12 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA

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When you hear the words “all-inclusive” you may think of a resort near white sandy beaches in tropical locations like St. Lucia or Mexico. However, what if we told you some all-inclusive resorts may be in your own backyard?

From the painted hills of Colorado to the balmy Florida Keys, any of these all-inclusive resorts in the USA can help you rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul without having to worry about the cost of dinner and drinks! Plus, most of these all-inclusive American resorts are family-friendly so everyone at any age can enjoy a little slice of vacation.

These luxurious U.S. vacation destinations offer a variety of features including upscale modern rooms to authentic farm-to-table dinners. What are you waiting for? Plan your perfect getaway with this list of our favorite all-inclusive resorts in the USA!

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in USA

1. Twin Farms in Bernard, Vermont 

Rates: $1,500 and up
What’s Included: All meals and drinks including cocktails and appetizers.

Nothing quite compares to waking up to the fresh fall New England foliage and at Twin Farms, you’ll see why. With 300 acres of enchanting forests, rolling meadows, and sparkling ponds, you’ll definitely feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of a fairy tale. Included with your room (you can choose between suites or even your own cottage), all meals are included. From the moment you wake up, you’ll be greeted with a freshly made breakfast filled with classic Vermont staples to the moment you’re ready for bed, you’ll have the option to snack on delectable after-dinner treats of canapes and s’mores at a bonfire. Activities at Twin Farms are abundant. During the warmer months, you can choose to swim, bike, or fly fish at the nearby Copper Pond. When the snow starts to fall, you can either ski, sled, or snowshoe. There are also some options to play with your teenage kids including croquet and bocce ball!

2. Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in Little Torch Key, Florida 

Rates: $2,000 and up
What’s Included: Breakfast credit, spa credit, welcome bottle of champagne, lunch (depending on package), dinner (depending on package).

If you’re looking for a little solitude with your sweetie, look no further than Little Palm Island Resort and Spa. This stunning piece of paradise lies on a secluded island in the Florida Keys and is only accessible by seaplane or boat! While curling your toes in the white, tropical sands, your new home away from home will be a French Polyponesain-inspired thatched bungalow. This all-inclusive is so pristine, you’ll forget you’re still in your home country. To get the full recharge, you may want to leave the kids at home (no one under 18 is allowed) and you’ll be asked to avoid technology during your visit to get the most out of the resort’s natural beauty. If you’re planning to spend more than two nights at this ultimate vacation destination, spring for the Culinary Paradise Package which includes daily three-course lunches and four-course dinners for two. There are also plenty of oceanic activities that are included in your fees like kayaking, flats fishing, and snorkeling!

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3. Dunton Hot Springs in Dunton, Colorado 

Rates: $955 and up
What’s Included: All meals and beverages

Nestled in the valley of the San Juan Mountains, you’ll feel like you step back in time to the 1800s from the moment you arrive at this all-inclusive resort. During your stay at Dunton Hot Springs, you’ll stay at a hand-built yet lovingly restored sturdy wood cabin that includes indoor or outdoor hot spring tubs and wood-burning stoves. This whimsical all-inclusive resort includes all meals and beverages in your fee plus access to the area’s main attraction: six hot spring pools—talk about relaxing! You can also add on a package (like Mountain Romance or Health and Wellness) that includes a half-day work of activities and experiences. “There’s nowhere else like it. Such a special spot off the beaten path. Not easy to get to, but that’s the point,” Annabel Golden says in her 5-star review. “Once you’re here, you’re so glad you made the trip. The food is fabulous, service is attentive without being over the top. “Cabins” are each very unique and historic. This is our 4th visit. Definitely not our last.”

4. Canyon Ranch Woodside in Woodside, California 

Rates: $6,500 and up
What’s Included: Meals, including snacks, pool, and spa access.

Ever wanted to stay in a treehouse? Now is your chance to do it in classic California style. At Canyon Ranch Woodside you can stay in a glass-laded tree spectacular that sits between 35 and 50 feet in the air, blanketed by a canopy of the infamous California redwoods. Another lodging option is a quaint room in the resort’s main lodge. Encouraged to bask in the magic of this natural wooded wonderland, there are a variety of activities that guests can take part in like wobbly rope courses or pedal through a guided mountain bike ride. You can also purchase a package for extra activities and services. However, no matter what you pick, all meals are included!

5. Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Florida 

Rates: $288 and up
What’s Included: Meals, water and land sports, evening events

Notorious for being one of the best kid-friendly all-inclusive resorts, Club Med Sandpiper Bay has it all. Included in your package, all meals come free as well as a countless number of activities that the whole family can enjoy in both land and water. Looking for a little “me” time away from the kids? Don’t worry, Club Med has you covered! Enjoy a relaxing and pampering time at their adults-only pool or spa while the kids have the time of their lives at a super-fun kid’s club.

6. Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michigan 

Rates: $359 and up
What’s Included: Packages vary monthly but most include breakfast

Get ready to be fully immersed in Old American charm when you stay at the Grand Hotel. Built in 1886, every one of the 397 rooms offers sweeping views of Mackinac Island, and some rooms even offer an outdoor tub. Children of all ages are welcome but cars are not permitted on the island so you’ll have to opt for a horse and buggy ride or bike to get around. Amongst the grounds of this all-inclusive resort, you can play tennis or lawn games, swim in the pool or relax in a sauna, or dine with your loved ones at one of the on-site restaurants. “Our first trip to Mackinac Island and a delightful stay at the Grand Hotel,” Debbie Robinson says in her Google review. “We loved hiking and bicycling on the island and ending our day enjoying the wonderful restaurants of the Grand Hotel resort. Be sure to attend one of Bob’s lectures on the hotel.”

7. Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee  

Rates: $795 and up
What’s Included: Meals, in-room snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, non-guided activities.

Picture it. You wake up in the early morning, sipping on a nice hot cup of coffee or tea, and watch the sunrise peek out from behind the Great Smoky Mountains while the smell of fresh blackberries and grass tickle your nostrils. Experience this all and more when you stay on the 4,200 acre working farm at the Blackberry Farm all-inclusive resort! When you stay here, you’ll be greeted with sweeping mountain views, authentic farm-to-table meals, and access to countless activities like tennis courts, pools, and a spa that is housed in original late-1880s home. There are also activities that you can do like archery, cooking classes, or guided hikes. However, not all of these are included with your rate!

8. Skytop Lodge in Skytop, Pennsylvania 

Rates: $216 and up
What’s Included: Meals and some activities

Named as one of the top resorts in the Poconos, the Skytop Lodge is a must-see destination. There are plenty of lodging options available including staying in the historic inn or renting your own private cottage for you and the fam. Not only are the natural views spectacular but they offer a bushel of activities you can choose from like ax throwing, ziplining, rock-climbing, paintball, a treetop adventure course, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and in the winter, skating and ice fishing. You can also just simply relax by one of their dazzling lakes or brush up on your golf swing by taking on a round or two at their 18-hole golf course. You can also treat yourself to one of their many spa services and then sip on some wine while you dine on a freshly made gourmet meal, which is included in your rate!

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9. The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana

Rates: $1,800 and up
What’s Included: Meals, snacks, drinks (including alcohol), daily activities plus equipment, fitness center access, evening entertainment, airport transfers, on-ranch transportation.

Get ready to click up your heels and yell “yee-haw” when you pull up to your stay at The Ranch at Rock Creek! Sitting on a sprawling 6,660 acres, you and your family will find plenty to do without having to worry about forking extra cash. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, you can choose to trek into the wilderness by horse, spend your day fly fishing for trout, or unwind with a massage in an outdoor wagon. When the sun sets, you can enjoy yourself with a delectable farm-to-table meal and spend time truly reconnecting with family or loved ones. Looking for more of an authentic outdoor experience? The Ranch at Rock Creek also offers a canvas topped cabin in a wildflower meadow for more of a glamping feel.

10. Miraval Austin in Austin, Texas 

Rates: $1,000 and up
What’s Included: Nightly resort credit, meals, resort amenities, activities, non-alcoholic beverages, and airport transfers.

If you’re looking to unplug from the world for a little bit, look no further than Miraval Austin. With electronics only being allowed in certain areas of this all-inclusive resort, you’ll be forced to relax and rejuvenate to the ultimate level. Included activities like yoga and horseback riding are offered on the regular and you’re encouraged to partake in order to strengthen your body and mind. A nightly resort credit of $175 (depending on the package you order) is yours to spend on spa services or private activities. Healthy meals are included in your fee and they are all made using fresh and local ingredients. Gratuity is also included in your fee, so no tipping is permitted!

11. Vista Verde Guest Ranch in Clark, Colorado  

Rates: $1,895 and up
What’s Included: Meals, beverages, and guided activities.

Nestled in a quiet spot outside Steamboat Springs, you’ll find the Vista Verde Guest Ranch on an idyllic 500 acres, sprinkled with authentic log cabins that you can rent out for you and the kiddos. Even though this all-inclusive resort operates as a working cattle ranch by day, you’ll find it easy to unwind and take in the big outdoors when you partake in any of their activities like horseback riding (trail rides and semi-private lessons offered), guided hikes, and bike trails, and even cooking classes for the little ones! “We just returned from a wonderful trip to Vista Verde. The property was gorgeous, food delicious, and service impeccable,” Kimberly Hale says in her 5-star Google review. The staff was so accommodating and the activities were a blast. I felt like we were somewhere between a Hallmark movie and snow globe. Perfect!”

12. Miraval Arizona in Tucson, Arizona 

Rates: $1,000 and up
What’s Included: Nightly resort credit, meals, resort amenities, activities, non-alcoholic beverages, and airport transfers.

Once you drive up to this Tucson all-inclusive resort, you’ll see why it’s been voted number one for years running. This luxurious adults-only getaway destination is truly what the doctor ordered. With countless activities like a rope challenge course and spiritual healing classes, you’ll find yourself so preoccupied that you won’t even bother to look at your phone. Plus, you won’t go hungry either! All 3 meals are included in your stay and there is no limit to how much you can order. So feel free to order all the desert your heart pleases, all the meals here are uber-healthy and made with fresh and local ingredients and can be enjoyed guilt-free!

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