Key Takeaways

• Jumby Bay Island in Antigua has the broadest award record here: AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Four-Star and two Michelin Keys.

• Awasi Patagonia and Tierra Patagonia in Chile are South America's only all-inclusive hotels with three Michelin Keys, the guide's top hotel distinction.

• Three of the five are in Antigua.

• The large all-inclusive chains win mostly reader polls, and none made the list.

Which all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and South America hold the most awards

Michelin, Forbes and AAA rate few all-inclusive resorts in the region, and the large all-inclusive chains get most of their recognition from reader polls.

This ranking counts each property's Michelin Keys, Forbes and AAA ratings, and its Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler reader rankings. Meals and drinks have to be in the standard rate. Mexico has its own list of the best luxury all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, and resorts of every type are ranked in the most award-decorated resort hotels in the Americas.

1. Jumby Bay Island - Antigua

Oetker Collection runs Jumby Bay on a 300-acre private island, a 10-minute boat ride from Antigua. It's on AAA's 2026 Five Diamond list, holds a Forbes Four-Star rating and has two Michelin Keys. Travel + Leisure readers ranked it 18th among Caribbean resorts in 2025.

Best for: A private island rated by all three inspection systems.

2. Awasi Patagonia - Chile

Awasi's villas sit on a private reserve bordering Torres del Paine National Park, and each one comes with its own guide and 4x4, so guests set the day's plan. Meals and drinks are included. Michelin gave it three Keys in 2025 and again in 2026, and it's been a Relais & Châteaux member since 2014.

Best for: Hikers who want a guide and vehicle of their own.

3. Tierra Patagonia - Chile

A curved lodge clad in local lenga wood, on a bluff above Lake Sarmiento. Meals, an open bar, shared daily excursions and Puerto Natales airport transfers are included. It earned three Michelin Keys in 2025 and kept them in 2026.

Best for: Travelers who don't mind a set program of group excursions.

4. Hermitage Bay - Antigua

Hermitage Bay has 30 cottages running from the hillside down to the beach on Antigua's west coast. It has two Michelin Keys, ranked fourth among Caribbean resorts in Travel + Leisure's 2025 awards and placed 34th in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice list. It closes seasonally and reopens October 12, 2026.

Best for: Couples looking for a small, quiet resort.

5. Curtain Bluff - Antigua

Curtain Bluff opened on Antigua's south coast in 1962. Meals, drinks and most activities are included. It has one Michelin Key and is a Relais & Châteaux member, and Travel + Leisure readers ranked it 19th among Caribbean resorts in 2026, up from 22nd in 2025.

Best for: Families and active travelers. Tennis on four courts and a kids' camp for ages 3 to 10 come with the stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which all-inclusive resorts in South America have the most Michelin Keys?

Awasi Patagonia and Tierra Patagonia in Chile. They're the only all-inclusive hotels in South America with three Keys.

What counts as all-inclusive on this list?

Meals and drinks have to be in the standard rate. Resorts that sell all-inclusive only as an add-on, such as The Singular Patagonia and Jade Mountain in St. Lucia, don't qualify.