Compare all-inclusive holidays

Take the hassle out of holiday planning by booking an all-inclusive package where your flights, accommodation, food, drink and many activities are included. Not only can you bag some tempting all-inclusive holiday deals all over the world but, when you travel all-in, it’s easier to budget as your costs are covered up front.

This means, unless you want to buy gifts for people back at home or treat yourself to meals or days out of your all-inclusive resort, the price of an all-inclusive holiday should cover everything you’ll need. This will allow you to lie back on the sun lounger with a cool drink while you’re away, giving both you and your wallet a well-deserved break.

But how do you decide where to go, and how do you know whether the great all-inclusive price you’ve found is actually a steal? That’s where TravelSupermarket can help. Every day we scan more than two million holidays from the UK’s most trusted travel brands to make sure that our savvy customers find the best deals for them. Our holiday search tool allows you to compare all-inclusive holiday options side-by-side in one place so you can book safe in the knowledge that you’ve found a bargain.

Before you book an all-inclusive holiday, it’s important to check what’s included – and what isn’t – to make sure you’re happy with the deal you’ve found.

Meals and snacks

Generally, a minimum of three meals will be included in your all-inclusive price but there may be limits on the times you can eat these and the restaurants in your resort that you can eat them in. You may be limited to eating in more exclusive restaurants once or twice during your trip or you may have to pay a supplement to dine in them.

Snacks, such as ice-cream or cakes, are included in many all-inclusive deals, too. If these are important to you, make sure they are.

Drinks

Both soft and alcoholic drinks are usually included in the price of an all-inclusive holiday package but, again, check whether any exclusions apply. Alcohol-wise, local brands tend to be included but you may have to pay extra for premium or international brands. You may be limited to drinking alcohol between certain hours too. On the other-hand, premium all-inclusive packages may include a stocked mini bar in your room.

Soft-drink wise, you’ll be spoilt for choice but, again, premium brands such as Coca-Cola may cost more and water may be from a dispenser with limited or no bottled water, depending on your hotel’s policy.

Entertainment and activities

Many all-inclusive resorts not only keep you fed and watered, but they provide entertainment, too. This could be through animation teams who organise everything from games and sport sessions during the day to shows at night. Look at what the hotels you are considering include so you can find one to match your holiday style.

If you’re travelling with children and would like some entertainment for them, check whether there are dedicated activities or a kids’ club. If you’re going to an adults-only all-inclusive resort, look for one with activities that match your interests.

Resort facilities

Larger all-inclusive resorts may have extensive facilities from water parks and playgrounds for the kids to sports facilities such as tennis and padel courts. If your idea of a fun-filled all-inclusive holiday extends beyond the sun lounger, read the small print to find out what’s included as part of your holiday price and whether you need to pay extra for anything. And talking about sun loungers, double check that there aren’t any sneaky extra charges to reserve these or towels.

If you love water sports, many hotels include hire of bodyboards or snorkels in the price of an all-inclusive package but may charge extra for motorised water sports.

Airport transfers

Whether you’ve found a tempting budget all-inclusive deal or a luxury all-inclusive holiday, it’s worth making sure all your essentials are covered in the upfront price so you’re not caught out by unexpected extra charges. On TravelSupermarket, we make this easy as you can filter your results to show only deals with baggage and airport transfers included. If they’re not included, check how much transfers, baggage or car hire are to add on to make sure your deal is a good one.

With non-stop food and drink, plus more, included in the price, the initial cost of an all-inclusive holiday is likely to be more than a self-catering package or a holiday on a bed and breakfast basis. Whether this is worth it depends on your holiday style.

If you want to switch off with a fly-and-flop break and spend the majority of your holiday in your hotel, then the ease of having everything provided and being able to stick to a budget may make the extra upfront cost a no brainer.

If, however, you’d like to get out and about to explore your destination and work your way around local bars and restaurants, you may end up paying twice for food and drink or feel obliged to sacrifice your wish list to be in your hotel for mealtimes.

To feel confident that you’ve found a good all-inclusive deal, it’s worth comparing the price of an all-inclusive package at your chosen hotel with a bed and breakfast one and working out the difference. Then add a realistic cost for food and drink, plus anything else not included, to your self-catering or B&B cost to work out which is the best deal for you.

How to find the best all-inclusive deal

Whether you’re looking for some all-inclusive winter sun or a summer all-inclusive getaway, it’s always worth comparing your options side-by-side to make sure you’ve found a good deal.

You’re likely to find the best deals outside of school holidays. If a low price is your priority, be flexible with your days and dates of travel to scoop up the best bargains.

Why use TravelSupermarket to compare all-inclusive holidays?

TravelSupermarket’s holiday tool allows you to compare all-inclusive deals from the UK’s top holiday providers in one place. You can filter these deals on what’s important to you, whether you’d like a five-star escape, a low deposit deal or certain facilities such as a kids’ club. By comparing with TravelSupermarket, you can save time and the effort of having multiple tabs open.

As TravelSupermarket doesn’t take bookings directly – we allow you to compare prices then direct you to the company with the best deal for you – we’re impartial and here to help you find the lowest price.