37 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts—Escape to Serenity

Our recent article, Sandals vs. Beaches, took a deep dive into all-inclusive resorts where kiddos are definitely welcomed.

We love the littles, but sometimes, you need an all-inclusive resort catering to grown-ups. We’re thinking about the most important people here: you two!

Since we are Wedding Pioneer, we did try to locate the best all-inclusive resorts catering to couples planning a honeymoon or elopement.

Still, this article is for anyone looking for an adults-only all-inclusive, and we’ll tell you why couples-only all-inclusive resorts are the best.

Here are the 37 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts!

The Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts Depend on What You’re Looking For…

We checked out the most-searched categories that people want in an adults-only all-inclusive resort.

Here’s how we found the best choices for you:

1. Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Beach Resorts

We’ll tell you the best all-inclusive beach resorts for strolling or swimming (on some islands, the ocean currents might be too strong for a dip).

2. Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Pool Resorts 

Do you want a private pool? How about adults-only all-inclusive resorts with lazy river pools or infinity pools?

3. Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Quiet Resorts

We found the best quiet resorts for you two when you want to get your romance and seclusion on!

4. Best Adults Only All Inclusive Party Resorts

Looking for “big party people” resorts? We got you covered too!

5. Best Adults Only All Inclusive Resorts for Activities

Are you looking to scuba dive, golf, or even ski with your S.O.? Check these resorts out.

Best Adults Only All Inclusive Resorts on the Beach

Our article 30 Best All-Inclusive Honeymoon Resort Packages has an informative section on the best all-inclusive beach resorts for all ages.

Today, we’re talking about adults-only (18+) resorts here… with a twist.

Wedding Pioneer Travel Tip: we’ll mention which all-inclusive resorts are couples only because some adults-only (18+) resorts attract younger crowds, and if you’ve experienced a resort together with groups of Spring Breakers… you may wish you’d focused harder on choosing a couples-only all-inclusive!

Sandals Grenada

The small island of Grenada has a wealth of history and natural beauty, including pink-sand beaches, and it’s called the Spice Isle because of the fragrant and delicious cloves, cinnamon, and ginger that grow there in abundance.

Sandals Grenada offers outstanding food and drink and a host of luxury-included amenities.

You’ll love its location to stroll and swim on Pink Gin Beach. We should also mention that the pool areas here are equally spellbinding and spectacular. 

This resort is couples-only, with breathtaking romantic rooms and a quick transfer from the airport (approximately five minutes, transfers included).

Prices start from $280 per person per night.

Excellence Adults Only Resorts 

At Excellence Adults Only Resorts, you’re asked to “prepare for a truly grown-up escape.” 

While not specifically couples-only, this luxury resort brand has chosen the best beach locations in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. Check out our Excellence Resorts vs. Sandals destination wedding review for details on Excellence Oyster Bay in Jamaica.

Their additional locations are Excellence El Carmen and Excellence Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Excellence Riviera Cancun, and Excellence Playa Mujeres in Mexico. 

Which Excellence Resort Has the Best Beach?

The stretch of beach at Excellence Punta Cana is often preferred by travelers over its sister resort, El Carmen, for strolling or sunbathing. However, strong currents make ocean swimming more undesirable in some beach sections of the Dominican Republic.

Excellence Riviera Cancun in Mexico is a highly-rated mega-resort located in the renowned Maya Riviera area with a private beach for its Club guests.

Excellence Playa Mujeres offers soft sand beaches that are quieter than resorts in nearby Cancun, and ocean swimming is generally good here.

Prices start from $447 to $546 per night at Excellence Resorts Adults Only properties. Please note two pricing tiers exist at Excellence Resorts, and Club level rooms are an upgrade.

Sandals Resorts in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has three Sandals resorts that are couples only.

Each is set on a famous and fabulous stretch of beach, and 3x The Fun in Saint Lucia is an amazing exchange program for you to enjoy 11 pools, 11 whirlpools, 27 restaurants, and 21 bars, with transfers between the resorts included.

Located on Rodney Bay, Sandals Grande St. Lucian generally offers the calmest waters for swimming and all-inclusive watersports.

The half-mile-long, crescent-shaped beach at Sandals Regency La Toc offers gorgeous views but a heavier pounding surf.

Sandals Halcyon Beach features brand-new beachfront suites with private pools, so you can stroll the beach and return to your home base for a dip!

Check out our comparison reviews: Sandals Grande vs. Halcyon Beach and Sandals Grande St. Lucian vs. Sandals Regency La Toc. 

Prices start from $215 to $267 per person per night at Sandals in Saint Lucia.

Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos, Mexico

Located at the southern tip of Baja California Sur in Mexico, Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos offers a great stretch of golden sands and about 350 days of sun annually. 

There is also a Le Blanc resort in Cancun, although the Los Cabos property is newer and larger, with fine dining, adventure tours, and an emphasis on wellness. You’ll marvel at stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and whale sightings in season, although beach swimming is not recommended here.

Partial Oceanview rooms start at $813 per night (promotional discount, regular rates start at $1,161 per night).

Sandals Negril, Jamaica

Negril’s Seven Mile Beach has only grown in popularity over the decades, and the area has become far more touristy. Still, you’re awarded with some of the best sunsets in the Caribbean here.

If you love an exciting beach for people-watching, strolling, and swimming, with close proximity to a fun beach town and fantastic Jamaican culture, Sandals Negril is calling!

Starting from $227 per person per night. Check out our Sandals Negril review of one of the Caribbean’s most affordable “barefoot luxury” couples-only resorts.

Couples Resorts in Jamaica

All-inclusive and “All-Jamaican,” the Couples resort brand includes Couples Negril, Couples Swept Away, Couples Tower Isle, and Couples San Souci. 

Located on fine sand beaches in Negril and Jamaica’s Emerald Coast, Couples offers brand inclusions like 24-hour dining and a free excursion to Margaritaville.

Oceanview guest rooms start at $3,554 for seven nights, garden-view suites start at $3,820 for seven nights, and beachfront suites start at $4,404 for seven nights.

Sandals Grande Antigua

You may have heard of a Caribbean island with a beach for every day of the year.

That island is Antigua, and Sandals Grande Antigua is ideally located on Dickenson Bay, a powdery sand beach that many consider the finest in the Caribbean for strolling and ocean swimming.

Grande Antigua is couples-only, close to the airport, with 11 restaurants available and private beach-facing villas with a plunge pool and whirlpool for two. 

Check out the Antigua in a Minute video and also our Sandals Grande Antigua review.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIlflVrYtSo

Starting from $249 per person per night. Private villas start from $786 per person per night.

Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Pool Resorts

One of the most popular features that travelers want in an adults-only all-inclusive is a fantastic pool scene!

We’ll tell you the adults-only all-inclusive resorts offering the best private pools, swim-up suites, and river pools.

Wedding Pioneer Travel Tip: We mentioned Excellence Resorts under the beach section, and both Excellence Resorts in Mexico feature popular lazy river pools.

Sandals Royal Curacao—Best Couples-Only Resort With Private Infinity Pool

Curacao is part of the ABC Islands owned by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Sandals Royal Curacao is one of the newest luxury-included properties in the world. 

The main two-level infinity pool is a jaw-dropping sensation. Still, the ultra-romantic beach bungalows featuring a private, extra-large infinity pool make Sandals Royal Curacao a standout—click the link for our full review!

The stunning underwater world here draws snorkelers and scuba divers, and there is a manicured stretch of beach for strolling hand-in-hand. Eight restaurants serve world-class food, and there are also three gourmet food trucks that guests love. 

Starting from $293 per person per night to $1,658 per person per night for a spectacular Awa Seaside Beach Bungalow with a private infinity pool. 

Sanctuary Cap Cana, Punta Cana—Indoor Private Plunge Pools

A $45 million renovation went into transferring Sanctuary Cap Cana into an exclusive adults-only resort in the Dominican Republic. The resort is located within the 30,000-acre gated Cap Cana community, which also features a marina and golf course.

Select suites feature private plunge pools within the indoor living areas.

A Castle Suite One-Bedroom with a small plunge pool starts at $490 per night, and the resort welcomes guests who are 18+.

Sandals Royal Barbados—Breathtaking Private Skypool Suites

There are two couples-only Sandals in Barbados located side-by-side on gorgeous beaches.

Skypool Suites feature an infinity pool and private soaking tub on your balcony—these are next-level accommodations for your dream vacation.

You’ll enjoy 21 restaurants and multiple bars, including a rooftop pool with a restaurant overlooking the stunning seas.

Check out our review of Sandals Royal Barbados and our comparison of Sandals Barbados vs. Sandals Royal Barbados!

Starting at $301 per person per night. Suites with private soaking tubs and pools start at $574 per person per night.

El Dorado Casitas Royale Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico—Swim-up Suites and Lazy River Pool

El Dorado Royale is an all-ages mega-resort in the Cancun area, and low-rise El Dorado Casitas is the adults-only section next door to Royale.

Swim-up suites at El Dorado Casitas are upgraded accommodations offering more amenities and better furnishings. These suites feature private patios with direct access to the resort’s lazy river pool.  

Guests here also enjoy the National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos, and if you feel the need for a bit of craziness, head next door to El Dorado Royale before returning to the quiet of your swim-up suite at Casitas.

Starting at $618 per night in a standard suite and $708 per night in a swim-up suite. 

Sandals Dunn’s River, Jamaica—Private Pool Suites and Swim-Up Suites into the Resort’s River Pool

The newest Sandals resort is located in heavenly Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and couples-only Sandals Dunn’s River takes everything up a notch when it comes to the best all-inclusive pool resort in the Caribbean!

You will delight in romantic accommodations, including private Skypool suites and villas with both private plunge pools and direct swim-up access into the resort’s magical, winding river pool—click the links for an amazing peek!

Starting at $275 per person per night for Luxury rooms and $773 per person per night for swim-up suites with private pool sanctuaries. 

Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Quiet Resorts

Whether you’re looking for a secluded, standalone all-inclusive or a quieter, adults-only resort with exchange privileges to sister properties, here are your best choices in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Galley Bay Resort & Spa, Antigua

Antigua is blessed with beaches, and Galley Bay Resort & Spa impresses with its tranquil 40-acre location that includes a 3/4 mile stretch of private sandy beach.   

Accommodations range from deluxe beachfront rooms to premium beachfront suites. Watersports, including kayaking and snorkeling, are popular daily activities.

The resort prides itself on serving produce and spices that are locally grown in its own gardens, and the onsite spa offers facials, waxing, body wraps, and massages.

Starting at $947 per night (three-night minimum, promotional discount on the regular rate of $1,720 per night).

Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Highly rated by travelers, the boutique luxury, intimate elegance, and premium service at couples-only Sandals Royal Plantation are second-to-none. You’ll even get to experience Jamaica’s only champagne and caviar bar!

Villa Plantana is a separate beach residence with its own driveway and walkway. Inside are three bedrooms and a large private pool, ideal for small wedding parties in a quiet and romantic setting.

With just 74 classic suites attended to by fantastic and friendly butlers, you’ll enjoy private beach valet service, five gourmet restaurants (available to Royal Plantation guests only), and full exchange privileges with other Sandals resorts in Ocho Rios. 

Suites start at $270 per person per night to $592 per person per night in the three-bedroom Villa Plantana.

Sun Palace Resort, Cancun, Mexico

It’s hard to find a quiet adults-only resort in Cancun’s popular hotel zone. Still, Sun Palace delivers a relatively stress-free experience, and it’s also Cancun’s first couples-only resort.

Many travelers who rate Sun Palace highly identify as repeat visitors who come here for relaxation. Couples enjoy onsite spa services, 24-hour dining, snacks, and sweet treats like fresh-baked cookies and handpainted chocolates.

Oceanview rooms start at $440 per night (promotional rate, regular price $734), and superior suites range from $836 to $2,200 per night (promotional discount, regular rates are 40% higher on the website).

Punta Cana Princess, Dominican Republic

This nicely appointed resort caters to adults 18+ and is located in the beautiful (but busy) resort area of Bavaro Beach.

While that might not sound particularly quiet, Punta Cana Princess is still popular with couples seeking a relaxing island experience. Some travelers have said it’s almost too quiet for them!

Reviews of the dining and activities at Punta Cana Princess are generally excellent, and another traveler noted that the open-concept suites might be awkward for friends traveling together, but the layout works for couples.

Promotional room rates start at $195 (30% off regular rates) for a standard deluxe suite; honeymoon suites may be available at additional cost.

Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Party Resorts

You may dream about the best couples-only beach club resort in paradise. If dancing all night appeals to you, or you enjoy a splash of day drinking, this section is for you.

Get your all-inclusive party started at the best adults-only resorts listed here!

Sandals Ochi, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Home to the Ochi Beach Club, Sandals Ochi is one of Jamaica’s largest and most entertaining couples-only resorts and one of the most affordable all-inclusive Sandals in the Caribbean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7CLkueklFU

Check out our Sandals Ochi review, and when you’re ready for some alone time together at Ochi, private pool sanctuary suites begin at just $518 per person per night. 

Temptations Resort Spa Cancun

You’ll want to be low on inhibitions as a guest of Temptations in Cancun—and you’ll need to be 21 or over at this adults-only resort that caters to free-spirited singles and couples. 

Some topless activities are happening at this multi-colored beach property, as well as bottomless margaritas if that’s your vacation bevvie of choice. Plenty of risque fun happens around the pool, and there’s even a well-equipped gym if you want to get a healthy workout in!

Rates start at $401.40 (a 55% discount when you book online).

Hedonism II, Jamaica

The most infamous resort brand in Negril, Jamaica, bills itself as the world’s most iconic adult playground. Fantasy theme celebrations are popular here, including Las Vegas Rockabilly parties and “Swing Breakers” for couples and “throuples.”

Hedonism II isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re ready to live out your wildest fantasies, there’s probably no other property we could dream up that gives adults the freedom to do that!

Rates start at $1,100 per night using a promotional discount code on select booking engines.

Sandals Resorts in Montego Bay

If a couples-only resort with a laidback party atmosphere is wild enough for you, how about 2x the Fun in Montego Bay at Sandals Montego Bay or Sandals Royal Caribbean?

Guests of Sandals in Montego Bay get to enjoy both properties, including a private offshore island, 21 gourmet restaurants, all-day activities, swim-up pool bars, and nightly entertainment—cue the sunset parties with flame throwers on the beach!

Rates start at $253 per person per night in a renovated poolside suite at Sandals Royal Caribbean and $339 per person per night for a renovated penthouse suite at Sandals Montego Bay.

Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts for Activities

Scuba diving and golfing are two of the most popular activities adult travelers look for in their all-inclusive vacation.

But for the skiers out there who are surfing online for the best adults-only all-inclusive resort, we’ve got a fab ski trip for you too!

Hurawalhi Dive Resort, Maldives

This world-class dive resort for adults is known for spectacular scuba and frequent sightings of whale sharks and manta rays.

Hurawalhi Resort is on a private island with secluded villas and is surrounded by breathtaking lagoon-like ocean waters and many thriving reefs. You’ll be amazed when you dine in the resort’s all-glass underwater restaurant.

All-inclusive plus rates start at $12,294 for two people staying seven nights, and this rate includes 24 boat dive trips (flights are additional).

Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Secrets Moxche is a popular all-inclusive beach resort with golfers vacationing in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico.

Discounted green fees are available at the Gran Coyote Riviera Maya and El Camaleón Mayakoba golf courses, and you request a tee time through the resort’s concierge. 

Rooms start at $434 per person per night, and preferred club suites are an available upgrade.

Find out more about the Top-Rated All-inclusive Resorts in Riviera Maya.

Occidental Grand Papagayo, Costa Rica

The Pacific Ocean is calmer for diving from August to December at Occidental Grand Papagayo, and scuba divers report sightings of moray eels, sea turtles, pygmy seahorses, and bull sharks during the summer months.

Out of the water, this all-inclusive resort features a private beach, two pools, and dining options, including international buffets, teppanyaki, and a la carte Italian dinners.

Promotional discounts on rooms start at $444 per night (15% discount before taxes and fees).

Triple Creek Ranch, Montana

I hope the skiers reading this have perked up because we found perhaps the most luxurious all-inclusive resort for you in the USA!

Triple Creek Ranch appeals to outdoor enthusiasts seeking all-inclusive luxury within the Bitterroot Mountain Range of the Montana Rockies.

In addition to amazing downhill skiing, you can participate in other experiences like dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and alpine pack rafting.

Rates start at $1,300 per night in an original guest cedar cabin. 

Sandals Emerald Bay, The Bahamas

Great Exuma Island is a close flight away from the East Coast, and Sandals Emerald Bay is the premier all-inclusive resort on this beautiful and safe island.

While it’s a spectacular beachfront property for couples only, golfers also come here for the Greg Norman-designed golf course, and green fees are included with your stay.

Check out our Sandals Emerald Bay review, and take a peek at affordable all-inclusive suites like beachfront walkout villas.

Rates start at $348 per person per night.

Best Sandals Resorts for Scuba Divers

Earlier this year, we reviewed the 11 Best Sandals Resorts for Scuba.

When you’re a diving couple looking for an all-inclusive in the Caribbean, it’s great to know that PADI recognizes Sandals as a diving partner, and diving is always included at Sandals for certified divers (resort courses and introductory scuba is offered to non-certified divers at a reasonable cost).

Many of the Sandals resorts on our “best of scuba” list have already been featured here, but there is one special Sandals property left that we’d love to tell you about!

Sandals Royal Bahamian, The Bahamas

Nassau is the easiest destination island to reach from North America, and as the capital of The Bahamas, you’ll enjoy a vibrant tropical city, great duty-free shopping, and nearby casino action as a guest of Sandals Royal Bahamian on Nassau’s gorgeous Cable Beach.

For diving couples, Royal Bahamian scuba is a must-do activity at Sandals that’s always included. Certified divers at Royal Bahamian can dive twice daily with single tanks or once daily with a double tank.

Your dining options include ten restaurants and two food trucks. Check out our review of Sandals Royal Bahamian!

There is also a private sandy island with two secluded beaches and great snorkeling from the shore. The island of Barefoot Cay also has a Beach Club with a pool and swim-up bar, and the seafood restaurant is considered the best in Nassau.

Rates start at $350 per person per night. Our favorite suites here are the West Bay Oceanview Butler Suites (starting from $504 per person per night) and Island Village Hideaway Villas with private pools (starting at $545 per person per night).