The Best Way to Book an All-Inclusive Caribbean Resort With Points in 2026

Hyatt's Inclusive Collection is the only major hotel loyalty program that lets you redeem points for a genuine all-inclusive stay — meals, drinks, and activities included — across the Caribbean and Mexico, spanning nine brands and more than 60 resorts. Off-peak award nights start at 12,000 points a night at entry-level Category A properties like Bahia Principe Explore La Romana, while flagship resorts such as Hyatt Ziva Cancún can run as high as 85,000 points a night for two guests since Hyatt overhauled its award chart on May 20, 2026. Marriott and Hilton have both launched competing all-inclusive brands in the region, but neither lets members book a stay with points yet.

Hyatt Ziva and Zilara: the flagship all-inclusive brand

Ziva properties are family-oriented, while Zilara resorts are adults-only, and both sit at the top of Hyatt's all-inclusive portfolio with locations in Cancún, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Cap Cana, and Rose Hall in Montego Bay. Categories run from C to F depending on the property and season. Hyatt Ziva Cancún is now Hyatt's priciest all-inclusive redemption, a Category F resort running 45,000 to 85,000 points a night for two guests under the current World of Hyatt award chart. Suites at peak Category F properties can reach 115,000 points a night, so these flagship resorts are best targeted during off-peak or low season.

Dreams, Secrets, and Breathless: the AMResorts lineup

Hyatt absorbed these brands when it acquired Apple Leisure Group's all-inclusive portfolio, and they now sit in the same Inclusive Collection award chart as Ziva and Zilara, just generally at lower categories. Dreams resorts lean family-friendly, Secrets properties are upscale and adults-only, and Breathless resorts lean into a livelier, party-focused adults-only vibe. Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa starts around 17,000 points a night, making it one of the better mid-tier values in the Dominican Republic.

Hyatt Vivid: the newest adults-only brand

Hyatt debuted an entirely new all-inclusive brand at the end of August 2026: Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, pitched as a "socially inspired" adults-only concept built around communal spaces, live entertainment, and nightlife rather than quiet poolside relaxation. It's the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection chart, and as with any new brand launch, award availability tends to open up generously in the first year.

Bahia Principe: the cheapest way into the Inclusive Collection

The biggest recent expansion came on March 24, 2026, when 22 Bahia Principe resorts joined World of Hyatt across the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Jamaica, becoming the program's ninth all-inclusive brand. Entry-level locations like Bahia Principe Explore La Romana and Explore San Felipe are Category A properties, bookable from 12,000 points a night off-peak — the cheapest all-inclusive redemption Hyatt offers anywhere. Members also earn 5 base points per dollar on Bahia Principe room rates, plus 4 more with a World of Hyatt credit card, according to AwardWallet's tracking of the partnership.

What changed with the May 2026 award chart

Hyatt expanded its all-inclusive pricing from three demand tiers to five on May 20, 2026, adding new peak levels that pushed the priciest Category F resorts noticeably higher than the year before. Frequent Miler's property-by-property tracking and On Points With Kids' breakdown of the changes both flag the same pattern: entry-level Category A and B resorts barely moved, while marquee Ziva and Zilara properties absorbed most of the increase. The practical upshot is that the newest, least-hyped additions — Bahia Principe and Hyatt Vivid — currently offer the best points value in the whole collection.

For a beach vacation with meals and drinks covered, Hyatt points still beat cash at almost every category, but stalking award space at flagship Ziva and Zilara resorts now takes real flexibility on dates. The Points Guy's roundup of top Hyatt all-inclusive picks is worth checking before booking, since Hyatt reshuffles individual property categories every spring.

People also ask

What is the cheapest Hyatt all-inclusive resort to book with points?

Category A Bahia Principe resorts, including Bahia Principe Explore La Romana and Explore San Felipe in the Dominican Republic, are the cheapest all-inclusive redemptions in the World of Hyatt program, starting at 12,000 points per night during off-peak dates.

Can you redeem Marriott or Hilton points for an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean?

Not yet. Marriott's All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton's All-Inclusive Collection both operate resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico, but as of 2026 neither program lets members book those stays with points — cash or Marriott Bonvoy Boundless-style promotions only.

What's included in a Hyatt Inclusive Collection points redemption?

A points-booked stay at a Ziva, Zilara, Secrets, Dreams, Breathless, or Bahia Principe resort includes the same meals, drinks, activities, and most amenities as a cash all-inclusive booking — Hyatt treats award nights and paid nights identically at these properties.

How many points do I need for Hyatt Ziva Cancún?

Hyatt Ziva Cancún is a Category F resort, Hyatt's most expensive all-inclusive tier, running 45,000 to 85,000 World of Hyatt points per night for two guests depending on season, with suites priced higher.

What is Hyatt Vivid?

Hyatt Vivid is Hyatt's newest all-inclusive brand, an adults-only concept built around social spaces and nightlife. It debuted with Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic in August 2026 as the tenth brand-level addition to the Inclusive Collection.

Points requirements, brand additions, and award chart figures were checked against Hyatt's newsroom and official award chart, along with independent points-tracking sites, as of September 14, 2026. Hyatt adjusts individual resort categories each spring and award availability changes constantly — confirm current pricing on World of Hyatt before booking.