5. Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Travelers looking for an active resort experience will find their bliss at Hotel Xcaret Mexico. The property offers unlimited, complimentary access and tours to nine nearby adventure parks (including Xcaret), making the resort an ideal choice for budget-conscious vacationers. But many guests say this perk isn’t the only reason why they’ll return. Hotel Xcaret Mexico’s “all-fun inclusive program” covers food and beverages at seven of its bars and nine of its restaurants, as well as transportation to and from the parks and airport. Other on-site facilities include several infinity pools, three gyms and a kids club. The only amenities that cost extra are meals and drinks at Ha’ restaurant and spa services, the latter of which visitors highly recommend. Travelers also laud the well-appointed and -maintained suites. All come equipped with 55-inch flat-screen TVs, rain showers, balconies with hammocks, Egyptian cotton bed linens, Nespresso coffee makers and minibars, among other creature comforts. As for the service, guests say the staff is outstanding and help make vacations here truly memorable. Hotel Xcaret Mexico is situated less than 7 miles southwest of downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico, by a white sand beach and Mayan ruins.
6. Excellence Playa Mujeres
Perched along the chalky white sands of the Playa Mujeres peninsula, this adults-only, all-inclusive Excellence outpost offers guests gorgeous surroundings. Suites are appointed with Jacuzzi tubs, flat-screen TVs, pillow menus, espresso coffee machines, stocked minibars and private balconies with a lounge bed that can fit two. But you shouldn’t stay cooped up indoors. Outside, the seven swimming pools, seven bars and long stretches of sand offer ample opportunities for relaxation. As for dining, you’ll have 12 venues to choose from, ranging from a variety of cuisines from Indian to Italian and even Spanish. And for an extra dose of R&R, sign up for a replenishing treatment at the Miilé Spa. (Keep in mind, all spa treatments cost extra.) If you’re craving some more activity, dance lessons, cooking classes and an introductory scuba diving lesson are all part of the all-inclusive rates. Plus, Cancun, Mexico, sits 8 miles south.