At the best adults-only all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, every day feels like a daydream. Imagine lying on a perfect white-sand beach with an ice-cold frozen drink in your hand, your partner cozied up next to you. There’s no need to try to fish some cash out of your swimsuit when you order the next round, because everything’s included—from that fruity cocktail you’re sipping to the scuba diving or horseback riding excursions you have planned for later.
If that little daydream sounds like your ideal tropical getaway, then what you need is an adults-only all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. From Aruba to Jamaica, nearly every Caribbean island has them. But when it comes to the best of the best, these are my picks for the Caribbean’s top all-inclusive resorts that are made for romance.
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1. Sandals Royal Caribbean
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nothing says romance like an overwater bungalow or villa, and in that area Sandals Royal Caribbean will not disappoint. With an on-resort ferry to bring guests to the resort’s offshore private island in the Caribbean Sea, you and your partner will be treated to a Balinese-style pool, swim-up bar, and Sandals’ renowned Red Lane Spa. With 28 different types of rooms and suites, you can choose from a private plunge pool, in-room jacuzzi, Tranquility bath, or overwater hammock for two.
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With nine restaurants and five bars as well as a free shuttle to nearby Sandals Montego Bay, there are more than enough dining options to suit the palates of any couple. And when you add in croquet, land sports, Hobie Cat sailboats, and scuba, there’s plenty to do all day long at this all-inclusive couples resort.
2. Cocos Hotel Antigua
Jolly Harbour, Antigua
Set on one of Antigua’s most beautiful white sand beaches, Cocos Hotel Antigua is a boutique all-inclusive resort that’s open to couples only. The property offers 34 clifftop cottages, all equipped with hammocks, Adirondack chairs, and outdoor showers. An important consideration when booking an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Antigua: Is it on the sunset side of the island? At Cocos Hotel, you can take in the sunset while sipping Champagne (included) in your private cliff-side infinity pool.
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Cocos differentiates itself from other luxury couples-only resorts with cottages built with wood, wattle, and other indigenous materials. There are no buffets, as all meals are wait-staffed. And while there is definitely a spa, couples can also take steel pan drum and cooking classes or take advantage of the resort’s board game collection. With fresh flowers in your room daily, 24-hour room service, only the best liquors and wines, and organic international cuisine, Cocos is certainly a luxury all-inclusive couples getaway… just without the flashiness of some of the big international resort brands.
3. StolenTime
Castries, St. Lucia
All-inclusive and adults-only, StolenTime combines an island escape with a focus on wellness. Situated within a seven-acre tropical garden on St. Lucia’s northwest coast, the all-inclusive resort sits along the island’s longest golden-sand beach and offers 100 guest rooms (including 43 suites), three restaurants, and three bars, including its much-loved Champagne Bar.
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Couples and other adult guests can enjoy holistic spa treatments along with activities like yoga, meditation, archery, and art classes. The resort’s philosophy is “It’s about time you introduced your body to your mind,” and that’s easy to do at this scenic spot.
4. Serenity at Coconut Bay
Vieux Fort, St. Lucia
Walk into any one of Serenity at Coconut Bay’s 36 suites and you’ll be greeted by luxury. A four-poster mahogany king bed looks out through a glass wall onto your private patio with a personal plunge pool and waterfall, hammock for two, and fully stocked wet bar. Inside, there’s a walk-in rain shower, soaking tub, espresso machine, and Bose entertainment system.
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At this couples-only resort, the beauty is in the details. All suite reservations include butler service, unlimited gourmet dining featuring locally sourced ingredients, unlimited premium spirits and craft cocktails, 24-hour contactless room service, private airport transfers, access to a tranquil pool with in-water loungers, and romantic activities like a Jazz Sunset Cruise.
5. Sandals Grenada
St. George’s, Grenada
Sandals Grenada has 22 room types, but for a truly romantic adults-only vacation, book the SkyPool Butler Suite. The star feature of these oversized suites? A private infinity pool that’s cantilevered over the beach for incredible ocean views. It’s no wonder that Sandals Grenada has received past recognition from Conde Nast Traveler.
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The rest of the resort, located on Grenada’s Pink Gin Beach, is equally stunning. Ten gourmet restaurants, a swim-up bar on the beach, and firepits add to the tropical paradise ambience. For couples who scuba dive, Sandals Grenada has the added bonus of PADI-certified scuba diving and equipment. All activities, including scuba and a variety of other water sports, meals, drinks, and even gratuities are standard in your all-inclusive room rate.
6. Couples Tower Isle
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The five-star Couples Tower Isle is perched on one of Jamaica’s best white-sand beaches. This adults-only all-inclusive resort features eight Oasis Spa Villas, offering guests of these accommodations unlimited spa treatments during their stay (a first of its kind in the Caribbean).
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You’ll find plenty of other ways to unwind at this couples-only resort, with amenities such as unlimited gourmet dining, premium spirits, scuba diving, water sports, golf, tennis, and off-site excursions. With four pools and Jacuzzis on-site and six full-service restaurants, couples on retreat will find plenty of places to relax and indulge. There are also several other romantic adults-only Couples Resorts in Jamaica: Couples Sans Souci, Couples Negril, and Couples Swept Away.
7. The Caves
Negril, Jamaica
With just 12 rooms, The Caves in Jamaica offers a much more intimate experience than most adults-only all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Its unique custom-designed cliffside cottages all have luxurious interiors, and many also feature outdoor showers and private patios.
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Within the resort, you’ll find private caves, a saltwater swimming pool, hot tubs, a spa (try the trademark Jamaican brown sugar body scrub), and a well-stocked rum bar set inside a cave to explore. Guests can also enjoy local nightlife almost every night of the week.
8. Hermitage Bay
St. Mary’s, Antigua
A recent multimillion-dollar renovation has made this luxury, adults-only, all-inclusive resort on Antigua’s west coast better than ever. That includes 30 fully redesigned guest villa suites (many of which include their own pools and outdoor showers), a refreshed spa, and a new beach club concept and bar.
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With its setting on 140 acres of tropical gardens overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Hermitage Bay has ushered in the new while retaining the authentic charm appreciated by past guests. Activities include guided farm tours, weekly cooking classes, sunset cruises, and snorkeling trips. Guests can also take a helicopter or boat trip to nearby Barbuda, where they can enjoy lunch at sister resort Nobu Barbuda or a relaxing walk along Princess Diana Beach.
9. Sandals Barbados
St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados
Located in the lively St. Lawrence Gap area, Sandals Barbados offers adults-only all-inclusive luxury. There are 280 suites in 14 categories to choose from, including swim-up rooms that allow you to walk right out into Barbados’s longest lazy river pool and suites that include the resort’s renowned butler service.
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This mega-resort sprawls across three unique villages, so you can experience something new every day without ever leaving the resort. The all-inclusive vacation packages feature unlimited dining at the 11 on-site dining options, unlimited premium drinks at the eight intimate lounges and bars, gratuities, scuba diving, water and land sports, glass-bottom boat tours, and even a free wedding.
10. Pineapple Beach Club Antigua
Long Bay, St. Philips North, Antigua
Nestled between a powdery white beach and lush green forest, Pineapple Beach Club Antigua is the picture of island perfection. Spend your days frolicking in the three on-site pools, on the pickleball courts, sampling traditional Caribbean cuisine, sailing, or snorkeling—it’s all included.
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The resort’s Tranquility Body and Soul Spa will also welcome you with a variety of relaxation and wellness offerings. Each of the Pineapple Beach Club’s 180 rooms have a balcony or patio with views of the beach, garden, or pool.
