All-inclusive vacations offer something that’s increasingly hard to find in travel: simplicity. One upfront price covers your lodging, dining and activities, making it easier to plan your budget and focus on enjoying the trip rather than managing it. And with IHG Hotels & Resorts making it easy to discover, compare and book a growing range of all-inclusive properties worldwide, there’s never been a better time to consider one.
But with so many options from luxury adults-only stays to family-friendly properties (hello water parks!), knowing which resort is right for you is the key to getting the most out of the experience, and when you book through IHG, <a href="https://www.ihg.com/onerewards/content/us/en/home?cm_mmc=EXTERNAL-_-6C-_-GLO-_-EN-_-PTR-_-2026_IBR_All_Inclusive_Sponsorship-_-OneRewards-_-ThePointsGuy&utm_campaign=the-points-guy&utm_content=397033&utm_medium=syndication&utm_source=The+Points+Guy” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>IHG One Rewards can add even more value to your stay, with opportunities to earn points, work toward elite status and enjoy member benefits along the way.
So that raises the question: which IHG all-inclusive resort is right for you? Read on to find out, and learn how IHG One Rewards can add even more value to whichever stay you choose.
How to pick the right all-inclusive
Not all all-inclusive resorts are alike, and knowing what you want from your vacation is the first step to finding the right property. For starters, if you’re traveling with kids, you’ll want to search for family-friendly properties with suite accommodations, kids’ programs, expansive pools and dining options, like Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites in Mexico’s Riviera Maya or Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Beyond the basics, consider what matters most to you. Foodies should look for properties with varied dining — the newly opened Kimpton Tres Rios Riviera Maya, for instance, spans Mexican, Italian and Japanese cuisine across multiple restaurants. Wellness travelers will want an expansive spa and programming like yoga and fitness classes, which you’ll find at Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún, designed specifically with wellness in mind. And if staying close to home matters, the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida, requires no passport for couples and families alike.
Luckily, IHG’s all-inclusive portfolio, spanning a strategic alliance with Iberostar Beachfront Resorts and select Kimpton, Holiday Inn Club Vacations and voco hotels, covers all of these traveler types and more.
Why book with IHG
Whether you’re new to IHG One Rewards Program or a Diamond Elite member, booking an all-inclusive stay through IHG adds even more value.
IHG One Rewards is free to join. Members earn 10 points per dollar spent on qualifying stays at participating IHG Hotels & Resorts properties and earn elite night credits to advance through status tiers. The best part? When you redeem IHG One Rewards points for all-inclusive stays, you’re not just getting a room; the redemption covers food, drinks and activities included in the nightly rate, making it one of the strongest ways to get value from your points.
Our favorite IHG all-inclusives for every type of traveler
For the couple: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar
Aruba is famous for its picture-perfect beaches, crystalline water and friendly locals waiting to welcome you to paradise with great weather year-round. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is a luxury resort with an all-inclusive option. It has three specialty restaurants, four bars, the Star Café and access to Tierra del Sol, Aruba’s only professional 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Not to mention the adults-only spa. What’s more romantic than a couple’s spa treatment, cozying up in a room with a hot tub and a candle-lit dinner at GAIA House of Grill? Well, nothing.
For the whole family who wants to spread out: Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites
The Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites is a dream for families, offering amenities and activities for all different ages and interests. On Paraíso beach, the resort has six different pools, a water park with slides, a lazy river and a kids club. Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya Suites is in a gated resort complex with sister properties; guests will have access to them and can enjoy the amenities and dining outlets, which offer options even the pickiest eaters will find appealing. And that’s not all: There’s access to a golf course, shopping areas and a spa to enjoy during your stay too.
For people who want to feel extra special: Iberostar Selection Coral Bávaro
For a boutique-style experience, Iberostar Selection Coral Bávaro checks all the boxes. Guests have access to exclusive restaurants, beach and pool seating, and personalized, premium services in the heart of one of the Dominican Republic‘s best beach areas. Combine that with suite-style rooms, a 24-hour concierge available in select room categories and a beach club, and you have a more exclusive all-inclusive experience with personalized, premium services. Plus, guests can access all three hotels in the complex, so the options are truly endless.
For the trendsetter: Kimpton Tres Rios Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort
As part of IHG’s expanding all-inclusive portfolio, Kimpton brings its signature design-forward style and distinct point of view to its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Kimpton Tres Rios Rivera Maya offers a fresh take on the experience, set within a 340-acre nature preserve of rivers, cenotes, mangroves and eco-trails and featuring restaurants spanning Mexican, Italian and Japanese cuisine. The resort also has a 10,000-square-foot Kej Spa, four pools, a well-equipped fitness center and 355 rooms with private balconies or terraces — some with plunge pools. Kimpton has always been cool, and now it’s proving that all-inclusive resorts are, too.
For the whole family: Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites
An all-inclusive family vacation doesn’t mean you have to skimp on luxury. In Jamaica, the Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites offers five-star, beachfront access with multiroom suites, a lazy river, a kids club and restaurants ranging from a classic international buffet to Greek food and everything in between. Adults can unwind at the spa or take part in Iberostar’s Aliveness programming to help reconnect with the mind, body and soul.
For the people who want to stay close to home: voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort
You don’t have to have a passport to enjoy an all-inclusive vacation, either. You just have to make your way to Port St. Lucie, Florida, where the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort delivers family-friendly fun right on the St. Lucie River. Guests can enjoy a day basking in the sun by the pool, four bars and restaurants, pickleball, tennis and watersports — all included in the rate. Kids and teens have dedicated age-appropriate activities, and adults have their own pool for some time apart. And if space is what matters, multiroom suites are available so everyone can really spread out.
For the family who wants to stay a while: Holiday Inn Club Vacations The Royal Cancun All-Inclusive
Holiday Inn Club Vacations brings the brand’s family-friendly reputation to the all-inclusive space, with resorts offering more space than a typical resort stay. Holiday Inn Club Vacations The Royal Cancun All-Inclusive hits the mark for the whole family. Spend the days kayaking through the lagoon, jumping between multiple pools, grabbing a massage on the beach and snorkeling in the turquoise waters. The resort has two restaurants with international flavors, while accommodations consist of two-bedrooms villas, making for a home-like stay with plenty of space for everyone. Oh, and if you’re interested in cooking some of your meals, rooms with full kitchens are available as well.
Bottom line
When it comes to all-inclusive resorts, IHG really has something for every type of traveler, from family-friendly stays and romantic getaways to design-forward hotels that you’d never believe are all-inclusive. Plus, a free IHG One Rewards membership makes it easier than ever to earn and redeem points at all-inclusive resorts. The best vacations, whether it’s a family getaway, a trip with friends or a romantic escape, are the ones where you don’t have to worry about a thing. In fact, the hardest part of an IHG all-inclusive vacation is deciding where to go next.
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
Source: thepointsguy.com
