Marriott All Inclusive Resorts

Marriott International has expanded its all-inclusive footprint through high-profile strategic partnerships with premier hospitality developers, most notably partnering with Blue Diamond Resorts to incorporate the Royalton, Planet Hollywood, and Hideaway brands into the Autograph Collection, alongside alliances with international portfolios like Catalonia Hotels & Resorts. This collaborative network allows Marriott Bonvoy members to seamlessly earn and redeem loyalty points across an expansive array of luxury and premium properties spanning Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.

Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort (Dominican Republic)

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Offers an intimate, romantic cliffside sanctuary perched above the Caribbean Sea.
• Accommodations: 185 ocean-view suites and multi-level villas, including private oceanfront suites housed within a Spanish Colonial castle footprint.
• Amenities: 5 fine dining restaurants, 6 cocktail lounges, 2 main swimming pools, a full-service spa, and private white-sand beach frontage.
• What Makes It Special: Combines Spanish Colonial castle architecture with dramatic oceanfront cliff views under The Luxury Collection umbrella.

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• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Focuses on low-density, quiet island luxury.
• Accommodations: 109 luxury suites styled with modern coastal Mexican finishes, oceanview balconies, and rain showers.
• Amenities: 3 fine dining restaurants, 4 cocktail bars, a oceanview main pool, and a rooftop terrace featuring a quiet swimming pool.
• What Makes It Special: Delivers a boutique, highly personalized island sanctuary reachable via a short boat ride from Cancun.

• Demographic Profile: Ultra-luxury multi-generational retreat situated inside a master-planned eco-community.
• Accommodations: High-end suites and residential villas overlooking Santa Elena Bay with sweeping ocean and jungle views.
• Amenities: Oceanview infinity pools, wellness spa, locally sourced fine dining, and guided hiking, snorkeling, and wildlife excursions.
• What Makes It Special: Blends signature JW Marriott service with the raw beauty of Costa Rica’s tropical dry forest near UNESCO-protected reserves.

Check out our full review of JW Marriott Costa Elena.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Features high-energy, contemporary design tailored for adult social travel.
• Accommodations: 340 luxury suites, with select categories featuring private outdoor plunge pools.
• Amenities: 12 restaurants and cocktail lounges centered around the signature WET Deck infinity pool.
• What Makes It Special: Marks the first adults-only all-inclusive resort globally for the W Hotels brand.

• Demographic Profile: Family-friendly and wellness-focused retreat in an undeveloped tourist corridor.
• Accommodations: Approximately 500 rooms and suites, featuring private balconies or garden terraces.
• Amenities: 9 specialty restaurants, 5 bars (including swim-up bars), and multiple swimming pools.
• What Makes It Special: Offers a quiet, low-density beachfront escape focused on eco-relaxation away from high-traffic resort zones.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Family-friendly flagship property featuring a secluded adults-only infinity pool complete with its own swim-up bar.
• Accommodations: 450 renovated, contemporary rooms and suites outfitted with light wood accents and private balconies.
• Amenities: 10 specialty dining concepts (including Mexican street food, Polynesian grill, and Japanese teppanyaki), an active main pool, and a kids’ water park with a lazy river and splash pad.
• What Makes It Special: Serves as Marriott’s brand-developed flagship all-inclusive property in Cancun’s Hotel Zone following a multi-million-dollar redesign.

• Demographic & Adult Amenities: Family-friendly mega-resort housing the secluded, adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun enclave.
• Accommodations: 840 modern suites, featuring multi-room family layouts and ground-floor swim-out upgrades.
• Amenities: 11 swimming pools, multi-story water park, splash pad, supervised kids’ club, 12 restaurants, 13 bars, hydrotherapy spa, and an on-site casino.
• What Makes It Special: Combines high-energy family water park recreation with a completely private adults-only sanctuary.

• Demographic Profile: High-energy family destination built around water park recreation and indoor sports.
• Accommodations: 1,005 modern suites designed for multi-guest family groups.
• Amenities: On-site water park featuring 10 pools, 10 multi-story monster slides, a lazy river, an indoor bowling alley, a laser tag arena, 12 restaurants, and 10 bars.
• What Makes It Special: Houses one of the largest private water park and indoor entertainment complexes in the Mexican Caribbean.

• Demographic & Adult Amenities: Family-friendly beachfront property with access to adult-exclusive zones at the adjacent Hideaway resort.
• Accommodations: 485 upscale rooms and suites outfitted with signature DreamBed™ mattresses and private balconies.
• Amenities: 3 outdoor pools, 11 restaurants, 13 bars, kids’ club, luxury spa, casino, and unlimited access to the nearby Royalton Splash water park.
• What Makes It Special: Located directly on Bávaro Beach with cross-resort privileges to wave pools and monster slides at Royalton Splash.

• Demographic Profile: Action-packed family resort focused on aquatic sports and youth clubs.
• Accommodations: 525 guest rooms and family suites.
• Amenities: 3 pools, 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and access to a massive water park featuring a wave pool, seven monster slides, tubes, and splash pads.
• What Makes It Special: Combines water park entertainment with full beach and dining access at neighboring Royalton Punta Cana.

• Demographic & Adult Amenities: Family-friendly cove resort featuring an adults-only Hideaway section for child-free relaxation.
• Accommodations: 407 suites with multi-bedroom options and romantic swim-out access.
• Amenities: 9 restaurants, 7 bars, swimming pools with swim-up bars, kids’ club, children’s splash park, and Diamond Club™ butler upgrades.
• What Makes It Special: Set along a calm, sheltered cove on Bloody Bay, offering serene swimming waters and sunset views.

• Demographic Profile: High-energy family resort operating under a “Stay at 1, Play at 2” access model with neighboring Royalton White Sands.
• Accommodations: 228 suites equipped with DreamBed™ mattresses and private outdoor balconies.
• Amenities: 4 pools, lazy river, pirate-themed splash park, and 11 combined restaurants and 8 bars across both resort footprints.
• What Makes It Special: Combines lazy river relaxation with shared resort privileges in Falmouth.

• Demographic & Adult Amenities: Family-friendly movie-themed resort housing a dedicated “Adult Scene” adults-only resort section.
• Accommodations: 648 Hollywood-themed suites with modern amenities.
• Amenities: 12 swimming pools, lazy river, splash pad, 11 restaurants, 11 bars, movie theater, kids’ club, and teens’ lounge.
• What Makes It Special: Features authentic film memorabilia paired with Hollywood-themed entertainment zones.

• Demographic Profile: Family-friendly resort situated along the Gulf of Papagayo.
• Accommodations: 292 suites featuring Hollywood-inspired decor, with STAR Class™ upgrades offering personal rider options and agent service.
• Amenities: 2 pools, splash pad, 7 restaurants, 5 bars, and authentic movie memorabilia displays.
• What Makes It Special: Delivers a “Vacation Like a Star” experience set against Costa Rica’s tropical hillsides.

• Demographic Profile: Family-friendly and pet-friendly Mexican hacienda-style estate.
• Accommodations: 270 rooms and suites featuring private terraces framing the Sea of Cortez.
• Amenities: 5 outdoor swimming pools (with swim-up bar service), 7 restaurants, 6 bars, full-service spa, and private beach frontage.
• What Makes It Special: Traditional Mexican hacienda architecture with courtyard fountains, lush gardens, and pet-friendly policies.

Check out our full review of Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos.

• Demographic Profile: All-ages wellness and golf resort set within Costa Rica’s dry forest landscape.
• Accommodations: 406 luxury suites featuring private balconies or garden terraces.
• Amenities: 2 pools, 8 restaurants, 4 bars, Heavenly Spa, and an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course.
• What Makes It Special: Merges championship golf with Westin wellness programs along Playa Conchal.

• Demographic Profile: Family-friendly wellness resort located in the Marina Vallarta district.
• Accommodations: Spacious ocean-facing rooms equipped with private balconies.
• Amenities: Lagoon pools shaded by historic palm trees, private beach area, Heavenly Spa, and fresh coastal dining.
• What Makes It Special: Built on a former historic palm plantation, offering peaceful coastal grounds minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Operates as a boutique sanctuary within the larger Royalton Riviera complex.
• Accommodations: 343 suites, featuring private jacuzzi tubs and swim-out options.
• Amenities: Exclusive adults pool, private beach area with waiter service, dedicated Dorado seafood restaurant, VIP check-in lounge, plus shared access to 10 restaurants, 17 bars, casino, and hydrotherapy spa.
• What Makes It Special: Delivers personalized butler service and exclusive quiet zones while maintaining access to mega-resort facilities.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Located on Bávaro Beach.
• Accommodations: 317 suites with DreamBed™ mattresses.
• Amenities: Private adults pool, dedicated beach area, exclusive bar, and “Stay at 1, Play at 3” access to 12 restaurants, 14 bars, and the Royalton Splash water park.
• What Makes It Special: Couples quiet beachfront relaxation with access to 3 resort dining and water park venues.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Set along a private section of Bloody Bay.
• Accommodations: 140 luxury oceanfront and swim-out suites.
• Amenities: Exclusive pool, dedicated beach lounge with waiter service, private bar, and access to 11 restaurants and 13 bars across the main resort.
• What Makes It Special: Front-row sunset seating along Bloody Bay paired with personalized adults-only concierge care.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Features a private islet beach enclave.
• Accommodations: 352 suites, with Diamond Club™ upgrades offering personalized butler service.
• Amenities: 2 exclusive adult pools, private beach, and “Stay at 1, Play at 2” access to 12 restaurants and 11 bars.
• What Makes It Special: Combines private islet beach lounger service with shared access to the Blue Waters lazy river.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Designed for social, high-energy adult travel in Cancun’s Hotel Zone.
• Accommodations: 458 modern suites featuring ocean or lagoon views.
• Amenities: 4 pools, oceanfront Jacuzzi, 9 restaurants, 6 bars, and the rooftop Level 18 Rooftop Cabana Lounge featuring a sky club, pool, private cabanas, and 360-degree views.
• What Makes It Special: Level 18 Sky Club hosts live DJ sets, themed pool parties, and rooftop nightlife high above the Cancun strip.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Social resort along Uvero Alto beach.
• Accommodations: 320 suites, plus the private 11,500-square-foot multi-level CHIC Mansion villa with its own pool and dedicated butler staff.
• Amenities: 4 pools (including a glass-walled mermaid pool for Diamond Club™ guests), 7 restaurants, 8 bars, and an on-site casino.
• What Makes It Special: Known for daily DJ pool parties, beach events, and the multi-bedroom CHIC Mansion.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). High-energy Gold Coast retreat.
• Accommodations: 220 luxury suites.
• Amenities: Rooftop Cabana Lounge with elevated pool, 9 restaurants, 3 bars, full-service spa, and Royalton FIT fitness classes.
• What Makes It Special: Blends “Party Your Way” social rooftop venues with wellness amenities.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). High-energy retreat along Runaway Bay.
• Accommodations: 345 suites with Diamond Club™ butler upgrades.
• Amenities: 7 restaurants (including an authentic Jerk Hut), 4 bars, sports lounge, private beach, and swimming pools.
• What Makes It Special: Brings the Royalton CHIC high-energy social format and Jerk Hut dining to Jamaica’s north coast.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Flagship property centered on mindfulness, art, and wellness.
• Accommodations: Modern wellness suites outfitted with eco-friendly finishes.
• Amenities: 12 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 pools (including a glow-lit night pool), digital detox zones, and curated art exhibits.
• What Makes It Special: Features digital detox spaces, late-night glow swimming, and artistic retreats.

• Demographic & Adult Sanctuaries: Strictly Adults-Only (18+). Focuses on holistic wellbeing and art integration in Cancun.
• Accommodations: Luxury wellness suites featuring eco-mindful interiors and private balconies.
• Amenities: Hydrotherapy spa circuits, organic culinary venues, quiet relaxation pools, and evening ambient social spaces.
• What Makes It Special: Delivers a quiet, art-infused wellness sanctuary within the high-energy Mexican Caribbean.

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