All-inclusive resorts allow you to experience all a resort has to offer, at an extremely affordable, preset price. Most all-inclusive timeshare resorts are based on the same model – an all-inclusive fee is paid for each guest for every night of their stay. In return, guests are free to take advantage of all the resort has to offer. The fee typically covers food and beverages (some have limits on alcohol), and often an array of activities. Much of an all-inclusive resort’s allure stems from the fact there’s no need to carry your wallet or budget as the day goes on.
However, not all all-inclusive resorts are the same. Prices, plans and activities will all vary by resort. Some resorts offer tiered options – each level offers more and more perks, at a higher rate. Other all-inclusive resorts offer varying plans based upon the unit you’ll be staying in, where a more lavish room equates to a better plan. It’s also vital to be aware of how the resort you’re looking into handles the payment of the all-inclusive plan. On RedWeek, owners generally do not bundle the all-inclusive fee into their rental price, since the overall cost of the all-inclusive plan is based on the number of guests. More often, a credit card is taken at the beginning of your stay and the charge for the plan is processed on check-out day. If you plan on staying at one of these resorts, make sure you find out whether the all-inclusive plan is mandatory or optional – this will vary based on the individual resort, and who you rent it from.
The Royal Sands
The Royal resorts’ recent change to an all-inclusive format was met with mixed opinions. While the all-inclusive plan is optional when renting from an owner, it is mandatory when booking directly through the resort. Titled the REFINE package, this all-inclusive program offers guests access to the bulk of the Royal Sands’ amenities and dining options. What’s included?
- Access to all restaurants and bars on property, buffet breakfast and lunch, a la carte lunch and dinner (premium dishes include a surcharge)
- Snacks served twice daily
- Selection of national and international beers, cocktails, house wines, liquors, liqueurs as well as non-alcoholic beverages (premium drinks include a surcharge)
- Beach and pool food and drink service
- Fully stocked minibar
- Access to on-site pools, children’s pool and lighted tennis courts
- Sports desk for use of beach towels, snorkeling gear, sailboats, bicycles and golf clubs
- Fitness center and beach sports, including beach volleyball and beach soccer
- Daily resort-based activities and nightly entertainment
- Kids’ Club for children ages four to twelve
- All taxes and tips
Pueblo Bonito Rose Spa & Resort
- Housekeeping twice daily
- Dining at all restaurants and bars on-site as well as at sister resort Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos
- Wide variety of cocktail and beverage options (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Private access to El Medano Beach
- Fitness center featuring a variety of exercise classes
- Access to pool and pool/beach activities
- Daily activities including options like ping-pong, tennis and Spanish lessons
- Exclusive themed dining nights at the Mare Nostrum restaurant
Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa
A more modern approach to all-incluive plans involves implementing a base plan as well as range of add-on benefits to customize your vacation. This method is employed by Cabo San Lucas’ Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa. Villa del Arco offers a solid, non-mandatory base all-inclusive plan with plenty of optional additions to create an unforgettable experience. Their base plan includes:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at all of the resort’s restaurants and bars
- Fully stocked minibar
- Premium wines and various drinks by the glass
- Nightly entertainment including theme nights and live music
- Water sports equipment such as kayaks, paddle boards and boogie boards
- Fitness center and tennis courts
- Daily activities for adults and children such as volleyball, pool games, dancing lessons and Spanish lessons
- All taxes and tips