Top All Inclusive Resorts for Budget Travel
Winter getting you down? Need a quick break without having to do too much planning? Often the easiest and quickest way to take a trip like this is to stay at an all inclusive resort. If you are coming from Canada or the United States, these are my picks for the top all inclusive resorts for budget travel.
One thing to remember when booking is that at some resorts you have to opt in to get the all inclusive features. Check out the all inclusive resorts listed below and then learn more about the destination countries before you make your choice. These resorts would all be considered budget options for their country, but prices differ greatly from one country to another. Because of this, I have rated these resorts roughly by price using a scale of one $ for the least expensive options up to five $$$$$ for the more expensive options.
The 17 Top All Inclusive Resorts to Visit this Winter
Hotel Playa Paraiso – Cayo Coco, Cuba $
Cuba has such beautiful beaches, and this resort is right on the beach. There are many activities here, including aquafitness, water polo, volleyball, and spanish lessons. There are four restaurants and five bars onsite, as well as four pools.
Binniguenda Huatulco & Beach Club – Santa Cruz Huatulco, Mexico $
A uniquely scenic resort, Binniguenda features a garden area with a pool as well as four restaurants and a beach area. They have numerous activities during the day and entertainment in the evening. They also offer a free shuttle into the town.
Bahia Principe Grand – La Romana, Dominican Republic $
This resort features a large, central pool and five restaurants. There are a wide variety of activities available including cycling, canoeing, windsurfing, badminton, tennis, and mini golf. Bahia Principe Grand also has a nightclub but you can balance that out at their wellness centre and spa.
Sunset Plaza Beach Resort – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico $$
Sunset Plaza is a smaller resort but it still has three restaurants and three pools. Featured activities include aerobics, mini golf, tennis, and ping pong. There is evening entertainment and themed dinner nights.
The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon – Willemstad, Curacao $$
This is a larger all inclusive with five restaurants and a bar. There is a pool, beach area, and fitness centre, with the opportunity to use the facilities including a water part at its sister Mangrove Beach resort.
S Hotel – Montego Bay, Jamaica $$
This is a boutique all inclusive and its small size makes for a unique experience. There are four restaurants serving Caribbean dishes, two pools, and a spa/wellness centre. You can take part in aerobics, karaoke, movie nights, and more during your stay.
Warwick Paradise Island – Nassau, Bahamas $$
Warwick Paradise Island is an adults only resort. It features a pool and a private beach area, as well as tennis courts and games such as billiards, ping pong, and bicycle rentals. There are five restaurants and a bar at this resort.
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos – San Jose del Cabo, Mexico $$$
There are a lot of options at this resort, with seven restaurants and four pools. The featured activities include aerobics, themed dinner nights, a water park, games room, and a spa. This is a family friendly resort.
Casa Conde Beach Front Papagayo – Guanacaste, Costa Rica $$$
Nestled between some lush greenery and the beach, this resort is very scenic. It features two restaurants and two pools. Activities include watersports and billiards, and some additional activities are available for a fee including windsurfing and horseback riding.
Live Aqua – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic $$$
There are five swimming pools and ten restaurants at this resort, giving you lots of choices during your stay. As well you will find many watersports, a fitness room and spa, and evening entertainment.
Riu Palace Kukulkan – Cancun, Mexico $$$
This adults only resort is in the middle of Cancun’s hotel zone. You can spend your day snorkelling, lazing at the beach, or swimming in one of four pools, and then finish off at one of the eight restaurants. There is also evening entertainment here.
Royalton Antigua – Five Islands Village, Antigua $$$
This is a great choice if you like lots of activity. The resort features a pool and infinity pool, tennis, snorkelling, and evening entertainment. There is also an extensive spa and wellness centre that offers yoga and fitness classes. There are seven restaurants on site.
Sugar Cane Club – Maynards, Barbados $$$$
This is an adults only resort. Be sure to choose the all inclusive option here if that is what you want as some bookings are breakfast only. The resort features two restaurants and a pool. You can take part in cooking classes, walking tours, snorkelling, hiking, and darts.
Bel Jou – Castries, St. Lucia $$$$
An adults only resort, this is small and peaceful. There are three restaurants and three bars onsite, along with a two pools and wellness centre. You can relax here or stay busy with their gym, fitness classes, spa, and games room.
Alexandra Resort – Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos Islands $$$$
This is a family friendly resort with access (and a shuttle service) to its nearby sister resort, Blue Haven. Alexandra Resort includes a pool, beach area, seven restaurants, and included activities such as stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, hobie cats, and snorkelling.
Blue Marlin Beach Resort – Dangriga, Belize $$$$$
Belize has a laid back, beach vibe, and this resort definitely fits that vibe. It is small and remote but a paradise for snorkellers. Kayaks are included here and there are many activities available for an extra fee including snorkelling, hiking, diving, and fishing.
Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort – Palm-Eagle Beach, Aruba $$$$$
There are a number of Divi Aruba resorts in the area and you will receive access to the facilities at all of them. Divi Village has a top-rated golf course, two pools, a tennis court, and a beachfront rock-climbing wall. Eat at one of the three restaurants or spend some time at the nearby casino.
