Luxury all-inclusive has changed. The best resorts now include à la carte restaurants, premium drinks, kids’ clubs and even private pools, and you don’t need a long-haul flight to find them. Spain, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Bulgaria all have outstanding five-star all-inclusives within about two to four and a half hours of the UK.
Here are twelve of the best, one per destination, all rated 4.8 or higher.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Twelve five-star all-inclusive resorts close to home
- Flight times at a glance
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikos Andalusia | Estepona, Costa del Sol | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Avali Mar-Bella Collection | Agios Ioannis – Corfu, Corfu | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 5/5 | No |
| BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya | Lara Beach, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 5/5 | No |
| Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas | Lachania, Rhodes | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Ikos Aria | Kefalos, Kos | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Ikos Olivia | Gerakina, Halkidiki | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| King Jason Zante by Louis Hotels | Tsilivi, Zante | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | Yes |
| Batihan Vadi Hotel | Kusadasi | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus, Bed and Breakfast | 4.8/5 | No |
| Voyage Torba | Torba, Bodrum | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | No |
| Liberty Lykia Adults Only | Olu Deniz, Dalaman | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | Yes |
| Voya Beach Resort | St Vlas, Sunny Beach | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | No |
| Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos | Paphos Resort, Paphos | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Our top picks
1. Ikos Andalusia
- Estepona, Costa del Sol
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Ikos Andalusia in Estepona on the Costa del Sol is perfect for families, with an idyllic beachfront location, a range of outdoor pools and All Inclusive Plus, under three hours from the UK.
Best for: Families wanting a short flight
2. Avali Mar-Bella Collection
- Agios Ioannis – Corfu, Corfu
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 5/5
Newly built Avali Mar-Bella Collection on Corfu is beachfront, with a dine-around option and private pools on All Inclusive Plus.
Best for: A newly built Greek luxury resort
3. BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya
- Lara Beach, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 5/5
BAYOU Villas in Lara, Antalya, offers beachfront private villas, each with its own swim-up lagoon pool.
Best for: Private-villa luxury
4. Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas
- Lachania, Rhodes
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Atrium Prestige on Rhodes has stunning Greek-inspired architecture, rooms with private pools and an All Inclusive Plus package, and it is perfect for dining.
Best for: Food lovers
5. Ikos Aria
- Kefalos, Kos
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Ikos Aria in Kefalos, Kos, has magnificent views and an idyllic beachfront, and it is perfect for families.
Best for: Families on Kos
6. Ikos Olivia
- Gerakina, Halkidiki
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Ikos Olivia in Halkidiki has an idyllic beachfront location, gourmet cuisine and bungalow suites with private pools.
Best for: Gourmet all-inclusive
7. King Jason Zante by Louis Hotels
- Tsilivi, Zante
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
- Adults only
Adults-only King Jason Zante by Louis Hotels has stunning views and a lagoon-style infinity pool on All Inclusive Plus.
Best for: Adults-only all-inclusive
8. Batihan Vadi Hotel
- Kusadasi
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Batihan Vadi Hotel in Kuşadası has stylish interiors, villas with private pools and unlimited à la carte dining on All Inclusive Plus.
Best for: Villas on the Aegean
9. Voyage Torba
- Torba, Bodrum
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Voyage Torba in Bodrum is perfect for dining, with contemporary décor and a private beach that has an adults-only section.
Best for: Bodrum style
10. Liberty Lykia Adults Only
- Olu Deniz, Dalaman
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
- Adults only
Adults-only Liberty Lykia in Ölüdeniz has a private beach and modern, spacious rooms on All Inclusive Plus.
Best for: Adults-only on the Lycian coast
11. Voya Beach Resort
- St Vlas, Sunny Beach
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Voya Beach Resort in St Vlas near Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, has a unique modern design, heated indoor and outdoor pools and pools with waterslides.
Best for: Great-value five-star
12. Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos
- Paphos Resort, Paphos
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos has an excellent All Inclusive Plus package, adults-only sections and a brilliant entertainment programme.
Best for: Cyprus all-inclusive
Flight times at a glance
Approximate flight times from the UK: Costa del Sol 2¾ hours · Corfu 3¼ hours · Bulgaria 3½ hours · Zante and Halkidiki 3½ hours · Rhodes, Kos and Bodrum about 4 hours · Antalya 4¼ hours · Cyprus 4½ hours.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 2785 hotels across Europe and beyond. To build this list we started with the five-star hotels offering all-inclusive in short-haul destinations, then read what our guests say: every hotel here scores highly on TripAdvisor. We picked no more than one or two per destination so you can compare places as well as hotels, and we only include hotels you can book with us today as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best luxury all-inclusive resort in Europe?
The Ikos resorts in Spain and Greece, Maxx Royal in Turkey and Atrium Prestige on Rhodes are among the highest-rated.
What is the shortest flight to a luxury all-inclusive?
The Costa del Sol, at about two and three-quarter hours, with Ikos Andalusia in Estepona.
What does All Inclusive Plus mean?
It usually adds premium drinks and à la carte dining to standard all-inclusive. Inclusions vary by hotel, so ask a Travel Designer.
Are there luxury all-inclusive resorts for adults only?
Yes, including King Jason Zante and Liberty Lykia.
Find your luxury all-inclusive
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to compare these resorts.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
