10 Best All-inclusive Resorts for Solo Travelers
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For solo travelers, the draw of an all-inclusive resort lies in the promise of a hassle-free escape where all the details are taken care of — leaving more time for self-discovery, adventure, relaxation, or a combination. But today’s all-inclusive resorts have evolved far beyond the one-size-fits-all approach. These retreats, located worldwide, cater to every type of traveler, whether you’re seeking a wellness weekend, an adrenaline-pumping adventure, or a chance to meet other solo travelers from around the world.
From the beaches of Cancun to the jungles of Belize, the wide open spaces of Montana, and the idyllic islands of the Florida Keys, these resorts offer a blend of community and solitude, so solo travelers can choose their own adventure. We’ve looked at all-inclusive resorts from around the world and tapped into our Rolodex of World’s Best Award-winning properties to assemble a list of the best all-inclusive resorts for solo travelers, which take care of all the details and add something special for solo adventurers to have the experience of a lifetime.
Why I’m the Expert
Meagan Drillinger is a travel writer who has visited hundreds of all-inclusive resorts around the world. She values an all-inclusive resort that has fantastic food, beautiful scenery, quiet spaces, and lots of activities that travelers can opt-in on. These resorts offer a blend of all of those qualities.
Courtesy of Dream Valley Belize
Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com
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The resort offers many activities, like jungle hikes and visits to Mayan ruins, but these come at an additional cost.
Surrounded by the thick, steamy jungles of central Belize, Dream Valley Resort is a paradise for adventurous solo travelers. Perched along the banks of the Belize River, this 30-room resort offers two serene swimming pools, an all-day restaurant and bar, a spa, and a cozy library. Active travelers will love that certain activities, like canning and mountain biking, are baked into the all-inclusive price. Also included in the all-inclusive rate are round-trip transfers from Belize City. For an extra fee, you can go deeper into Belize’s wild side with jungle hikes, zip-lining, or Mayan ruins tours.
The Details:
- Location: Belmopan, Belize
- Closest Airport: Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE), 57 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Family-Friendly
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Included
- Starting rate: $99/night
Courtesy of BodyHoliday
Also available to book at Expedia.com
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The seemingly endless list of included activities includes yoga, night dives, golf, and tennis.
This all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia, a World’s Best Award winner in 2024, is a dream for solo travelers who equate relaxation with rejuvenation. Each day at this resort comes with a complimentary 50-minute spa treatment, whether you crave a soothing massage, a facial, or a deliciously revitalizing body wrap. But beyond spa experiences, BodyHoliday goes a step further with pro-fitness training, sailing, yoga, and spin classes. The six restaurants and bars showcase health-conscious meals with gluten-free, low-carb, and nutritionist-designed menus. Plus, each room has views of either the tropical gardens or the gently lapping Caribbean Sea.
The Details:
- Location: St. Lucia
- Closest Airport: Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), 42 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Family-Friendly for 12 and older
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Starting rate: $575/night
Courtesy of Spice Island Beach Resort
Also available to book at Expedia.com
Overlooking a sun-bleached stretch of Grand Anse Beach on Grenada, Spice Island Beach Resort calls solo travelers for a stunning slice of scenery and lots of included activities. Check into one of the 64 suites and embark on activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding. For an additional fee, you can even get PADI-certified here. Solo travelers will also love the luxurious spa, bicycles, yoga, and fitness center.
The Details:
- Location: Grenada
- Closest Airport: Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), 3.5 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Family-Friendly
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Starting rate: $1,150/night
Courtesy of Excellence Playa Mujeres
Also available to book at Expedia.com
Another World’s Best Award winner, Excellence Playa Mujeres snagged a spot on the 2022 list thanks to its 450 suites and sugary shoreline. While the resort is big for couples or groups of friends, solo travelers will love it for its chill, laid-back energy, convenience, and natural beauty. Solo travelers who want to socialize will find many activities, from archery and water polo to beach soccer. Introverts who want to curl up with a good book will find one of the best beaches in the Cancun area. There are also seven pools, including a club-only beach area for travelers who want to upgrade to the Excellence Club.
The Details:
- Location: Cancun
- Closest Airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN), 18.8 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Adults-Only
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Starting rate: $439/night
Courtesy of Triple Creek Ranch
Also available to book at Expedia.com
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Horseback riding, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and fly fishing are included in the all-inclusive rate.
Adventurous travelers looking to escape reality will find precisely what they’re looking for at Triple Creek Ranch. Touted as a hideaway, the all-inclusive Montana ranch resort prides itself on rolling hills, 50 acres of national forest, and that Montana big sky. The luxury escape offers plenty of outdoor activities included in the rate, from horseback riding and fly fishing to a cattle drive or even crafting your own cowboy hat. The stand-alone log cabins and ranch houses are private and cozy, with snug fireplaces and bubbly hot tubs. If travelers want to socialize, mealtime at the lodge is the place to do it, where fine wines flow and ingredients are locally sourced. The blend of solitude and shared experiences makes it a unique stay for solo travelers.
The Details:
- Location: Darby, Montana
- Closest Airport: Missoula Airport (MSO), 80 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Adults-Only
- Gratuities Included: No
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Included
- Starting rate: $1,200/night
Elizabeth Rhodes / Travel+Leisure
Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com
The funky Bungalows Key Largo is the perfect getaway for solo travelers who want that idyllic island vibe but want to stay within reach of home. The Florida Keys resort features 135 private bungalows surrounded by lush, tropical foliage. Solo travelers can kick back in their outdoor soaking tub or check into a rejuvenating Himalayan salt treatment at the spa’s outdoor cabanas. A strict 21 and older policy keeps things laid-back and quiet — the perfect environment for enjoying a Mai Tai at sunset or tucking into fresh seafood with live music by the water. Non-motorized water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding are included in the rate, along with daily sunrise yoga sessions.
The Details:
- Location: Key Largo, Florida
- Closest Airport: Miami International Airport (MIA), 63 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Adults-Only
- Gratuities Included: No
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Starting rate: $919/night
Courtesy of Mahekal Beach Resort
Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com
With a dreamy castaway village vibe, Mahekal Beach Resort is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen for a few reasons. Its location puts it between one of the best beaches in the area and the bustling activity of La Quinta Avenida. For solo travelers, this allows them to have a little bit of everything: an all-inclusive beach paradise and the opportunity to walk into downtown Playa del Carmen for its buzzy restaurants and bars. Rooms and suites are chic yet dressed-down palapa-topped bungalows. The resort has oasis-style pools, open-air restaurants, and outdoor living room spaces with oversized poufs and hammocks — perfect for unwinding with a good book. Solo travelers can book the all-inclusive package or a half-board set-up to maximize the entertainment options in downtown Playa del Carmen.
The Details:
- Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- Closest Airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN), 35 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Family-Friendly
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Starting rate: $459/night
Courtesy of Marriott Hotels and Resorts
Also available to book at Expedia.com
Costa Rica has always been a favorite for solo travelers, with its diversity of spectacular scenery, friendly community, and enviable balance of adventure and wellness. Westin Reserva Conchal, An All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa, puts it all together on a 2,400-acre retreat where the rainforest meets the Pacific. Solo travelers can choose from lounging by the lagoon-style pool to challenging themselves on the golf course or indulging in the Heavenly Spa. For guests who feel better about giving something back on their travels, the Westin Reserva Conchal has a sustainability element where guests can volunteer with local agricultural initiatives and honeybee conservation projects. At the resort, nine dining venues ensure that travelers will never be bored when choosing what’s on the menu.
The Details:
- Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Closest Airport: Liberia International Airport (LIR), 31 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Family-friendly
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: No
- Wi-Fi: Included
- Starting rate: $512/night
Courtesy of Alila Ventana Big Sur
Also available to book at Expedia.com
For solo travelers, Big Sur in California is heaven on earth. Towering redwoods, a moody coastline, and crashing Pacific surf set the scene for this forested fairytale. Just a few hours from San Francisco, Alila Ventana Big Sur is an adults-only haven with a range of luxury accommodations, from cozy guest rooms with fireplaces to suites with outdoor showers and hot tubs. If you’re looking for a spot to escape for a good hike or a snug hideaway to write your next great novel, this is the place. The inclusive rate covers all meals, concierge services, and signature experiences like yoga, meditation, and Tai Chi. The resort’s Excursion Outpost features complimentary items for guests to use on their picnics, adventures, and hikes.
The Details:
- Location: Big Sur, California
- Closest Airport: San Jose International Airport (SJC), 77 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Adults-Only
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: Yes, $105/night
- Wi-Fi: Included
- Starting rate: $1,300/night
James Baigrie/Miraval Berkshires
Also available to book at Expedia.com
There’s a wellness retreat, and then there’s Miraval Berkshires. This luxe Massachusetts escape was designed for travelers looking to return to center. Spanning 380 acres, the resort offers year-round programming designed around the mind, body, and spirit. Think thoughtful touches like Tibetan singing bowls in the room for private meditation. The rates include gourmet meals, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, access to the spa, and a $175 nightly resort credit for treatments and special activities. The range of included activities, such as meditation, hiking, yoga, and workshops, adds another layer to the wellness enrichment offered here. Solo travelers who want to take their spiritual and physical well-being to the next level will find this is a dreamy, all-inclusive escape.
The Details:
- Location: Lenox, MA
- Closest Airport: Albany International Airport (ALB), 52 miles
- Adults-Only or Family-Friendly: Adults-only
- Gratuities Included: Yes
- Resort Fee: Yes, daily 25% per room
- Wi-Fi: Included
- Starting rate: $1,599/night
Know Before You Go
Make sure you’re getting the best price
Many all-inclusive resorts base their rates on double occupancy, meaning two guests per room. Some resorts may provide a discount for single occupancy, so be sure to confirm with your resort before you book to get the best price as a solo traveler.
Some resorts charge a supplement
Some all-inclusive resorts, however, charge a single supplement. Double check with your resort if they charge extra for a single person staying in the room and how much that supplement is.
Check out a resort’s scheduled activities
If you’re going on a solo vacation to meet people, take the opportunity to enjoy the resort’s scheduled activities. This could be the daily happy hours, welcome receptions, wellness classes, cooking classes, etc. These are great opportunities to meet other solo travelers or groups of friends.
How We Chose These Hotels
Selecting the best all-inclusive resorts for solo travelers is challenging. However, most all-inclusive resorts can be great for solo travelers, depending on what they’re looking for. Meagan Drillinger has visited hundreds of all-inclusive resorts during her 15-year career. She used her personal experiences, professional recommendations, and those ranked on Travel + Leisure‘s World’s Best Awards to narrow down the absolute best list of all-inclusive resorts for solo travelers. As always, these resorts adhere to our T+L Hotel Values.
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