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The Cheapest Nicest All-Inclusive Resorts, From Crete to Cancun

These all-inclusive resort properties punch above their price.
12 Best Affordable AllInclusive Resorts From Crete to Cancun
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A lot rests on the all-inclusive resort. In making your reservation, you are putting all of your vacation’s meals, excursions, and entertainment in the hands of one single property. Accordingly, the price tags are often large ones—although this ballooned upfront fee is offset by a lack of csots incurred throughout the remainder of your stay. That being said, if you are seeking an all-inclusive resort on a budget, this does not mean you are entirely out of luck.

Quite a few resorts come in on the low end of three figures per night—and we’ve rounded up the best of these for you here. Whether you’re drawing the line at $300 a night or are more in the ballpark of $600, we’ve got you covered.

Browse affordable all-inclusive resorts by price point:
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Under $300:

Lara Barut

Lara Barut Collection, Türkiye

The vibe: More fun than Aftersun
Top amenities: Pool, bar, aquapark, kids stay free
What’s included: Dining, activities
Price tag: $225/night

Turkish all-inclusives, while quite popular with Europeans and Brits in particular for their simultaneous proximity and beautiful weather, are just as worth a visit for Americans seeking a switch from Caribbean to Mediterranean. While the property is perfect for adults and families alike, the aquapark makes it a particularly attractive vacation spot for those with energetic children—the pool and cabanas are an ample distance from the chaos, so peace can be counted upon.

Dimitris Poupalos/Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Nautilux Rethymno, Greece

The vibe: All-too-easy, with big and breezy rooms
Top amenities: Pools, pool bar
What's included: Buffet breakfast and dinner
Price tag: All-inclusive package from $256/night

While the term “all-inclusive” typically conjures images of Caribbean resorts, spots along Europe’s Mediterranean coast also offer similar packages at relatively low prices. The newly-constructed Nautilux Rethymno on Crete has all the trappings of the best Greek resorts—clean white exteriors, quiet modern design, and a vast swimming pool all overlooking the sea. Add the all-inclusive option, and you no longer need to fret over where to hit for dinner each night. For more ideas, check out the best resorts in Greece, as voted by our readers.

Dreams Acapulco

The vibe: Simple by the sea
Top amenities: Beach, pools
What's included: Meals at restaurants, spirits, mini bar
Price tag: $232/night

At this oceanfront property, it’s all about the view. Nestled on one side of the Acapulco Bay, Dreams Acapulco has some seriously sweet views of the water—and a small swath of recliner-laden sand of its own for guests to enjoy. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with king beds, large windows, and a terrace. As for the included meals, there’s a bevy of specialty restaurants—including an adults-only Italian option—and an ice cream parlor by the beach.

Hotel NYX Cancun

The vibe: Sleek and small, with impeccable food
Top amenities: Beach, pools
What's included: Meals at restaurants 
Price tag: $223/night

Hotel NYX Cancun is a beloved and popular destination for the all-inclusive set, and a pricing deal has taken it into an amazing affordable price range for the time being. Under the all-inclusive plan, guests get access to a number of restaurants—conditions apply to fancier spots, with the primo Italian spot Chianti offering a complimentary dinner for every three nights of stay.

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Grotto Bay Beach Resort

The vibe: Stucco pastels on the blue Bermuda water
Top amenities: Pools, underground swimming cave, fitness center
What's included: Meals, spirits, water sports equipment, unlimited tennis, public transportation 
Price tag: $230/night

It’s not easy to make a little money go very far in Bermuda, sitting atop Numbeo’s Cost of Living index as it does (second place, Switzerland, comes in more than 30 points below Bermuda’s 141.8 score). But it would be a shame to miss out on the tiny island’s pleasures and beauties, namely the beautiful blue waters beautifully contrasting the pastel stucco buildings, and Groot Bay Beach Resort makes a stay on the island as affordable as can be without sacrificing loveliness. With the all-inclusive plan, you’ll have the run of three restaurants, the private beach, and as much water sports equipment as your heart desires.

Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik

The vibe: Modern complex great for kids
Top amenities: Pool, gym, steam room, spa, tennis, dancing 
What's included: Food and drinks
Price tag: $160/night

Another all-inclusive along the Mediterranean, this one in the small Croatian city of Zadar on the Dalmation Coast, Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik looks not unlike the Greek resort above. Clean white lines, bountiful balconies, and an enormous pool make this an abundantly comfortable place to stay. The Falkensteiner caters more to families with children, however, with tons of activities to entertain the kids included in the package—a kid’s club, playground, and banana boat rental to name a few.

Under $400:

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya

Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort

The vibe: Good eats, good times
Top amenities: Pool, bar, beach, choice of 13 restaurants, group fitness
What’s included: All of the above
Price tag: From $380/night

Located not far south from Cancún International Airport, Hilton Tulum offers an idyllic beach vacation with the bonus of such foodie features as unlimited drinks and cocktails, a minibar that’s restocked daily, and myriad food and dining outlets to ensure that—while you may never be leaving the resort for more than an excursion to some nearby sun-bleached ruins—you never get caught in a mundane loop of the same old lunches and dinners.

The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences

The vibe: Easy breezy
Top amenities: 7 pools, snorkeling, fitness classes, spa
What's included: 24-hour room service, meals and drinks at 15 restaurants and bars, kids club
Price tag: $367/night

Here lies a flexible meal plan to suit all your needs—mix and match so that you can step out in to the Riviera Maya’s fine dining scene when you wish, but keep the option open to dine onsite all the while. They have amazing restaurants onsite, including a bistro, raw bar, and one focusing on more traditional Mexican cuisine.

Club Med Quebec

The vibe: Snow bunny chic
Top amenities: Slopes, sauna
What's included: Ski and snowboard lessons, meals, beverages, lift tickets, childcare
Price tag: $335

For those seeking a more alpine-oriented all-inclusive, Club Med Quebec is the classic. Their Quebec entry is their first in Canada, a waterfront 300-acre resort with everything on the menu from skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, and ice skating in the winter to mountain biking, guided hiking, and whale watching in the summer. And all of this on offer without the pesky added fees of lift tickets, daycare for the tots, and rental equipment, for all of these come included!

Under $600:

Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort

Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort

The vibe: Indecision-be-gone
Top amenities: Access to Waldorf Astoria spa next door
What's included: 12 dining experiences, including five restaurants 
Price tag: $500/night

Of her time at the Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, Lara Kramer notes that this is the perfect place to stay if your idea of a vacation is to make as few decisions as possible. Nestled into a mangrove forest and abutting the sea, the Hilton Cancun is a vacationer’s paradise. Amongst the 12 dining experiences that offer free food and drink with your stay, there’s mixed grills and trattorias. No spa is onsite, but you’ll be free to wander over to the Waldorf Astoria’s next door and book an experience there for a fee.

Fiyavalhu Resort Maldives

Fiyavalhu Resort Maldives

The vibe: All-island ease
Top amenities: Beach, pool, gym, snack bar
What’s included: Dining
Price tag: From $420/night

A trip to the Maldives from any part of the continental United States is no small thing—you’ll be traveling, essentially, to the other side of the world. But, once you’ve gotten there, it’s very possible to stay a few nights (or more) at a reasonable price without having to worry about meals and the like. Fiyavalhu, on the island of Mandhoo, gives from what we can gather the best bang for your buck in terms of Maldives all-inclusives for its nature, service, and spaciousness.Book now with Expedia

Samabe Bali Suites and Villas

The vibe: Heaven on Earth 
Top amenities: Pool, beach, spa
What's included: Unlimited food, cocktail hour until midnight 
Price tag: $600/night

On Bali’s southernmost tip, Samabe’s all-inclusive package comes with some eye-catching add-ons. Book for the expected spread of included meals and beverages—cocktail hour goes til midnight—while also enjoying access to the 24-hour butler service. If you’re staying more than 5 nights, you’ll also enjoy private pick-up from and return to the airport on either side of your stay.