20 Best Caribbean Adult Only All Inclusive Resorts 2023

For the perfect Caribbean honeymoon or couples’ escape, consider staying at an adults-only all-inclusive resort. These resorts are designed to deliver a romantic experience from start to finish, and the all-inclusive package makes for a stress-free trip.

Here are our picks for the 20 best Caribbean adult-only all-inclusive resorts.

Best Caribbean Adult Only All Inclusives Quick Picks

Best Caribbean Adult Only All Inclusive in Mexico: Excellence Playa Mujeres

Best Caribbean Adult Only All Inclusive for Honeymoons: Serenity at Coconut Bay St. Lucia or Sandals Grenada

Best Affordable Caribbean Adult Only All Inclusive: Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, Jamaica

Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico

Located just north of Cancun is the luxury oasis Excellence Playa Mujeres, one of the best Caribbean resorts in Mexico. Set on a gorgeous beach, it offers excellent service, a variety of culinary experiences, and beautiful spacious accommodations.

Activities here include kayaking, aerobics, sailing, morning yoga by the sea, beach volleyball, cooking lessons, tennis, and more. Honeymoon packages set the stage for lifelong memories with couples’ massages and treatments at the world-class Miilé Spa, private dinners on the beach, and an indulgent champagne breakfast in bed.

This adults-only all-inclusive resort in Mexico features tropical pool areas overlooking the white sand beach lined with shady umbrellas. Besides the main swimming pool, many of the modern rooms and suites come with private pools on the terrace or balcony.

Serenity at Coconut Bay, St. Lucia

For couples, it’s always a honeymoon at St. Lucia’s Serenity at Coconut Bay, the all-inclusive, adults-only winner of the 2019 Brides Honeymoon Award. Luxurious accommodations here include private plunge pools and decks where outdoor showers, coconut palms, and hammocks-for-two add to the relaxed island feel.

The Serenity experience is customized to every guest’s preferences before they arrive, dining is tailored to accommodate special diets and allergies, and the fully-stocked, in-suite bar is personalized with premium liquors.

Enjoy dining any time with 24-hour room service, casual fare at the Pool Bar, and farm-to-table gourmet cuisine at the Greathouse Restaurant. Butlers provide pampering from arrival to departure for a posh and stress-free Caribbean honeymoon or romantic escape.

Sandals Grenada

Often considered the best of all the Sandals adult only all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Sandals Grenada Resort and Spa is one of the best luxury resorts for honeymoons and romantic vacations. The free honeymoon package includes a bottle of chilled sparkling wine, special turndown service with flower petals on your bed the first evening, fresh flowers, and a decadent breakfast in bed one morning of your choice.

Set on 17 acres along exclusive Pink Gin Beach and just minutes from the airport, the grounds feature tropical gardens, 5 pools with waterfalls and lagoons, 10 gourmet restaurants, a wide variety of complimentary activities on land and sea including snorkeling and scuba diving, and romantic spots where couples can soak up the peace and quiet. Even the least expensive rooms include private patios and hot tubs, while the ultra-glam Skypool Suites feature private infinity plunge pools, outdoor dining areas, and butler service.

As at every Sandals, practically everything is included: all meals and snacks, all drinks (including premium liquors and Robert Mondavi wines), all nonmotorized watersports and land activities (including a full fitness center and instruction for everything except scuba), nightly entertainment, WiFi, airport transfers, and all tips and taxes. An onsite spa offers indulgent services for an extra fee. There are also plenty of Sandals Grenada excursions to choose from.

Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

This luxury adults-only Punta Cana all-inclusive resort offers sublime views of aquamarine water from lavish suites with private furnished verandas and whirlpool tubs. Some suites offer swim-up access.

Choose from 11 delicious dining options (several of them open air and waterfront) and 5 bars. Join the Excellence Club and get upgraded service including access to exclusive restaurants and lounges.

The all-inclusive package at Excellence Punta Cana includes all meals, a mini-bar, watersports, and a romantic dinner date among other perks. Hang out on the gorgeous white sand beach, lounge by the pool, sip a refreshing drink at the beach bars, take a yoga class, or indulge at the onsite spa.

Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay, Jamaica

Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay is about an hour from Montego Bay and about 30 minutes from Ocho Rios, putting you close to all the fun activities those areas have to offer. This affordable Caribbean adult only all-inclusive is located next to the family-friendly Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica, and you have access to facilities and restaurants there as well.

Your rate here includes all meals, snacks, and drinks; bar and waiter service at the pools and beaches; a huge variety of entertainment; and activities including beach volleyball, dance classes, and more. There is a gym with stretching and aerobics classes as well as an AquaGym, water polo, and pool volleyball games throughout the day. Watersports are available but extra.

Bahia Principe has three interconnected beachfront pools with swim-up bars. There are multiple other bars throughout the property. Restaurants have a variety of options to choose from, including Jamaican, a Brazilian steakhouse, grilled cuisine, Asian fusion, Italian, French, and teppanyaki. (These restaurants are spread between Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay and the resort next door.)

Iberostar Grand Bavaro, Dominican Republic

Iberostar Grand Bavaro is part of a massive resort complex in beautiful Punta Cana. The lavish grounds live up to the Spanish-based chain’s reputation for opulent architectural design with high domed ceilings, Greco-Roman-inspired white pillars, and lush gardens. The marble bathrooms are just as palatial, with deep bathtubs and French doors.

The all-inclusive rate at this top-rated adults-only Punta Cana resort includes butler service, huge private furnished terraces, and in-room whirlpool tubs. Guests at Iberostar Grand Bavaro also enjoy a complimentary golf package with their stay that includes unlimited rounds of golf and free transfers to and from the course. 

Secrets Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Tucked away in the gated community of Cap Cana on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic, Secrets Cap Cana is known for its warm staff, excellent service, and delicious food.

Suites at this Caribbean adult only all-inclusive have private balconies or terraces with soaking tubs plus marble bathrooms with two rain showers; you can also choose swim-out suites.

Relax on the sugar-white sands of Juanillo Beach, snorkel in the clear blue Caribbean, or enjoy an ocean view from the infinity pool. There are also two outdoor hot tubs. Feast on a variety of flavors from French and Italian to Mexican and fresh seafood to Pan Asian at 9 restaurants and a coffee shop and enjoy 6 bars including a beach bar, a swim-up bar, a theater bar, and a music lounge.

Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica

One of the top-rated Sandals resorts, Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios is small, intimate, and romantic. Each of the 74 rooms at this adults-only all-inclusive resort overlooks the ocean and comes with the 24-hour services of a personal butler.

The resort features two private beaches plus two pools and a whirlpool. As at all Sandals resorts, you also get a wide variety of complimentary watersports including scuba diving, as well as land activities. There are 5 gourmet restaurants and several bars including a champagne and caviar bar. You also have access to all the activities—and 16 restaurants—of nearby Sandals Ochi.

Sandals Royal Plantation is also one of the best Sandals resorts for golf. Guests get complimentary greens fees and transfers to an 18-hole golf course that offers incredible views of the mountains and ocean.

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

This adults-only all-inclusive Caribbean resort is set within the gated community of Cap Cana along the wide white sands of Juanillo Beach. Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana offers an astonishing array of amenities, including a water park with lazy river and water slides, infinity pools with swim-up bars, a full fitness center, and 25 restaurants and bars.

The stunning underground spa features a Himalayan Salt Lounge, a hydrotherapy pool with a waterfall and a skylight, and a quartz therapy table along with the usual spa services.

Spacious and sleek suites feature pops of bright color, ocean views, private balconies, and jetted tubs. There are swim-up suites available. Guests here enjoy a variety of activities including yoga classes, watersports, and nightly entertainment, as well as area excursions and nearby golf.

Cocobay Resort, Antigua

Cocobay Resort is a charming and affordable Caribbean adult-only all-inclusive resort set on the lush island of Antigua. Located on a hillside overlooking gorgeous Ffryes Beach on the southwest coast, this resort offers an intimate experience.

Enjoy a stay in a pretty pastel cottage on the hillside, each with a private veranda perfect for admiring the sea views, sunsets, or surrounding tropical gardens. If your budget isn’t too strict, why not consider booking a premium waterfront suite? With these more exclusive properties, you’ll also get your very own private plunge pool.

Either way, enjoy multiple restaurants, bars, and pools, as well as non-motorized watersports, yoga classes, nature walks, and a fitness center. You can snorkel right from the beach here.

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

Couples who want to fully immerse themselves in a gorgeous tropical environment can’t miss St. Lucia’s Jade Mountain Resort set on cliffs in the mountains overlooking the stunning Anse Chastenet beach and resort.

This all-inclusive resort’s three-walled, open-air “sanctuaries” feature amenities like private infinity pools, 24/7 butler service, giant four-poster canopy beds, and sweeping views of the Piton mountains and the Caribbean. Arguably the best suite at Jade Mountain is the Galaxy Infinity Pool Sanctuary, which features a massive open-air living area, an outdoor deck, and a 900-square-foot infinity pool. 

On your romantic adults-only getaway to St. Lucia, you can enjoy amenities like spa treatments, private dinners on the Celestial Terrace or on the beach, sunset cruises, and more. The Jade Mountain Club restaurant features cuisine by a James Beard Award-winning chef. Guests here also have access to all of the facilities and the beach at Anse Chastenet Resort.

BodyHoliday St. Lucia

Stays at BodyHoliday St. Lucia are designed to be “the most relaxing and rejuvenating holiday in the world.” This top Caribbean adult-only all-inclusive wellness resort offers a complimentary spa treatment a day, healthy dining at the Wellness Café, and a breathtaking setting along a white sand beach lapped by turquoise waters.

Activities include watersports, golf, tennis, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and more. Several dining options include East-West fusion and global cuisine, and guests can enjoy refreshing drinks in the Clubhouse or Piano Bar. Afternoon tea is served each day as well.

Accommodations include rooms and suites with garden or ocean views as well as beachfront rooms just steps from the water and 2- to 4-bedroom luxury villas with private verandas, personal pools, and butler service.

Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

After a multimillion-dollar renovation, this breathtaking Dominican Republic all-inclusive resort now has swanky luxury suites fit for queens and kings, including swim-up suites and suites with private plunge pools, as well as private villas.

Set on more than 20 acres and 2100 feet of pristine beachfront along the dazzling Caribbean, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers a true romantic escape with 6 pools, 5 gourmet restaurants, 7 bars and lounges, a fitness center, and a world-class spa with a number of romantic couples’ treatments and a new ZEN garden plus hydrotherapeutic pools.

Guests enjoy a wide range of daily activities and nightly entertainment. Complimentary transportation to and from a nearby championship golf course is also included.

Galley Bay Resort and Spa, Antigua

This top-rated Caribbean adult only all inclusive resort in Antigua is set on a breathtaking beach surrounded by tropical greenery. Galley Bay Resort & Spa overlooks gorgeous Galley Bay for a perfect romantic honeymoon or couples’ escape.

This opulent resort offers comfortable rooms that are beautifully decorated with colorful local art as well as rustic but fashionable Tahitian cottages with private plunge pools.

Dine in any of the four posh restaurants, swim in a lagoon-style pool, indulge at the open-air spa, and enjoy a well-equipped gym. You can also go snorkeling, kayaking, or sailing.

Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, Mexico

Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya is set on the white sands of Akumal Beach (which has been voted one of the top ten beaches in Mexico). The calm Caribbean waters here and a native sea turtle population make this one of the best Caribbean adult only all inclusives for snorkelers.

The grounds are spectacular as well, featuring paths that wind through tropical landscaping. Suites here are spacious, and most offer sea views from their private balconies or terraces. They also come with whirlpool tubs for two. You can also book a swim-out suite.

There are 8 restaurants, 5 bars, nightlife, 3 pools, 2 hot tubs, a fitness center, a spa, and activities such as non-motorized water sports, tennis, archery, bike tours, dance classes, and Spanish lessons. Golfers get complimentary greens fees at a nearby golf course. You can also take area excursions.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian, St. Lucia

For an unforgettable Caribbean honeymoon or romantic trip, book one of the over-the-water bungalows at Sandals Grande St. Lucian. Glass floor panels and lit water ensure you can enjoy undersea views at any time. Outside, you’ll find a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, an overwater hammock, and direct water access.

The extended private sun deck is also equipped with an outdoor shower, sun loungers, and a bistro set for two. Butler Elite service, which handles every detail of your vacation with unobtrusive grace, and 24-hour room service are included.

This luxurious resort offers a huge assortment of complimentary water and land activities. And with 12 restaurants on-site plus 15 more at two nearby Sandals resorts, you’ll never run out of dishes to try. You also have access to 2 golf courses, with complimentary transfer and greens fees included, plus all facilities at the other two Sandals resorts in St. Lucia.

Couples Negril, Jamaica

Couples Negril is nestled on 18 acres along beautiful Negril Beach. This Caribbean adult only all inclusive resort has been completely renovated but maintains its classic charm. There are 5 restaurants, 5 bars, and a variety of evening entertainment options.

Rooms and suites at Couples Negril have an elegant island style and range from Deluxe Garden or Ocean Rooms with private balconies to Deluxe Beachfront Rooms with private balconies to Garden or Beachfront Suites with separate seating areas, furnished terraces, soaking tubs, and nightly hors d’ouevres.

Guests here enjoy 2 pools and 4 hot tubs plus all sorts of complimentary activities including catamaran cruises, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, and dance and fitness classes, golf, and tennis. There’s a spa as well.

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Mexico

Just 12 miles north of Playa del Carmen is the luxury oasis of Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, the second best Secrets resort in Mexico. This romantic sanctuary lies along Maroma Beach (which has been named World’s Best Beach by the Travel Channel) and has a relaxing atmosphere.

Rooms come with a private balcony or terrace and a whirlpool tub for two. Book a swim-out suite and enjoy a dip in the pool any time, straight from your terrace. There are two hot tubs and two pools; the infinity pool overlooks the turquoise Caribbean.

Activities at Secrets Maroma Beach include snorkeling, beach volleyball, mini-golf, tennis, non-motorized watersports, archery, yoga, water aerobics, water polo, cocktail classes, and dance lessons. Golfers will enjoy complimentary greens fees at two nearby golf courses. There are 8 restaurants and a café plus several bars including a swim-up bar and a music lounge with dancing.

The Caves, Jamaica

Set on a solid rock overlooking the sea in Jamaica, The Caves exudes coziness, class, and romance all at once. This world-famous Negril resort gets its name from the chambers carved out under the rocks by the sea and has lots to offer couples looking for a romantic adults-only vacation.

This intimate Caribbean adult only all inclusive resort has just 12 cottages, all uniquely designed to take full advantage of the cliff the property is built on. Private caves allow you to enjoy ultra-romantic candlelight dinners if you so desire.

There is also a highly recommended spa, hot tub, sauna, and Jacuzzi, as well as a saltwater swimming pool. The Caves is just minutes away from the stunning white sands of Seven Mile Beach in Negril.

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is a romantic adults-only retreat in Montego Bay. This beautiful resort features a large secluded pool with swim-up bar as well as a lovely beach with comfortable chaise lounges and umbrellas, beach butlers, and warm, crystal clear water.

The fitness center has cardio and strength training equipment along with spectacular ocean views, located in the main building behind the Zen Spa. Fitness classes—including yoga, Pilates, boot camp, and cardio mix classes—are available daily.

Romance add-ons include a candlelight dinner for two served in a private beachfront gazebo and a package with sparkling wine, chocolate-dipped strawberries, a sensual bubble bath, personalized flowers, and spa treatments.

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