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For the past few years, TPG has been shouting from the rooftops that an all-inclusive resort renaissance is slowly beginning and that, before long, we’ll see more and more brands we love jumping into the space.

That time has finally come. At least that’s the case for IHG, which is now taking reservations for Kimpton Tres Rios, a Kimpton-branded all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

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If the resort’s plans stay on track, the 355-room resort will welcome guests starting in mid-March, according to the booking calendar, which is now open for reservations. Rates, based on double occupancy, will start at $499 or 86,000 IHG ​​One Rewards points per night for an entry-level mangrove-view room.

Booking a Kimpton All-Inclusive vacation with IHG One Rewards points is a great deal right now at 86,000 points (compared to a nightly cash rate of $499) including taxes and fees. Booking with points gets you a value of about .6 cents per point, which is slightly higher than TPG’s September 2024 IHG One Rewards point valuation at .5 cents per point.

The property is sure to be a shining example of future Kimpton- or IHG-branded all-inclusive resorts, and we’re excited to see how the boutique hotel brand translates into a know-what-you-pay-upfront experience. The resort itself is not a new-build, but a reimagining of a resort built in 2008 that is undergoing a complete renovation.

Once open, the resort will feature 20 different types of accommodations, including adults-only suites, swim-out suites and rooms with ocean views and plunge pools, fully stocked minibars, 24-hour room service and fresh and modern designs. . .

At the Playa Hotels & Resorts-managed property, guests can take advantage of four swimming pools, the Cage Spa and its signature treatments, a 340-acre nature park with trails to hike and explore, beaches with snorkeling, and many other recreational options. Such as dance, cooking classes and Spanish lessons.

For younger guests, there is a kids club, dedicated splash zone and waterslides.

As far as food is concerned at this all-inclusive resort, there are seven restaurants and five bars that offer flavors from around the world. Raices is Kimpton’s take on the classic all-inclusive buffet, Sabina offers traditional Mexican fare with a mezcal bar, Bassetto has rustic Italian, and Asian fusion is front and center at Kotori, while other options include Mediterranean, steakhouse classics, and Mexican street food. .

There’s also an all-day coffee bar for caffeine, a sleek sports bar, an adults-only rooftop bar, a chic main lobby bar and a poolside bar.

While we still have to wait to get a feel for what Kimpton’s all-inclusive resorts actually have to offer, it’s worth noting that Playa Hotels & Resorts is the force behind some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts, like the luxe Hyatt. Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Resorts in the Dominican Republic. Plus, with beachfront properties from Roatan in Honduras to Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, Kimpton is no stranger to the resort concept.

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