Picture this: You're sitting on the beach at an all-inclusive resort, drink in hand, and it occurs to you: You're saving money on this vacation compared to sitting at home.

Using hotel points, you can make it happen. And the easiest way to do it is with Hyatt's all-inclusive resorts, scattered mainly throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. Booking these Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara properties with World of Hyatt points is one of the best deals you'll find, as you can eat, drink, and stay for free.

And now there are far more properties to choose from. After finalizing a deal last year to acquire another chain of resorts, Hyatt has folded in more than 100 additional all-inclusive properties into the mix – mainly in Mexico and Latin America but with a few dozen over in Europe, too. Whether you book a Hyatt Ziva or a Secrets or Dreams resort, they're often bookable for just 15,000 to 25,000 points per night. 

We're huge fans of these resorts, and we're not alone. Everything from the facilities to the food to tasty top-shelf drinks is often a big step above your average all-inclusive resort. Most top-notch all-inclusives aren't bookable with points, which makes these properties shine.

We'll walk you through everything you need to know to book your own getaway for free.

 

A view of a beach next to a body of water
The Hyatt Ziva, Puerto Vallarta

 

Hyatt's New Award Chart for All-Inclusive Resorts

As its portfolio of all-inclusive properties grows, Hyatt has introduced a whole new award chart for booking these resorts using your points.

The standard Category 1 through Category 8 award chart for Hyatt hotels doesn't apply here. Instead, Hyatt is using Category A through Category F to price these free nights at all-inclusive locations. Generally speaking, the higher the hotel category, the nicer the property will be.

Award rates range from 15,000 points for a standard night stay to as much as 50,000 points per night. So far, almost everything is pricing out at just 15,000 points to 25,000 points per night – including the longstanding Hyatt Ziva and Zilara locations. With Hyatt's introduction of peak and off-peak pricing, you might see slightly lower (or higher) rates depending on when you go.

 

hyatt award chart all inclusives

 

Not only will that 15,000 to 25,000 points cover your lodging, but all of your drinks, meals at the restaurants on the resorts, and the mini bar in your room are included! Hyatt doesn't charge resort fees that other chains like Marriott and Hilton do. That means just 15,000 or 25,000 points covers everything except for tips – something you should be sure to do.

Most award stays should fall in the standard pricing bracket. But just like Hyatt hotels worldwide, you'll occasionally see lower or higher award rates. For example, the newly bookable Dreams Natura Resort & Spa and the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos are both Category B resorts. That means you can book off-peak stays for 17,000 points per night – or a stay during peak periods for 23,000 points per night.

 

hyatt ziva los cabos

 

How Much Does it Cost to Book with Cash?

Generally speaking, you can expect to pay between $250 and $500 a night to book a room at Hyatt's all inclusive resorts.

 

hyatt all inclusive

 

Where are Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Resorts Located?

The Ziva & Zilara Hyatt all-inclusive resorts are scattered throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. Here's a list of the current locations.

 

Hyatt Ziva & Zilara All Inclusives in Mexico

 

Hyatt Ziva & Zilara All Inclusives in the Caribbean

 

Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Cap Cana
Hyatt Zilara, Cap Cana

 

Ziva & Zilara: What's the Difference?

What's the difference between the Ziva and Zilara brands? Simply, the Hyatt Zilara properties are for adults only, which is defined as 18 and up. Hyatt Ziva locations, on the other hand, are family-friendly.

We've stayed at both brands and would highly recommend either of them. I have stayed at most of the Ziva locations both with and without children, and have always had a great experience. The Ziva locations don't feel overrun with children if that's your concern. There are still adults-only pools and areas to enjoy. And both experiences were fantastic. All the properties have several pools and plenty of chair space, making it easy to find a spot that will work for you.

If you are looking for a bit more of an upbeat scene that is less family-friendly, the Zilara should be your choice.

 

What New Brands Have Been Added to Hyatt's Portfolio?

In addition to the Ziva and Zilara locations discussed above, Hyatt finalized a deal to acquire Apple Leisure Resorts back in April 2022. In total, that has brought nearly 100 new properties under the Hyatt flag that are now bookable with World of Hyatt points.

Here's the full list.

 

New Hyatt All Inclusives in Mexico

Breathless Resorts & Spas

  • Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa – Category C
  • Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa – Category C
  • Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa – Category B

Dreams Resorts & Spas

  • Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa – Category A
  • Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya – Category B
  • Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort – Category B
  • Dreams Cozumel Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Jade Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Natura Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort – Category C
  • Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Vista Cancun Resort & Golf Resort – Category B

Secrets

  • Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya – Category C
  • Secrets Aura Cozumel – Category B
  • Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort – Category B
  • Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa (Oaxaca, MX) – Category B
  • Secrets Impression Isla Mujeres – Category F
  • Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun – Category C
  • Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen – Category C
  • Secrets Moxché Impressions Playa del Carmen – Category C
  • Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort – Category C
  • Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf and Spa Resort – Category C
  • Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa – Category C
  • Secrets The Vine Cancun – Category C
  • Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta – Category B

 

secrets impression moxche hyatt
The new Secrets Impression Moxché, photo courtesy of Hyatt

 

Sunscape Resorts & Spas

  • Sunscape Akumal Beach & Resort Spa – Category A
  • Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa – Category A
  • Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa – Category A
  • Sunscape Sabor Cozumel – Category A

Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts

  • Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los cabos – Category B
  • Zoëtry Paraiso la Bonita – Category C
  • Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isa Mujeres – Category C

 

New Hyatt All Inclusives in Central & South America

Dreams Resorts & Spas

  • Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica – Category C
  • Dreams Playa Bonita Panama – Category A
  • Dreams Karibana Cartegena Golf & Spa Resort – Category B

Secrets

  • Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica – Category C

 

New Hyatt All Inclusives in the Caribbean

Breathless Resorts & Spas

  • Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa – Category C
  • Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa – Category B

Dreams Resorts & Spas

  • Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino – Category B
  • Dreams Dominicus La Romana – Category B
  • Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana – Category B
  • Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana – Category A
  • Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa – Category A
  • Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana – Category B

 

dreams curacao hyatt
Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino, photo courtesy of Hyatt

 

Secrets

  • Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa – Category C
  • Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana – Category B
  • Secrets St. James Montego Bay – Category C
  • Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa – Category B
  • Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay – Category C

Sunscape Resorts & Spas

  • Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino – Category B
  • Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic – Category A

Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts

  • Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana – Category C
  • Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa – Category C
  • Zoëtry Montego Bay Jamaica – Category C
  • Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia – Category F

 

New Hyatt All Inclusives in Europe

Alua Hotels & Resorts

  • AluaSoul Orotava Valley (Canary Islands) – Category A
  • Alua Atlántico Golf Resort (Canary Islands) – Category A
  • AluaVillage Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) – No Category Listed
  • Alua Suites Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) – No Category Listed
  • AluaSun Marbella Park (Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Costa Park (Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSoul Costa Málaga (Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Lago Rojo (Spain) – Category A
  • Alua Golf Trinidad (Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Doblemar (Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSoul Ibiza (Spain) – No Category Listed
  • Alua Gran Camp de Mar (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Torrenova (Mallorca, Spain) – No Category Listed
  • AluaSoul Palma (Mallorca, Spain) – No Category Listed
  • Alua Leo (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSoul Alcudia Bay (Mallorca, Spain) – No Category Listed
  • Alua Boccaccio (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Continental Park (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSoul Carolina (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Cala Antena (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • Alua Calas de Mallorca Resort (Mallorca, Spain) – Category B
  • AluaSoul Mallorca Resort (Mallorca, Spain) – No Category Listed
  • Alua Las Rocas (Mallorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Lago Park (Menorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Mediterraneo (Menorca, Spain) – Category A
  • Alua Illa de Menorca (Menorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSoul Menorca (Menorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSun Far Menorca (Menorca, Spain) – Category A
  • AluaSoul Zakynthos (Zakynthos, Greece) – No Category Listed

Dreams Resorts & Spas

  • Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada (Canary Islands) – Category B
  • Dreams Sunny Beach Resort & Spa (Bulgaria) – Category B

Secrets

  • Secrets Lanzarote (Canary Islands) – Category B
  • Secrets Mallorca Villamil (Spain) – Category C
  • Secrets Sunny Beach Resort & Spa (Bulgaria) – Category B

 

How to Earn World of Hyatt Points

You might be saying to yourself, “This sounds great, but I don't have any Hyatt points.” Don't worry.

You don't need to be a road warrior who constantly stays at Hyatt hotels to earn enough points for a stay at any of the Ziva and Zilara properties. There are a few different credit cards that make earning Hyatt points relatively simple and straightforward.

The first is obvious: the World of Hyatt Credit Card. Just for opening the card and spending $3,000 in the first three months of card membership, you will receive 30,000 World of Hyatt points. From there, you'll also earn 2x points on up to $15,000 of spending in the first six months. That's 60,000 points total and enough for at least two free nights (and maybe even three) at Hyatt's all-inclusive resorts.

The card has a $95 annual fee. However, starting in year two, it offers an annual free night certificate to be used at any Hyatt category 1-4 property. Just a few of the lowest-priced, Category A all-inclusive resorts are currently eligible for the free night certificate. No matter how you use it, that should be reason enough to justify the annual fee.

 

world of hyatt card

 

Click Here to learn more about the World of Hyatt Credit Card

 

There is also the *world of hyatt biz card* which allows you to earn bonus_miles_full

 

world of hyatt business card

 

Click Here to learn more about the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card

 

In addition to the World of Hyatt Credit Cards, you can also earn Hyatt points by transferring points from Chase Ultimate Rewards. Because Hyatt is one of the 14 airline and hotel transfer partners of Chase's Ultimate Rewards program, you can transfer Ultimate Rewards points into your World of Hyatt account at a 1:1 ratio. This means one Chase point will equal one World of Hyatt point.

The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a welcome offer bonus of 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of card membership. Plus, for a limited-time, you'll get up to a $300 travel credit for purchases made through Chase Travel℠.

This card also has an annual fee of $95 which is not waived in the first year of card membership.

Read more: The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the No. 1 Travel Card Right Now

 

*chase sapphire preferred*

 

Learn more about the *csp*.

 

The *chase sapphire reserve* is another option for earning Ultimate Rewards points. While the Sapphire Reserve earns the same Ultimate Rewards points, it offers a number of premium benefits that push the card’s annual fee to $550 a year. Just for holding the card, you’ll get an annual $300 credit that can be used for any travel expense. The credit happens automatically and makes it easy to trim down that annual fee to just $250 a year if you can use it.

It also offers a credit of up to $120 every four years to cover the cost of either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, a Priority Pass lounge membership that will get you into thousands of airport lounges and restaurants across the world, and many other premium benefits.

The card comes with a bonus of 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after spending a total of $4,000 in the first three months of card membership.

 

*chase sapphire reserve*

 

Learn more about the *chase sapphire reserve*.

 

This means you could open the World of Hyatt Credit card and one of the Chase Sapphire cards and earn up to 120,000 points. That's enough to cover up to eight free nights at Hyatt's all-inclusive locations.

Do you have a spouse or a significant other? You can both earn points in your own World of Hyatt accounts and book back-to-back reservations for a longer stay, or just combine your World of Hyatt points.

You won't find a better deal when it comes to all-inclusive resorts. Period.

 

hyatt all inclusive
The beachside restaurant at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

 

Why We Love These Properties

If you can't tell by now, we love these Hyatt all-inclusive resorts. I have personally stayed at many all-inclusive properties over the years, and Hyatt's are far above average. The food isn't the best you will ever eat but it puts most all-inclusive cuisine to shame.

During a recent trip, I had an epiphany. I realized that my wife and I were spending less money being on the beach in Mexico than we would have if we were at home. We used Delta SkyMiles to cover the cost of flights and transferred 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points into my Hyatt account to book four nights at the resort.

 

A group of palm trees next to a body of water

 

Since we were traveling with our daughters, we didn't leave the resort, which of course kept costs down. We spent about $15 to $20 each day on tips for our servers and housekeepers. That money covered all of our meals, drinks for mom and dad, and plenty of entertainment for our daughters.

You simply can't find that kind of value with other all-inclusive resorts. That's a big reason we love these properties.

 

Bottom Line

Give the Hyatt all-inclusive resorts a shot when you are planning your next beach getaway. The properties are beautiful and well-maintained, with great food and drinks to boot.

But above all else, you simply can't beat the value of booking nights with World of Hyatt points.