Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
9.0
8.1
Beach
9.5
7.4
Food
8.6
8.0
Service
9.2
8.6
Rooms
8.8
7.6
Value
8.8
7.9
Romance
8.8
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.7 (9,066)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
From $38
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
7.4
8.6
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
7.6
7.8
Pools
8.7
8.8
Value
7.9
8.0
Family
8.2
8.8
Romance
7.6
–
Nightlife
7.8
8.4
Quiet
6.4
–
Adventure
7.8
8.4
Wellness
7.6
–
Remote work
7.5
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Exceptional beach and shore snorkeling.
- All rooms are positioned close to the ocean.
- Strong service and cleanliness sentiment.
- 24-hour complimentary room service.
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Cons · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Seasonal sargassum can be significant.
- Pool experience is not the main draw.
- No verified kids club.
- Coordinates need exact main-entrance verification.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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