9 best all inclusive resorts for an affordable holiday away

If you've ever wanted to experience the natural beauty of sunny Barbados, now is your chance. Get a date in your calendar for your next couples break this summer - you'll thank us for it. The Sugar Cane Club Hotel And Spa is an adults only, affordable and all-inclusive resort that offers access to a breath-taking white sand beach nearby, on-site spa facilities as well as a whole host of activities. You might even catch a glimpse of the free-roaming resident monkeys on the resort. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner are all inclusive, so you certainly won't have to worry about cooking. The trip of a lifetime is pending.

Customer review: "Beautiful hotel with lovely grounds. Room was clean and generous in size. Food was fun and varied. Staff friendly and professional. Special shout out to the great bartenders. Very pleasant and restful. Would definitely return."

The St Lucia coast is home to Caribbean volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Rodney Bay is the island’s most vibrant visitor hub, surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants. It's also home to the Coco Palm Resort, a somewhat affordable option if you're looking to explore the island of St Lucia. There are so many amenities that the resort offers, from horseback riding to snorkelling, so you'll never be bored here.

Customer review: "We were on the all inclusive package which was totally worth it. The bar is great with, excellent choice of drinks and so many cocktails served by lovely, friendly staff. The staff - the best staff ever, a lot of them have been there for many years, one of the main reasons for returning (big shout out to Lise) - it is a locally owned hotel which gives it a family feel but also so, so professional. They are like family and treat you as such, so caring and thoughtful."

Hailed as being an affordable destination to escape to on the island of Rhodes, Greece, the Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas is situated in the beachy Kalathos region - right on the coast. In terms of all inclusive deals, there are plenty to browse, such as inclusive food and drink, free minibar and access to the resort's on-site spa for the adults. What more could you want? If a trip to Greece is on the cards this summer, this is definitely one to bookmark.

Customer review: "Amazing hotel, best I’ve ever stayed in. Amazing stay, gorgeous hotel and the most wonderful staff, could not fault in any way!"

This incredible resort in Mina Jebel Ali, Dubai's busy harbour, overlooks an expansive sea view. The JA Resort in Turkey is widely praised and has it's own restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre to indulge in. There are packages to browse which come with breakfast and dinner included, with daily breakfast compromising of buffet, continental and Full English options to get stuck into. Count us in. Prices start from a jaw-dropping £195 a night, thanks to a fabulous getaway deal on Booking.com.

Customer review: “The hotel provides an exceptional selection for breakfast. There is a wide range of water sports available. It is right on the beach and the hotel also provides a free coach to Dubai shopping arcades....”

On the Costa Adeje on the island of Tenerife in Spain, the Iberostar Las Dalias is situated right on the coast. The all inclusive hotel comes with food, drinks and snacks all included, so you won't have to worry about your dinner either - all buffet meals are totally covered. The resort also has Pilates and fitness classes to get your steps in while you're over there. But, if you'd rather just chill out, the on-site spa offers treatments to indulge in. Oh, and there's three outdoor pools to relax around, too.

Customer review: "Unforgettable time and unlike anywhere else."

The island of Porto Santo in Portugal is the perfect place to jet off to for some summer sun. Enjoy the scenery of the beach that's just a stone throw away from the hotel, including two impressive swimming pools, three restaurants and three bars on-site. The spa includes a sauna and Turkish bath for some much-needed relaxation, but the games room and fitness centre will give you plenty to do if you prefer something more on-the-go. Fantastic for families, reviewers raved about the experience they had with their kids, with a brilliant kids club for them to get involved with.

Customer review: "Absolutely stunning hotel. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to porto santo. Easily one of the best all inclusive holiday resorts that we have been to! The entertainment as well kids club was brilliant! Lovely indoor spa was a welcome addition. There isn't much to do nearby, however there is plenty to keep you occupied in the hotel itself. The rooms were big and spacious. The resort itself was well maintained and clean! We also got to go to a couple of different a la carte restaurants in the resorts too."

Wind down in the beach resort area of Bavaro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The Impressive Premium Punta Cana resort is situated on the beach front, and is the perfect place to escape to for couples and families alike. Guests will have access to the private beach, swimming pool, restaurant, fitness centre, garden, bar and children's playground during their stay. There's even mini golf to get stuck into on date night, or for a bit of competitive family fun. There's currently an unreal getaway deal running at the all inclusive resort, so now's your chance to get your summer holiday booked.

Customer review: "The food at the Al A Carte restaurants was amazing! There were a lot of guests on the property when we went, but we never felt it was crowded. We spent the extra money to be premium and it was definitely worth it, mainly because our butler (Jobraylin) was absolutely fantastic! He helped us with dinner reservations, recommended and set up transportation, and even made sure we arrived at the airport okay after we had already checked out of the hotel. We also enjoyed the beach activities like the hobi kat and free scuba diving lessons. These were super easy to arrange and we had a blast! The beaches were clean and there was plenty of chairs to lounge in!"

Enjoy the blue skies of Mexico at the Ocean Coral & Turquesa All Inclusive Resort, situated in the peaceful village on Mexico's Caribbean coastline, Puerto Morelos. The option of balcony rooms to appreciate the stunning sea view are available, including the resort's own private beach area. The site offers free breakfast, as well as spa and salon, nightclub, kids playground and more amenities. Reviewers loved how excellent it was for families. The popular resort even boasts an impressive 22,000 reviews on TripAdvisor.

Customer review: “It's a beautiful resort. Loved the chill out pool area and the main pool was nice too both pool areas are spacious. We never had an issue finding lounge chairs either.”

This all inclusive property, Liberty Hotels Lara, in the harbour city of Antalya, Turkey boasts a private beach, four restaurants and on-site spa that had guests raving. And, you can rest assured that you're in good hands, with a free breakfast buffet to take advantage of. It's not just the adults either - if you're taking the kids, there's a kids club, play areas and waterslides to keep them entertained. There's no doubt that this incredible resort will make for the holiday of a lifetime.

Customer review: "Helpful and friendly staff, room service and welcome upon arrival was 5 star. Food was great and facilities were fabulous. We will be returning."