For many people, an all-inclusive resort represents the best possible vacation imaginable. Everything’s included in one price, so you don’t have to worry about the cost whenever you’re eating, drinking or doing an activity. Plus, all-inclusive resorts typically provide all of the amenities you need to enjoy your rest-and-relaxation time.

While true all-inclusive resorts are rare in the United States, in this article, we’re going to identify the best all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. and some similar alternative vacation ideas.

What “All Inclusive” Really Means at U.S. Resorts

When you think of all-inclusive resorts, you probably picture the types of beachfront properties you might find in Mexico or Costa Rica that include unlimited food, drinks and activities. However, for better or worse, all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. are typically a little different.

Common Inclusions You’ll See in U.S. All-Inclusive Packages

Across the U.S., there are resorts that offer inclusive amenities, such as dining, lodging and on-site activities. Generally, guests pay a single rate that covers all of the food, snacks, entertainment, activities and concierge services that they desire during their stay. These inclusive resorts can range from beachfront properties and mountain getaways to Western ranches, wellness spas and more.

Where U.S. All-Inclusive Models Differ from International Resorts

One of the most common differences between international all-inclusive resorts and U.S. models is that alcoholic beverages are typically not included at U.S. resorts, largely due to complex state liquor laws.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. In particular, ranch resorts in the American West (often called “dude ranches”) often include premium liquor alongside all other amenities. High-end wellness retreats often include complimentary alcoholic beverages as well.

Aerial view of Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana all-inclusive resort with pools, palm trees, and beachfront in the Dominican Republic

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic | Image courtesy of www.hyatt.com

Hyatt Resorts

While Hyatt doesn’t operate any true all-inclusive resorts in the U.S., there are a few U.S. Hyatt properties that offer similar experiences. Plus, there are several Hyatt all-inclusive resorts in nearby countries that can be easily accessed by U.S. travelers.

Hyatt All-Inclusive Brands and U.S. Property Types

A number of Hyatt-owned brands operate all-inclusive luxury hotels and resorts abroad, including in Mexico, which is just a short flight from the U.S. These brands include:

  • Alua Hotels & Resorts
  • Breathless Resorts & Spas
  • Dreams Resorts & Spas
  • Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts
  • Hyatt Zilara
  • Hyatt Ziva
  • Impression by Secrets
  • Secrets Resorts & Spas
  • Sunscape Resorts & Spas
  • Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts

Certain domestic Hyatt properties, such as Miraval Berkshires, Miraval Arizona and Alila Ventana Big Sur, allow you to purchase packages that offer experiences similar to an all-inclusive resort. However, certain amenities may not be included in these packages, such as complimentary alcoholic beverages.

What’s Typically Included at Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts

At Hyatt’s international all-inclusive resorts, you can expect complimentary food and beverages, including unlimited dining at on-site restaurants (with no reservations required), top-shelf liquor, 24-hour room service and access to a minibar in your room. You’ll also typically have access to a variety of activities such as watersports, classes, games, nightly shows and kids clubs.

Some Hyatt resorts include additional amenities in their nightly rates. For instance, the Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, one of the best Hyatt resorts for families, includes access to the hotel’s many pools and water slides as well as the option to book a candlelit beach dinner.

In contrast, at Hyatt resorts in the U.S., you can sometimes purchase dining or spa packages, but no true all-inclusive packages are available.

Using World of Hyatt Points for All-Inclusive Stays

Hyatt all-inclusive resorts worldwide can be booked using Hyatt points through the Hyatt website as long as you have a World of Hyatt account and the required number of points. Award nights at these resorts are priced according to a separate award chart just for all-inclusive properties, and award rates vary based on the property’s category, the room type and the time of the year (off-peak, standard or peak). Here’s the award chart for standard rooms at all-inclusive Hyatt properties:

Hotel categoryABCDEF
Off-peak12,00017,00021,00025,00035,00042,000
Standard15,00020,00025,00030,00040,00050,000
Peak18,00023,00029,00035,00045,00058,000

While all of Hyatt’s all-inclusive resorts are located outside of the U.S., the closest alternative in Hyatt’s U.S. portfolio are Miraval Resorts, which are priced according to their own award chart. The nightly rate at a Miraval resort includes “luxury accommodations, a $175 resort credit per person, gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared snacks and beverages and an abundance of complimentary wellness activities, lectures, fitness classes and more.” Here’s the World of Hyatt award chart for Miraval Resorts:

Room typeStandard room
(single occupancy)
Standard room
(double occupancy)
Standard suite
(single occupancy)
Standard suite
(double occupancy)
Premium suite
(single occupancy)
Premium suite
(double occupancy)
Off-peak40,00057,500
65,00082,50095,000112,500
Standard45,00065,00075,00095,000105,000125,000
Peak50,00072,00085,000107,000115,000137,000

If you don’t have enough points to cover the entire cost of a stay at a Hyatt property, the World of Hyatt program allows members to book stays with a combination of points and cash.

Aerial view of pool and lounge chairs at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida

voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida | Image courtesy of www.ihg.com

IHG Resorts

IHG operates one of the only true all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. and also has a strong portfolio of all-inclusive resorts abroad. Plus, there are several other U.S. properties in the IHG portfolio that are almost all-inclusive.

IHG Resort Brands with Inclusive or Package-Based Options

According to the IHG website, all-inclusive packages are available at Holiday Inn Resort and Crowne Plaza Resort properties. Some InterContinental resort properties also offer all-inclusive packages, depending on the location. It’s worth noting that these properties are not entirely all-inclusive but rather offer the option to purchase all-inclusive packages.

IHG also owns the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand, and most properties under this brand are all-inclusive. However, all Iberostar Beachfront Resorts locations are outside of the U.S.

Currently, the only true all-inclusive resort in the U.S. in the IHG portfolio is the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Typical Package Structures at IHG Resorts

At the voco Sandpiper, you’ll receive all-inclusive access to amenities just like you would at IHG’s all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and other international destinations. This includes dining at on-site restaurants, snacks, beverages (including top-shelf liquor), access to nonmotorized watersports, evening entertainment such as shows and concerts, classes in mixology and dance, kids’ activities and more.

At other IHG resorts in the U.S., you can sometimes purchase dining or spa packages, but the voco Sandpiper is currently the only IHG resort in the U.S. that offers full all-inclusive service, including activities and alcohol.

Redeeming IHG One Rewards Points for Resort Packages

Unfortunately, the IHG One Rewards program has switched to a dynamic pricing model for award stays at all-inclusive IHG resorts and resorts with package options in the U.S. This means that the number of points you’ll need for a stay is tied to the cash price of that stay, typically resulting in a value of about 0.5 cents per point or less.

For example, we searched for a 3-day stay at the voco Sandpiper in August 2026, and the nightly cash rate at this all-inclusive resort was $285.

Pool area at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie showing $285 per night cash rate

When booking with points, you’d need to pay 91,000 points per night. This means that you’d get a value per point of about 0.3 cents by booking this property on these dates.

Pool area at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie showing 91,000 IHG points per night rate

So, while IHG all-inclusive resorts and packages can be booked with points in the U.S. and abroad, you won’t get good value per point on these bookings.

Pool at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in California at sunset with palm trees and resort buildings overlooking the water

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in California | Image courtesy of www.marriott.com

Marriott Resorts

While Marriott doesn’t operate any true all-inclusive resorts in the U.S., there are many all-inclusive properties operated by Marriott-owned brands abroad. Plus, many Marriott hotels can be booked at decent rates with points.

Marriott All-Inclusive Collection in the U.S.

Currently, there aren’t any fully all-inclusive Marriott-owned hotels or resorts in the U.S. However, Marriott does operate all-inclusive resorts around the world (including in Mexico and the Caribbean) under the following brands:

  • Autograph Collection Hotels
  • Delta Hotels
  • JW Marriott
  • Marriott
  • The Luxury Collection
  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Tribute Portfolio
  • Westin Hotels & Resorts
  • W Hotels

It’s worth noting that not all properties owned by these brands are all-inclusive.

There are some Marriott-owned resorts in the U.S. that offer special packages or bundled services, which include food, drinks and spa treatments. These resorts include certain properties in Hawaii, such as the Sheraton Waikiki and Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Inclusions and Tier Differences Across Marriott Inclusive Resorts

Marriott all-inclusive resorts include similar amenities to all-inclusive resorts operated by other hotel chains, including complimentary food and beverages, nonmotorized watersports, nightly entertainment, a daily restocked minibar and more.

Additionally, Marriott Bonvoy elite status members also receive other benefits at Marriott all-inclusive resorts, depending on their status tier. Here are the benefits that Marriott Bonvoy members receive at each tier:

BenefitSilverGoldPlatinumTitaniumAmbassador
Weekly cocktail partyYesYesYesYesYes
Resort discount on incidental expensesN/A5%10%15%20%
Premium alcohol discountsN/A5%10%15%20%
One complimentary 25-minute massageN/AN/AN/AN/AYes

The benefits listed above are only available for Marriott Bonvoy elite status members at all-inclusive resorts abroad.

At Marriott U.S. properties, guests often have the option to purchase credits toward breakfast, spa treatments or entertainment. However, all-inclusive packages typically aren’t available.

Using Marriott Bonvoy Points at All-Inclusive Resorts

The Marriott Bonvoy program uses a dynamic pricing model for all award stays, including stays at all-inclusive properties and inclusive packages at U.S. resorts. This means that award prices are closely tied to cash prices, making it impossible to get outsized value on award stays through this program. Nonetheless, you can book Marriott resorts with points.

For example, we searched for a 3-day stay at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in California in February 2027. The cash price for this stay was $1,479.

The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa showing $1,479 total cash price for a 3-night stay in a 2 king room with balcony

If you were to book the same nights in the same room with points, it would cost a total of 219,000 points for the stay.

The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa showing 219,000 Marriott Bonvoy points required for a 3-night stay in a 2 king room with balcony

So, this redemption would give you a value of about 0.7 cents per point, which is around the same value you can expect from most redemptions through the Marriott Bonvoy program.

Aerial view of Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort showing pools, buildings, and beachfront in Cancun, Mexico

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun, Mexico | Image courtesy of www.hilton.com

Hilton Resorts

Currently, there aren’t any true all-inclusive Hilton properties in the U.S. However, Hilton has several brands that operate all-inclusive resorts in tropical destinations that are just a short flight from major U.S. cities.

Hilton Brands with Inclusive or Package-Driven Resorts

A number of brands under the Hilton umbrella operate all-inclusive hotels and resorts abroad, including in countries such as Costa Rica and the Maldives. These brands include:

  • Curio Collection by Hilton
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
  • Hilton Garden Inn
  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts
  • Tapestry Collection by Hilton
  • Waldorf Astoria

While there are no Hilton-owned all-inclusive properties in the U.S., Hilton does own several U.S. properties that offer special packages and bundled services. These full-service hotels and resorts are found in tropical locations, such as the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Hawaii, and the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida.

What’s Included in Hilton Resort Packages

Hilton resort packages in the U.S. typically include accommodation and access to on-site amenities such as pools, fitness centers and kids clubs. You may also be able to purchase dining or spa credits at certain locations.

However, Hilton resorts in the U.S. don’t offer all-inclusive packages like those available at Hilton all-inclusive resorts abroad, which typically include complimentary dining, alcohol, activities and more.

Hilton Honors Redemptions at Inclusive Resorts

The Hilton Honors program uses a dynamic pricing model for award stays at its properties, including those at inclusive resorts. This means that the number of points required for a specific stay fluctuates based on supply and demand rather than according to a fixed award chart. Unfortunately, Hilton Honors points are usually far less valuable than points from other types of programs, averaging around 0.4 cents per point.

For example, we found that the nightly cash rate for a room at the Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort, just a short flight from the U.S., was $395 in June 2026.

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort showing $395 per night cash rate for a standard room in June 2026

If you were to book the same night in the same room with Hilton points, it would require 100,000 points.

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort showing 100,000 Hilton Honors points required per night for the same room

So, this redemption would give you a value of about 0.4 cents per point, which is what you can expect from most redemptions through Hilton Honors.

Independent All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.

Although there aren’t many all-inclusive resorts operated by major hotel chains within the U.S., you can find a decent number of independent all-inclusive properties across the country.

Types of Independent All-Inclusive Properties

While all-inclusive resorts similar to those found in destinations such as Costa Rica or Mexico are rare in the U.S., you can find several types of independent luxury hotel properties in the U.S. that offer all-inclusive experiences.

Wellness Retreats

Many spas and wellness retreats across the U.S. offer packages similar to all-inclusive services. For example, the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas, is a luxury boutique independent wellness resort that includes all meals, drinks and activities in the price.

Luxury Ranch Resorts

Often called dude ranches, many luxury ranch resorts throughout the American West include all food, drinks and activities (such as horseback riding, fly fishing and more). For example, The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana, includes all these amenities in its nightly rates.

Beach Resorts

While all-inclusive beach resorts like those found abroad are rare in the U.S., they aren’t entirely absent. One example is the Bungalows Key Largo in Key Largo, Florida, which is one of the only true all-inclusive beach resorts in the U.S. It includes all meals, premium drinks and water sports in its nightly rate.

Mountain Resorts

While mountain resorts in the U.S. typically don’t offer true all-inclusive access, there are some independent resorts that include many amenities as part of their nightly packages. For example, Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont, is an ultra-luxury mountain resort that includes gourmet meals and activities such as fly fishing, canoeing and downhill skiing in its rates.

How Inclusions and Pricing Vary at Independent Resorts

At each of these different property types, the included amenities and pricing will vary. For example, while some properties may offer complimentary spa treatments, this may be a paid amenity at other independent all-inclusive resorts in the U.S.

We recommend visiting the website of the property you’re interested in or calling the customer service team to determine which amenities are included before booking your stay.

Couple using a laptop to book U.S. all-inclusive resorts with points and miles while enjoying coffee at home

Using Points and Miles to Book U.S. All-Inclusive Resorts

If you want to keep your out-of-pocket costs low for your next stay at an all-inclusive resort, booking with points may be a good option. However, you’ll want to consider the value per point each stay offers before deciding whether to book with points or cash.

When Points Deliver Strong Value

If you have enough points in a hotel rewards program to book your next stay, then it’s typically a good idea to spend those points rather than holding on to them. For instance, if you have a large sum of Hilton points, then you may as well put those points toward your next stay at a Hilton resort, especially since Hilton points tend to deliver consistent value no matter which property you spend them at.

On the other hand, if you’re thinking about transferring credit card points to a hotel rewards program, you’ll want to consider how much value per point each redemption will give you and compare that to the potential value you could get from other redemption options.

For example, the American Express Membership Rewards program allows members to transfer Amex points to Marriott Bonvoy at a 1:1 ratio. However, Marriott Bonvoy points are worth about 0.8 cents per point on average, whereas Amex points are worth a minimum of 1 cent per point through the Amex Travel portal and potentially even more through certain transfer partners.

In this example, you’d usually be better off booking your Marriott stay with cash and saving your Amex points for a higher-value redemption.

Mistakes Travelers Make When Booking U.S. All-Inclusive Resorts

Many travelers make the mistake of not reading the fine print for the hotel they’re booking. Then, when they arrive, they’re upset when certain amenities aren’t included in the package they booked or they get hit with fees they didn’t know they’d have to pay. Before completing your booking, it’s important to thoroughly review the details to avoid these mistakes.

Assuming Everything Is Included

When booking stays at all-inclusive resorts abroad (particularly in tropical locations such as Mexico or the Bahamas), you can typically assume that all amenities are included. However, in the U.S., all-inclusive properties tend to exclude alcoholic beverages due to state and federal liquor laws. So, before you book a stay at a U.S. resort, you may want to check whether alcoholic beverages are included and, if not, factor the cost of these into your budget.

Another typical exclusion at mountain resorts is the price of a lift ticket. If you’re staying at a major ski resort, you may be able to book a room at an all-inclusive property that includes amenities such as food, drinks, spa treatments and activities. However, it’s almost always your responsibility to book your own lift tickets.

Ignoring Resort Fees and Service Charges

It’s also important to note that, even if you book a stay entirely with points, you may still have to pay resort fees. While certain hotel chains waive these expenses on award stays, others still require you to pay the daily resort fee. The following table highlights which of the hotel chains mentioned above charge resort fees on award stays:

Resort fees waived on award staysResort fees NOT waived on award stays
  • Hilton Honors
  • World of Hyatt
  • Marriott Bonvoy
  • IHG One Rewards*

*Specific IHG properties may waive resort fees on award stays, but most do not.

At some properties, you may also be required to pay a mandatory daily service fee, so you’ll want to check the fine print for that charge as well.

Person planning and choosing the right all-inclusive resort booking path using a laptop with travel notes and materials

Choosing the Right Resort and Booking Path

If you’re looking for a true all-inclusive experience, it’s typically difficult to find in the U.S. Due to complex state laws about alcohol and other legislative factors, most U.S. resorts can’t offer fully all-inclusive packages. However, if you’re willing to take a short flight to a destination such as Mexico or Costa Rica, you’ll easily find resorts that offer a genuine all-inclusive experience, which can often be booked with points.

The closest you can get to an all-inclusive getaway in the U.S. is often an independent mountain, wellness or ranch resort. However, if you want an all-inclusive beach resort experience in the U.S., your best options are voco Sandpiper and certain other resorts in the Florida Keys.