Best All Inclusive Resorts in Riviera Maya - We Review All-Inclusive Resorts

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

All Inclusive Adults Only Resort in Cancun - Le Blanc.

Le Blanc Spa Resort

Why We Recommend It: It’s not cheap by any means but the decidedly swanky Le Blanc Spa Resort is to our minds the finest adults-only all-inclusive in Cancun. It’s a gorgeously chic property with opulent spa facilities, fabulous bars and restaurants (all but one of which don’t require reservations), and levels of service and pampering unmatched by almost any other resort in Cancun. Rooms & Suites: Their rooms and suites are bright, spacious, and very well-appointed, and generally come with views of the lagoon or the ocean. Only some have full balconies … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Beach at Zoëtry Villa Rolandi an all inclusive resort in Isla Mujeres.

Zoëtry Isla Mujeres

Why We Recommend It: Zoëtry Villa Rolandi is a boutique 5 Star all-inclusive on Cancun’s Isla Mujeres built in 2015 to compliment one of The Riviera Maya’s most esteemed restaurants: the Swiss-Italian Casa Rolandi. It attracts a barefoot chic, upmarket crowd, and the atmosphere is quiet and calm – people very much come here to relax and unwind. With only 35 suites it is also remarkably small for an all-inclusive resort making it feel even more exclusive still. Among its facilities are three pools, the famous Casa Rolandi restaurant plus … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Cozumel Palace

Why We Recommend It: The swanky, 175-room, Cozumel Palace All Inclusive lies near the center of San Miguel de Cozumel less than a mile from the ferry port. The stretch of beach is small here but the resort has a large pool area with wonderful open sea views. Their food is a highlight, rooms are spacious and comfortable, service is legendary, water-based activities are numerous, and overall Cozumel Palace offers a very enjoyable vacation. The resort is family-friendly but doesn’t have too much specifically for kids – though they do … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Privilege Aluxes

Why We Recommend It: Privilege Aluxes is a luxury all-inclusive at Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres’ best beach, that receives consistently great reviews, particularly for its staff. It is a small and intimate resort and can be seen as something of an antidote to the many larger, busier all-inclusives in Cancun. It has three restaurants and three bars, one a swim-up bar in the main pool, a large, full-service beach club on Playa Norte, and a spa and gym. It is adults-only, couples mainly, and a solid choice for our list … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Aerial view of Bahia Principe all inclusive in Akumal, Tulum, Mexico.

Bahia Principe Grand Tulum

Why We Recommend It: Bahia Principe Grand Tulum is a lively upper-range all-inclusive, part of a giant four-resort complex in Akumal, near Tulum, Mexico. It has two pools, a spa, a fitness center, twelve restaurants & bars, a PADI diving center, a stunning stretch of white sand beach and, just off-site, access to an 18-hole golf course and a casino. It is child friendly, and can be enjoyable for families – they have a great kid’s club for example, though the crowd seems to be more youngish adults. Its prices … 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

Dreams Tulum

Why We Recommend It: Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is a luxury all-inclusive on a gorgeous stretch of white sand beach just north of Tulum and 90 minutes from Cancun Airport. Built in a semi-colonial style and with beautifully designed, landscaped grounds, it has much of the look and feel of an old hacienda property, making it a little more charming than most modern style all-inclusives. It sees a generally well-heeled but eclectic crowd: families with children, couples, groups of friends, etc. And all ages mix happily here. It has … 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

Valentin Imperial Maya

Why We Recommend It: Valentin Imperial Maya is a 5 Star, adults-only all-inclusive in Playa del Carmen’s exclusive Playa del Secreto, one of the most beautiful sand beaches in Mexico. And we judge it to be the best value adults-only resort in Playa del Carmen. It has, among its attractions, three pools, including one of the largest resort pools in the country, a lazy river, seven restaurants (none of which require reservations), seven bars (with premium alcohol all-inclusive) including two swim-up bars, a theater and a full-service spa and gym. It’s a luxury resort and attracts … READ THE REVIEW HERE

Excellence Playa Mujeres

Why We Recommend It: Certainly one of the classiest all-inclusives in Cancun, and indeed in Mexico, Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only, luxury resort in a secluded location just north of the city with its own private marina. It has 450 rooms and suites, seven pools, ten restaurants, eleven bars, top-of-the-range spa facilities, sporting activities, daily and nightly entertainment, and even a theater. It attracts an upmarket crowd, the majority of them couples, of all ages. It can be lively and fun but the relatively sophisticated crowd means it never … 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

The Royal Sands Cancun

Why We Recommend It: The Royal Sands is a consistently highly rated, upper mid-range all-inclusive in the middle of Cancun, Mexico’s Hotel Zone. It is part timeshare, part all-inclusive, and sees a nice mixture of guests of all ages, with families being possibly in the majority. Facilities include two large swimming pools, a kid’s pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, a full-service spa and complimentary bicycles. There is a lot of entertainment for kids, and for adults, but mainly during the day. Things tend to wind down relatively early here … READ THE REVIEW HERE