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The 10 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Beach Resorts in the World in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Direct answer

Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the best luxury all-inclusive beach resort in the world: 539 suites, a Michelin Star at Cocina de Autor, a Forbes Five-Star spa and a place on AAA’s Top 10 Hotels in the World list. Jumby Bay Island, a fully inclusive 300-acre private island off Antigua, is #2 and Sandals Royal Curaçao is #3.

At a glance

#PickWhereBest for
1Grand Velas Riviera MayaCarretera Cancun Tulum Km 62, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, MexicoCouples or families who want Michelin-starred food and a Forbes Five-Star spa without paying per meal
2Jumby Bay IslandA private island off Antigua, under ten minutes by the resort’s private yachtTravelers who want a whole private island and total privacy
3Sandals Royal CuraçaoSanta Barbara Estate, Porta Blancu, Willemstad, CuraçaoCouples who want seaside bungalows with infinity pools, scuba and unlimited top-shelf drinks
4Le Blanc Spa Resort CancúnBlvd. Kukulkan Km 10, Hotel Zone, Cancun, MexicoAdults who want butler service in the middle of Cancun’s Hotel Zone
5Excellence Playa MujeresPlaya Mujeres, a private gated community in Cancun, about 40 minutes from Cancun International AirportAdults who want lots of pools and restaurants in a quiet gated area
6Curtain BluffOld Road, Antigua, West IndiesA small, classic beach resort where families are welcome
7Sandals Royal BahamianW Bay St, Nassau, BahamasCouples who want a private offshore island and many restaurants
8Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera CancunMaroma Beach, Riviera Maya, MexicoAdults who want a famous beach and a big infinity pool
9Hyatt Zilara Cap CanaJuanillo Beach, Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on a 40-acre beachfront property shared with Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaAdults heading to Punta Cana who want a gated, modern resort
10UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera MayaRiviera Maya, about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Cancun International AirportAdults who want a design-led resort with a personal Local Host

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Most private
Jumby Bay Island
Best for couples
Sandals Royal Curaçao
Best small resort
Curtain Bluff
Most restaurants
Excellence Playa Mujeres

The ranking

1

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Answrs VerdictThe most decorated all-inclusive on the list: a Michelin Star, a Forbes Five-Star spa and AAA’s world top 10.
Where: Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 62, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, MexicoSuites: 539 suitesDining: Cocina de Autor holds a Michelin Star; five signature restaurants plus lounges, bars and beachfront bistrosSpa: SE Spa holds a Five-Star accolade from Forbes Travel GuideRecognition: Named on AAA’s Top 10 Hotels in the World list

Grand Velas Riviera Maya sits at Carretera Cancun Tulum Km 62 near Playa del Carmen and has 539 suites. Cocina de Autor holds a Michelin Star, SE Spa holds a Five-Star accolade from Forbes Travel Guide, and AAA named the resort among its Top 10 Hotels in the World. The all-inclusive rate covers five signature restaurants plus lounges, bars and beachfront bistros.

Go ifCouples or families who want Michelin-starred food and a Forbes Five-Star spa without paying per meal
Skip ifYou want a small, quiet hideaway with only a few dozen rooms
Why #1 over #2: It holds a Michelin Star, a Forbes Five-Star spa and a AAA world top 10 spot, more outside recognition than any other pick here.
2

Jumby Bay Island

Jumby Bay Island
Answrs VerdictA fully inclusive private island off Antigua.
Where: A private island off Antigua, under ten minutes by the resort’s private yachtIsland: 300-acre Caribbean island sanctuaryInclusive: Fully inclusive: no signatures, no keysDining: Three restaurants and four barsStay: Private estates, villas with butler service, and cottages above the sea; three pools

Jumby Bay Island is a 300-acre private island off Antigua, under ten minutes from Antigua by the resort’s private yacht. It is fully inclusive, with no signatures and no keys, and has three restaurants, four bars and three pools. Guests stay in private estates, villas with butler service, or cottages above the sea.

Go ifTravelers who want a whole private island and total privacy
Skip ifYou want nightlife and a big resort buzz
Why #2 over #3: A whole 300-acre private island gives more privacy than any Sandals resort can.
3

Sandals Royal Curaçao

Sandals Royal Curaçao
Answrs VerdictAn adults-only Sandals with 13 bars, overlooking the Spanish Water in Curaçao.
Where: Santa Barbara Estate, Porta Blancu, Willemstad, CuraçaoIncluded: Food and alcoholic drinks are all included and unlimited, even the in-room minibarDining: 8 specialty restaurants, 3 food trucks and 13 bars, including a swim-up barGuests: Adults-only, designed for couplesOpened: Reopened as Sandals Royal Curaçao in June 2022 after a 55 million dollar renovation

Sandals Royal Curaçao, at Santa Barbara Estate near Willemstad, reopened in June 2022 after a 55 million dollar renovation. Food and alcoholic drinks are all included and unlimited, even the in-room minibar, across 8 specialty restaurants, 3 food trucks and 13 bars. It is adults-only and designed for couples.

Go ifCouples who want seaside bungalows with infinity pools, scuba and unlimited top-shelf drinks
Skip ifYou are traveling with kids
Why #3 over #4: Its 13 bars and unlimited top-shelf drinks give couples more included choice than Le Blanc in the middle of Cancun.
4

Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancún

Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancún
Answrs VerdictButler-run, adults-only luxury in Cancun’s Hotel Zone.
Where: Blvd. Kukulkan Km 10, Hotel Zone, Cancun, MexicoSuites: 259 suitesIncluded: Butler service, in-room dining 24 hours a day, brand-name spirits and in-room liquor dispensersGuests: Adults-only

Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancún is an adults-only resort at Blvd. Kukulkan Km 10 in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, with 259 suites. The rate includes butler service, in-room dining 24 hours a day, brand-name spirits and in-room liquor dispensers.

Go ifAdults who want butler service in the middle of Cancun’s Hotel Zone
Skip ifYou want a secluded beach far from the city
Why #4 over #5: Every stay includes butler service and in-room liquor dispensers, right in Cancun’s Hotel Zone.
5

Excellence Playa Mujeres

Excellence Playa Mujeres
Answrs VerdictPools everywhere and eleven restaurants on a calm Cancun bay.
Where: Playa Mujeres, a private gated community in Cancun, about 40 minutes from Cancun International AirportIncluded: Unlimited dining, cocktails, 24-hour room service, daily activities, nightly shows and non-motorized water sportsDining: Eleven restaurantsPools: 7 swimming poolsGuests: Adults 18 and over

Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only (18 and over) resort in Playa Mujeres, a private gated community in Cancun about 40 minutes from Cancun International Airport. It has eleven restaurants and 7 swimming pools, and the All Inclusive program covers unlimited dining, cocktails, 24-hour room service, daily activities, nightly shows and non-motorized water sports.

Go ifAdults who want lots of pools and restaurants in a quiet gated area
Skip ifGolf must be included (it is not part of the All Inclusive program)
Why #5 over #6: Its eleven restaurants and 7 pools give more variety than Curtain Bluff’s 72-room beach resort.
6

Curtain Bluff

Curtain Bluff
Answrs VerdictThe intimate pick: 72 rooms on an Antigua beach.
Where: Old Road, Antigua, West IndiesRooms: 72 suites and guest rooms, all on the sand or a few steps from itIncluded: All meals and nearly all activities are included in your room rateKids: Kids-only Cee Bee Kids Camp

Curtain Bluff at Old Road, Antigua, has 72 suites and guest rooms, all on the sand or a few steps from it. All meals and nearly all activities are included in the room rate, and the kids-only Cee Bee Kids Camp makes it a family pick.

Go ifA small, classic beach resort where families are welcome
Skip ifYou want a big resort with many restaurants
Why #6 over #7: With only 72 rooms on its own beach, it feels far more personal than Sandals Royal Bahamian.
7

Sandals Royal Bahamian

Sandals Royal Bahamian
Answrs VerdictNassau couples resort with its own offshore island.
Where: W Bay St, Nassau, BahamasIncluded: Food and alcoholic drinks are all included and unlimited, even the in-room minibarDining: 10 specialty restaurants, 2 food trucks and 8 bars, including 3 swim-up barsPrivate island: Sandals Barefoot Cay, a short boat ride away, with two beachesGuests: Adults-only, designed for couples

Sandals Royal Bahamian on W Bay St in Nassau is adults-only and designed for couples. Food and alcoholic drinks are all included and unlimited, with 10 specialty restaurants, 2 food trucks and 8 bars, including 3 swim-up bars. Sandals Barefoot Cay, a private island a short boat ride away, has two beaches.

Go ifCouples who want a private offshore island and many restaurants
Skip ifYou are traveling with kids
Why #7 over #8: Its own offshore island, Sandals Barefoot Cay, adds a second beach day that Secrets Maroma Beach does not have.
8

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Answrs VerdictA Tripadvisor world-top all-inclusive on Maroma Beach.
Where: Maroma Beach, Riviera Maya, MexicoRooms: 412 roomsGuests: Adults-only, all-inclusiveAward: Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023: a top hotel and top all-inclusive resort in the world

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort on Maroma Beach in the Riviera Maya with 412 rooms. Hyatt reports it was named a top hotel and top all-inclusive resort in the world in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023.

Go ifAdults who want a famous beach and a big infinity pool
Skip ifYou want a small boutique resort
Why #8 over #9: Tripadvisor ranked it a top all-inclusive resort in the world in 2023, ahead of Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana.
9

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Answrs VerdictThe adults-only side of the Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana resorts.
Where: Juanillo Beach, Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on a 40-acre beachfront property shared with Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaRooms: 375 roomsGuests: Adults-only, all-inclusiveOpened: December 2, 2019Recognition: Listed by Hyatt among its Forbes Travel Guide 2023 Star Awards properties

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana is the adults-only side of the combined Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana resorts on Juanillo Beach in the Dominican Republic, with 375 rooms. It opened on December 2, 2019, and Hyatt lists it among its Forbes Travel Guide 2023 Star Awards properties.

Go ifAdults heading to Punta Cana who want a gated, modern resort
Skip ifYou want a quiet, low-rise hideaway
Why #9 over #10: It sits on a 40-acre beachfront property on Juanillo Beach inside gated Cap Cana.
10

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Answrs VerdictModern Mexican design and a Local Host for every stay.
Where: Riviera Maya, about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Cancun International AirportRooms: 448 rooms and suitesIncluded: Unlimited dining at five signature restaurants, premium drinks, 24-hour room service, a Local Host, activities and water sportsGuests: Adults 18 and over

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya is an adults-only (18 and over) resort about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Cancun International Airport, with 448 rooms and suites. The rate includes unlimited dining at five signature restaurants, premium drinks, 24-hour room service, a Local Host, activities and water sports.

Go ifAdults who want a design-led resort with a personal Local Host
Skip ifYou want to be close to Cancun airport

How we ranked these

We ranked each resort first on independent luxury recognition (a Michelin Star, Forbes Travel Guide, AAA and Tripadvisor), then on privacy, what the rate includes and the beach setting. We checked that each one is all-inclusive on its own site or its owner’s press site. Room counts for Grand Velas, Le Blanc, Secrets Maroma Beach and UNICO come from Costco Travel’s listings. These resorts quote nightly rates by date rather than publishing one fixed price, so no rates are listed. We replaced Rosewood Mayakoba and Jade Mountain from the old list, which we could not confirm as all-inclusive resorts on their own sites, with Jumby Bay Island and Curtain Bluff. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which luxury all-inclusive resort has a Michelin-starred restaurant?

Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Its Cocina de Autor holds a Michelin Star, and its SE Spa holds a Five-Star accolade from Forbes Travel Guide.

Are drinks included at Sandals Royal Curaçao and Sandals Royal Bahamian?

Yes. At both, food and alcoholic drinks are all included and unlimited, even the in-room minibar.

Which of these resorts are adults-only?

Sandals Royal Curaçao, Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancún, Excellence Playa Mujeres, Sandals Royal Bahamian, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana and UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya are adults-only.

Is golf included at Excellence Playa Mujeres?

No. The resort is next to the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, but golf is not included in the All Inclusive program; tee times are booked with the course.

Rooms and suites at a glance

Curtain Bluff72 rooms
Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancún259 rooms
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana375 rooms
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun412 rooms
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya448 rooms
Grand Velas Riviera Maya539 rooms
Rooms and suites, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

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