Best Marriott all-inclusive resorts in the world

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If you want to take laborious planning and financial guesswork out of your next vacation, booking an all-inclusive resort is a natural choice.

At all-inclusive resorts, almost everything is included in the nightly rate, from meals and most drinks to activities and entertainment. Instead of worrying about keeping track of your wallet day and night and dwelling on your escalating bill, you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing how much you’ll spend up front — which is especially helpful for families and groups who want to stick to a specific budget.

Marriott is the world’s largest hotel company, with a diverse portfolio of brands worldwide, from cheerful budget options to aspirational luxury properties. In recent years, the brand has also expanded its all-inclusive portfolio, which is especially appealing for Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members looking to earn and redeem points.

Today, the company operates in the all-inclusive space with brands like the Autograph Collection, the Luxury Collection, Delta, W and Westin. From the deserts of Dubai to the islands of the Caribbean, here are the best Marriott all-inclusive resorts for your next vacation.

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In early 2024, Marriott debuted its first-ever all-inclusive resort from the Marriott Hotels brand. Formerly the Marriott Cancun Resort, the property has gotten a significant refresh and boasts 450 chic rooms and suites — and it even won Best New All-Inclusive Points Hotel for the 2024 TPG Awards.

Popular with many types of travelers, from families with children to multigenerational groups to friends on vacation together, this all-inclusive property has something for everyone. Kiddos will be thrilled to find the kids-only Camp Club, while adults can enjoy an adults-only pool and plenty of upbeat bar scenes.

With a dozen dining options, there are plenty of cuisines to choose from, including authentic Mexican food at Casa Madre, Japanese at Ono Teppanyaki and even an American-style sports bar.

Guests can look forward to an on-site water park and two pools (one of which has a swim-up bar and a separate whirlpool) as well as direct beach access, so there is no shortage of opportunities to cool off and soak up the sun.

Rates at Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort start at $435 or 56,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

This resort is located on the beautiful beach of Pointe aux Piments, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean. It’s also just a short drive from the capital city of Port Louis, making it easy to explore the island’s cultural and historical attractions.

The hotel’s 265 guest rooms, suites and villas start at a generous 540 square feet, each with either a private balcony or terrace to enjoy the garden or ocean views. For larger groups and families, private villas offer a “home away from home” of up to three bedrooms with a private pool, fully equipped kitchens and spacious living and dining areas.

The beachfront Paparazzi restaurant features Italian cuisine. Kumin specializes in authentic Indian curries and tandoori dishes served in an elegant and refined atmosphere.

Rates at Le Meridien Ile Maurice start at $255 or 64,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

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On the beautiful Greek island of Zakynthos (also known as Zante), this resort is set on a hillside overlooking the Ionian Sea, within a Natura-protected turtle sanctuary. Get your camera ready for the island’s iconic Navagio Shipwreck Beach, one of the most Instagrammed images in the Greek islands.

Guest rooms are decorated with earthy tones of clay brown, olive green, cream and sand. Expect welcome and farewell treats, a pillow menu and 24/7 room service. The award-winning on-site Soma Spa celebrates the rituals and methods of the ancient Greeks with paraffin hand treatments and body scrubs and wraps.

All-inclusive guests can enjoy buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Monachus main restaurant with weekly themed evenings, all at no extra cost. A la carte options are available for dinner at Griglia, Tesoro Mio and Nita Canteen, with local and international alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks available until midnight each evening.

Rates at Domes Aulus Zante, Autograph Collection start at $265 or 32,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Extending across 2,400 acres between the tropical forests and unspoiled beaches of Costa Rica’s North Pacific coastline, the Westin Reserva Conchal has a lagoon-style pool, access to a championship golf course, tennis courts and pristine beaches.

The 406 rooms range from entry-level deluxe junior suites with a balcony to club-level suites (with access to the club lounge and private pool) and larger suites for the whole family to spread out and relax. Families can take advantage of the kids club or go for a three-hour hike in the rainforest.

Enjoy artisan cocktails at the Mitra Market bar or the convenience of a swim-up bar at the Triton Pool, where the specialty of the house is Pura Vida, a mix of local guaro spirit with orange and pineapple juice.

Rates at The Westin Reserva Conchal, An All-Inclusive Resort & Spa start at $474 or 76,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Just 15 miles from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and eight minutes from the fishing town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, it is easy to escape to this nature retreat in the tropical jungles of Mexico.

Contemporary guest rooms are light and breezy, with a cream-and-white color palette contrasted with dark furnishings. Starting at 538 square feet, there’s plenty of space to spread out. Amenities include a complimentary minibar, which is replenished daily for all-inclusive guests.

Buffet meals are available to sample local Mexican cuisine, or to mix things up, try a fiery Japanese feast cooked in front of your eyes at the Komorebi Teppanyaki restaurant. Quick snacks and light meals are available from the Delta Pantry for late-night cravings.

The Tzicuri Spa has 10 private cabanas with nature-inspired treatments, including couples massages and body scrubs, while the fitness center is open 24/7 and offers yoga classes.

Rates at Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort start at $232 or 55,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Return to nature at the Grand Lido Negril Au-Natural, an adults-only, clothing-optional resort where guests can enjoy the freedom of wearing as little or as much clothing as they choose. Just 26 rooms and suites create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to express yourself freely without judgment or restrictions.

The resort has a private beach accessible only to guests, providing a secluded and tranquil environment for “au natural” sunbathing, swimming and water sports.

The cuisine options are varied, with separate (fully clothed) dining options at the nearby Royalton Negril with a choice of a French bistro, Japanese teppanyaki, West Indian curries, Tex-Mex, Italian trattoria and even an authentic steakhouse.

Rates at Grand Lido Negril Au-Naturel, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort start at $456 or 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

The Royalton Chic is a quick 20-minute drive from Cancun International Airport (CUN), surrounded by touristy restaurants, bars and activities.

If you’re looking for exciting nightlife and a more party-focused experience, the hotel zone is a great place to be. The resort is also right on the water, so you can wade in for an ocean swim or stay by the pool without losing that ocean breeze and picturesque view. With live music and an energetic crowd, this is a place to put down your novel and headphones and join the party.

Guests less keen on the sand between their toes but still keen to cool down and enjoy the ocean views have the option of an infinity pool with a swim-up bar.

The resort has a wide range of dining options, from the international buffet at Elements to sushi and other Asian favorites at Chocpstick and Mexican cuisine at La Hacienda.

Rates at Royalton Chic Canun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort start at $273 or 62,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Located in the charming seaside town of Ipojuca, home to natural pools and coral reefs, The Westin Porto de Galinhas is a great base for exploring Brazil’s stunning northeast coast. The town is conveniently located near the city of Recife, which offers a range of cultural and historical attractions, and lively nightlife.

Inviting rooms give off those breezy tropical vibes with a crisp white-and-cream color palette, wooden furnishings, interior stonework and colorful tiled bathrooms. Base rooms start at a generous 345 square feet, and you’re pretty much guaranteed a good night’s sleep on signature Westin Heavenly beds. For something more luxurious, bilevel suites come with a private pool and almost 1,000 square feet of space.

The property’s on-site Amay Wellness and Spa has five massage rooms and indoor and outdoor pools. It specializes in Ayurvedic treatments — an Indian tradition focusing on panchakarma (“five actions”) — as well as yoga, massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine. There’s also a large, well-equipped fitness center and a kids club to keep the little ones entertained while parents relax and indulge.

A large oceanside pool, surrounded by plush loungers and day beds, leads down to the wide palm-fringed beach where snorkeling enthusiasts can enjoy the crystal-clear waters.

Guests staying four nights or more can enjoy a special tasting menu inspired by the rich and diverse flavors of Mediterranean cuisine at the Tuna restaurant. Alternatively, the Relax bar offers cocktails right on the beach.

Rates at The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort start at $362 or 45,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Located in a secluded and exclusive 30,000-acre beachfront gated community area of the popular resort town of Punta Cana, Sanctuary offers guests a peaceful and serene environment to relax and unwind, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

A recent $45 million refurbishment has revitalized the 324-room Spanish colonial-style luxury resort with spacious rooms featuring cream-toned furnishings, marble bathrooms and views of the Caribbean waters. Splurge for a suite with a personal indoor plunge pool, as well as a personal concierge and butler services where no request is too small.

Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, while those who prefer the pool over grass have six on-site pools to choose from. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, choose from seafood, a northern Italian trattoria and an upmarket steakhouse. After dinner, look out for themed cocktail parties to mingle with other guests.

Rates at Sanctuary Cap Cana start at $428 or 120,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

One of the best Marriott Bonvoy redemptions in the world, Al Maha offers a truly unique Arabian experience. Just 45 minutes outside downtown Dubai’s overwhelming hustle and bustle, near the Omani border, is a desert oasis where guests can bask in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve heat or go for a sand-filled adventure.

A member of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the resort has just 42 all-suite Bedouin-style villas, each featuring a generous 800 square feet of space, Byredo toiletries, a plunge pool and a private deck. While the suites are designed to give guests privacy, they also provide unique desert views and the chance to see gazelles and Arabian oryxes roaming in the wild.

All-inclusive rates include three meals daily (with views of the game reserve) and two desert activities. You can choose from taking a camel ride through the desert, learning the art of falconry or going on an exhilarating drive up and down the sand dunes to spot local wildlife. After a long day of activities, enjoy the desert sunset with a cocktail at the Hajar Terrace Bar.

Rates at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai start at $840 or 88,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Is the Maldives or Bora Bora a step too far for your next trip? Overwater bungalows are uncommon in the Caribbean, but there is a resort in Antigua where you can enjoy this unique and luxurious accommodation.

The wooden, adults-only bungalows feature a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed, a separate living area with a sofa and a glass floor panel for viewing the marine life below. Rooms are fragranced with three aromatherapy options and bathrooms are stocked with Bulgari amenities and a soaking bathtub large enough for two.

Glass-fronted infinity pools in each bungalow allow you to enjoy ocean views of Deep Bay without any unwanted ocean creatures joining the party. Bungalow guests can also access dedicated butler service and expect a bottle of Champagne on ice awaiting their arrival.

There are seven dining options, from an international buffet to an Italian trattoria, an authentic steakhouse and even a sports bar. Bungalow guests can also enjoy sunset mixology lessons on the terrace, and those staying three nights or more can opt for a special romantic dinner served in the bungalow at no extra cost.

Rates at Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort start at $312 or 70,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

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