By the Adults Only All Inclusive editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Our top pick is Impression Isla Mujeres: 123 butler-service suites on an island off Cancun, so you get easy flights and real seclusion. Then choose by style:
- A villa with its own plunge pool: Hammock Cove or Galley Bay in Antigua, Marquis Los Cabos or Casa Velas on Mexico's Pacific coast.
- Couples only, not just adults only: Serenity at Coconut Bay in St. Lucia or Cocos Hotel in Antigua, both covered in our Caribbean islands guide.
- A honeymoon for less: Cocos Hotel in Antigua, where cottages have plunge pools but the resort is simpler.
Honeymoon Destinations Compared
| Destination | Best for | Top honeymoon pick | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancun & Isla Mujeres | Easy flights, seclusion | Impression Isla Mujeres | Boat transfer to the island |
| Antigua | Plunge-pool villas | Hammock Cove | Mostly expensive |
| St. Lucia | Scenery, small resorts | Serenity at Coconut Bay | Two airports far apart |
| Los Cabos | Sunsets, desert scenery | Marquis Los Cabos | All-inclusive is an optional package |
Villas and Cottages with Plunge Pools
The most private rooms: your own pool a few steps from the bed.
Hammock Cove Antigua
East coast, St. Phillips, Antigua
Antigua: 51 villas, each with its own plunge pool and Guest Ambassador.
Best for: Top-tier honeymoons
- Adults only
- Every villa has a plunge pool
- Guest Ambassador for each villa
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Elite Island Resorts' adults-only all-inclusive of 51 freestanding villas, each with a plunge pool and its own Guest Ambassador, on a secluded cove on Antigua's east coast. It is one of the most private adults-only resorts in the Caribbean.
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Photo: Андрей Бобровский, CC BY 3.0
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Galley Bay, west coast, Antigua
Antigua: Gauguin Cottages with plunge pools between the beach and a lagoon.
Best for: Couples who want to unplug
- Adults only
- Gauguin Cottages with plunge pools
- Beach and lagoon setting
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Elite Island Resorts' adults-only all-inclusive on a quiet bay, with Gauguin Cottages with plunge pools set between the beach and a lagoon. It is a polished, low-key resort for couples who plan to stay put.
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Photo: Roger Green, CC BY-SA 4.0
Marquis Los Cabos
Cabo Real, km 21.5, Los Cabos
Los Cabos: adults-only casitas with plunge pools.
Best for: Romantic splurges
- Adults only
- Casitas with plunge pools
- Three beachfront pools
More about this hotel
An adults-only resort at km 21.5 on the Tourist Corridor between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, with three beachfront pools, five restaurants and casitas with plunge pools. All-inclusive is sold as a package rather than as the only rate, so check what your booking includes.
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Casa Velas
Marina Vallarta, by the golf club, Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta: boutique suites with plunge pools in Marina Vallarta.
Best for: Couples who want privacy
- Adults only, 18+
- Suites with plunge pools
- 10–15 minutes from PVR
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A boutique adults-only (18+) all-inclusive in Marina Vallarta beside the golf club, with suites that have plunge pools. It is not on the beach: guests use the Táu Beach Club, about 5 minutes away.
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Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, CC BY-SA 2.0
Couples-Only Resorts
No groups of friends or solo travelers: these resorts take couples only.
Serenity at Coconut Bay
Vieux Fort, next to Coconut Bay, St. Lucia
St. Lucia: couples-only luxury suites near Hewanorra airport.
Best for: Honeymooners
- Couples only
- Luxury suites
- Minutes from UVF
More about this hotel
A couples-only luxury suite resort next to Coconut Bay, a few minutes from Hewanorra airport (UVF). The beach is the same windy Atlantic stretch, so the pools matter more than the sea.
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Cocos Hotel
Valley Church Beach, St. Mary's, Antigua
Antigua: couples-only cottages with plunge pools, for less.
Best for: Value-minded couples
- Couples only
- Cottages with plunge pools
- Above Valley Church Beach
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A couples-only, adults-only all-inclusive of wooden cottages with plunge pools above Valley Church Beach. It is simpler than Antigua's luxury resorts, which makes it the island's better-value adults-only pick.
Butler-Service Suites
Extra service and quieter areas within adults-only resorts.
Impression Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres, reached by boat, Isla Mujeres
Our top pick: 123 butler-service suites on Isla Mujeres, reached by boat from Cancun, with a beach Hyatt says is seldom affected by sargassum.
Best for: Honeymoons and milestone trips
- Adults only, minimum age 18
- Butler service in all 123 suites
- Seldom affected by sargassum, per Hyatt
More about this hotel
A 123-suite adults-only resort on Isla Mujeres, opened in 2023, with butler service and infinity pools; it joined Hyatt's Unbound Collection on November 2, 2026 and continues as an adults-only all-inclusive. Guests reach it by boat from Cancun, and Hyatt says its beach is seldom affected by sargassum.
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Impression Moxché by Secrets
North of Playa del Carmen, km 294, Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen: a rooftop pool and extra service, close to town.
Best for: Upgrade-minded couples
- Adults only, minimum age 18
- Rooftop pool
- Shares facilities with Secrets Moxché
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The upscale half of the Moxché complex north of Playa del Carmen, with a rooftop pool and spa for guests 18 and over, plus access to the common areas of Secrets Moxché next door. It suits couples who want extra service close to Playa del Carmen.
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Photo: Alfonzo Buscemi, CC BY 3.0
TRS Coral Hotel
Costa Mujeres, Playa Mujeres & Costa Mujeres
Costa Mujeres: butler service at Palladium's adults-only TRS hotel.
Best for: Couples who want butler service
- Adults only
- Butler service
- Costa Mujeres beach
More about this hotel
Palladium's adults-only TRS hotel on the Costa Mujeres coast north of Cancun, built around butler service and all-inclusive dining. It suits couples who want a quieter alternative to the Hotel Zone with more attentive service.
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Photo: Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0
Honeymoon Resorts at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Impression Isla MujeresIsla Mujeres, reached by boat, Isla Mujeres · SplurgeHoneymoons and milestone tripsCheck prices -
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Galley Bay Resort & SpaGalley Bay, west coast, Antigua · SplurgeCouples who want to unplugCheck prices -
Serenity at Coconut BayVieux Fort, next to Coconut Bay, St. Lucia · SplurgeHoneymoonersCheck prices -
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Casa VelasMarina Vallarta, by the golf club, Puerto Vallarta · SplurgeCouples who want privacyCheck prices -
Impression Moxché by SecretsNorth of Playa del Carmen, km 294, Riviera Maya · SplurgeUpgrade-minded couplesCheck prices -
TRS Coral HotelCosta Mujeres, Playa Mujeres & Costa Mujeres · SplurgeCouples who want butler serviceCheck prices -
| Hotel | Location | Price level | Best for | Prices | |
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Impression Isla Mujeres
Island suites resort
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Isla Mujeres, reached by boat, Isla Mujeres | Splurge | Honeymoons and milestone trips | Check prices |
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Hammock Cove Antigua
Villa resort
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East coast, St. Phillips, Antigua | Splurge | Top-tier honeymoons | Check prices |
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Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Beachfront luxury resort
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Galley Bay, west coast, Antigua | Splurge | Couples who want to unplug | Check prices |
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Serenity at Coconut Bay
Couples-only suites
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Vieux Fort, next to Coconut Bay, St. Lucia | Splurge | Honeymooners | Check prices |
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Marquis Los Cabos
Adults-only resort
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Cabo Real, km 21.5, Los Cabos | Splurge | Romantic splurges | Check prices |
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Casa Velas
Boutique adults-only resort
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Marina Vallarta, by the golf club, Puerto Vallarta | Splurge | Couples who want privacy | Check prices |
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Impression Moxché by Secrets
Suites-only resort
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North of Playa del Carmen, km 294, Riviera Maya | Splurge | Upgrade-minded couples | Check prices |
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TRS Coral Hotel
Butler-service resort
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Costa Mujeres, Playa Mujeres & Costa Mujeres | Splurge | Couples who want butler service | Check prices |
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Cocos Hotel
Wooden cottages
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Valley Church Beach, St. Mary's, Antigua | Budget | Value-minded couples | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Planning Tips
- Book the room, not just the resort. At several of these resorts only some room types have a plunge pool or swim-up access, so check the category before you pay.
- Check what "all-inclusive" means. Marquis Los Cabos and Villa Premiere sell all-inclusive as an optional plan, and Hotel Mousai's all-inclusive package starts at 4 pm.
- Mind the storm season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30; on Mexico's Pacific coast the season runs from May 15 to November 30 (U.S. National Hurricane Center).
- Weigh the transfer. Most Cancun-area resorts are under an hour from the airport, but Isla Mujeres adds a boat crossing. Serenity at Coconut Bay is 5–10 minutes from Hewanorra airport (UVF) and 70–90 minutes from St. Lucia's other airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.