or hop in the water for an eye-opening adventure. Romance, relaxation, and wellness are at the heart of the resort and, as such, it's marketed as a retreat for couples above all else.
Matetsi Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe
This five-star private reserve offers the ultimate luxury lodging experience for adventure-seekers and is seated next to the largest waterfall on the planet. Matetsi Victoria Falls features 22 suites, conservation-minded guides, local artistry, and 136,000 pristine acres of protected wilderness. Besides one-of-kind experiences, the property also boasts fantastic wellness and gastronomy. There’s also an opportunity for exclusive and part-exclusive buyouts.
“Known as the Mosi Oa Tunya, or 'smoke that thunders,' in the local language, the Victoria Falls are one of the most incredible waterfalls to be seen,” says award-winning Reco travel advisor Duncan Greenfield-Turk. “Matets,i is a mere 30 to 40 minutes away from the falls and offers an absolute escape with the opportunity to reconnect to nature while feasting on the most incredible cuisine.”
One&Only Reethi Rah: Maldives
This celebrity-favorite resort is also a favorite of Greenfield-Turk and his clients, as it offers the ultimate romantic getaway. One&Only Reethi Rah is spread across nearly four pristine miles of private coastline, and each villa has its own exclusive slice of paradise. Plus, the resort boasts a stellar roster of curated experiences, from seven-course moonlit picnics to private yacht charters to scuba diving in the world's most beautiful waters.
"Offering guests an opportunity for absolute isolation and seclusion coupled with the renowned One&Only service and product this island resort is second to none," says Greenfield-Turk. "One would be hard pressed to find fault given all that one can do when staying here.
The Aurora Cabins at Northern Lights Village: Finland
Greenfield-Turk says this chic and charming village in Saariselkä, Finland, is an ideal stay if you've always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights. Guests stay in glass-roofed cabins and have the opportunity to engage in other unique winter activities, like dog sledding and snowmobiling, in between hunting for the best views of the Aurora Borealis. A trip to Northern Lights Village makes an exciting, adventurous addition to your Scandinavian vacation or as a trip in itself.
"An alternative to the sunscape, this icescape provides a true winter wonderland filled with adventure," he says. "It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
The Brando: Tahiti
Just 30 miles northeast of Tahiti lies a private island surrounded by a sparkling blue lagoon that offers both privacy and Polynesian hospitality. The Brando, the island's iconic resort named for the legendary actor who created it, features 35 beautiful villas inspired by the region's culture, lifestyle, and commitment to sustainability. From the breathtaking spa to the bars and other dining venues, every moment at the Brando offers sustainable luxury with an island coolness, as Marlon Brando dreamed of 22 years ago.
"The Brando considers themselves stewards of Tetiaora, and that stewardship can be witnessed in every facet of the resort," says Christina Turrini, a Reco trip designer specializing in Polynesia. "From exquisite vanilla and honey grown on site to their innovative Sea Water Air Conditioning System (SWAC) system, the care and concern for the Brando is ever-present. You might get lucky and even get to see sea turtles coming up to nest or lay eggs. Everything about the Brando is a peak experience!"
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay: Vietnam
Pulling up to Six Senses Ninh Van Bay by boat (the only way to access the island) will leave you stunned by the dramatic landscape of white sand beaches, towering mountains, and impressive rock formations, but it doesn't stop there. The resort wows with its wealth of one-of-a-kind, secluded accommodations, from hideaways in the jungle to retreats over rock pools. If you can pull yourself away from your villa, there are endless activities to enjoy, from Vietnamese cooking classes and organic garden tours to locally inspired wellness programming.
"The Six Senses' pillars of mindfulness, eat, sleep, move, and live naturally are elevated and breathed into every aspect of this unique stay," says Turrini. "And there are some of the nicest people you will ever meet working here!"
Dunton Hot Springs: Colorado
Just across from the mountains of Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs is set in a romantic ghost town free of cell phones. Explore nearby archaeological sites in the desert, go horseback riding in the high Rockies, or head to the hot springs at the resort.
Singita Faru Faru: Tanzania
Personalized wine tastings, guided safari walks, and archery lessons are all on the menu at this Tanzania hotel. Which begs the question: Which will you do first?
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp: Namibia
The rural location of the Hoanib Skeleton Coast camp makes it ideal for spotting wildlife in its natural desert habitat. Hop in a Jeep for a game drive with an expert, pick a wildlife researcher's brain, or take a scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast. It's all included.
North Island: Seychelles
The staff at Black Tomato calls this place a "10 out of 10 in every way." Each of the villas at this resort in the Seychelles has been restored using local materials from the island, and every abode is assigned an attendant to bring you snacks, drinks, or whatever you'd like 24/7. This is the life.
Soneva Jani: The Maldives
"The list of unlimited amenities keeps going on and on," say Reco trip designers Sietra and Jeremy Jones. "Not only are you getting one of the most beautiful resorts in the world, you’re getting treated like royalty your entire stay." Some of these amenities include: sea plane transfers, dolphin safaris, daily laundry service, and deserted island picnics. And we can't fail to mention unlimited spa treatments.
Soneva Jani is at the top of many lists of the world's best all-inclusive luxury resorts because it offers some of the largest (and chicest) overwater villas in the entire Maldives. While the resort isn't known for being all-inclusive, it has a special offer to provide guests with a one-stop shop for ensuring their trip to Soneva Jani is as relaxing and special as possible.
Ikos Dassia: Greece
Seated on Corfu's Ionian coast, Ikos Dassia is considered one of the best all-inclusive luxury resorts in Europe, if not the world. Featuring six unique restaurants, spacious accommodations that feel like true sanctuaries, and private white-sand beaches, this Ikos Hotels property can't be beat. And the resort is home to all the wellness programming and nightlife we've come to expect from Greek vacations while still being fun for all ages.
"The family-friendly resort encompasses the Greek and Italian influences that make the island of Corfu unique," says Seetha Ramanathan, a Reco trip designer with extensive expertise in Greece.
The Caves Hotel: Jamaica
Owned by Island Outpost, the boutique luxury hospitality brand that owns GoldenEye and Fleming Villa, the Caves Hotel is a unique all-inclusive experience from the others on the island. It only houses 12 accommodations, all of which are cliffside cottages, plus intimate coral stairways, nooks, and coves for exploring.
"The Caves Hotel is for the traveler who hates large, all-inclusive resorts because they are too large to provide adequate quality services," say the Joneses. "The Caves doesn’t sit on a popular beach. Instead, it’s perched above the Caribbean Sea and bares a strong resemblance to Greece due to its white limestone structure. It's just a few minutes from the very popular seven-mile beach and a quick walk from the world-famous Rick’s Café. This boutique resort is our favorite place in Jamaica." Plus, the resort boasts some of the best food on the island—and guests can take control of the bar once the staff goes home for the night.
Lauren Wicks is a Birmingham-based writer covering design trends, must-have products, travel inspiration, and entertaining. She’s obsessed with globally inspired textiles, hosting dinner parties, and French cocktails.
Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time freelance writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for a variety of publications, primarily covering women’s interest topics. When she's not writing, she can be found out and about with her Jack-Chi, Cash, sweating her way through an Orangetheory class, or taking it easy with family and friends
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