Head to head
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortvsCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
9.5
6.7
Food
8.6
8.7
Service
9.2
9.2
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Value
8.8
8.0
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,768)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
From $163
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
6.7
8.6
Food
8.7
9.2
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
7.8
Pools
7.9
8.8
Value
8.0
8.0
Family
8.2
8.8
Romance
–
8.4
Quiet
–
8.4
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
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 · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent service reputation
- Strong snorkeling access
- Large suite-style rooms
- Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel
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 · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal