What’s Included (and Not Included) at Beaches Resorts

Planning a family vacation should be about relaxation, adventure, and creating memories—not worrying about hidden costs. Beaches Resorts provides a true all-inclusive experience, ensuring that once you arrive, you can leave your wallet behind. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what’s included and what’s not when you book a stay at a Beaches Resort.


What’s Included at Beaches Resorts?

1. Accommodations

Beaches Resorts offer a variety of accommodations, from luxurious suites to family-friendly rooms. Regardless of the room category you choose, all guests enjoy spacious, beautifully designed rooms equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and premium bedding.

2. Unlimited Gourmet Dining & Snacks

Enjoy diverse dining experiences with up to 23 specialty restaurants (depending on the resort). Options include Caribbean, Italian, French, Japanese, and American cuisines. There are also food trucks and 24/7 snack stations for whenever hunger strikes.

3. Premium Beverages

Unlimited premium spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines are available at multiple bars, including swim-up bars, pubs, and beachfront lounges. Some suites even feature in-room stocked mini-bars.

4. Water Sports & Scuba Diving

Beaches offers an impressive array of water activities, including:

  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Aqua trikes
  • Hobie Cats
  • Water skiing (available at select resorts)
  • Scuba diving (for certified divers – up to two tanks per day)

5. Land Sports & Activities

  • Beach volleyball
  • Tennis (day & night)
  • Basketball
  • Mini-golf
  • Pool tables
  • Fitness centers
  • Board games

6. Entertainment & Nightlife

Each Beaches Resort features an array of entertainment, including:

  • Live shows
  • Themed beach parties
  • Nightclubs for teens and adults
  • Dive-in movies by the pool
  • Family-friendly stage performances

7. Kids & Teens Programs

Beaches is a paradise for children of all ages with free access to:

  • Kids Camp with certified nannies
  • Pirate’s Island Waterpark with slides, lazy rivers, and splash pads
  • Xbox Play Lounge and game centers
  • Sesame Street® activities, including character parades, story time, and baking with Cookie Monster
  • Teen hangouts like Shadow Lounge and the Trench Town Teen Center

8. No-Tipping Policy

All gratuities and service charges are included in your stay, so there’s no need to tip—except for butlers and spa therapists.

9. Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected with free resort-wide Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas.

10. Airport Transfers

Complimentary airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles ensure a stress-free arrival and departure.


What’s Not Included at Beaches Resorts?

While Beaches Resorts offer a comprehensive all-inclusive experience, some additional services and activities come at an extra cost.

1. Spa Treatments

Indulge in Red Lane® Spa treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps. Spa services are an optional extra.

2. Excursions & Island Tours

Beaches partners with Island Routes® to offer exciting local adventures, including:

  • Catamaran cruises
  • Snorkeling tours
  • ATV rides
  • Iguana Island visits

3. Scuba Diving Certification

Certified divers enjoy unlimited diving, but non-certified guests must take a PADI® Discover Scuba Diving course (extra fee applies) before participating.

4. Private Candlelight Dinners

For an extra romantic touch, couples can book a private beachfront dining experience with white-glove service.

5. Premium Wine & Private Label Spirits

Although premium liquors are included, Chairman’s Wine List selections are available for an additional fee.

6. Golf Extras

Greens fees are included at Beaches Ocho Rios and Negril, but caddies and golf cart rentals require an extra charge.

7. Private Childcare Services

Kids Camps are included, but after-hours nanny services and One-on-One Beaches Buddies for children with special needs are available at an additional cost.

8. Photo Packages

Capture your vacation memories with a professional photo shoot, available for an additional cost.

9. Gift Shops & Souvenirs

While many experiences are included, purchases from on-site retail stores such as souvenirs, clothing, and accessories are not.


Final Thoughts

Beaches Resorts truly provide a worry-free, all-inclusive family vacation experience. Whether you’re dining at gourmet restaurants, enjoying thrilling water sports, or letting your kids explore the excitement of Sesame Street® activities, everything is designed to offer a seamless getaway. While there are a few optional extras available, they are just that—optional. You can enjoy a spectacular family vacation at Beaches without ever needing to open your wallet once you arrive.

Are you ready to book your dream family getaway? Let Beaches Resorts take care of everything so you can focus on making memories!

Jim

Written by:

Jim

Jim is the founder of TravelFam.com. He also is an expert Beaches travel advisor and frequently travels to Beaches with his family of four. He started TravelFam.com to share his experiences and travel tips for traveling to all-inclusive family resorts.

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