16 All-Inclusive Resorts That Elevate Your Experience and Benefits
From personalized service to unique on-site activities and dining, these all-inclusive hotels deliver far more than included meals.
September 18, 2025
The words “all-inclusive” might conjure images of spring breakers at a crowded pool bar – but when it comes to the all-inclusive resorts in the Fine Hotels + Resorts® properties and The Hotel Collection, you can expect a refined – and rewarding – stay. (Don’t worry, you can still enjoy a pool bar, as well.)
We’re spotlighting properties that level up the all-inclusive experience, with immersive cultural experiences, fine dining, and accommodations that are the opposite of cookie cutter, from treetop bungalows to safari lodges. With meals, select beverages, and many on-site activities already covered, you can have the peace of mind to sit back and enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
Plus, Platinum Card Members get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or prepaid The Hotel Collection3 bookings through American Express Travel using your Platinum Card®*.
Whether you’re eyeing a sun-soaked Mexican beach vacation, a rustic getaway to the Catskills, New York, or a safari in Southern Africa, explore all the ways an all-inclusive stay booked through Amex Travel can make your next adventure more rewarding.
3The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
A Card Member favorite, Castle Hot Springs is a lush oasis in the sunbaked Sonoran Desert, with exclusive access to nearby natural hot springs. Suites feature Southwestern décor and come with patios or decks; many also have private outdoor soaking tubs. All meals are included with your stay and feature fresh ingredients sourced from the resort’s on-site farm. Put your guaranteed 4pm check-out to good use with your choice of on-property activities, including bocce ball, pickleball, e-bikes, yoga and meditation, guided desert hikes, and a putting green.
Put the $100 credit toward: a guided crater canyon tour, a farm-to-bar mixology 101 class, or a private wine tasting experience.
The Chatwal Lodge offers an elegantly rustic all-inclusive stay in the Catskills, a scenic forest preserve area in upstate New York. Guests are treated to a secluded, ultra-private experience with just 14 suites, cottages, and tree houses across the scenic property. You’ll partake in a variety of outdoorsy activities – including fly-fishing, hiking, and boating. When the weather gets a bit chillier in the later part of the day, retire to the main dining room for afternoon tea service with baked goods and warm drinks.
Put the $100 credit toward: a guided meditation class or a deep tissue massage at the spa.
A Card Member favorite, the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana is a chic, adults-only all-inclusive resort overlooking the shimmering Caribbean Sea. Take advantage of 12pm check-in, when available, to get extra time sunbathing on the white sand beach or relaxing in the beachfront infinity pool, which boasts a swim-up bar and hot tub. You’ll dine and sip at more than 20 dynamic on-site restaurants and bars and enjoy vibrant entertainment by local performers at the resort’s amphitheater.
Put the $100 credit toward: a four-course fine dining experience at The Blind Butcher, the only restaurant not included with your stay.
Jumby Bay, Oetker Hotels is situated on a private island off the coast of Antigua, featuring more than four miles of white sand beaches and three swimming pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the cerulean sea. Receive a complimentary room upgrade, when available, at check-in. Accommodations are intentionally spread across the 300-acre island for added privacy – they include suites with wraparound terraces and outdoor garden showers, and villas with multiple bedrooms and private pools. Your all-inclusive stay includes refined meals at the acclaimed restaurant The Estate House or more casual, seafood-leaning fare at beachside eatery The Sand Bar.
Put the $100 credit toward: a spa treatment like the Arawak Immersion, a traditional herbal foot soak.
The Rif at Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive, Curio by Hilton is a perfect all-inclusive resort for those seeking a buffet of on-site activities for children and adults alike. There’s much to do at this dynamic beachfront property, from an exciting water park with pools and flumes for water lovers of all ages, a kids-only disco, karaoke nights, and more. Receive your complimentary room upgrade at check-in, when available – select suites feature swim-up terraces. From Mexican to Turkish, the variety of cuisines offered keeps the all-inclusive dining interesting, as does the buffet with show cooking stations where local chefs provide entertaining demos.
Put the $100 credit toward: renting a private palapa (a cabana-like open air space with a thatched roof)
A dramatically constructed property nestled between mountains in the heart of the Chilean desert, Nayara Alto Atacama is a Card Member favorite for good reason. Rooms are marked by local, natural materials and select suites have private outdoor rain showers to bathe beneath the stars. The two on-site restaurants source local ingredients for modern takes on Chilean cuisine, paired with the region’s popular wines. You’ll keep busy with the resort’s 15 curated excursions, such as hiking or biking the Atacama Desert’s otherworldly landscapes.
Put the $100 credit toward: a treatment at Puri Spa, like a hot volcanic stone massage.
An all-inclusive wellness and adventure resort among 180 acres of thriving Costa Rican jungle, Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection is a remote sanctuary made easily accessible via complimentary charter flights for two passengers to and from SJO airport. Dining focuses on farm-to-table fare, with a special weekly dinner series at Cienfuegos, where guests are served dishes cooked over a dried coconut husk-based fire at the resort’s horse stables.
Put the $100 credit toward: a restorative massage incorporating native herbs at spa THE WELL
A refined seaside retreat with suites featuring original artwork, private terraces, and personalized concierge services, Grand Velas Los Cabos offers much to do on-site and off. Enjoy all-inclusive dining at a variety of restaurants serving elevated international fare, from fresh ceviche and hearty steaks to a gourmet 10-course meal. Card Members get a $150 credit at this property rather than the typical $100 credit.
Put the $150 credit toward: an excursion through Cabo Adventures (snorkeling and scuba diving, ATV tours, zip lining) or a Mexican cooking class
An ultra-luxe Mexican retreat awaits at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita. The beachfront resort cultivates an intimate experience with just 15 bungalows, ensuring each guest enjoys a truly bespoke stay. From personalized wellness experiences to meals customized to your tastes, every moment is expertly curated. Learn to cure fresh fish in a hands-on culinary class or join a guided nature walk – with 12pm check-in, when available, you can embark on your Naviva adventure earlier.
Put the $100 credit toward: a temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony or sound bath ritual
Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort knows how to please all-comers, with dedicated adults-only and family-friendly areas. Set along the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya, the resort offers a selection well-appointed rooms and suites with ocean-inspired palettes and private outdoor space. Upgrade your stay with complimentary room upgrade at check-in, if available. You'll enjoy enhanced amenities and priority dining reservations at the property’s many fine restaurants.
Put the $100 credit toward: a relaxing beachside cabana rental with ocean breezes
A Card Member favorite, Amankora comprises five separate lodges spread across a stunning Himalayan landscape of forest and valleys. Suites boast bukhari stoves (traditional wood-burning space heaters) and select lodges also offer immaculately landscaped courtyards. Hyper-local ingredients, like Bumthang Valley honey, are incorporated into the mix of Bhutanese, Indian, and Western cuisine served in restaurants in all five lodges.
Put the $100 credit toward: a spa treatment like the Bhutanese Oil Massage, which taps into ancient Tibetan practices to release energy blocks
Just east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers is a countryside retreat, with working farms and abundant natural beauty. Tour the expansive property with a knowledgeable guide to familiarize yourself with New Zealand’s topography or learn the art of sheep herding with a practicing shepherd. Included meals incorporating vegetables from an on-site garden are served at the property’s four venues – the Library, Small Dining Room, Main Dining Room, and Loggia.
Put the $100 credit toward: a spa treatment like the Healing Manuka Honey Facial, which helps reduce skin imperfections.
A Card Member favorite, One&Only Nyungwe House makes you feel one with nature by hosting you in treetop villas surrounded by rainforest and wildlife. With a complimentary room upgrade when you arrive, when available, you might catch golden monkeys and colorful birds from your window. Select suites feature working fireplaces and furnished decks from which to relax and view the verdant landscape beyond. Relax with dips in the resort’s infinity pool and daily tea ceremonies. Then, explore the rainforest with excursions like the hotel’s guided chimpanzee discovery trek, or work up a sweat with a guided jog through the surrounding tea plantation.
Put the $100 credit toward: a spa treatment like the Fire Ritual, which incorporates visualization and breath work
Guests can enjoy secluded stays in standalone bungalows at Kisawa Sanctuary, a luxe beachside escape on a subtropical island. Explore the property by personal mini moke (a lightweight British recreational convertible vehicle) and access amenities like an outdoor lagoon pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. Dining options abound, from homemade cheese platters and brick-oven pizza served al fresco to an assortment of fresh-from-the-sea ceviche and crudos. Here, Card Members benefit from a property credit of $300, rather than the standard $100.
Put the $300 credit toward: an ocean experience like snorkeling with turtles and reef fish or deep-sea diving with humpback whales and gentle dugongs (commonly called sea cows)
An expansive resort on the southern tip of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the eight main Canary Islands, Paradisus by Melia Gran Canaria puts emphasis on authentic cultural experiences for guests, both at the resort and off property, including workshops with local artisans and cooking classes with local chefs. Cool off at one of four pools or head to the white sand beach to sunbathe. Choose from fine dining options that include a GastroHall comprising five restaurants (one a dessert-only spot).
Put the $100 credit toward: a local wine tasting experience
A tranquil Grecian retreat, Domes Aulus Zante, Autograph Collection is situated on a protected nesting beach for the region’s endangered loggerhead sea turtle – you just might spot them (from a safe distance) during your stay. Choose from eclectic dining experiences, from an all-day buffet and Greek street food to fine Italian fare. Themed nights feature live music to soundtrack your dinner along with the gently lapping waves of the Ionian Sea.
Put the $100 credit toward: a transformative healing treatment at SOMA Spa
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