Hi. I stayed at Charela in September. The meal plan is not cheap but you do get a lot of food, especially at dinner since it is a 5-course meal. We did not do the All-inclusive but opted for the ROH plan which provides you with breakfast and dinner only, not lunch. I figured that it was a waste to pay for lunch since we would not be on the resort during those hours. In September Charela had a discount on the meal plans.
The All-inclusive works well if you will spend all your time on the property and not miss mealtimes or if you plan never to eat elsewhere.