11 All-Inclusive Resorts in the USA: Budget-Friendly to Glamorous
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Ahhh friends. It’s been a minute since we’ve posted on the blog, and we have to say – it wasn’t because we were off traveling. It was straight-up work-life. Now that things have calmed down a bit, – we’re realizing that what while we don’t need an adventure quite yet — we need an all-inclusive-have-a-few-adult-bevies kind of trip, ya know?
So we’ve been doing research for weeks on where exactly we want to go – and how much we want to spend. All-inclusive resorts aren’t always incredibly expensive! Your options range from fabulous 5-star accommodations for the rich and famous to budget-friendly mountain getaways when you just need to relax!!
Budget-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts in The USA
Thinking of taking a quick weekend trip somewhere with the family? The resorts below are all under $400 a night, including your lodgings, amenities, and meals.
1. Club Med All-Inclusive Resort: Sandpiper Bay, Florida, USA ($$)
Have you ever considered vacationing near the Everglades? With over 10 locations, The Club Med brand has become synonymous with relaxation. Peppering the Caribbean, Europe, and even Africa – there are plenty of all-inclusive offers across the world! Sandpiper Bay is located on the St. Lucie River in Florida, creating a serene cove that families will love. The best part about this secluded cove is access to water sports! Take sunset cruises among the everglades, go sailing or even enjoy sunrise yoga, all without leaving the USA’s shores.
Rates: $200/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, drinks, cocktails, and some activities
2. Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michigan USA
It may not be your first thought to travel north for a sunny getaway, but the Grand Hotel on the shores of Lake Huron will change your mind! Families can enjoy hiking the area and the massive outdoor swimming pool. For a relaxing couples activity, catch a sunset in a rocking chair on the longest porch in the world! For golf lovers, try the only golf course in the country with horse-drawn carriages between the nines!!
Rates: $350/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, drinks, cocktails, and some activities
3. Skytop Lodge All-Inclusive Resort in Skytop, Pennsylvania, USA
Sitting on over 5,000 acres in the Poconos Mountains is the Skytop Lodge. Visitors can enjoy a wide array of forest-friendly activities, including tree-top adventure courses, ax throwing, kayaking, and even archery tag! Then when you’re ready to do a little hiking? Enjoy private-guest-only hiking trails to see otters and over 175 species of wild birds.
Rates: $370/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, drinks, cocktails, and some activities
4. Triangle X Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Interested in seeing Grand Teton National Park? Triangle X Dude Ranch is located inside Grand Teton near Jackson Hole. Here you’ll find one of the last privately owned true Western experiences! (Think Yellowstone… but more friendly…) Being owned and operated by the same family for five generations, it’s the only privately owned property inside the National Park.
After checking out the stunning scenery, sign up for a guided trek. Visitors can enjoy big game hunting trips or take in unspoiled views of moose, grizzly bears, and wolves!
Rates: $330/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, drinks, cocktails, and some activities
5. Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah
Stay in the peaceful red clay mountains just south of Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park. Not overly splashy itself, the resort more than makes up for the lack of glamour with the stunning views. (There really are no sunsets like in Arizona and Utah!) Canyoneering guides and guided hikes through the Zion Narrows are available as add-ons. Visitors can also take day trips to Zion National Park (a major highlight in the area)!
- P.S. Don’t miss our guide to Utah’s historic Monument Valley!!
Rates: $210/night and up
What’s Included with retreat packages: All meals, guided hikes (A la carte options available)
6. Tyler Place Family Resort in Highgate Springs, Vermont
With almost a 5 star review on Facebook, Google, and Tripadvisor – Tyler Place is one of the best budget-friendly all-inclusive resorts on the list. Close to the Canadian/Vermont border on Goose Bay, visitors can enjoy all manner of good clean fun. Think of the old days before things got fancy and complicated? Their motto is “the best of family resorts.. minus the hype”. We imagine warm summer nights and an easy place to relax.
Enjoy archery, rock climbing walls, boating, and stand-up paddle boarding all weekend!
Rates: $210/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, guided hikes
7. The Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio
If you’ve ever been to Holiday World in Indiana? That’s the vibe at the Kalahari Resort in Ohio. Family and kid-focused, the waterpark is the perfect place to wear the kids out all day!! Truly just a great place to let loose and let the kids splash around for hours. The indoor lazy river is also a great place to go during the winter. We’ve heard kids still need to burn off energy when it’s cold?
Rates: $350/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, guided hikes
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Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in The USA
Looking for that ‘completely-immersed-in-nature-away-from-humanity’ vibe? Some of the high-end all-inclusive resorts in the USA include private islands, secluded jungle bungalows, and adults-only desert escapes.
1. Miraval All INclusive resort & SPa in Austin, Texas
Texas may be the land of cattle and deserts, but don’t be fooled. That rough and tumble exterior belies a rich history and incredible views. Aquatic cardio classes, guided meditations, and seasonally rotating gourmet meals are all part of the Miraval health retreat experience. Visitors can also try ropes courses, group hiking, and climbing walls when looking to pump a little adrenaline!
Rates: $719/night (per person) and up
What’s Included: All meals, some activities including paddle sports, yoga, and spa accommodations
2. Blackberry Farm & Blackberry Mountain: Walland, Tennessee
Southern hospitality at its finest is what you’ll find on this sprawling 4,200-acre resort in the Smoky Mountains. Take in panoramic views of the clouds sitting below your feet while dining at 5-star restaurants and an in-house brewery. When you look for true Southern experiences – think Blackberry Farm! Visitors have loved carriage rides through the gorgeous mountain foliage in autumn, gourmet Southern food, and more. (Blackberry Mountain would be our pick in the fall!!)
Rates: $2250/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, some activities including paddle sports, fly fishing, and horseback riding.
3. Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York
Most people think of New York as the Hamptons and New York City. Little do they know, the state is so much more. Home to the mountainous region of the Finger Lakes, visitors can stay in the stunning ‘resiling region.’ Some of the world’s best Reisling wines are produced here, creating a romantic getaway for even the most seasoned wine drinkers!
Sitting on Mohonk Lake, visitors will find the massive mountain chalet with 85 miles of hiking trails, a crystal clear lake, and nightly entertainment.
Rates: $1200/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, all lake activities, nine holes of golf, and afternoon tea at the historic Lake Lounge
4. Sensei Lanai Four Seasons All-Inclusive Resort in Hawaii, USA
Visiting Hawaii hits a little differently when you’re at Sensei Lana’i. This adults-only wellness retreat stays gorgeous year-round in the misty Lanai Mountains. Yoga, private wellness sessions, and healing spa treatments are all part of the all-inclusive resort package provided for guests.
If you’re not so much about the healing side of the resort, find a little spike of adrenaline horseback riding, snorkeling, and sailing at sunset around the island.
Rates: $880/night and up
What’s Included: All meals, wellness activities
Benefits of picking an All-Inclusive Resort in The USA
First and foremost – if you don’t have a passport – this might be your best option to still enjoy that all-inclusive worry-free experience.
If anything major happens, you’re in more familiar territory! When medical emergencies occur, political changes make regions unstable, or you get sick – it’s easier to navigate bureaucracy in general in your home country.
Have any food sensitivities? From dairy allergies to gluten-intolerance needs, you might be more comfortable navigating your home county… especially when you can find lactase pills at your closest Walgreens.
Last but not least… we have a feeling the flights will be much cheaper. We looked at flights to Florida and Mexico, and from our home base in Kentucky, they were, on average, about $300 cheaper? If you’re on a budget, sticking to the USA might help you!
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kritika Panse
It is my dream to visit St. George, Utah since it is famous for Zion National Park and The Grand Canyon. And I feel the Red Mountain Resort would be an ideal accommodation. Thanks for your tips.