An adults only all inclusive is particiularly well suited for a Caribbean vacation — it combines the comfort and ease of an all inclusive with the tranquil exclusivity of an adults only retreat, two things have an even better way of going with a Caribbean beach.
Some adults only all inclusive properties pull off that combination even better than others, though, making for the perfect romantic but relaxing getaway.
These resorts, which tick all the boxes on islands big and small, range from boutique options to traditional large resorts. CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon brings you 10 adults only all-inclusive Caribbean resorts to visit right now.
Cocobay On Antigua’s west coast, this refined 57-room boutique garners praise for its intimate vibe; stunning Caribbean views; and for Sheer Rocks, the superb (independent) restaurant where the island’s most fashionable flock to dine.
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun Traveling foodies will appreciate the myriad dining options (eight restaurants as well as 24-hour room service) at this Mexican resort, where 13 swimming pools, a spa, and several swim-up suites combine to offer a tempting vacation proposition.
Riu Reggae This Spanish chain’s newest Jamaican resort, mere minutes from the airport in Montego Bay, impressed us with exceptional service; exchange privileges at neighboring Riu Montego Bay; and rates (around $130 per person per night) that put a great getaway within almost everyone’s reach.
Palm Island A private-island resort is a Caribbean fantasy, and its realized here on this oasis in the Grenadines. Book a room, suite or villa on the 135-acre outpost and you and your sweetie can spend your days basking on five beaches; traversing a trio of hiking trails; and, of course, lazing beneath more than a thousand of its namesake coconut trees.
The Caves For bohemian couples who crave the convenience of all-inclusive pricing combined with boutique hotel style and an intimate vibe, this 12-cottage roost on Negril, Jamaica’s cliff-lined West End is a great fit.
Le Blanc Spa Resort We love this Cancun, Mexico standout for its plush suites (all complete with Bulgari amenities and Apple TV); its spectacular white-sand sweep; and, of course, its spa, where the four-handed Kulukulcan Mayan massage is a must.
Sandals La Source Grenada Overwhelmingly generous butler service; a whopping 10 restaurants; romance-ready fire-pits; and a sandy shore named Pink Gin beach – we can’t think of a more comprehensive adults only all inclusive cloister on Grenada than this one.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall The fanciest wing in an expansive three-resort complex, this 295-suite Montego Bay adults only all inclusive offers exchange privileges at its two neighbors. Which means that 11 restaurants, 15 bars, five pools and a half-mile-long beach will be at your disposal.
Couples Swept Away If you like to stay active even on vacation we tip our hats to you. And we also recommend this Negril adults only all inclusive, where you can work out in Jamaica’s largest resort fitness complex and then reward yourself afterward with a restorative treatment in the impressive spa.
Serenity at Coconut Bay Go from baggage claim to bliss in less than 10 minutes (really!) at this new southern St. Lucia cloister, where 36 Cape Cod-meets-Caribbean-style villas feature private pools, outdoor showers and hammocks made for two.