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More all-inclusive resorts outside the big brands

7 resorts in 4 countries in our Resort Finder, with the details checked in September 2026.

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Not every all-inclusive belongs to one of the big resort families. This page gathers seven resorts on this site that stand on their own, or that carry a hotel name with only one all-inclusive here. They are in four countries: four in Mexico and one each in the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Costa Rica. Several have changed names. Amare Cancun is the new name for Breathless Cancun Soul, Krystal Grand Cancun was Reflect Cancun, The Sens Riviera was Sunscape Akumal Beach, Jolly Beach Antigua was Starfish Jolly Beach Resort, and JW Marriott Costa Elena was Dreams Las Mareas. So if you are looking for a resort you knew under an older name, you may find it here. Two are adults-only: Sanctuary Cap Cana and Amare Cancun. Ask me and I'll check current availability.

Key points

Sanctuary Cap Cana is an adults-only, all-suite resort with 324 suites, about 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.
Source: web.archive.org

Hilton's official page lists Amare Cancun as an adults-only all-inclusive in Cancun's Hotel Zone, taking reservations for October 31, 2026 onward.
Source: hilton.com

At AVA Resort Cancun there is a kids' club and a teen lounge for ages 13 to 17, and six pools that include a kids' pool with a water park and an adults-only pool.
Source: pamhotels.com

At Jolly Beach Antigua all guests must be at least 12 years old.
Source: jollybeachantigua.com

The Tico Times reported in May 2026 that the former Dreams Las Mareas would reopen on September 10, 2026 as JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, at Playa El Jobo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Source: ticotimes.net

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