10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Destination Weddings in 2026

According to the 2024 Destination Weddings Market Report, global revenue increased by 33%, from $21.3 billion in 2022 to $28.3 billion in 2023, with Mexico growing the fastest. 

If you’re planning an “I do” in 2026, we’ve already done the research: we rated over 40 all-inclusive resorts based on package value, venue variety, service ratings, group flexibility, and planned 2025-26 upgrades. 

In this blog post, we are going to cover the best ten places that provide a hassle-free celebration and built-in honeymoon—no guesswork required

Let’s begin!.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the selection criteria of each resort 
• Uncovering the scorecard at a glance 
• Looking at Hotel Xcaret Mexico and Secrets Moxrche 
• Decoding the ambience of Hardrock and Hyatt Cancun hotel zone 
• Exploring other great options 

How we chose and scored each resort

We built a five-factor scorecard and applied it to 43 all-inclusive properties, starting with the 25 featured in Paradise Weddings’ guide to all-inclusive wedding resorts in Mexico and adding 18 more slated to launch 2025–26 packages.

1. Wedding value per guest. Using 2024–25 price sheets, we calculated the full bill for a 50-person party, covering the ceremony, reception, and must-have add-ons.
2. Venue variety. More distinctive settings earned more points; Hotel Xcaret’s 22 options set the standard.
3. The service’s reputation. We combined AAA and Forbes ratings with over 15,000 recent OTA reviews and planner comments from Hola Weddings’ 2025 audit.
4. Group flexibility. Resorts that balance kid perks with 18-and-over zones scored higher.
5. Freshness. Renovations, new event tech, or sustainability upgrades finished in 2023–25 improved scores.

For budget context, Paradise Weddings, a destination wedding agency that tracks package and group booking prices across Mexico and the Caribbean, reports that an all inclusive wedding in Mexico for about 30 to 50 guests typically runs between $5,000 and $12,000. Once you combine the main package and core events. 

Their cost and planning guides also highlight décor upgrades, private venues, and outside vendors as the extras most likely to push totals higher. Additional guests often cost another $50 to $150 per person, which is why the scorecard leans so heavily on value per guest and transparent add on pricing.

With those baselines in mind, any property without an on-site ceremony space, averaging below 4.5/5 in guest reviews, or located in a Level-4 U.S. State Department advisory zone was cut before scoring began.

Your at-a-glance scorecard

Need a quick comparison? The grid below lines up each resort’s headline perk, entry-level package cost, venue capacity, and guest mix.

Rank	Resort	Region
Signature tagline	Starting package	Max capacity
1	Hotel Xcaret Mexico	Riviera Maya
Best for venue variety	Complimentary† / $3,199	300
2	Secrets Moxché	Riviera Maya
Adults-only rooftop vows	$999	120
3	Hyatt Ziva Cancun	Cancún
360° gazebo, family value	$660	250
4	Hard Rock Los Cabos	Cabo San Lucas
Stadium-size party vibe	Complimentary	500+
5	Dreams Natura	Riviera Cancun
Eco-park setting, airport-close	$1,100	200
6	Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres	Costa Mujeres
Build-your-own extras	Complimentary	150
7	Grand Palladium / TRS Coral	Costa Mujeres
Two resorts, one celebration	$2,499	300
8	Finest Playa Mujeres	Playa Mujeres
Luxury that welcomes kids	$2,500	200
9	Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit	Puerto Vallarta
Pacific-coast five-diamond	$5,500	150
10	Secrets Maroma Beach	Riviera Maya
Timeless adults-only beach	$999	200

Prices reflect the lowest published symbolic-ceremony packages for 2025. Legal fees, décor upgrades, and per-guest reception costs vary. †Xcaret waives the ceremony fee once a wedding group books 30 or more rooms.

Keep this chart handy when you match guest count, vibe, and budget. Detailed profiles start next.

Interesting Facts
Destination weddings are a significant, expanding segment, making up roughly 17% of global weddings, with projections for substantial market growth, notes Yahoo Finance and Bespoke Bride.

1. Hotel Xcaret Mexico – Riviera Maya

Hotel Xcaret feels like an eco-park paired with five-diamond service. Couples can choose from 22 ceremony and reception venues – a hill-top chapel with 180-degree Caribbean views, torch-lit riverside caves, jungle gardens, and a powder-white beach.

Reserve the required room block and the symbolic ceremony fee is waived. Packages layer on bespoke touches such as Mayan shaman blessings and mariachi recessions, while unlimited entry to seven Xcaret adventure parks is already at room rate, turning every day into an excursion for guests.

Suites overlook jungle or sea, and dining ranges from a rooftop ceviche bar to a ten-course Mexican tasting menu. Sustainability shows in refillable-water programs and on-site wildlife rehab, so your celebration leaves memories, not footprints.

Choose Hotel Xcaret when you want a one-stop wedding hub that keeps guests busy from sunrise zip-lines to sunset vows, without surprise fees.

2. Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen – Riviera Maya

Opened in April 2022, Secrets Moxché is an adults-only retreat featuring 483 suites, seven heated pools (three designed like cenotes), and a rooftop lounge that doubles as a ceremony perch.

Wedding packages begin with Wedding in Paradise, priced at $1,299 or complimentary with a qualifying room block. Couples who upgrade to the Secrets Ultimate bundle (about $3,700) add live music, a private dinner, and professional video coverage. Many pairs choose the rooftop garden for vows, then shift to the beachfront gazebo or a teak-lined ballroom for the reception.

Between events, visitors can float from the cave pool to 18 restaurants and bars, including the Ember steakhouse and an observatory lounge. Suites begin at 600 square feet, with Preferred Club rooms featuring butler service and ocean-view soaking tubs.

Choose Secrets Moxché if you want penthouse-level design, easy Playa del Carmen nightlife access, and wedding photos that look editorial straight out of the camera.

3. Hyatt Ziva Cancun – Cancún Hotel Zone

Set on Punta Cancún’s private peninsula, Hyatt Ziva wraps the Caribbean on three sides and tops it with a 360-degree wedding gazebo that seats 120 guests.

Packages start with Just for the Two of You at $660. The mid-tier Lavish & Opulent option costs $5,569 for 20 guests and covers ceremony décor, cocktail hour, and a three-hour reception with open bar. Even the entry package includes the officiant, bouquet, boutonniere, and cake.

Families spread out: kids ride the mini water park and raid the candy shop, grandparents sample micro-brews at Tres Cerveza’s, and night owls catch live music in the lounge. Reviewers highlight the staff’s calm precision, noting that large groups move smoothly from beach photos to ballroom dinner.

Choose Hyatt Ziva for postcard-worthy views, Hotel-Zone convenience, and pricing that leaves room in the budget for extra florals instead of hidden fees.

4. Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos – Cabo San Lucas

Hard Rock Los Cabos welcomes guest lists that read like festival lineups. The Complimentary collection covers up to 32 guests, and themed upgrades such as Tropical Paradise or Lavish Day can add fireworks, live bands, and Colin Cowie décor.

Venue options are stadium-scale: the indoor Harmony Ballroom seats 1,650, while the open-air Serenade Terrace holds 650 with Pacific views. A specialized Indian-wedding team guides multi-day South Asian celebrations with separate baraat routes and tailored menus.

Beyond the aisle, guests rotate through five pools, request Fender guitars via room service, and enjoy premium liquor at every bar. The shoreline is not swimmable; couples trade waves for dramatic sunset photos against the Pacific.

Pick Hard Rock if your dream day feels more like a headliner encore than a string quartet.

5. Dreams Natura Resort & Spa – Riviera Cancun

Fifteen minutes south of Cancún International Airport, Dreams Natura mixes jungle-inspired design with kid-friendly thrills: a roller-glider zip line, splash park, and cenote-themed spa debuted with the resort in 2020.

• Venues. Exchange vows on the Blue Water Rooftop for up to 90 guests, the palm-lined Gardenview Palapa for 250 guests, or barefoot on the beach deck for 300 guests.
• Packages. The entry-level Wedding in Paradise package costs $1,399 to $1,799 for 10 guests, or it becomes complimentary with a qualifying room block. Bigger parties choose Beyond Memorable at $10,899 for 79 guests, covering every event from rehearsal dinner to farewell brunch.
• Value perks. Off-season promos often add extra guest credits, letting couples invest in live music or upgraded florals without stretching the budget.

Pick Dreams Natura if you want lush scenery, quick transfers, and flexible pricing that leaves room for a catamaran sail the morning after “I do.”

6. Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres – Costa Mujeres

Majestic keeps budgets tight and options open. Book 15 rooms for seven nights (or 105 room-nights) and the Symbolic package, valued at $1,250 for 60 guests, becomes free.

• Venues. The highlight is the Sky Wedding Gazebo for up to 50 seated guests with wrap-around Caribbean views; beach and garden gazebos welcome larger groups up to 120.
• Mix-and-match pricing. Add a private dinner, live trio, or drone video à la carte; extras start at $15 per person for receptions over 60 guests.
• Split personality. One wing is adults-only with swim-up bars, the other is family-friendly with a splash area, solving the age-mix puzzle in a single booking. All suites include outdoor Jacuzzis; some add rooftop plunge pools.

Choose Majestic Elegance when you want a no-fee ceremony, rooftop vows, and the freedom to invest only in the extras that matter to you.

7. Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres & TRS Coral – Costa Mujeres

Opened in 2018, this twin-resort complex delivers two vibes in one postcode: family-friendly Grand Palladium and adults-only TRS Coral share a beachfront campus connected by silent electric boats.

• Venues. Options span the Nuestra Señora del Rocio Chapel (80 guests), the turquoise-backed Beach Pergola (250 guests), and the Clave Ballroom (300 guests).
• Pricing. The Signature package costs $2,499 for 30 guests and covers décor, private dinner, open bar, and DJ; extra adults add $65 each. Group perks such as upgrades and free rooms start at ten paid rooms.
• Split-stay perks. Guests of either hotel can explore the full property: TRS’s infinity pool and cabaret, Palladium’s water park, the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, and a Zentropia hydrotherapy spa.

When you want everyone to be comfortably accommodated on the same stretch of Costa Mujeres sand, and your guest list includes both techno enthusiasts and toddlers, pick this pair.

8. Finest Playa Mujeres – Playa Mujeres

Finest pairs white-glove perks with stroller parking. The gated Playa Mujeres enclave keeps crowds light and the sea calm enough for paddle-boarding between events.

• Venues. Couples favor the wooden Pier Deck (50 guests) and the Las Dunas Beach House, which fits 80 for cocktails or 50 for dinner. A draped beachfront gazebo accommodates larger ceremonies up to 120 guests.
• Packages. The starter Lovebirds package costs $950 for the couple only. The popular Everlasting Memories bundle is $5,500 for 40 guests Monday–Wednesday or $7,000 Thursday–Sunday, with extra adults at $75 each.
• This is why guests rave. Thirteen restaurants, a patisserie open after midnight, a kids’ splash park, and an adults-only pool zone allow everyone to have their own fun before returning for the party. Suites start at 800 square feet, and many include rooftop terraces or private pools.

Choose Finest when you want concierge-level service, transparent pricing, and a beach venue polished enough for sparkler exits yet relaxed enough for sandcastle building the next morning.

9. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – Puerto Vallarta

Grand Velas hosts one wedding per day, period; every planner, server, and chef focuses solely on your celebration.

• Signature venue. The sleek white Gazebo Terrace seats 120 guests and frames Banderas Bay with three open arches. Couples who need more space can shift to Gazebo Beach for up to 300 guests, capturing golden-hour photos with the Pacific as a backdrop.
• Packages. The entry Classic package costs $5,500 for 20 guests. Fireworks, tequila tastings, and spa buy-outs are available à la carte. Menus come from kitchens that hold their own AAA Five Diamond distinction.
• Service culture. Suites start at 1,000 square feet and include butlers who unpack bags, while the SE Spa hydrotherapy circuit often tops “best in Mexico” lists from luxury-travel advisors.

Choose Grand Velas for Pacific sunsets, chef-driven banquets, and the luxury of being the only couple tying the knot that day.

10. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun – Riviera Maya

Maroma’s shoreline is so pristine that Travel + Leisure keeps it on the top ten beaches worldwide list year after year. You have a classic wedding location when you combine that sand with a AAA Five Diamond resort that is exclusively for adults.

• Venues. Select the airy Beach Terrace (up to 120 guests), the arched Gazebo (70 guests), or a barefoot ceremony on powder-fine sand.
• Packages. – Wedding in Paradise: $999 for 10 guests or complimentary with a qualifying room block. – Beyond Memorable: $10,899 for 79 guests (welcome party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and farewell brunch included). Additional adults add $165 each. The resort books no more than two weddings per day, giving couples tranquil photo backdrops and focused staff attention.

After the party, suites feature whirlpool tubs and ocean-view balconies, the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit eases dance-floor fatigue, and a candlelit beach dinner shifts the mood from group celebration to honeymoon bliss. Choose Secrets Maroma when your vision board reads “simple, stunning, ageless.”

Conclusion 

The article makes a strong case for 2026 as a peak year for destination weddings, with Mexico leading global growth and resorts rapidly improving packages, technology, and sustainability. Using a five-factor scorecard—value per guest, venue variety, service reputation, group flexibility, and recent upgrades—the list highlights resorts that are designed to be “effortless” for couples while still providing a high-end guest experience. The best options aren’t necessarily the cheapest; they’re the ones that minimize surprise costs, offer multiple venue styles, and make it easy to host a mixed-age guest list without friction. Ultimately, whether your priority is rooftop vows, eco-adventure experiences, a massive party vibe, or a five-diamond ultra-luxury celebration, these ten resorts offer genuinely turnkey weddings with built-in honeymoons—exactly the kind of curated planning approach that Paradise Wedding is known for tracking and guiding couples through.

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