What’s the difference between full board and all-inclusive plans in Cancun?

All-Inclusive rate plans in Cancun usually include all food and drinks on site. Rate plans may offer access to recreational amenities and entertainment at the property. Full board plans include meals served at set times but do not include recreational activities. Other plans have different meanings: American Plan (AP): Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a set time each day. Beverages may or may not be included, depending on the property. Also known as full board or full pension. Modified American Plan (MAP): Includes 2 fixed meals a day, usually breakfast and dinner. Also known as half board or half pension. Continental Plan (CP): Includes continental breakfast (fruits, bakery items, bread, coffee, tea, and juice). Does not include cooked food. European Plan (EP): Room only; food and drinks not included.

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Top Cancun All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels

Excellence Playa Mujeres - Adults Only All Inclusive

5 out of 5

Prolongacion Bonampak S/N Mz 1 Lt 10, SM 3, Playa Mujeres, Punta Sam, QROO, 77400

The price is CA $723 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18CA $723

per night

Jul 17 - Jul 18

4.7/5 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

"Amazing experience! We will be back for sure! Only suggestion is to improve some of the restaurants."

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2022

Excellence Playa Mujeres - Adults Only All Inclusive

Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5

Blvd. Kukulcan, Manzana 51, Lote 7, Cancun, QROO, 77500

The price is CA $964 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20CA $964

per night

Jul 19 - Jul 20

4.6/5 Wonderful! (1,678 reviews)

"All the food was excellent. Service was very good. The setup and the entire area is great!"

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2022

Hyatt Ziva Cancun All Inclusive

Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún - All Inclusive - Adults Only

5 out of 5

Blvd. Kukulcan KM.12.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is CA $388 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20CA $388

per night

Jul 19 - Jul 20

4.6/5 Wonderful! (1,835 reviews)

"Very comfortable stay! Nice room, great pools and beach access, great drinks and delicious food!"

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2022

Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancún - All Inclusive - Adults Only

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Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive

4 out of 5

Blvd. Kukulkan km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is CA $584 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2CA $584

per night

Jul 1 - Jul 2

4.5/5 Wonderful! (2,661 reviews)

"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2022

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive

Finest Playa Mujeres by The Excellence Collection - All Inclusive

5 out of 5

Vialidad Paseo Mujeres Mz 1, Lt 10 Sm 3, Playa Mujeres, Punta Sam, QROO, 77400

The price is CA $626 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18CA $626

per night

Jul 17 - Jul 18

4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,243 reviews)

"All the staff were really nice, polite and friendly. They have different type of restaurant. All of them are very good and delicious. Also very unique."

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2022

Finest Playa Mujeres by The Excellence Collection - All Inclusive

Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres Adults Only

4.5 out of 5

Adolfo Lopez Mateos Sm 1, Isla Mujeres, QROO, 77400

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is CA $282 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27CA $282

per night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

4.5/5 Wonderful! (983 reviews)

"Fantastic Resort and all of the staff were friendly and worked hard our entire stay beautiful beach and amenities."

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2022

Privilege Aluxes Isla Mujeres Adults Only

The Royal Sands All Inclusive Resort & Spa

4 out of 5

Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 13.5, No. 32, Seccion A, Segunda Etapa, Zona Htl., Cancun, QROO, 77500

The price is CA $443 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16CA $443

per night

Jul 15 - Jul 16

4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,760 reviews)

"If you don’t stay at the Royal Sands your are staying at the wrong resort."

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2022

The Royal Sands All Inclusive Resort & Spa

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5

Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500

4.4/5 Wonderful! (3,373 reviews)

"We enjoyed our stay. It was amazing"

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2022

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Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Paradisus Cancún - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5

Boulevard Kukulkan Km 16.5, Cancun, QROO, 77500

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

The price is CA $496 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21CA $496

per night

Jul 20 - Jul 21

4/5 Very Good! (1,916 reviews)

"Amazing hotel! The best service ever. Great food and drinks options and everything for full relaxation."

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2022

Paradisus Cancún - All Inclusive

GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive

4 out of 5

Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 19.5, Lt 59-2, Sección A, 2 da etapa Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, CP 77500

4/5 Very Good! (2,555 reviews)

"It was the second time we came to GR Solaris. And it was the second time we felt like home away from home. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and very nice renovated ( from the last time) , modernist. We had a little issue first with the ac fan and than with the patio sliding ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2022

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GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive

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Frequently asked questions

8 all-inclusive Cancun resorts offer airport transportation. The most popular airport for a trip to Cancun is Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.), which is 11 miles from the city center by car. For additional transportation options in Cancun, consider a car rental.

Food and drinks are generally included at most all-inclusive resorts.49 of our all-inclusive resorts in Cancun have a full service-spa.

All-Inclusive rate plans in Cancun usually include all food and drinks on site. Rate plans may offer access to recreational amenities and entertainment at the property. Full board plans include meals served at set times but do not include recreational activities. Other plans have different meanings:

American Plan (AP): Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a set time each day. Beverages may or may not be included, depending on the property. Also known as full board or full pension.
Modified American Plan (MAP): Includes 2 fixed meals a day, usually breakfast and dinner. Also known as half board or half pension.
Continental Plan (CP): Includes continental breakfast (fruits, bakery items, bread, coffee, tea, and juice). Does not include cooked food.
European Plan (EP): Room only; food and drinks not included.

All-inclusive meal plans typically include all food and drinks and can make your stay at your resort in Cancun more enjoyable. Meals may include a range of cuisines, buffet-style dining, and flexible mealtimes.

Guests pay a flat rate to stay at most all-inclusive properties in Cancun. Bookings include unlimited meals and some or all drinks, as well as entertainment and recreational activities at the property. Most facilities are available to guests throughout their stay without guests needing to pay each time. All-inclusive resorts tend to be large properties that allow guests to conveniently enjoy food and entertainment on site at no extra cost. Most all-inclusive resorts offer several swimming pools, a selection of bars and cafés, and multiple restaurants serving a range of cuisines.

There are 73 Cancun all-inclusive resorts that you can book on Expedia. Here are some of the top ones:

Our top 5-star all-inclusive resorts and hotels in Cancun include:

Though there aren't stand-alone all-inclusive villas in Cancun, you can choose a villa room type when you book your room at top all-inclusive Cancun properties like:

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Paradisus Cancún - All Inclusive
5/5 Excellent
"Amazing hotel! The best service ever. Great food and drinks options and everything for full relaxation."
A verified traveller stayed at Paradisus Cancún - All Inclusive
Posted 23 hours ago
Paradisus Cancún - All Inclusive
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún - All Inclusive
5/5 Excellent
"Have stayed here for many years. Service is excellent. Facilities very good. Food good. Housekeeping attentive. Bellmen and front desk staff helpful and courteous. All inclusive is a good. Too many chairs on beach. Most are not being used during day so fewer chairs on beach to give a bit more privacy would be a good idea. Too few wait staff in beach area so cannot easily get a drink or food without going to pool bar to place order. Service on beach very slow. Otherwise, this is our favorite beach resort. Its easy to get to and we don't have to leave resort. "
A verified traveller stayed at Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún - All Inclusive
Posted 1 day ago
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún - All Inclusive
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Everything was great, we would definitely stay there again! "
A verified traveller stayed at InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
Posted 1 day ago
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG Hotel
Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only
5/5 Excellent
"Excellent service "
A verified traveller stayed at Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Posted 1 day ago
Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
5/5 Excellent
"I’m in love with this place "
A verified traveller stayed at Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Posted 2 days ago
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Temptation Cancun Resort - All inclusive - Adults Only
5/5 Excellent
"Love the party atmosphere and you go all day into the night! Adults only and top optional is great! Everyone is very friendly and try to make the vacation experience awesome! Don’t like the room facing the party because the noise is a lot… and they added too many spots for premier members so it’s a bit hard to get a spot by the pool unless you get in early or if there’s an event seating can be limited because there are a lot of reserved seats which sucks if you have issues where a seat is really necessary for a little bit. I’m not disabled but I’m recovering from surgery and can’t stand up so long right now but want to be involved in the action and not having a seat made it difficult."
A verified traveller from West Sayville stayed at Temptation Cancun Resort - All inclusive - Adults Only
Posted 2 days ago
Temptation Cancun Resort - All inclusive - Adults Only
Moon Palace Cancún - All Inclusive
5/5 Excellent
"EVERTHING WAS PREFECT"
A verified traveller stayed at Moon Palace Cancún - All Inclusive
Posted 2 days ago
Moon Palace Cancún - All Inclusive
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
5/5 Excellent
"Excellent "
A verified traveller stayed at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Posted 2 days ago
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Oleo Cancun Playa All Inclusive Boutique Resort
5/5 Excellent
"The place is clean and the service is outstanding. The entertainment team was so much fun, and the food was great!"
A verified traveller stayed at Oleo Cancun Playa All Inclusive Boutique Resort
Posted 2 days ago
Oleo Cancun Playa All Inclusive Boutique Resort