A trip to an all-inclusive resort is an ideal vacation for travelers who want to pay one daily price and enjoy access to a variety of dining and activity options without worrying about how it all adds up.
Not sure which resorts to try? Marriott Bonvoy Insiders divulged which resorts offered such good all-inclusive experiences that they keep coming back for more.
As always, check for travel restrictions and closures before planning your trip.
Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
If you want to feel like a movie star, the all-inclusive Planet Hollywood Cancun is for you. As you arrive, step over the stars on the “walk of fame” and strike a pose in front of paparazzi-ready backdrops. The theme extends throughout, with glowing film strips, light-ringed mirrors and movie-camera decor.
On the family-friendly side, putt your way through the mini-golf course, frolic in the Jurassic Splash Park and Shipwreck Cove, and then learn how to ride a wave in the FlowRider surf trainer.
In the Adult Scene area, you can choose a room with a swim-up patio. Catch a flick in the movie theater, and visit the outdoor stage for nightly entertainment, including fire dancing shows, acrobats and performances from Hollywood musicals.
Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Whether your preferred Jamaican vacation involves poolside lounging or nonstop activity, Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay offers a little something for every type of traveler. This all-inclusive experience features more than 10 restaurants serving Caribbean cuisine, Italian comfort food, jerk chicken and more.
Splash in the pool or float down the lazy river while kids enjoy the pirate-themed water park. On the beach, stretch out in a yoga class, rock steady in a dance lesson or embark on a sailing expedition. Fitness enthusiasts can hone their muscles at the expansive gym, improve their tennis games at two turf-lined courts, and then unwind with a spa massage.
Take a breather and watch evening fall from the balcony of your suite, but don’t miss the nightly entertainment when performers give it their all in dance and music extravaganzas.
Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Adults Only
To focus on adult fun, head to the Hideaway at Riviera Cancun, where romantic couples canopied lounges line the beach, no reservations are needed at the 10 restaurants and 16 bars, and you might even enjoy an Elvis-themed show.
Options abound: Play on the tennis courts, prepare a delicious meal in a cooking class, try your luck at the Casino del Mar, sail on a Hobie Cat or snorkel in the reef. Choose a room with a private swim-out pool or a luxury jetted tub with a garden or ocean view.
Hideaway at Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Adults Only
The adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril lies nestled in a crystalline cove with a private white sand beach, swim-up bar, sparkling pools, workout room and seafood restaurant. Guests at this Jamaican resort can also dine at 10 additional restaurants, including a steakhouse and a teppanyaki grill, and enjoy a wealth of entertainment options through the adjacent Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort.
Nightlife features a festive beach party thrown by expert revelers. On any given night the offerings might include karaoke or a pool party. All rooms offer beach views, jetted tubs and patios perfect for taking in the stunning sunsets.
Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort
You can choose your vacation speed at Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, whether that’s lounging on the beach, by the pool or on your room or suite’s balcony, or taking advantage of the expansive activities the resort offers.
This is a particularly great all-inclusive property for families — the water slides and lazy river are sure to inspire squeals of delight, and the resort boasts the impressive CAMP Club by Marriott, an indoor/outdoor space spanning 5,000-square-feet. CAMP Club programming is designed to keep kids ages 4 to 12 entertained and learning throughout the day with a range of creative, hands-on activities like kaleidoscope-making, splatter painting and Latin dance lessons.
And with nine eateries to choose from, everyone should find something they love to eat at this resort.
Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino
Choose from a variety of special rooms at Royalton Antigua, including swim-up suites with patios where you can stretch out on lounges or dive into the cool blue pool right from your back door. If you prefer ocean surroundings, several thatch-roof overwater bungalows are positioned off a pier in the bay.
Participate in a class the professional trainers lead at the well-equipped fitness center and then luxuriate in the spa’s saunas, hot tubs and couples massage rooms.
Kids can romp on the playground, zoom down water slides, scramble up the climbing wall or visit the kids club for a steel drum lesson or pajama pizza party.
Restaurants include a buffet, a steakhouse, and Score Brewhouse where sports fans can catch a game and sip a pint of the pub’s own microbrew.
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
As you arrive in Planet Hollywood Costa Rica’s you’ll experience a preview of the star treatment you’ll be given throughout your stay.
The property features hilly tropical terrain and a black sand beach with purple golf carts available to zip you around. At the pool, reserve a private cabana and prepare to be pampered by staff who’ll bring you food and drinks.
At night, dine at one of the seven restaurants, and then enjoy a silent disco party or a foam pool party, rock out to a cover band, or belt out a karaoke tune.
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
The individual rooms and suites at the sprawling, 2,400-acre Westin Reserva Conchal will make you feel like you’re on a private Costa Rican retreat, even as you enjoy the all-inclusive amenities.
Located on a gorgeous beach, Playa Conchal, amid a wildlife refuge, you can spot monkeys and other creatures during a walk around the grounds. Improve your golf game on the 18-hole course; swim in the sinuous, palm-tree and cabana-lined pool; or stretch out in the spa for a massage.
The property has won sustainability awards, and its reverence for nature is evident in the lush, flower-lined paths across the property.
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