Best 5 Star All Inclusive Resorts - We Review All-Inclusive Resorts

Majestic Mirage Punta Cana

Why We Recommend It: Majestic Mirage Punta Cana is a luxury all-inclusive resort on Bavaro Beach, widely considered the Dominican Republic’s, and one of the Caribbean’s, most beautiful beaches. It has eight restaurants, six of them a la carte, a range of bars, at least one of which is usually open 24 hours, daily & nightly entertainment, numerous free activities, an enormous lazy river style, a swimming pool, a lovely stretch of beach (though the beach can get busy), spa facilities and access to the nearby Punta Cana Golf Course … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Sandals all inclusive private island resort, Nassau, Bahamas.

Sandals Royal Bahamian

Why We Recommend It: Sandals Royal Bahamian is a relatively small, adults-only 5 Star resort in Nassau, Bahamas with an illustrious history going right back to the 1940s. Back then it was the swanky Balmoral Club one of the leading lights in the dawn of luxury Caribbean travel, and one which saw a steady stream of famous guests from Richard Nixon to The Beatles. It became a Sandals in 1995 and received a major re-fit in 2022. It now has three levels of accommodation, twelve dining options, eight bars, two … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Ocean view at House of AiA, an all inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen.

Palmaïa, House of AïA

Why We Recommend It: Palmaïa, The House of AïA, is a very highly rated, 5 Star, wellness retreat in a private corner of Playacar Beach, Playa del Carmen. It only opened its doors in late 2019 but, despite this woefully unlucky timing, it has quickly created a buzz on the Riviera Maya and beyond. Eco-friendly vegan wellness might seem a tricky thing for an all-inclusive resort to pull off, and vice versa, but Palmaïa, The House of AïA has married the two to great effect. It offers ‘holistic activities and … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Beach at Spice Island, and all inclusive resort in Grenada.

Spice Island Beach Resort

Why We Recommend It: Right on what is generally considered Grenada’s best beach, Grand Anse, is what many consider the country’s best resort–the elegant Spice Island Beach Resort. It has 64 high-class suites which grace the quieter southern end of the beach and though it is a luxury resort it has a laid-back, relaxed charm. The staff here are excellent, and the food equally so. It has very nice spa facilities and a host of land and sea activities on offer. No single demographic dominates — honeymoon couples, elderly retirees, … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Iberostar Grand Rose Hall

Why We Recommend It: Iberostar Grand Rose Hall is a very impressive 5 Star, adults-only all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, the most upscale of three adjacent Iberostar resorts. A stay here allows full access to the facilities of these two other resorts – Iberostar Rose Hall Beach & Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites – but not vice versa, making Grand Rose Hall feel extra exclusive. The clientele here is also upmarket, and of varying ages, with many couples, and there is much less raucousness than at most of the other … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Swimming pool at Sandals Resort Grenada.

Sandals Grenada

Why We Recommend It: Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa is an adults-only (& couples-only – as with all Sandals), 5 Star luxury all-inclusive less than a five-minute drive from Grenada (Maurice Bishop) International Airport. It lies on a 17-acre estate beside the scenic (though small, it must be said) Pink Gin Beach. It has 10 restaurants and bars, five pools, spa facilities, and a whole host of water and land-based activities. The service is consistently good, the atmosphere relaxed and friendly, and though it is generally a romantic getaway for … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Sandals Barbados

Why We Recommend It: Sandals Barbados is an adults-only, 5-star luxury all-inclusive resort on Dover Beach, just 15 minutes drive from the island’s international airport. Sandals would be considered one of the most luxurious resorts in Barbados. Its 13 restaurants and 7 bars showcase a great range of quality international cuisine. The resort is also lively, friendly, and fun. It has a glorious stretch of beach plus swimming pools, loads of free water sports, and Sandals’ signature Red Lane Spa among its attractions. Rooms & Suites: The resort has 280 … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Family friendly all inclusive in Isla Mujeres: Mia Reef.

Mia Reef Isla Mujeres

Why We Recommend It: Mia Reef is a fabulous, family-friendly 5 Star all-inclusive on a private island just off Isla Mujeres. Its location makes it feel rather exclusive and it has an absolutely pristine stretch of private beach. As the islet is small and is surrounded on almost all sides by open water many rooms come with lovely sea views. It’s a friendly, sociable place and, due to the limited size of the islet, can sometimes feel busy, but the atmosphere is always very nicely laid back, and with just … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Beach at Wind Creek, an all inclusive resort in Curaçao.

Renaissance Wind Creek

Why We Recommend It: Renaissance Wind Creek offers 5 Star luxury accommodation, and an on-site casino, in the heart of Curaçao’s tourist district. It is a fabulous resort, run by the Marriott Company, and attracts a well-heeled international clientele. It is not fully all-inclusive It can be noted, rather that it offers all-inclusive packages alongside pay-as-you-go. Though Renaissance Wind Creek is family-friendly, the majority of guests will be adults. Rooms & Suites: Their 237 rooms and suites vary wildly, from windowless internal rooms (the cheapest obviously!) to top-of-the-range suites with … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Crystal Cove – Barbados

Why We Recommend It: Crystal Cove by Marriott is a boutique luxury all-inclusive on Barbados’ Platinum West Coast. Sitting high on a cliff it comes with some stunning views over the Caribbean. Its grounds are lush, green, and beautifully kept too, and among its notable amenities is a rather special freshwater three-tier pool complex, complete with a waterfall and a swim-up cave bar. Rooms & Suites: It has just 88 rooms and suites in total across three classifications: Basic Rooms, Junior Suites, and One Bedroom Suites. The interiors are cozy, … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Bungalows Key Largo

Why We Recommend It: Bungalows Key Largo is an adults-only, luxury beach oasis that is also the Florida Keys’, and the State of Florida’s, only fully all-inclusive resort. It is a classy place with a lovely location, very private, secluded accommodation, particularly good food and drink, and very professional staff. The majority of the clientele here are couples wishing to spend some high-quality time alone together. Rooms & Suites The accommodation is entirely in the form of private bungalows. All of them are broadly similar, spanning nearly 1000 square feet, … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Royal Hideaway Playacar

Why We Recommend It: Royal Hideaway Playacar is a 5-Star all-inclusive for adults only in Playa del Carmen that is a low-key, classy antidote to the many high-energy all-inclusives of the Riviera Maya. It has 6 gourmet restaurants, all a la carte, 3 bars, 6 pools, a full-service spa, a fitness center, numerous land and water sports facilities, and a gorgeous stretch of white sand beach among its attractions. It can get lively but it’s not a party resort. The upmarket clientele is mainly looking to relax, and the atmosphere … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Aerial view of the Royalton Hideaway Resort in St. Lucia.

Hideaway at Royalton St. Lucia

Why We Recommend It: Hideaway at Royalton All-Inclusive Saint Lucia is the very swanky adults-only section of the huge Royalton St. Lucia resort complex. Guests here have access to the myriad facilities of the broader resort along with Hideaway’s exclusive facilities – a very nice infinity pool, a section of private beach and a restaurant and bar. The Royalton is part of the Marriott hotel group’s foray into the all-inclusive market and you’ll find standards very high on all fronts. Rooms & Suites: Standards at the Hideaway are particularly high … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Sandals All Inclusive in Emerald Bay, Bahamas.

Sandals Emerald Bay

Why We Recommend It: Sandals Emerald Bay is an adults-only 5 Star resort on Great Exuma, one of two Sandals’ resorts in The Bahamas. It’s a 245-room property with a lovely, mile-long stretch of beach and 500 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It’s a friendly, sociable place but with more than enough space for couples to find as much alone time as they wish. Amongst other things, it has seven restaurants, a good social scene, numerous pools, tennis courts, spa facilities, and a scenic, 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course with … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Live Aqua Resort. An adults only all inclusive in Punta Cana.

Live Aqua Punta Cana

Why We Recommend It: On the lovely Uvero Alto Beach lies a fairly new addition to the Dominican Republic’s collection of resorts – the adults-only Live Aqua Resort. It is a 5 Star Punta Cana all-inclusive that is more than a step ahead of the competition in this ever-popular Caribbean vacation hotspot. The food, the service, the facilities, and the design and decor all consistently impress and, with it being a relatively small resort, the atmosphere is more personable than most. It sits on the lovely Uvero Alto Beach, a … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Beach at Grand Fiesta American Resort in Cancun.

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

Why We Recommend It: Don’t be misled by the somewhat tacky-sounding name, Grand Fiesta American Coral Beach has long been one of Cancun’s most sophisticated luxury resorts. One which has just recently gone all-inclusive. It occupies a prime position in the heart of the city’s hotel district but remains somewhat elegant, refined, and surprisingly peaceful. It also has possibly the best stretch of beach and water in the city and all rooms have ocean views. Its enormous Gem Spa is well known in Cancun for its great array of modern facilities including a 10-step … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Sandals Grande St Lucian - All inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

Sandals Grande Antigua

Why We Recommend It: The big & bold Sandals Grande Antigua is another adults-only, couples-only mega-resort that delivers on the company slogan of Luxury Included. It has nearly 400 rooms and suites on its 27-acre estate which sits by what is seen as Antigua’s loveliest beach, Dickenson Bay Beach. Facilities include six pools, a spa and fitness center, eleven restaurants and seven bars, and a whole lot of activities and sports. Free water sports are numerous too, including free scuba diving – a rarity in all-inclusives but a standard at … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Sonesta Ocean Point

Why We Recommend It: One of two Sonesta all-inclusive resorts in Sint Maarten, Sonesta Ocean Point sits right beside its larger neighbor, Sonesta Maho Beach. Sonesta Ocean Point differs quite a bit from Sonesta Maho Beach though. It is adults-only, a lot more luxurious, 5 Star even, and has a much more sedate, refined atmosphere. Guests here though have full access to all the facilities of its more lively neighbor. Ocean Point is also therefore by the famous Maho Beach, where planes landing at Princess Juliana Airport fly over seemingly … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Couples Sans Souci

Why We Recommend It: The wonderful Couples Sans Souci is a five-star adults-only all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Though the resort is very large it has only 150 suites so never feels crowded, and the atmosphere is warm and personable. What we particularly like about Couples San Souci is the idyllic natural setting – much of the grounds are left almost entirely to nature with narrow walkways and footbridges through thick jungle. Mountain bikes are provided by the resort. There you can spot all sorts of tropical flora and … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Family friendly all inclusive in Montego Bay -Jewel Grande.

Jewel Grande Montego Bay

Why We Recommend It: The family-friendly Jewel Grande is a luxury all-inclusive in Montego Bay with an emphasis on wellness. It has relatively few rooms for an all-inclusive which means it is more personable than most and rarely feels crowded. Likewise, though it’s family-friendly it still feels laid back and relaxed, and sees lots of couples on romantic breaks as well as singles, groups of friends and families. It has seven restaurants, two bars including a swim-up, three cafes, two scenic pools sitting high above the ocean, a nice long … READ THE REVIEW HERE