Experience a simpler holiday at all-inclusive resorts. One upfront cost includes meals, drinks, and chosen activities, so you can relax with a cocktail. However, some all-inclusive accommodations can cost more than you expect due to supplementary costs for features like kids’ clubs and specialty restaurant meals.
TravellerGoals inexpensive resorts allow two people to stay for $250 or less each night. Prices may change: Try off-season travel or book early for peak periods (December–April for sun places). Many resorts below offer round-trip airfare packages, but these prices do not. These affordable Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada all-inclusive resorts offer a wonderful vacation for families or people.
Enjoy a variety of amenities and activities at Iberostar Selection Cancún, a top all-inclusive family resort in Cancun. This five-star hotel offers meals and drinks, on-site beach access, free Wi-Fi, 10 pools, a children’s program, a FIFA regulation soccer field, live evening entertainment, tennis, parking, and a fitness center for around $240 per night (depending on season and room style). Babysitting and beauty salon services cost extra. Enjoy modern, spotless guest rooms at this Cancún resort, complete with room service, coffee makers, minibars, bathrobes, and flat-screen TVs. Past guests praised the friendly service, peaceful pool areas, and family-friendly activities.
This resort’s unlimited amenities don’t require a wristband. You get reservation-free meals and drinks at six restaurants and seven bars, kids and teens clubs, four pools, and a big white-sand beach. Kayaking, beach volleyball, rock climbing, tennis, and golf may be added for a cost. A spa and casino are also available (not included). Visitors can take the free shuttle to downtown Willemstad, Curaçao, to see the island’s colorful, Dutch colonial-style architecture, a Caribbean specialty.
Resort guests liked the variety of meals and live entertainment. Guest rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and Wi-Fi (which may cost extra). Including taxes, two-person standard room all-inclusive rates start at $250 per night.
Located 45 miles southwest of Punta Cana in Bayahibe, Catalonia Royal La Romana is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort. With fewer than 120 guest rooms and suites, this resort is smaller than most Dominican Republic resorts. Some visitors say it feels like a boutique hotel. Contemporary, clean rooms feature sea foam green accents. All include balconies or terraces, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, minibars, pool and beach towels, and some have swim-up access. Standard two-night rates are $240. Meals, snacks, and certain alcoholic beverages at buffet-style restaurants, a la carte venues, and bars, as well as gratuities and day-and-night entertainment, are included Private beaches, pools, solariums, and sports facilities (including a complimentary pool scuba diving class) are also available.
The Dominican Republic’s northern coast beach town of Puerto Plata is home to BlueBay Villas Doradas, a perfect place to relax without the kids. This adults-only, all-inclusive resort charges $160 per night for two. The sandy sands of Playa Dorada, four restaurants, and many on-site activities and entertainment are included in the rates. Guests can use a swim-up bar and an 18-hole golf course (extra charge). Be warned that Wi-Fi and beach towels cost extra. Recent guests liked the resort’s service and beach and pool chairs.
Look south to this adults-only Costa Rican Pacific Coast resort instead of the usual all-inclusive. Occidental Papagayo’s tiled rooms are modest yet provide Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar, and satellite TV. Sometimes rooms with a view of Culebra Bay cost a few dollars more each night. There are two pools and several bars and restaurants at the resort, and shuttles take you to the nearest beach, less than 2 miles away. Kayaking, exotic animal tours, cycle tours, and spa treatments are available, reflecting Costa Rica’s ecotourism status.
Rooms for two start at $220 per night (or less), and peak season rates are inexpensive. Resort customers have praised the helpful staff, especially the bartenders, and the beautiful natural location. To reach the resort, drive 15 miles from Liberia Airport, which connects to several major U.S. and Canadian cities.
Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, 45 miles east of Montego Bay (where the nearest major airport is), offers low-cost adults-only luxury. It’s huge with 525 rooms and has white-sand beaches with hammocks, bars, and waiters. This Jamaican resort has three interconnected pools and offers kayaking, snorkeling, and catamaran sailing. Comfortable earthy-toned rooms have canopy beds, robes, slippers, a pillow menu, 24-hour room service, a living area, and a balcony or terrace. The resort’s beauty and Jamaican delicacies like jerk chicken at five restaurants have been praised by guests. Two-person rooms start at $245, with better availability off-season.
A five-star resort like the Occidental at Xcaret Destination may be booked for under $250 per night for two visitors from August to November. The hotel, outside Playa del Carmen, contains 765 rooms and suites, many of which can accommodate families. These rooms have king beds (or two doubles), a minibar, and a balcony or patio overlooking the resort’s tropical surroundings.
There’s lots to do outside the rooms: Tacos, Asian, and Italian cuisine are available in 20+ restaurants and bars, including a nightclub. Swimming is available on a private lagoon-style white-sand beach and seven pools, including a kids’ pool. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy tennis, archery, shuffleboard, nonmotorized aquatic sports, and the area’s natural attractions. Visitors have praised the resort’s big accommodations and grounds and extensive selection of activities, including for kids.
El Cozumeleño Beach Resort is a budget-friendly option for visiting Cozumel, a popular island off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. All rooms have terraces or balconies, and some face the garden or ocean (more expensive). The resort offers complimentary pool diving courses, snorkeling, kayaking, tennis, and dancing classes in its all-inclusive pricing. Five pools (including one indoor), two hot tubs, a private beach, the luxury Veranda restaurant, a casual Cocal diner, and many bars offer leisure. Recent guests praise El Cozumeleño for its relaxing atmosphere and courteous personnel. Two-guest rates are roughly $240 per night for on- and off-peak Caribbean vacations.
Just about 10 miles from Puerto Vallarta’s core, Paradise Village Nuevo Vallarta is an affordable option. All-inclusive includes unlimited meals, drinks, gratuities, non-motorized water sports, Wi-Fi, and more. Two-person stays on this plan cost less than $250 per night, even during peak season periods. You’ll get two lagoon-style pools with slides, hot tubs, waterfalls, a lap pool for exercises, and a kids’ section. Beach palapas and chairs are available. Bocce and kayaking are among the many sports offered. Mexican, Italian, sushi and the Copan Sunset Sky Bar offer cocktails with a view. Family holidays at Paradise Village are recommended by recent guests due to its many activities.
Think outside the Dominican Republic or Mexico for fantastic rates such as Hotel Riu Playa Blanca, 75 miles from Panama City. This sleek, modern all-inclusive debuted less than a decade ago and has red and white hotel-style rooms. Each room has a balcony or terrace, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar.
Three main pools (plus one for youngsters) and Playa Blanca, a Pacific beach, make the resort a relaxing getaway. Play volleyball, join a kids club, or enjoy live music and a discotheque at night. In addition to activities and entertainment, all-inclusive tickets cover meals, snacks, and drinks. Buffets, Asian restaurants, and steakhouses are available. Couples can stay for $180 per night during busy periods. Visitor reviews say the facility is clean and has friendly personnel.
FAQ’s
Q1. What does "all-inclusive" mean in the context of these resorts?
All-inclusive" hotel stays include meals, drinks, and often other facilities and activities, making for a complete and affordable holiday.
Q2. How were these resorts selected as the "cheap" options for 2023?
These locations were picked because they were affordable and had good prices for the services and amenities they offered. The picking process also looked at good reviews from guests and the value for money.
Q3. Can I book a stay at these resorts online?
These resorts usually have official websites where you can book your stay, as well as famous online travel agencies and direct contact with the resorts. There are often safe and easy ways to make reservations on online booking sites.
