In trying to help someone figure out a trip

what would you do in this situation>

They want a room only price plus all inclusive

but then I know they will not be happy with no food or having to go in search of food in the morning so bed and breakfast at a minimum is required in my opinion.

What I have found so far is:

Room only for two weeks at footprints on the sand for
£650 including flight and hotel transfers are $20pp each way but this is ROOM ONLY no food at all also no swimming pool or entertainment but nice area of beach

Then there are a couple of places like samsara or fun holiday beach resort and similar properties charging around :
£800 for bed and breakfast.

For all inclusive I have found fun holiday beach resort to be the lowest priced at around
£1100 everything included.

But fun holiday beach resort only has one buffet and not really any entertainment so for:

£1395 they can get the Riu or special offers at Sandals with 5* and as many dining options pools and a full daily entertainment schedule.

I also looked at my favourite place The Seastar Inn but that would have to be booked seperately airfare is £550 then transfers and their room rate is $100 per night bed and breakfast and their all inclusive price would bring it to a total of
£1340

There is a big jump in price from the room only and the all inclusive options butwould you say it is worth all the extra money to be stuck at the riu or further up the beach away from places they would like to see?

I think fun holiday beach resort is offering a good deal but when you look at the facilities on offer from the 5* resorts I priced up you do get a lot more facilities for your money

What would you choose?

Are there any other options I have not looked at?

What is happening with merrills these days?

This was based on 12th - 26th December