Mexico is what happens when beautiful beaches, incredible food, rich culture, and insanely cheap resort deals all exist in the same country. It's the vacation trifecta — or quadfecta, or whatever the word is for four good things happening at once. I've visited three different Mexican resort destinations in the past two years, and each one made me wonder why I'd ever vacation anywhere else. The Cancun deals, the Cabo deals, the Puerto Vallarta deals — they're all absurdly good. Here's the best of the best across all of Mexico. More deals at our homepage.
1. Cancun — The Royal Sands — $179/Night All-Inclusive for 5 Nights
The Royal Sands on Cancun's Hotel Zone beach is the gold standard of Mexican vacation deals. All-inclusive means unlimited food and drinks at multiple restaurants, and the beachfront location is prime. The junior suites have ocean views and the resort was recently renovated. It's the deal I tell everyone about first.
Read our full Cancun deals guide for all 8 Cancun picks, including the $149/night Grand Royal Lagoon that's even cheaper.
2. Cabo — Villa del Palmar — $129/Night for 4 Nights
Villa del Palmar on Médano Beach is Cabo's best-value deal. Beachfront suites with full kitchens, multiple pools, and optional all-inclusive upgrades. Cabo's dramatic desert-meets-ocean landscape is unlike anything else in Mexico. At $129 a night, it's a steal for Pacific coast luxury.
See our complete Cabo San Lucas deals guide for all 8 Cabo options, from budget to ultra-luxury Vidanta.
3. Puerto Vallarta — Villa del Palmar Flamingos — $119/Night for 4 Nights
The cheapest Mexico beach deal on this list, Villa del Palmar in Nuevo Vallarta gives you Pacific beachfront with full kitchens and stunning sunsets for just $119 a night. Puerto Vallarta's combination of beach, culture, and cuisine makes it the most well-rounded Mexican destination.
Check our full Puerto Vallarta deals guide for all 7 PV options including the ultra-luxury Grand Velas.
4. Cancun — Hyatt Ziva — $189/Night All-Inclusive for 3 Nights
Hyatt Ziva is the premium Cancun pick — perched on a point with ocean and lagoon views, sushi bars, rooftop lounges, and premium all-inclusive that actually means premium. At $189 a night with everything included, it's a fraction of the regular rate. This is the resort that ruined buffets for me because the food is actual restaurant quality.
5. Cabo — Grand Solmar — $169/Night for 5 Nights
Grand Solmar's newest property at Rancho San Lucas is five-star luxury at three-star pricing. Private beach, Greg Norman golf course, organic farm, and suites with Pacific views and deep soaking tubs. At $169 a night, you're getting what normally costs $450+. It's the luxury play in Mexico and worth every penny.
6. Puerto Vallarta — Grand Velas — $199/Night All-Inclusive for 3 Nights
Grand Velas has won every hotel award that exists, and the all-inclusive here is genuinely gourmet. Sushi, Italian, Mexican, French — all included along with premium spirits and 24-hour room service. The suites are massive with ocean views. At $199 a night all-inclusive, it's a bargain for this level of luxury.
7. Riviera Maya — Vidanta — $199/Night for 5 Nights
Vidanta's Riviera Maya resort is a destination unto itself — Cirque du Soleil, lazy rivers, golf courses, and restaurants that could stand alone in any major city. The resort is between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, close to cenotes, Mayan ruins, and some of the best snorkeling in Mexico. Five nights at $199 is an incredible value for what you get.
8. Nuevo Vallarta — Occidental — $129/Night All-Inclusive for 4 Nights
The budget all-inclusive champion. Occidental in Nuevo Vallarta delivers the full all-inclusive experience — food, drinks, beach, pools, entertainment — for $129 a night. The rooms are clean and modern, the beach is beautiful, and the value is hard to beat anywhere in Mexico. It's the deal for travelers who want the all-inclusive experience without the luxury pricetag.
| Deal | Price | Nights | City | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sands | $179/nt AI | 5 | Cancun | AI beach classic |
| Villa del Palmar | $129/nt | 4 | Cabo | Pacific value |
| Villa del Palmar Flam | $119/nt | 4 | Puerto Vallarta | Cheapest Mexico |
| Hyatt Ziva | $189/nt AI | 3 | Cancun | Premium AI |
| Grand Solmar | $169/nt | 5 | Cabo | Luxury private |
| Grand Velas | $199/nt AI | 3 | Puerto Vallarta | Ultra luxury AI |
| Vidanta | $199/nt | 5 | Riviera Maya | Mega resort |
| Occidental | $129/nt AI | 4 | Nuevo Vallarta | Budget AI |
Mexico delivers world-class vacations at developing-world prices (no offense, Mexico — your resorts are better than ours). Browse all our Mexico destination guides and start planning your escape south of the border.