7 All-Inclusive Resorts in the US That Are Worth the Splurge

From a Montana cattle ranch to a Sedona canyon retreat, these American resorts prove the US can do all-in-one vacations just as well as the tropics.Ken Hayen, Courtesy of Mii AmoI love piecing a trip together myself, mapping out every restaurant reservation and day trip until the itinerary is exactly right. But over the years—and especially since becoming a mom—I've come to appreciate what an all-inclusive resort takes off my plate. These properties fold your room, meals, drinks, and often your activities into one upfront rate, so you're not doing math over a glass of wine or budgeting out an afternoon of kayaking. You know your total cost before you land, and you get to actually be present with your family instead of managing a running tab and a packed schedule.Most people hear "all-inclusive" and picture Mexico or the Caribbean, and for good reason—those regions built the model. But the US has some incredible flat-rate retreats of its own with just as much character and luxury, if not more. Instead of one template of beach, buffet, and bar, American all-inclusives range from Western guest ranches and Florida Keys beach bungalows to desert wellness retreats, each built around a real sense of place, with local, seasonal food and activities like fly fishing or a guided canyon hike standing in for a poolside flop. The seven all-inclusive properties below are proof that the format can be just as indulgent, and a lot more distinctive, without the need to pack your passport.Editor-recommended all-inclusive resorts in the USFrequently asked questionsMohonk Mountain HouseLocation: New Paltz, New YorkExperience a slice of history at Mohonk Mountain House, where you will be immersed in the wholesome pastimes and stunning natural beauty of the American icon. Mohonk offers a seemingly limitless array of activities to try while visiting; guests can choose their own adventure or simply embrace doing nothing at all. The spa is a must-visit for the tranquil setting alone—it frames the nearby Shawangunk Mountains. Whether enjoying the Belgian waffles with caramelized bananas at the divine breakfast buffet or grabbing cookies and tea as an afternoon snack, service is warm and personal. The rooms achieve a cozy elegance by leaning into what makes Mohonk so special: incredible views, simple luxuries like wood-burning fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs, and an eye for aesthetic details inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. An ideal place for a solo trip or a family gathering, Mohonk offers a respite from our overstimulated, overscreened culture. Visit and get back to the most important things in life: nature, connection, beauty, and the best breakfast buffet this side of the Atlantic. —Katie MathewsIncluded in the rate: Three farm-to-table meals daily, afternoon tea, guided hikes, an indoor pool, boating, golf, and most outdoor activities; alcohol and spa treatments cost extra.Why we love it: This Victorian-era castle sits on its own lake and comes with 85 miles of hiking trails and a nine-hole golf course—all folded into the nightly rate. It's also one of the more accessible drives on this list, about 90 miles from New York City, so it's an easy sell for a long weekend without a flight.Read Full ReviewBungalows Key LargoLocation: Key Largo, FloridaThere are reasons in life why it’s great to be an adult, and Bungalows Key Largo is one of them. Its 12 waterfront acres are a veritable surf and sand playground, but this adults-only resort means your mid-afternoon nap won’t be interrupted by mini meltdowns. Bungalows Key Largo was the hottest thing to hit the Keys in 2019, only to be devastated by a fire three months after opening. Like a phoenix, this resort rose from the ashes and is humming along. It’s an all-inclusive, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get a rowdy bunch here. This is for couples who like to play as much as they like to party, and with plentiful water sports, yoga sessions, and a spa, there’s always something to do. —Nancy DePalmaIncluded in the rate: Unlimited breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus premium beverages at multiple restaurants and bars; non-motorized watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding; bikes; daily yoga; and use of the fitness centerWhy we love it: It's an adults-only bungalow on the bay, with private outdoor soaking tubs on every patio, so it feels more like a private island than a stop on the Overseas Highway. It's also one of the few US all-inclusives that leans fully tropical, so it's the closest domestic stand-in for a Caribbean escape without having to reach for your passport.Read Full ReviewThe PointLocation: Saranac Lake, New YorkA one-time Gilded Age escape and the last surviving Adirondacks Great Camp operating as a hotel, The Point was built in the early 1930s by William Avery Rockefeller II and still channels a rustic gentility and simpler way of life. There’s (almost) no Wi-Fi, just 11 rooms, and a vintage-style Hacker-Craft for summer cruises; winter days can be spent snowshoeing or ice skating across the lake. Guests dine communally in the lodge’s great hall (stone hearth, twig chairs, and black-tie nights on Wednesdays and Saturdays) on elevated country fare (foie gras, venison), before ending the night by, say, inner-tubing in tuxes and gowns down a snowbank. While fellow guests become actual friends you’ll swear you’ll return with next year, it’s the staff that makes it feel like a home: Pop into the kitchen for grilled cheese at midnight, ask about local sugaring techniques, and have maple syrup delivered to your room unbidden. When your car’s pulled around for the long drive home, you’ll find a to-go mug of your favorite coffee in the cupholder—because that’s just what family does. —Alex PostmanIncluded in the rate: Gourmet meals; afternoon tea; wine and spirits; use of all sports equipment; and activities like kayaking, boating, tennis, and hikingWhy we love it: It's set on 75 private acres in the Adirondacks, and Saturday dinner is still black tie, right down to the Champagne on arrival. With just 11 rooms, it never feels crowded, and the staff has a way of anticipating requests before you've even made them, which is part of why guests keep coming back.Read Full ReviewTwin FarmsLocation: Barnard, VermontTwin Farms, an 18th-century Southern Vermont farmhouse that once belonged to Nobel Prize–winning writer Sinclair Lewis, is the perfect spot to get away from the city and relax amid maple and pine trees. One of only a handful of Relais & Chateaux properties in New England, the food here is superb, with chef Nathan Rich putting together a highly seasonal menu drawn from Vermont produce, meats, and dairy. Beyond the dining room, there’s a guide readily available for walks through the surrounding woods, an on-call chauffeur for local outings, and even someone to bring you milk and cookies at any hour. —Todd PlummerIncluded in the rate: All meals (including forest picnics), fine wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, Wi-Fi, and all activities (including equipment), from downhill skiing on the property's own trails to canoeing on Copper PondWhy we love it: This adults-only retreat has 28 accommodations (ranging from cottages and suites to tree houses) that double as galleries for museum-quality art, including pieces by David Hockney and Jasper Johns. Every stay is customized down to your food preferences and the art in your room, so it feels less like a hotel and more like being handed the keys to a very tasteful friend's private estate.Read Full ReviewPaws Up MontanaLocation: Greenough, MontanaNestled in Montana’s scenic Blackfoot River Valley near Missoula, Paws Up Montana offers a quintessential luxury ranch experience that blends rugged Western adventure with refined hospitality. Spanning 37,000 acres, the property attracts families, multigenerational groups, and couples seeking an active yet sophisticated getaway. Dining is a highlight—options range from casual fare to fine dining with a strong focus on fresh, local ingredients. With abundant wildlife, a plethora of year-round activities, and attentive, no-tipping service, Paws Up delivers an all-inclusive, family-friendly retreat deeply connected to Montana’s natural beauty and authentic ranching heritage. —Jean Chen SmithIncluded in the rate: Three daily meals, beer, wine, and well drinks with lunch and dinner, round-trip transfers from Missoula Montana Airport, on-property transportation, gratuities, and a long list of ranch activities like tennis and pickleball, self-guided nature hikes, snowshoeing, mountain biking, pony rides, and moreWhy we love it: It's one of the only true all-inclusive resorts in the country built around a working 37,000-acre cattle ranch. You can spend the morning moving cattle down the valley and the evening soaking in a private hot tub outside your glamping tent.Read Full ReviewMii AmoLocation: Sedona, ArizonaConsider Mii Amo the mothership of all spas. Surrounded by rusty red mountains and rock formations, the renowned and recently revamped terra-cotta-hued sanctuary is the ultimate spa destination for inner transformation and self-care. It's a secluded hideaway set within the Boynton Canyon vortex, known for spiritual and healing energy, and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Sedona. The vibe is serene, calm, and quiet. There are no rowdy groups here, and with a minimum age requirement of 16, there are no children allowed. The recently redesigned refuge features 23 rooms and suites; a two-story movement and fitness studio; a new signature restaurant and culinary garden; a refreshed outdoor swimming pool and deck; a sunken living room space with built-in sofas; a designated consultation wing; and a juice bar. —Jennie NunnIncluded in the rate: Accommodations, three daily meals (alcohol excluded), a daily spa credit or treatments, fitness and movement classes, and access to more than 100 weekly activities and workshopsWhy we love it: Named one of the Best Destination Spas in the US in our Readers' Choice Awards, Mii Amo guests are handed a robe on arrival that doubles as dinner attire. The setting alone—walls of red rock on every side—does a lot of the relaxing for you before a single treatment even starts.Read Full ReviewCanyon Ranch LenoxLocation: Lenox, MassachusettsCanyon Ranch Lenox takes wellness seriously: This is a destination guests head to for a weekend (or week) of rest and relaxation. The adults-only wellness resort in the Berkshires is perched on 120 acres of wooded land just outside Lenox, and once you arrive, there’s little reason to leave. The property runs on a steady schedule of daily classes and treatments that guests can engage with as fully—or selectively—as they choose. The massive spa and fitness facilities (roughly 100,000 square feet) feature a continuous flow of offerings, avoiding the sense of scarcity you often feel at smaller destination spas. Schedules are organized around daily classes, workshops, demonstrations, and treatments. Some guests—many of them repeat visitors—arrive with a full schedule already mapped out; others keep their days largely open, moving between meals, classes, and downtime as they go. Meals and many activities are included, while treatments are added as needed or covered with daily resort credits. The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, though you can also head to the Demo Kitchen, which operates as both a dining destination and a teaching space, hosting lunch-and-learn sessions and hands-on cooking classes. —Lauren Dana EllmanIncluded in the rate: Unlimited meals and snacks, daily fitness classes and wellness lectures, a daily spa credit or treatments, and full access to the spa and pool complex; alcohol is reserved for special prearranged events, and the resort has a no-tipping policy.Why we love it: The 100,000-square-foot spa sits inside a 19th-century mansion that was once a Jesuit seminary, and the programming pushes past pampering into real health coaching and fitness instruction. Guests can build a schedule around one-on-one consultations with nutritionists and trainers, so it's less a spa weekend and more a genuine reset.Read Full ReviewFAQ:Are there any affordable all-inclusive resorts in the US?Affordable is relative in this category, but a few properties sit on the lower end of the price spectrum without skimping on inclusions. Mohonk Mountain House and Bungalows Key Largo both offer shoulder-season rates well under what you'd pay at a place like Twin Farms or The Point, while still bundling most meals, activities, and amenities into the price.Where is a good place to go for an all-inclusive vacation?It depends on what kind of trip you're after. Couples craving total seclusion should look at Twin Farms in Vermont or The Point in the Adirondacks. Families who want room to roam do well at Paws Up Montana. And anyone chasing a wellness reset should book Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires or Mii Amo in Sedona.What is the best all-inclusive resort in the US for great value?Mohonk Mountain House. Between the farm-to-table dining, 85 miles of hiking trails, golf course, and full calendar of programmed activities, all covered by one nightly rate, it delivers more for the money than almost anywhere else on this list.How we choose the best all-inclusive hotels in the US:Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.Jordi Lippe-McGraw is a contributing writer for Condé Nast Traveler. As a lifestyle reporter/editor for almost a decade, she's written for various outlets including the New York Post, Travel+ Leisure, and Ocean Drive, and appeared on TODAY, MSNBC, and E! for her expertise. In addition to being a travel writer, ... Read More