These Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts Will Blow Your Mind (and Budget)

The Maldives – Barefoot Luxe

Imagine stepping off your private seaplane onto a pristine white sand island, crystal clear turquoise waters lapping at its shores. Welcome to the Maldives, where luxury all-inclusives reign supreme. Perched on stilts above the Indian Ocean, resorts like Anantara Veli and Niyama Private Islands offer overwater bungalows with glass floors revealing colorful marine life below. Enjoy gourmet meals delivered by boat, spa treatments in open-air pavilions, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences like manta ray snorkeling and private sandbank picnics. Prices start at $500 per night.

Mexico – Fiesta deluxe

Cancun’s Hotel Zone is ground zero for luxury all-inclusives, with properties like Le Blanc Spa Resort and Moon Palace Cancun leading the pack. Expect expansive suites, multiple gourmet restaurants, infinity pools with swim-up bars, and endless entertainment options from casinos to nightclubs. Adventurous types can book private catamaran sails, scuba diving excursions, or even a day trip to ancient Mayan ruins. Rates average $400 per night but splurge for butler service suites starting at $1000.

Bali – Tropical opulence

Uluwatu’s cliffside luxury all-inclusives are the epitome of barefoot luxury, with resorts like Bulgari Resort Bali and The Mulia offering private villas with plunge pools overlooking the Indian Ocean. Indulge in Balinese spa treatments, yoga classes on the beach, and romantic candlelit dinners under the stars. Off-site excursions include traditional dance shows, temple tours, and private yacht charters to Nusa Lembongan island for surfing. Expect to pay a minimum of $700 per night.

The Caribbean – Beachfront bliss

St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort is the ultimate in luxury all-inclusives, with each “sanctuary” suite boasting an infinity pool and private terrace offering panoramic views of the Pitons mountains and Caribbean Sea below. Enjoy gourmet cuisine at the resort’s four restaurants, take a mud bath at the spa, or book a sunset cruise on the resort’s private yacht. Rates start at $1000 per night but suite with in-room jacuzzi starts at $2000.

The United States – Domestic decadence

For those looking to keep it stateside, Florida’s luxury all-inclusives are a dream come true. Resorts like Little Palm Island and Acqualina Resort & Spa offer private beaches, multiple pools, world-class dining options, and indulgent spa treatments. Book a oceanview suite at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island for around $500 per night or splurge on a 4-bedroom beachfront villa at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach starting at $1200.