Rates at Atelier Playa Mujeres for swim-up rooms start at $896, based on double occupancy. Praised as one of Cancun’s best restaurants, it specializes in artfully presented nouvelle Mexican cuisine served against a sophisticated backdrop of colossal marble pillars, brown leather chairs, crisp white tablecloths and elegant white booths.įor a more low-key experience, there’s contemporary Asian fare at the minimalist Takashi, pizza and pasta at Cilento and healthy Mediterranean cuisine at the whimsically decorated Cala di Luna. The hotel’s marquee dining venue is María Dolores (included with your all-inclusive room rate, but reservations are required), helmed by celebrity chef Edgar Nunez who earned his stripes at Sud 777 in Mexico City.

To enjoy a swim-up room, you’ll need to upgrade to the Inspira level, which brings plenty of in-room perks and amenities, such as a premium rolling bar and a pillow menu, as well as access to an exclusive pool, beach and restaurant.Īt 678 square feet, the Inspira junior suite swim-out room features a 420-square-foot terrace with a daybed (big enough for two) and direct access to a heated lap pool (shared with a dozen or so other rooms).Ītelier’s 15 restaurants focus primarily on authentic Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine, while 13 bars tout their innovative mixology with an extensive menu of handcrafted cocktails. There are five room categories from which to choose, all with a similar aesthetic, as well as a designated butler service for each room. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. I would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions.

Here are some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts with swim-up pools in the Caribbean. Couples can swim out to the pool bar from their terrace and don’t need to worry about securing a cabana to create their own private poolside bliss. No longer focused on quantity over quality, all-inclusive resorts have upped the ante when it comes to style, service and amenities.Ī stunning pool (or 10 in the case of megaresorts) is one thing, but having access to the pool from your own private terrace adds an extra level of exclusivity, comfort and indulgence.įor families, swim-up rooms can streamline the daily routine of packing up the beach bag and pushing strollers all the way to the main pool. When you think of a tropical vacation, chances are that relaxing in a shimmering infinity pool, cocktail in hand, taking in the views of sugary white sands and turquoise water, is not too far off.Ī gorgeous swimming pool (and at TPG, we’ve been vocal about our favorites) isn’t just the icing on the cake - it can truly make a vacation.

Far from Casual by Caroline King