A Guide to Marriott All-Inclusives

Marriott Bonvoy’s extensive family of brands has a property for every type of traveler. Whether you are looking for a business hotel, boutique property or something with keen millennial appeal, Marriott Bonvoy has a lot to offer. As the hospitality company grows, so does its portfolio, which now includes a number of all-inclusive properties where you can earn and redeem miles.

All-Inclusive by Marriott is not an official brand. Instead, it is a collection of 30 all-inclusive resorts in nine countries where travelers can enjoy all the food and drinks they want in tropical locales. These properties include a variety of brands like Westin, Delta by Marriott, Blue Diamond Resorts and Autograph Collection. Ten of the properties are reserved for adults only, which is particularly ideal for honeymoon travel.

Each of the all-inclusive properties in the portfolio participates in Marriott Bonvoy program. The all-inclusive collection of Marriott Bonvoy properties has plenty of fun-in-the-sun options where members can earn or burn points when they visit.

» Learn more: The complete guide to the Marriott Bonvoy program

You will find Marriott All-Inclusive resorts all around Mexico and the Caribbean, including popular vacation destinations like Barbados, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. There are several in Costa Rica as well. Here are the Marriott all inclusive locations:

• Antigua and Barbuda.

• Barbados.

• Costa Rica.

• Dominican Republic.

• Grenada

• Jamaica.

• Mexico.

• Saint Lucia.

• Brazil.

Check out specific resorts in this full. list.

Marriott adults-only all inclusives

Happily for certain travelers, several all inclusive resorts by Marriott are adults only. These can be found in destinations like Barbados, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Saint Lucia.

The 10 all-inclusive adults only properties are:

• Treasure Beach By Elegant Hotels (Antigua).

• The House By Elegant Hotels (Antigua).

• Hideaway At Royalton Riviera Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino (Mexico).

• Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort (Mexico).

• Royalton Chic Cancun, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort (Mexico).

• Royalton Chic Punta Cana, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino (Dominican Republic).

• Grand Lido Negril Au-Naturel, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort (Jamaica).

• Hideaway At Royalton Negril, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort (Jamaica).

• Hideaway At Royalton Punta Cana, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino (Dominican Republic).

• Hideaway At Royalton Saint Lucia, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort (Saint Lucia).

All-Inclusive by Marriott can be an excellent use of your Marriott Bonvoy points. With food and drinks included, you can really squeeze a lot out of those hard-earned points.

Many of the properties also have premium food and drink options where guests can pay a bit more to upgrade to better options if they want a more elevated dining experience.

To use your points, you have to visit Marriott.com, use the Marriott app or call Marriott reservations. The All-Inclusive by Marriott website will redirect you to Marriott's general website for points bookings. Whether you are using points or paying cash, all rates are for double occupancy (two people per room).

Rates vary across property. A NerdWallet search in the spring found stays at the Royalton Antigua, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino available for 71,250-100,000 points per night throughout 2022. Meanwhile, the rates at The Westin Porto De Galinhas hung steady at 40,000 points per night — a decent option for anyone holding a 50,000-point free night certificate.

Since Marriott dropped its award chart earlier this year, the cost in points for any given night is less predictable across properties than before. Without categories to drive the price, the cost now depends on demand.

These properties may also appear with Point Savers rates — discounted points redemptions on less busy nights — but upgrade awards, cash and points redemptions and Suite Night Awards are not available at all-inclusive resorts.

A stay at an all-inclusive resort also inches Marriott Bonvoy members closer to elite status as elite night credits count toward status for the coming year. Eligible charges, including the room rate, accrue Marriott Bonvoy points.

Many of the familiar Marriott Bonvoy elite member perks are ready and waiting for eligible status holders at an all-inclusive property. One of these includes the option for a late checkout, based on availability. Platinum Elite members and above can check out as late as 4 p.m.

Elite members are also eligible for:

• Bonus points, based on their tier.

• Elite welcome points.

• The possibility for a room upgrade to select suites.

There are some elite status benefits that are unique to staying in an all-inclusive property, too. For example, elite members:

• Are invited to a weekly cocktail party.

• Receive discounts on premium drinks and other resort incidentals.

• Enjoy access to exclusive sections of the property, where available, for Platinum Elite members and higher.

• Can take advantage of a complimentary 25-minute massage during their stay if they are members of the highest Ambassador Elite tier.

If you are looking for an easy path to elite status, several Marriott co-branded credit cards add it automatically as a perk. These include the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, which comes with automatic Silver Elite status and you can keep climbing to Gold Elite status after spending $35,000 within an account year.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card comes with Platinum Elite status. Terms apply.

If you like earning and burning Marriott Bonvoy points and resorts where you do not have to worry about signing the bill after every bite or sip, then yes. The All-Inclusive by Marriott portfolio of properties delivers great value to those who like to indulge in great food and plentiful drinks with tropical scenery as the backdrop.