30 All-inclusives That Are Just a Flight Away

Best for: swimming with whale sharks

Right on the edge of Ningaloo Marine Park, days at Sal Salis are spent exploring the World-Heritage listed reef and its ancient coral, over 500 species of fish, endangered turtles and 12-metre long whale sharks. You’ll have unlimited use of snorkelling gear, wetsuits, paddleboards, kayaks and other water equipment, plus complimentary guided wilderness activities like walks at Mandu Mandu Gorge. All-inclusive meals and drinks are served back at the convivial open-air lodge, steps from your luxe safari-style tent.

Best for: a new Bali favourite  

Re-opening in December 2025 after a multi-year makeover, Paradisus by Meliá Bali boasts an all-inclusive package with some eye-catching add-ons. Book for the spread of included meals and beverages — three restaurants span Asian, Spanish and South American — while also enjoying access to sunrise yoga, trips to local markets and traditional craft workshops. Choose between the adults-only Reserve, complete with a 16+ pool, or the family-friendly section with its thrilling waterpark.  

With just 22 adult-only burés on 212 tropical hectares of beachfront luxury, utmost seclusion is guaranteed at Namale, on the northern Fijian island of Vanua Levu. 

Farm- and ocean-to-table breakfasts, lunches and dinners are all included, plus unlimited beverages and your own customised minibar. Regulars swear by the pillowy pancakes at breakfast and the traditional kokoda, Fiji’s unique coconut-milk ceviche, is a must for lunch or dinner. Guests are also encouraged to share dietary preferences before arrival so the chef can tailor meals to personal tastes. 

Excursions come with an additional charge but a picnic on a remote beach or a day spent big-game fishing (where chefs will prepare your prized catch for dinner) are worth that little bit extra.  

Best for: impressive dining options

A 75-minute drive from Phuket International Airport, this 414-room-and-suite resort delivers an idyllic beach holiday with the bonus of unlimited drinks, cocktails and meals. Nine dining outlets offer everything from Thai classics and sushi to kid-friendly pizza, and don’t skip sundowners on the sand. There are also three pools, a butterfly sanctuary and the nearshore coral reef to explore.

Ultra-luxe Lizard Island is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in Queensland. Surrounded by more than 1000 hectares of national park, it sits directly within Queensland’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. 

Most meals and beverages at Salt Water Restaurant and Driftwood Bar & Wine Cellar are included as part of your stay, as is the use of motorised dinghies, stand-up paddleboards and clear-view sea kayaks (plus snorkelling gear). The team will even pack a hamper of refreshments for any private beach outings.

Take your getaway to the next level by pre-booking one of the resort’s tailored packages that focus on special interests such as wellness, adventure and romance. 

Best for: adventurous families

While this low-key Lord Howe Island property is ideal for adults and families alike, the all-inclusive packages make it particularly attractive for those with energetic kids. Equipment for snorkelling and bike riding is provided, along with meals that can take the form of four-course dinners, a BBQ hamper or a packed lunch for when you’re on the go. Kids under 10 stay free for stretches of seven nights and longer, and airport transfers are included.   

Glide through Palau's World Heritage-listed Rock Islands aboard the Four Seasons Explorer, an 11-room “floating resort”. Up to three dives a day, including equipment, are covered by the full-board fare, meaning you’ll have ample opportunity to take in underwater caves, manta rays and vast schools of brightly coloured fish. Also included: an on-board videographer, cultural excursions and multi-course feasts served in the chic indoor/outdoor dining area.  

Best for: pristine beaches and privacy  

Palm-fringed stretches of white sand, azure waters and thatched-roof villas: Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao checks all the boxes for a dreamy tropical island escape. Better yet, everything here — from the East-meets-West cuisine and island-hopping boat rides to rejuvenating spa treatments — is included in your stay. Don’t skip a traditional Filipino hilot massage in the jungle-shrouded spa.

Best for: top-notch food and wine

Shucking oysters straight from the water, distillery and winery tours, cooking demonstrations and mixology classes are just some of the foodie-forward activities included in your stay at Saffire Freycinet, a luxurious 20-suite lodge overlooking the pink granite peaks of The Hazards. Then there are the knockout meals at Palate restaurant, where the tasting menu might include just-caught scallops, wagyu from Tasmania’s north coast and honey from the hives onsite. 

Best for: family-friendly skiing

For those seeking a more alpine-oriented all-inclusive, Hokkaido’s Club Med Kiroro Grand is hard to beat. With everything on the menu from skiing, snowboarding and snow trekking to a spacious onsen for soothing tired muscles, there’s lots to keep kids (and parents) happy. Rental equipment, lift tickets, lessons, kids' clubs and meals are included so families can focus on swooshing down the slopes without the hassle of extra costs.

Best for: a Top End safari

Perched above a floodplain on the edge of Kakadu National Park, this 12-bungalow bush camp offers plenty of chances to spot crocodiles, water buffalo, wallabies and more. Guided safaris are covered in your fare, as are hearty, country-style meals and an open bar. Guests can start and end their days with an airboat safari, throw in river cruises, open-top game drives and wilderness walks, or simply splash around in the pool and watch the wildlife wander by.

Best for: a private island getaway

Iririki has all the trappings of the best private island resorts — waterfront farés, verdant tropical gardens, a vast pool overlooking the sea and the sense that all your every holiday whim can be catered to on-site — and it’s just a three-minute ferry ride from Port Vila. Add the all-inclusive deal and your biggest decision will be which restaurant to choose for dinner: open-air Azure for the catch of the day or the poolside Sunset Bar & Grill for finger-licking burgers. 

Best for: budding surfers

Surrounded by the black sand beaches and palm jungle of Pekutatan, Lost Lindenberg offers three and five-night surfing packages that cater to all levels. Private surf lessons, board rental, Balinese massages and yoga classes come included, plus nourishing, plant-based breakfast, lunch and dinner served at the resort’s communal dining table or at evening bonfires down on the sand.  

Best for: all-out luxe

Clinging to the northernmost point of Hamilton Island, Qualia is one of The Whitsundays' most indulgent stays. Opt for the Gourmet package for extra perks such as breakfast and dinner at the resort’s renowned restaurants (Pebble Beach for the six-course degustation or Long Pavilion for a more relaxed vibe), VIP airport transfers and a 24-hour chauffeur service around the island, plus your own golf buggy, no less.  

Best for: off-the-grid luxury

While not technically all-inclusive, a stay in one of these off-grid glass cabins comes with the option to add generous breakfast and dinner hampers, meaning you’ll barely need to lift a finger after a not-so-busy day getting back to nature. Expect homemade granola, local cheeses and charcuterie, hearty mains and extra treats. Across 16 remote New Zealand locations, Haurapa PurePod — an hour from Queenstown — stands out for sweeping Pisa Range views and easy access to Central Otago’s wineries.

Best for: South Korea’s island paradise

South Korea’s largest island lures visitors with its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and subtropical climate. Choose the all-inclusive option at this sleek cliffside hotel, and you no longer need to fret over where to eat for dinner each night. Access to the on-site restaurants varies depending on the length of your stay (three nights gets you an omakase dinner), but every package includes the signature Jeju Brunch Royale of unlimited champagne, French caviar and a seafood buffet. 

Best for: next-level river cruising

Set to launch in December 2025, the PS Australian Star is the world’s only five-star wood-fired paddle steamer. Guests can spend three, four or seven days cruising the Murray River in one of 19 elegantly appointed cabins, with all-inclusive fares covering meals, drinks and train transfers from Melbourne. Don’t skip the enriching shore excursions, such as a tour of the 1860s Perricoota Station and a shiraz tasting at St Anne’s Winery.

Best for: incredible pools

Home to Australia’s largest swimming pool, “swim-out” poolside suites and villas with private infinity pools (not to mention the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep), this kid-friendly resort offers plenty of options for water babies. Dining is a standout here — think seafood dinners, zesty pan-Asian and breezy beachside lunches — all covered by the all-inclusive option, along with a daily $200 drink credit and boat transfers from Hamilton Island. 

Best for: spa and wellness fans

At this swanky adults-only wellness retreat, daily classes are complimentary — yoga, strength training and sensory walking meditation, to name a few. (Some packages cover an in-depth sleep analysis and facial in a private hale.) With the all-inclusive meal plan, dinner might mean sashimi don at the on-site Nobu one night and Thai yellow curry on your private lanai (veranda) the next.

Best for: Kangaroo Island’s greatest hits

Southern Ocean Lodge stretches out in sleek style along the rugged Kangaroo Island coastline, with floor-to-ceiling windows in each of the 25 suites facing firmly towards the water. All-inclusive dining showcases local produce like marron and line-caught whiting — don’t forget to pick up a South Australian wine at the walk-in cellar — plus there’s the in-suite bar brimming with snacks and drinks at no extra cost. Outside, complimentary guided tours of Flinders Chase National Park, nearby Seal Bay and the subterranean Kelly Hill Caves await. Airport transfers are also included.

Best for: First Nations cultural experiences

First Nations-led and operated, the four-day, 35-kilometre wukalina Walk traces the wildly beautiful Tasmanian coastline from wukalina/Mount William to larapuna/Bay of Fires. It’s an immersive experience, with stays at the Krakani Lumi (resting place) camp and a restored lightkeeper's cottage, walking gear, accommodation transfers and bush tukker meals all part of the package.

Best for: epic included activities

On Bali’s southernmost tip, Samabe takes “all-inclusive” seriously. Meals and drinks at any of the resort’s four restaurants and bars are included in your stay, as is a daily laundry and a 24-hour butler service. But the free activities take things to a whole other level, with catamaran sailing, beach camel rides, Balinese cooking classes, foam parties and more on offer.

Best for: outback adventures

A former sheep station turned wildlife conservancy in the Flinders Ranges, Arkaba has just five cosy rooms but over 25,000 hectares to explore. Meals and drinks are included in your stay, along with twice-daily guided wilderness activities like treks through the ancient Wilpena Pound and safaris in search of rare rock wallabies and wedge-tailed eagles. Active types will revel at the chance to sleep under the stars during the three-night Arkaba Walk, which runs from March through October (backpacks and camping gear are provided).

Best for: big groups

Set on 1.4 frangipani-scented hectares on Havannah Harbour, this five-pavilion property is just a 30-minute drive from Port Vila. With more than enough room for 10, it’s an ideal spot for big-ticket celebrations or some fun in the sun with extended family. The fully-catered set-up means there’s food and drink when you please, and anything from on-site pilates to fishing charters to picnics on deserted beaches can be arranged.

Best for: a gourmet weekend away

Breakfasts and three-course dinners are part of your fare at this eco lodge outside Kaikōura, much of it grown in the organic garden on-site. Menus change daily but might include pāua (abalone) ravioli, mānuka-smoked duck breast and all manner of crayfish, the region’s most famous catch. The five 10-metre high tree houses are designed with both couples and families in mind, featuring private balconies, fireplaces and soaking tubs with craggy coastline views. 

Best for: a romantic escape

Tucked along a pristine stretch of Efate Island, Eratap Beach Resort combines romantic seclusion and friendly service. Guests love the Couples Time package, which isn’t quite all-inclusive but does come with a candlelit dinner on the sand, an island picnic and uber-relaxing massages at the beachfront spa. That’s on top of breakfast, transfers, boating expeditions and daily shuttles to Port Vila (though given the gorgeous pool and thatched bar pavilion, it’s unlikely you’ll want to leave).

Best for: wellness warriors

Ease into inner peace at this holistic health resort 2.5-hours’ drive south of Manila. All-inclusive programs range from two to six nights, featuring a personalised mix of yoga, meditation, sound healing workshops and alternative medicine practices. Five restaurants serve up organic fare (the banana-leaf baked grouper at Pesce is a standout) while spa treatments like hot stone massages and body wraps round out the R&R.

Best for: a next-level kids’ club

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort is a beloved destination for the all-inclusive set, particularly for the regular rotation of kids' club fun. The Denarau Island hotel offers immersive cultural activities like traditional cooking classes and Sota Tale (Fijian storytelling), as well as face painting, fish feeding and beach volleyball. You’ll have meals across the two restaurants, free-flowing drinks and as much water sports equipment as your heart desires.

Best for: sailing in East Indonesia  

Snorkel secluded bays, spot Komodo dragons, dine on freshly caught fish grilled with Balinese sambal and soak in a jacuzzi overlooking turquoise seas — all in a day aboard Aqua Blu. This 30-passenger, 60-metre expedition yacht, the first of its kind based in Eastern Indonesia, offers all-inclusive itineraries through Padar and Moyo islands, Komodo National Park and beyond.

Best for: overwater bungalows

At Pearl Farm Beach Resort on lush Samal Island, the two-story overwater suites have stairs leading directly down to the shimmering sea. While not everyone does the all-inclusive package here, it makes sense since the food, much of it locally sourced, is fresh and delicious (the sunset cocktails and canapés don’t hurt, either). Ready to explore? Play a round of pickleball or take advantage of the free non-motorised water sports.