The best All Inclusive hotels for foodies

The best All Inclusive hotels for foodies

All Inclusive = boring buffets, right? Not anymore. If you’re the food lover at the table, snapping your dish for socials before anyone can tuck in, look no further – our collection of foodie destinations is full of premium stays packed full of hotel restaurants and eateries, including fine-dining options and à la carte restaurants catering for every meal of the day. Or, for foodies who prefer a late-night bite to a sit-down soirée, we’ve included resorts with poolside bars and 24-hour snack stops, too. 

For the ultimate culinary experiences to accompany your getaway, these All Inclusive spots will deliver more than Uber Eats ever could. And, once we’ve whet your appetite, check out our best deals to save on your next dinner – sorry, holiday. 

 

The Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Dominican Republic 

 If it’s variety you’re after, this Dominican Republic spot is just the ticket. A stay here also includes access to the restaurants at The Grand Palladium’s sister hotels next door. All in all, the total tots up to an impressive 13 restaurants, serving everything from tapas to Argentinian steaks. Five of them are buffet restaurants, complete with show cooking stations, while eight are à la cartes from all over the world. 

Book into Portofino, the Italian restaurant, and you’ll have the usual irresistible choice of freshly baked pizza or homemade pasta. Thanks to its beach location, it’ll be served with a side of sea views, too. 

Or you could try Sumptuori, the Japanese centrepiece of the hotel, with live Japanese cooking shows. And, when you’ve eaten your fill, we’re not exaggerating when we say you’re spoilt for choice for after-dinner drinks – there are 19 bars to crawl your way around. 

Find out more about the  Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa. 

Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain 

What do you get when you add a private stretch of volcanic-sand shoreline with a luxury spa and an adults-only setting? The perfect backdrop for the amazing dining experiences served up at the five-star Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa. The buffet restaurant is well stocked with freshly grilled meat and fish prepared in front of you, plus themed nights throughout the week to mix up the menu. On top of that, you’ve got five à la carte options to choose from, covering Italian, Asian and seafood. 

Check out the Oceana seafood restaurant, where food’s served on the terrace overlooking the beach, or visit the Gohan sushi bar for high-end Asian cuisine. Plus, out by the pool, you’ll find the Barefoot Grill, a lunch spot with a selection of healthy and vegetarian dishes to keep you full throughout the day. 

Explore the Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa 

Mitsis Laguna, Crete, Greece 

This spot might be just a 10-minute taxi ride away from nearby Hersonissos, known for its buzzing nightlife, but there’s more than enough to keep you occupied at Mitsis Laguna. As well as the stunning private beach, obviously we’re talking food, food and more food at this luxury hotel. There’s the main buffet restaurant and five other à la carte spots to check out. The Cretan Taverna is a stand-out, serving traditional dishes all made with healthy, locally sourced produce. You’ll also find Pan-Asian and Italian à la carte options, all served in Insta-worthy settings. 

For an extra treat, visit the Champagne, Wine and Sushi Bar and sip some post-dinner bubbly while overlooking the Cretan Sea. The bar is adults only, too… 

Discover more about Mitsis Laguna, Crete 

O2 Beach Club & Spa, St Lawrence, Barbados 

With just one fine-dining à la carte restaurant, the O2 Beach Club and Spa might seem underwhelming compared with the other foodie spots on our list. But the menus on offer across all five eateries showcase gorgeous dishes and a mix of cuisines made with the best local ingredients. 

Oro is the real gourmet experience, located on the ninth floor and offering 360-degree views of the South Coast. Think modern European-meets-Caribbean fusion, served with a truly designer backdrop. Elsewhere, there are cocktails and tapas served in the Brisa spot by the pool, or you can dine at the Bluefin restaurant, with fresh seafood, salad and pizza served on the terrace. You can even order from your lounge chair for poolside service. Yes, please. 

Check out the menus at the O2 Beach Club & Spa. 

  Titanic Mardan Palace, Antalya Area, Turkey 

The Titanic Mardan Palace could make an appearance on any shortlist of the best hotel facilities, simply because it has so many. Water-wise, it has its own aqua park, a 10,000-square-metre main pool, and an aquarium with an imitation reef. It’s also got one of the biggest spas in the Antalya area, complete with a salt room, massages and beauty salon treatments. And – what we’re all here for – you’ve got six formal à la carte restaurants, plus snacks and small plates available from the 16 additional eateries dotted around the complex. The line-up includes not one, but two patisseries and an ice-cream bar. 

The Bosphorus buffet restaurant serves a fusion of east-meets-west cuisines, while the Yamas Greek restaurant serves fresh fish and seafood. The Aquamarine Fish Restaurant is based inside the aquarium – yep, really – so you can admire the hundreds of fish swimming past while you tuck into an entrée of your own. Silk Road offers authentic Indian cuisine with a stylish backdrop, while Yamas Greek serves fresh seafood on an open terrace. 

Check out the full list of food (and more) available at the Titanic Mardan Palace. 

If you’re hungry for a holiday, check out our full range of All Inclusive breaks. 

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Authors: Becky Wells and Hannah Stratton

Last updated: 10.07.2023