The Caribbean has the best resorts, and the best all-inclusive resorts right now. Those aren’t always the same thing. But sometimes you need more than that — you need the ultimate all-inclusive resort. That’s where these come in. We’ve long said that there are “different all-inclusives for different kinds of travelers” (and different reasons), and these properties represent the spectrum of all-inclusive experiences you can find in the Caribbean. Because everyone is looking for a different getaway; some look for a great all-inclusive for food; some look for a place for a couples’ retreat; some search for a good old-fashioned Caribbean beach stay. And then there are those who really just want the convenience that an all-inclusive Caribbean resort can offer. It should be noted, though, that when we talk about the best Caribbean all-inclusive resorts, we mean specifically those all-inclusive properties that are exclusively all-inclusive — not EP resorts that offer all-inclusive packages. We mean the places that are all about the best all-inclusive vacations in the Caribbean. These are based on CJ’s editorial staff’s proprietary hotel rating system, with rankings covering a variety of factors from hotel quality to service to design to food. From all over the islands of the Caribbean, these are the Best All-Inclusive Resorts to visit right now. Click here for our updated rankings of the best all inclusive resorts for 2017.
Palm Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines
It’s no secret we’re big fans of this resort, which was our Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort of the Year and our top all-inclusive for beaches in 2015. It’s the latter that really this makes this resort, which is a throwback to the exotic, jet-setting Caribbean resorts of yesteryear.
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Couples Tower Isle, Jamaica
One of the most romantic resorts in all of the Caribbean, this is a “legacy” kind of property that’s one of Jamaica’s legendary sites, one that’s only gotten better over time. The food is great, the beach is even better and the setting is almost unmatched in Jamaica (including the picturesque private island).
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Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Grenada’s original flagship all-inclusive is a high-end, luxurious resort that leaves its guests absolutely satisfied, with every whim taken care of. This is, in every respect, the result of the hospitality vision of Sir Royston Hopkin.
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BodyHoliday, St Lucia
This is the only All Inclusive Resort in the Caribbean where you get a free daily spa treatment. While that would be enough to make this list, this property has the most extensive wellness facilities of any hotel in the region, making you forget you’re even at an all-inclusive resort. Because you’ll likely leave in better shape than when you arrived.
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Moon Palace Jamaica Grande
An entertainment colossus. This is almost the ultimate family resort. There are so many food options, including a Food Court, so many entertainment options, from nightlife to a surfing simulator, that getting bored is simply not an option — although relaxing is easy here too.
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Hyatt Ziva and Zilara, Jamaica
The former Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay has been reimagined as Hyatt’s newest all-inclusive resorts, divided into adults-only and family sections. (Adult guests have access to all of the family-side amenities, but not vice versa). Much of the “luxury soul” of the Ritz-Carlton is still here, meaning a great combination of traditional Jamaican hospitality and all-inclusive comfort.
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Curtain Bluff, Antigua
There isn’t really an all-inclusive resort like this anywhere else in the Caribbean, or really any resort period. This is a traditional, old-school, elegant resort that feels like you’re in your own private club. And when you stay in the rooms here, you’re so close to the water that there’s always a built-in soundtrack. There’s no formula here, just All-Inclusive Resort excellence.
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Hermitage Bay, Antigua
One of the coolest all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, this also has some of the region’s best rooms — 27 individual suites, both beachfront and hillside, all in view of a spectacular bay. This is the essence of a boutique luxury all-inclusive.
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Cocobay, Antigua
The story here is really the views of Valley Church beach. But this all-inclusive, adults-only boutique with 57 private cottages (and four plantation houses) has captured an enchanting, romantic vibe on a hillside in Antigua. Expect to find yourself saying “I can’t look away from that view.” And don’t feel guilty if you don’t. It’s a lovely property that’s a must-visit on this list of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts.
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Sandals Barbados
A new kind of all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, Sandals Barbados has the latest and greatest of everything, from food to technology. That, coupled with the sheer volume of remarkably good food at its 11 restaurants, makes this a rather special all-inclusive resort. For the best bet, go for the butler suites. Crucially, this resort took a property that was a fading, tired hotel and transformed it into, well, a Sandals — into what is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, and what is almost certainly one of the region’s most high-tech. That’s where Sandals is going, and it’s where the Caribbean needs to follow.
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