15 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in the World
When you hear the term all-inclusive, are you immediately skeptical? We get it. Places that offer “package deals” tend to conjure images of big box hotels, bland buffet food, and a seemingly unlimited flow of sugary frozen cocktails. But believe it or not, a handful of more, shall we say, refined hotels offer all-inclusive pricing that caters to well-heeled travelers—and they don’t come cheap. From unlimited spa treatments and butlers, to fine dining and yoga on the beach, here are the properties that do it best.
Others cosset guests in luxury villas on some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Whether these resorts lie in the Caribbean or Kenya, they all offer personal service, pampering touches, and all-inclusive rates, so you can leave your worries – and your wallet – at home. From over-the-water bungalows on one of Fiji’s Best Islands to eco-chic nature resorts in Australia and Indonesia and a safari lodge in South Africa, this list of the best luxury all-inclusive resorts offers the perfect high-end hideaway for even the most discerning of travelers.
Others cosset guests in luxury villas on some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Whether these resorts lie in the Caribbean or Kenya, they all offer personal service, pampering touches, and all-inclusive rates, so you can leave your worries – and your wallet – at home. From over-the-water bungalows on one of Fiji’s Best Islands to eco-chic nature resorts in Australia and Indonesia and a safari lodge in South Africa, this list of the best luxury all-inclusive resorts offers the perfect high-end hideaway for even the most discerning of travelers.
15. Hotel Tannenhof, Austria
Tannenhof’s cabin-chic suites all have private balconies that allow you to gaze at the beautiful Austrian mountains from sunrise to sunset. At this adult-only resort, its mountainous surroundings are its greatest appeal during any season, whether you’re hiking rocky trails or skiing down the Alps. The rate covers breakfast, shuttle service into town, unlimited spa use, and a free Arlberg summer card that includes various activities, from golfing to the St. Anton museum.
14. Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel, Mexico
Time to leave the kids at home—Blue Diamond is an adult-only spot. With two golf courses, three fine dining restaurants, a view of the crystal-blue Caribbean waters, and close proximity to Mayan ruins, this place is an adult luxury playground. Services across all rooms include meals, unlimited international calls, a snorkeling trip, and a Mayan Temazcal Session.
13. North Island, Seychelles
Constructed of local materials harvested during the island’s ongoing restoration, the eleven private open-plan villas rim a beautiful stretch of beach that bristles with coconut palms. Sophisticated beachy chic best describes the decor, which incorporates plenty of textural elements and natural materials. Plunge pools in large decks, netted beds, and deep soaking tubs are typical features, and doors fold back to let the outdoors in. The sumptuous Villa North Island at the far end of the beach is the ultimate honeymoon hideaway.
Wanna-be Robinson Crusoes love this exclusive back-to-nature eco-resort, nestled between soaring granitic peaks on a remote island in the Seychelles, but with the bevy of attentive staff here, you’ll never feel stranded. “Barefoot luxury” is the island’s slogan, and conservation is key. The owner’s mission is to restore the island back to its natural state, and guests are welcome to participate in the conservation programs and learn about the unique ecology of this far-flung isle. You can choose from two different picture-perfect beaches, where turtles nest on the shores.
Cuisine captures fresh creole flavors using the island’s latest harvest, and butler service allows you to eat anywhere you like. A full range of watersports, guided walks, and excursions to other islands top the activity list, as well as yoga and holistic treatments like the “barefoot ritual” at the spa. Bicycles and electric golf carts provide transport. Kids can keep busy with customised children’s programs offering activities like treasure hunts and pizza-making lessons.
Wanna-be Robinson Crusoes love this exclusive back-to-nature eco-resort, nestled between soaring granitic peaks on a remote island in the Seychelles, but with the bevy of attentive staff here, you’ll never feel stranded. “Barefoot luxury” is the island’s slogan, and conservation is key. The owner’s mission is to restore the island back to its natural state, and guests are welcome to participate in the conservation programs and learn about the unique ecology of this far-flung isle. You can choose from two different picture-perfect beaches, where turtles nest on the shores.
Cuisine captures fresh creole flavors using the island’s latest harvest, and butler service allows you to eat anywhere you like. A full range of watersports, guided walks, and excursions to other islands top the activity list, as well as yoga and holistic treatments like the “barefoot ritual” at the spa. Bicycles and electric golf carts provide transport. Kids can keep busy with customised children’s programs offering activities like treasure hunts and pizza-making lessons.
12. The Point Resort, New York
In the midst of a six-million-acre park that stretches from upstate New York to Canada, the Point gives guests the ultimate “glamping” experience—with fancy log cabins in lieu of tents and black tie suggested as dinner attire on Wednesday and Saturday nights. For the most part this resort remains adult-exclusive, but children are welcome if a family buys out the whole property. Enjoy a woodside cabin or a waterfront boathouse, all with access to sports equipment and facilities. Also included are all meals, afternoon tea, and wines and spirits.
11. Laucala Resort, Fiji
Home to the only over-the-water bungalows in Fiji, adults-only Likuliku, on Malolo Island in the sublime Mamanuca Islands, is known for its warm and friendly Fijian hospitality. Local materials such as thatch, wood, and stone feature prominently in the bungalows (or bures), giving the resort an authentic island feel that feels totally at one with its lush, tropical surroundings. Forget TVs and telephones. Instead, guests here tune into the relaxing pace of island life, snorkeling over kaleidoscopic reefs and chatting with the friendly staff.
This Fiji resort is ideal for a relaxing, stress free vacation and frankly, doing minimal activity. Bask on the yoga deck right outside your beachside villa. If you’re feeling peckish, head to one of the five restaurants and bars on site. Fine dining can take a lot out of you so you might cash in on your included 90 minute spa treatment. If it’s more of an active day, make use of the complimentary golf, tennis, horseback riding, and water sport amenities. With everything included and no trap doors plus free flowing booze this resort is the epitome of tranquility where the most strenuous activity you’ll endure is getting through your airport terminal.
Honeymooners love the ten light-filled over-the-water bures, with large outdoor decks, separate bathing pavilions, air-conditioning, and lagoon views from egg-shaped soaking tubs. Many guests also like the beachfront bures, with their cheaper price point, plunge pools, large daybeds, and private outdoor showers. These bures also offer direct access to the ocean, which is sometimes not available from the over-the-water bures when the tide is low.
This Fiji resort is ideal for a relaxing, stress free vacation and frankly, doing minimal activity. Bask on the yoga deck right outside your beachside villa. If you’re feeling peckish, head to one of the five restaurants and bars on site. Fine dining can take a lot out of you so you might cash in on your included 90 minute spa treatment. If it’s more of an active day, make use of the complimentary golf, tennis, horseback riding, and water sport amenities. With everything included and no trap doors plus free flowing booze this resort is the epitome of tranquility where the most strenuous activity you’ll endure is getting through your airport terminal.
Honeymooners love the ten light-filled over-the-water bures, with large outdoor decks, separate bathing pavilions, air-conditioning, and lagoon views from egg-shaped soaking tubs. Many guests also like the beachfront bures, with their cheaper price point, plunge pools, large daybeds, and private outdoor showers. These bures also offer direct access to the ocean, which is sometimes not available from the over-the-water bures when the tide is low.
10. Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
The 21 guestrooms drink in sea views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and the decor is decidedly “eco-chic,” featuring recycled wood accents, local art, sandblasted limestone floors, and crisp white fabrics. Other typical features include sunken sitting areas; heated floors; and outdoor terraces with daybeds, so you can relax and soak up those hypnotic views. Some rooms also add EcoSmart fireplaces as well as TVs and DVD players.
Blending beautifully with the sloping sea cliffs on Kangaroo Island at the edge of South Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge lets nature do the talking. Wild ocean vistas welcome you through walls of glass in this curvaceous contemporary building, and light streams into all the spaces.
Sophisticated and fresh, the food includes many island specialities, including Ligurian honey, local cheeses, and fresh-caught seafood. Another big bonus at this resort is the daily schedule of guided island excursions included in the rates. Coastal treks and trips to nearby national parks, seal colonies, and wildlife sanctuaries are typical excursions. You can also relax at the wellness spa, where kids can join a special workshop making bath bombs and body scrubs.
Blending beautifully with the sloping sea cliffs on Kangaroo Island at the edge of South Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge lets nature do the talking. Wild ocean vistas welcome you through walls of glass in this curvaceous contemporary building, and light streams into all the spaces.
Sophisticated and fresh, the food includes many island specialities, including Ligurian honey, local cheeses, and fresh-caught seafood. Another big bonus at this resort is the daily schedule of guided island excursions included in the rates. Coastal treks and trips to nearby national parks, seal colonies, and wildlife sanctuaries are typical excursions. You can also relax at the wellness spa, where kids can join a special workshop making bath bombs and body scrubs.
9. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
Choose from one of the hotel’s 10 packages that all truly define the term “all-inclusive.” Each option provides meals and alcoholic beverages, a 90-minute spa treatment per person, access to the in-room bar, nightly wine and cheese tastings, nightly drinks at Burma Bar, an excursion on the Mekong River, training with elephants, and round-trip airport transfers. Is that all? No—depending on your choice, an elephant ride, a visit to the Hall of Opium, or a visit to Myanmar may also be included in your package.
8. Twin Farms, USA
Snuggled amid 300 acres of bucolic Vermont countryside, about a three-hour drive from Boston, Twin Farms is the home-away-from-home of your wildest country-estate fantasies. Whimsical art from the owner’s private collection adorns the 1795-era main house, where crackling fires, and picture-book views greet guests. Personal service is taken to a whole new level here, and the pampering spa services and exquisite culinary creations maintain the resort’s high standards.
Created by esteemed architects and designers, the 20 uniquely decorated accommodations range from cozy guest rooms to log cabins, multi-level Scandinavian-style cottages, and mid-century hideaways. Fireplaces, antiques, custom art, and stone hot tubs add to the homey feel in many, and all have beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. All meals are included in the rates, and the culinary creations emphasize healthy, fresh flavors with customized personal menus and a farm-to-table focus. The lemon souffle pancakes with Vermont strawberries are breakfast favorites.
Activities change with the season here. In the warmer months, you can hike and bike among the forests and flower-flecked meadows, play tennis, fly fish, swim, or paddle upon tranquil ponds. The incredible display of fall colors in Vermont make it one of the best seasons to visit. In winter, you can skate, snowshoe, and ski on the resort’s private groomed trails and slopes. If you can bear to leave the resort, you can tour a working farm, shop for antiques, visit nearby artisans and historical sites, or take one of the resort’s BMW sedans for a spin. A fully equipped gym is also on-site. Guests must be 16 years or older, except during the resort’s two annual family weeks, and dogs are welcome in some of the cabins for a fee.
Created by esteemed architects and designers, the 20 uniquely decorated accommodations range from cozy guest rooms to log cabins, multi-level Scandinavian-style cottages, and mid-century hideaways. Fireplaces, antiques, custom art, and stone hot tubs add to the homey feel in many, and all have beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. All meals are included in the rates, and the culinary creations emphasize healthy, fresh flavors with customized personal menus and a farm-to-table focus. The lemon souffle pancakes with Vermont strawberries are breakfast favorites.
Activities change with the season here. In the warmer months, you can hike and bike among the forests and flower-flecked meadows, play tennis, fly fish, swim, or paddle upon tranquil ponds. The incredible display of fall colors in Vermont make it one of the best seasons to visit. In winter, you can skate, snowshoe, and ski on the resort’s private groomed trails and slopes. If you can bear to leave the resort, you can tour a working farm, shop for antiques, visit nearby artisans and historical sites, or take one of the resort’s BMW sedans for a spin. A fully equipped gym is also on-site. Guests must be 16 years or older, except during the resort’s two annual family weeks, and dogs are welcome in some of the cabins for a fee.
7. Little St. Simons Island Resort, Georgia
If you’re looking for a quaint getaway and are a die-hard animal conservationist, St. Simons is the place for you. On site there are seven “naturalists”—equivalent to nature superstars—who lead guests on educational island tours twice a day. Also included in your stay are daily meals with alcohol served at lunch and dinner, as well as a roundtrip boat transfer from the airport to the island.
6. Royal Malewane, South Africa
One of the top safari lodges in South Africa, Royal Malewane in Thornybush Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park, is for travelers who want to follow in the footsteps of the world’s most discerning and wealthy wildlife lovers. Old-world colonial elegance sets the tone here, and animals take center stage – especially the relatively large number of resident lions.
Eight impeccably decorated, air-conditioned suites recall the grand old days of Hemingway, with oriental rugs, antiques, thatched roofs, and four-poster beds draped in mosquito netting. Outdoor showers and plunge pools on expansive decks merge with the wilderness, where elephants and other wildlife are part of the views. Two-bedroom Royal Suites are perfect for families, and for even more exclusivity, groups can reserve Africa House, a six-bedroom villa with a private chef.
Daily activities revolve around the morning and evening game drives, when expert trackers and guides deliver you to National Geographic-worthy wildlife action. You can also relax at the award-winning bush spa and tone at the gym in your spare time. Children of all ages are welcome in the Royal Suites and Africa House, but they must be older than ten to stay in the luxury suites.
Eight impeccably decorated, air-conditioned suites recall the grand old days of Hemingway, with oriental rugs, antiques, thatched roofs, and four-poster beds draped in mosquito netting. Outdoor showers and plunge pools on expansive decks merge with the wilderness, where elephants and other wildlife are part of the views. Two-bedroom Royal Suites are perfect for families, and for even more exclusivity, groups can reserve Africa House, a six-bedroom villa with a private chef.
Daily activities revolve around the morning and evening game drives, when expert trackers and guides deliver you to National Geographic-worthy wildlife action. You can also relax at the award-winning bush spa and tone at the gym in your spare time. Children of all ages are welcome in the Royal Suites and Africa House, but they must be older than ten to stay in the luxury suites.
5. Explora Resort, Sacred Valley, Peru
In the mountainous valley where the Inca first settled, you’ll find Explora’s Sacred Valley resort. And while some resorts claim to be “all-inclusive,” Explora spares no expense for its guests. From guided landscape explorations to local Peruvian wines, South American cuisine, and airport transport, this all-inclusive resort provides it all.
4. Jumby Bay, Antigua
On a palm-studded private island in Antigua rimmed by dazzling beaches, Jumby Bay is tropical elegance at its best. The entire island is car-free, but you can explore it on a bike and soak up the relaxed pace of life. In particular, Jumby Bay is known for its doting staff, who provide five-star service with a warm smile. World-class cuisine infused with tropical flavors stars at the fine-dining Estate House, but you can also dine by the pool and beach.
Despite the relaxing atmosphere, you can still stay connected to the Outside World. The 40 air-conditioned luxury guest rooms and villas come with all the modern conveniences, including large flat screen TVs, Bose sound systems, Nespresso coffee makers, and Wi-Fi, but they also have timeless romantic features such as four-poster beds d
Red-roofed villas and houses add extra luxuries, like private chefs, personal butlers, and swimming pools. When you’re not basking under rustling palms on the beach, you can work out at the gym; swim in the infinity pool; play tennis or golf; or succumb to a pampering session at the spa. Eco-conscious guests will also appreciate the recycling program and conservation projects, such as the Hawksbill Turtle Preservation Program. Children are welcome here, and “Rosebuds” offers customized adventures to keep them entertained.
Despite the relaxing atmosphere, you can still stay connected to the Outside World. The 40 air-conditioned luxury guest rooms and villas come with all the modern conveniences, including large flat screen TVs, Bose sound systems, Nespresso coffee makers, and Wi-Fi, but they also have timeless romantic features such as four-poster beds d
Red-roofed villas and houses add extra luxuries, like private chefs, personal butlers, and swimming pools. When you’re not basking under rustling palms on the beach, you can work out at the gym; swim in the infinity pool; play tennis or golf; or succumb to a pampering session at the spa. Eco-conscious guests will also appreciate the recycling program and conservation projects, such as the Hawksbill Turtle Preservation Program. Children are welcome here, and “Rosebuds” offers customized adventures to keep them entertained.
3. Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Gili Lankanfushi, The Maldives
Surrounded by a world of water in mesmerising shades of blue, Lily Beach Resort & Spa offers over-the-water luxury and family-friendly fun. The resort lies on Huvahendhoo island in the Maldives, a coral island ringed by thriving coral reefs and some of the best dive sites in the world. Perched over the water or strung along the beach, the air-conditioned villas come with sleek contemporary furnishings and modern conveniences like home theater systems, flat-screen satellite TVs, and outdoor bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs. Beach villas snuggle amid palm trees along a beautiful stretch of powder-white sand, while the water villas offer more privacy and direct access to the hypnotic sea. If you’re traveling with children, the family villas, with interconnecting rooms, are perfect. Deluxe over-the-water villas boast glass floor areas, so you can peer into the crystal-clear sea below, and the sunset suites also come with private plunge pools and 24-hour butler service.
Guests can choose from several different dining venues serving everything from fusion cuisine inspired by Chinese, Indian, and Thai flavors to teppenyaki and themed buffets. Water sports reign here, and with a flourishing reef not far from shore, the snorkeling is fabulous. You can also swim at the two pools, play volleyball and tennis, tone at the gym, or indulge at the over-the-water Tamara spa. The all-inclusive plan is optional. It offers excellent value and includes food (buffet-style and limited a la carte); beverages; and two excursions per person per stay, such as snorkeling, sunset cruises, village visits, and fishing.
Guests can choose from several different dining venues serving everything from fusion cuisine inspired by Chinese, Indian, and Thai flavors to teppenyaki and themed buffets. Water sports reign here, and with a flourishing reef not far from shore, the snorkeling is fabulous. You can also swim at the two pools, play volleyball and tennis, tone at the gym, or indulge at the over-the-water Tamara spa. The all-inclusive plan is optional. It offers excellent value and includes food (buffet-style and limited a la carte); beverages; and two excursions per person per stay, such as snorkeling, sunset cruises, village visits, and fishing.
“Paradise” doesn’t cover the half of it. Upon arrival, you’ll be introduced to your butler, who tends to all your needs—even if one of those needs is to babysit the young ones for a couple hours. Enjoy Tuesday cocktail parties, daily yoga sessions, and champagne with breakfast. The fare also includes a roundtrip speedboat transfer from the airport.
2. Nihi Sumba Island, Indonesia
Eco-conscious and extraordinarily beautiful, the former surfing retreat of Nihi Sumba Island scores top billing on lists of the world’s best beach resorts. It presides over a wild and pristine palm-fringed slice of coast on the remote island of Sumba in Indonesia, about a one-hour flight from Bali. It’s a fitting location considering the resort’s philosophy is “The Edge of Wildness.” The resort nestles within a nature reserve, and more than 2.5 kilometers of white-sand beach beckons beneath the cliffs below, with fantastic surfing, fishing, and snorkeling. You won’t find TVs here, just cool ocean breezes, island adventures, warm and friendly staff, and glorious sea views.
The 33 air-conditioned villas perfectly capture the essence of this tropical hideaway; with soaring thatched ceilings that peek out among the palms and sweeping ocean views. Configurations range from one to five bedrooms, and they come with features like large living rooms, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and impeccable butler service. Families can reserve a delightfully quirky three-story treehouse.
If you can tear yourself away from the villa and beach, with its fantastic surfing, diving, and fishing, you can go horseback riding on the beach (the resort has an equestrian center), sign up for visits to nearby villages, explore hidden waterfalls, mountain bike, take a Land Rover safari, tour a chocolate factory, or relax at the beach club and pool. For the ultimate in pampering, you can embark on a day-long Spa Safari with multiple treatments and healthy meals. Free daily yoga in a sea-view pavilion is also offered.
Rates include all meals, snacks, and some beverages and activities. Children are welcome, and some of the profits from your stay support the Sumba Foundation’s community projects, providing fresh water, medical care, and communal farms for local villages, so you can live in the lap of luxury and feel good at the same time.
The 33 air-conditioned villas perfectly capture the essence of this tropical hideaway; with soaring thatched ceilings that peek out among the palms and sweeping ocean views. Configurations range from one to five bedrooms, and they come with features like large living rooms, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and impeccable butler service. Families can reserve a delightfully quirky three-story treehouse.
If you can tear yourself away from the villa and beach, with its fantastic surfing, diving, and fishing, you can go horseback riding on the beach (the resort has an equestrian center), sign up for visits to nearby villages, explore hidden waterfalls, mountain bike, take a Land Rover safari, tour a chocolate factory, or relax at the beach club and pool. For the ultimate in pampering, you can embark on a day-long Spa Safari with multiple treatments and healthy meals. Free daily yoga in a sea-view pavilion is also offered.
Rates include all meals, snacks, and some beverages and activities. Children are welcome, and some of the profits from your stay support the Sumba Foundation’s community projects, providing fresh water, medical care, and communal farms for local villages, so you can live in the lap of luxury and feel good at the same time.
1. The Brando, Tahiti
If you’re dreaming of a Tahitian tropical paradise with an eco-sensitive, low-impact approach, look no further than The Brando. Set on a pristine private island embracing a three-mile lagoon, this carbon-neutral resort is the ultimate in laid-back luxury. The resort was established by screen legend Marlon Brando to preserve the island’s beauty and biodiversity and serve as a model of sustainability – solar power, seawater air-conditioning systems, and other renewable energy technologies power the entire island. Not surprisingly, nature lovers will be in heaven here. Flourishing coral reefs shimmer in the lagoon, birds flock to the shores, whales swim by on their annual migrations, and sea turtles nest on the bone-white beaches.
Located on its very own private island in the middle of the French Polynesia, you can’t “getaway” farther than this. Pricing includes a beachfront villa, meals and alcohol, 24-hour villa service, one guided island excursion, one spa treatment, all beach equipment, and a bicycle. It may also include sightings of newlyweds Pippa Middleton and James Matthews who are currently here on their honeymoon. The only thing the rate doesn’t include is the supplementary airfare to fly to the island.
Set back from the beach, the thatched villas peek out unobtrusively from clusters of pandanus and palms. Modern furnishings and fixtures mix effortlessly with recycled and local building materials like thatch, stone, and wood. Features include private plunge pools, outdoor bathtubs, and media rooms with TV and Wi-Fi. Two-bedroom villas add kitchens and dining areas, and the spacious three-bedroom villa is perfect for large family gatherings. All the villas come with bicycles, so you can explore the island with pedal power.
Fusing French, Polynesian, and East-meets-West styles, the food is divine and incorporates fresh produce from the island’s organic gardens. Local seafood features prominently, and the fluffy, flaky breakfast croissants are a guest favorite. Vegan options are also offered.
As you would expect, activities revolve around the water, and the resort provides all the equipment you need to paddleboard, snorkel, dive, and kayak in the crystal-clear waters. If you’d like to learn more about the island’s ecology and conservation, you can visit the eco-station and chat with the researchers. The resort also offers talks on Polynesian culture and history. Lagoon School keeps the little ones busy, and tennis, deep-sea fishing, dancing, and fitness classes are more active options. All-inclusive rates are optional, but a bonus is that all island activities and holistic treatments at the soulful spa are covered by this full-board plan.
Fusing French, Polynesian, and East-meets-West styles, the food is divine and incorporates fresh produce from the island’s organic gardens. Local seafood features prominently, and the fluffy, flaky breakfast croissants are a guest favorite. Vegan options are also offered.
As you would expect, activities revolve around the water, and the resort provides all the equipment you need to paddleboard, snorkel, dive, and kayak in the crystal-clear waters. If you’d like to learn more about the island’s ecology and conservation, you can visit the eco-station and chat with the researchers. The resort also offers talks on Polynesian culture and history. Lagoon School keeps the little ones busy, and tennis, deep-sea fishing, dancing, and fitness classes are more active options. All-inclusive rates are optional, but a bonus is that all island activities and holistic treatments at the soulful spa are covered by this full-board plan.
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