The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts In Cancun

The best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun inspire travelers to return to this lively beach destination year after year, and it’s not hard to see why. With food, drinks and activities all rolled up into one rate, guests know exactly what they’re getting, with no surprise charges at the end of the trip. In the age of sneaky fees and other hidden costs, it’s a refreshing change.

Aside from its sunny temperatures, swimmable beaches and storied archaeological ruins, Cancun is home to some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world, from the family-friendly Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort to the luxe, adults-only Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun. Below, we’ve narrowed down the best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun for 2025.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun Overall: Excellence Playa Mujeres

Excellence Playa Mujeres

Who Will Love It: Couples and friend groups that want an elevated all-inclusive experience with great food and prime beach access

All-Star Amenities: Oversized all-suite accommodations; Miilé Spa; 11 high-quality restaurants spotlighting diverse cuisines

What Not To Miss: An Excellence Club worth splurging on due to its upgraded amenities

Ages: Adults only (18 and older)

Location: Playa Mujeres

Distance To Airport: 19 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: No

Excellence Resorts has a reputation for quality, and the group’s Playa Mujeres property pulls off the enormously difficult task of providing a high-calibre experience for just about any type of vacation. Removed from the crowds of the Hotel Zone and Avenida Kukulkan, guests here are greeted to attentive and meticulous service, with spacious and modern suite accommodations and an atmosphere that more closely resembles an upscale hotel. Eleven restaurants offer high-quality dining and a mix of global cuisines that will ensure guests are never bored (the elegant French bistro Chez Isabelle is a standout). The property features seven swimming pools (two exclusively for Excellence Club members, making it worth the splurge), with an east-facing beach offering prime sunset views. Meanwhile, the brand’s beloved Miilé Spa features a hydrotherapy circuit and curated treatments sure to impress any wellness enthusiast.

 

Best High-End All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun: Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun

Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun

Who Will Love It: Well-heeled travelers who want a luxury experience with high-end dining and amenities

All-Star Amenities: Robert Mondavi wines and top-shelf liquors (some at an extra cost); Bvlgari toiletries; butlers for each room; six restaurants and five bars

What Not To Miss: Complimentary daily use of the hydrotherapy circuit

Ages: Adults only (18 and older)

Location: Hotel Zone

Distance To Airport: 15 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: Lumière only

As the all-inclusive model continues to evolve, luxury travelers are seeking all-inclusive resorts that mirror the type of experience found at an upscale hotel, which is where Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun comes in. While this property is located in the busy Hotel Zone, you’ll feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle once you step inside. The included butler service makes every request a reality, and all 259 of the modern guest rooms and suites offer ocean or lagoon views. Bvlgari toiletries add to the indulgent atmosphere, the design-forward pools look straight out of a magazine and the dining outlets are some of the best in Cancun (the intimate French concept Lumière is the only restaurant that requires reservations—once you dine there, you’ll understand why it’s so popular). Just take note that the crowd here tends to be quieter and older, which adds to the property’s intimate atmosphere: It may not be the best choice for those seeking nightlife.

 

Best Value All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun: Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort

Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort

Who Will Love It: Families and friend groups who want an activity-filled all-inclusive stay without breaking the bank

All-Star Amenities: Kids club; gym; water park; 10 restaurants and bars; group fitness classes; nightly entertainment; access to the spa next door at Waldorf Astoria Cancun

What Not To Miss: The property’s two beautiful infinity pools

Ages: All ages

Location: Riviera Cancun

Distance To Airport: 10 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes

These days, prices for all-inclusive resorts seem to be rapidly climbing, but there are still many good deals to be had. Take Hilton Cancun, for example: With its spacious rooms, easy to navigate layout, and modern interiors that look like they would easily fit into one of Hilton’s more upscale brands, families and friend groups can nab a room at this resort for under $600 a night throughout most of the year, with prices often dropping below $400 during off-season. It’s certainly a steal when you consider the resort is fairly new—it opened in late 2021—and offers a wide variety of quality dining options for an all-inclusive resort in this price range. Families in particular will have a great time here, as there are plenty of entertainment options, fitness classes and activities for young ones. Added bonus: Well-made drinks (no watered down margaritas) are available for the adults to enjoy.

 

Best Beachfront All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun: Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun

Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun

Who Will Love It: Travelers who prioritize prime beach access and ocean views

All-Star Amenities: Spa Aqua; Egyptian cotton sheets; Molton Brown toiletries; aromatherapy menu; Starbucks coffee served at Cafe Deli Boutique; nine restaurants; three bars

What Not To Miss: Chef’s Dinner at Latin fusion Mb restaurant

Ages: Adults only (18 and older)

Location: Hotel Zone

Distance To Airport: 12 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: Inlaakech only

Perched directly on the white sands of Cancun beach, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun offers an ideal location for travelers who plan their Cancun vacations around being in the water. Here, guests have direct access to the Caribbean Sea, alongside a stunning infinity pool, multiple shoreline hammocks and sea views from every room. Higher-floor rooms, part of the Aqua Club, are worth the splurge for their sweeping vistas; guests can also enjoy nine restaurants and five bars, including Sea Corner, which serves up a delectable menu of casual tacos and ceviche, and the Latin fusion Mb restaurant, which features an impressive Chef’s Dinner experience. The property is also located just across the street from the popular La Isla Shopping Village, home to plenty of local boutiques. Just keep in mind that while a few of the bars host drinks and dancing into the late hours, don’t expect a robust nightlife scene here.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun For Foodies: Atelier Playa Mujeres

Atelier Playa Mujeres

Who Will Love It: Travelers seeking high-quality dining, upscale amenities and luxurious suites on a white sand beach

All-Star Amenities: 13 restaurants; 12 bars; Nuup Spa; Greg Norman-designed golf course

What Not To Miss: The daily wine and cheese at sunset

Ages: Adults and teens (16 and older)

Location: Playa Mujeres

Distance To Airport: 20 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes

It could be the five-star rating, attentive service, or perhaps the spacious and contemporary suites that has helped Atelier Playa Mujeres cultivate such a loyal clientele. But it’s the property’s 13 restaurants and 12 bars that are the real stand-out. While some all-inclusive resorts have earned a reputation for mediocre dining, that’s far from the case at Atelier. From excellent steaks at Los Abrazos to the flavor-filled al dente pastas at Cilento (don’t miss out on the pesto, and don’t be too shy to order multiple dishes), there’s no bad option on the menu at Atelier. The Michelin-recommended María Delores by Edgar Nuñez restaurant, which is not a part of the inclusive rate, is worth the splurge (guests who stay in an upgraded Inspira suite get one free dinner here). And the resort’s beverages are equally superb; bartenders here operate on a mixologist level, slinging true craft cocktails that wouldn’t feel out of place at a high-end bar.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun For Romance: Impression Isla Mujeres By Secrets

Impression Isla Mujeres By Secrets

Who Will Love It: Couples and travelers seeking a quiet and more intimate stay on serene Isla Mujeres

All-Star Amenities: Spa; Le Labo toiletries; complimentary morning bike tours (on electric bikes), as well as yoga and crafting workshops; private beach; four pools, including a rooftop infinity pool and a four-story waterslide; seven restaurants; five bars

What Not To Miss: Sunset at the rooftop infinity pool

Ages: Adults only (18 and older)

Location: Isla Mujeres

Distance To Airport: 25 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: No

Cancun is not typically known for being a quiet and serene getaway, but for couples who want white sand beaches and warm weather without the thumping music, the recently opened Impression Isla Mujeres By Secrets is a great choice. Located on the quieter Isla Mujeres, a ferry ride away from mainland Cancun, the property is comprised of just 125 suites, all with rain showers, a private balcony or terrace (some with ocean views), Le Labo toiletries and attentive butler service. The décor of both the rooms and the wider property showcase a blend of traditional Mexican craftsmanship with Mediterranean design, giving it a high-end feel reminiscent of a boutique hideaway in Santorini. Seven on-site restaurants, including the stand-out Italian outlet Spezia, all offer high-quality meals with attentive service, and a full-service spa is on hand for couples to enjoy.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun For Families: Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort

Who Will Love It: Families seeking a resort with plenty of activities for children—and perks for adults as well

All-Star Amenities: Waterpark with water slides; two infinity pools; two children’s pools; six outdoor hot tubs; Dreams Spa; kids club; teens club; 10 restaurants; 12 bars

What Not To Miss: The lazy river, included in rooms booked at the Preferred Club level

Ages: All ages

Location: Playa Mujeres

Distance To Airport: 20 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: No

With so many family-friendly options in Cancun, it can be hard to narrow down the top contender, but Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort delivers on all fronts. Aside from having a large amount of child-focused activities, including a water park with multiple water slides and a lazy river, it’s also home to a wide range of entertainment, like nightly live music, stage shows and cooking classes, that the entire family can enjoy together. Adults can indulge in the on-site spa, and the property’s ten restaurants offer a solid mix of different global cuisines, like Peruvian-Japanese cuisine at Fusion, steaks at Brazilian steakhouse Gaucho Grill and elegant French cuisine at L’Etoile (ages 13 and up). The service is attentive and kid-friendly, and thoughtful perks, like the non-alcoholic kids’ bar Crazy Straw, ensure children will always feel included.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun For Multigenerational Groups: Hyatt Ziva Cancun

Hyatt Ziva Cancun

Who Will Love It: Families and friend groups with a wide range of different interests

All-Star Amenities: Three infinity pools; 10 restaurants, including the adults-only La Bastille; six bars; oceanfront spa; clubs for kids and teens

What Not To Miss: Drinks at the on-site microbrewery

Ages: All ages

Location: Hotel Zone

Distance to Airport: 15 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: No

For families and friend groups spanning a wide range of ages, it’s imperative to choose a property that caters to a variety of interests, and that’s where Hyatt Ziva succeeds. From its superb location on a powdery white sand beach to its three scenic infinity pools, 10 restaurants, six bars, water play areas for children and oceanfront spa for adults, everyone can easily find something to enjoy. The many included activities include kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, virtual golf, dance classes and even Spanish lessons. There’s live entertainment every evening (which adults can enjoy with a shot of tequila), as well as activity-filled clubs for both young children and teens. The variety of dining will satisfy every craving, with some outlets, like the French La Bastille and the six-course Chef’s Table (at an additional cost), featuring age restrictions that cater to adults.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun For A Girls’ Getaway: SLS Playa Mujeres

SLS Playa Mujeres

Who Will Love It: Girls’ groups; couples; young parents

All-Star Amenities: Five pools, including a family pool with a splash park and an adults-only pool; Ciel Spa with thermal baths; screening room; two gyms; kids club; teens lounge; Ortigia Sicilia toiletries; 18 restaurants and bars, including a juice bar and a cigar lounge

What Not To Miss: Privilege, the brand’s third adults-only pool lounge outside of Dubai and Baha Mar

Ages: All ages

Location: Playa Mujeres

Distance to Airport: 15 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: No

The first all-inclusive resort from lifestyle brand SLS recently opened its doors in Playa Mujeres, providing a refreshing blend of lifestyle-oriented boutique hotel and upscale all-inclusive. Sleek and modern design, luxe amenities and prime beach access make it a desirable reprieve for adults, with amenities like Privilege—only the world’s third SLS adults-only pool lounge after the ones in Dubai and Baha Mar—making it a stand-out for groups of friends or bachelorette parties. The resort also strikes the balance of having enough child-centric activities for young ones to enjoy while still being a stylish and vibrant enough resort that feels geared towards young adults. Foodies can indulge in a wide range of restaurants and bars, including the sophisticated Smoke & Mirrors speakeasy and the well-executed Caracol, featuring a menu influenced by the Puebla, Mexico hometown of its head chef, James Beard Award winner Hugo Ortega.

 

Best All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun For Active Travelers: TRS Coral Cancun

TRS Coral Hotel

Who Will Love It: Travelers who want an all-inclusive that still includes fitness and movement routines

All-Star Amenities: Rafa Nadal Tennis Center; Zentropia Spa & Wellness Center; complimentary fitness classes; butler service

What Not To Miss: Tennis lessons at the on-site Rafa Nadal Tennis Center

Ages: Adults only (18 and older)

Location: Costa Mujeres

Distance From Airport: 20 miles

Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes

Located right off the beach in Cancun’s northern Costa Mujeres, TRS Coral Hotel is the more intimate, adults-only sister hotel to Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. Due to its vicinity to the larger resort, guests who stay here get all of the benefits of a more exclusive, adults-oriented property with access to many of the facilities next door. The resort is a particularly great choice for active travelers, as it offers a wide range of complimentary fitness classes, ranging from yoga and pilates to weight training, as well as the unique Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, which features eight tennis courts as well as coaching using Nadal’s very own techniques. After an active day, the Zentropia Spa & Wellness Center is one of the largest in Cancun, with vast amenities like steam rooms, a dry sauna and sensation showers that make splurging for a day pass worth it.

 

All-Inclusive Resorts In Cancun To Watch

In a popular destination like Cancun, there’s no shortage of all-inclusive resorts to choose from. The following properties have recently opened in 2024; while we haven’t tried them all out ourselves yet, they are worth considering if you’re looking for additional resort options.

• Hyatt Vivid Grand Island: Opened in April 2024, the new Hyatt Vivid Grand Island has 11 restaurants, six bars, three pools and a beach club. The adults-only resort is a short 13-minute walk from San Miguelito Beach.
• Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres: Also opened earlier this year, this new adults-only resort has 507 rooms and suites, a spa, many pools and a wide range of restaurants and bars. It’s located a mere three-minute walk away from Playa Blanca and a 13-minute walk away from Puerto Juarez Beach.
• AVA Resort Cancun: The luxurious AVA Resort Cancun opened in August 2024, featuring 1,600 oceanfront rooms, suites and villas. Highlights include dining options from award-winning chefs, six swimming pools and a 22,000 square-foot spa.
• Hotel Mousai Cancun: With another location in Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Mousai made its Costa Mujeres debut in June 2024. The adults-only resort has 88 oceanfront suites, decked out in funky-yet-sophisticated decor. The property offers a rooftop infinity pool, two sit-down restaurants and access to the luxurious Spa Imagine.
• Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort: This Cancun staple has been reimagined and completed its transformation to an all-inclusive resort in September 2024. The beachfront property has renovated guest rooms, nine restaurants, multiple pools and a water park.

 

Openings We’re Looking Forward To

We update this story regularly to monitor the best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun for 2025, including the newest properties that are worth a look. Here are two resort openings that we’re excited for.

• Almare Isla Mujeres: This recently opened resort is the latest Cancun property from Marriott. The luxury, adults-only property has 105 modern luxury rooms, four dining venues, two pools and a spa. Our full review is coming soon.
• Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres: Opening in February 2025, Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres is another high-end adults-only property from Excellence Resorts. The property will offer a variety of suite configurations (including swim-up suites), multiple dining concepts and the signature Miilé Spa. Our full review is coming soon.

 

How We Chose The Best All-Inclusive Resorts In Cancun

We selected the top contenders based on personal stays as well as extensive research.

• For this story, Taran combined first-person experience at resorts she’s stayed at and spent hours combing through reviews on TripAdvisor, Booking.com, hotel websites and more.
• We included options that are both family-friendly and adults-only. For our family-friendly selections, we prioritized resorts that also have stimulating activities for adults. For our adults-only options, we included a mix of romantic resorts for couples as well as resorts that are suited to all types of groups. For more adults-only options, read our guide to The Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts In Cancun.
• We only included resorts that are located right in Cancun, excluding resorts that are in nearby destinations like the Riviera Maya. However, we included resorts in a variety of different areas within Cancun, ranging from the Hotel Zone to Playa Mujeres, Isla Mujeres, Costa Mujeres and Riviera Cancun.

 

How To Pick An All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun

Many all-inclusive resorts in Cancun offer similar base amenities including unlimited food and drink, pool and beach access, on-site entertainment and room service. But beyond that, each property provides a unique experience. Here’s what to consider as you’re perusing your options.

• Location: A majority of resorts are located in the Hotel Zone, which stretches nearly 14 miles along the Caribbean coastline. While the Hotel Zone offers unmatched convenience, it’s also the most popular spot for tourists. If you’re looking for a calmer atmosphere, Playa Mujeres is a short drive in the northern part of Cancun, providing a more laid-back experience.
• Party size: The number of people you’re traveling with should also factor into your decision. If you’re going on a romantic getaway with a significant other, a more intimate, adults-only resort will likely fit the bill. If you’re traveling with extended family, consider a larger resort with plenty of dining options and areas catered to both adults and children.
• Activity level: Some travelers prioritize relaxation while on vacation, choosing to spend a majority of their time lounging at the beach or pool. Others look forward to exhilarating water sports, fitness classes and specialty workshops. Spend some time researching the activity options each resort offers to find a spot that caters to your party’s interests and activity level.
• Budget: When you book an all-inclusive trip, you’re able to see exactly how much you’ll be spending up front. Beyond that flat rate, some resorts offer add-on experiences—everything from spa treatments to off-site excursions—for an additional cost. Make sure to review everything that’s included in the all-inclusive rate so you can budget for add-ons if you wish.

 

Why Trust Forbes Vetted

The Forbes Vetted travel team has researched, written and published dozens of hotel guides featuring cities across the globe.

• The travel section is overseen by Vetted’s senior travel editor, Astrid Taran, an eight-year industry veteran who’s traveled to over 40 countries and has visited Cancun multiple times.
• This story was edited by Features Director Kim Peiffer, who has over 15 years of experiencing covering travel, hotel and lifestyle content.
• Taran has stayed at several properties on this list and most recently visited SLS Playa Mujeres in December 2024.
• This story is regularly checked to ensure that all prices and information are as current as possible. It was last updated by travel writer Claire Epting, who added a section with advice on how to pick the best all-inclusive Cancun resort for you.

 

About Astrid Taran, Your Guide To Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts

My name is Astrid Taran and I’m the senior travel editor at Forbes Vetted, where I oversee hotel coverage. I have covered travel for almost a full decade as both a writer and editor. Along with extensively writing about hotels and airlines, I have also written multiple destination guides as well as long-form features on luxury travel, adventure travel, wellness travel and more. I have visited Cancun numerous times thanks to its great beaches and convenient location just a short flight from my home base of New York City, and I have stayed at several properties on this list.