Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortGalley Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
9.5
9.2
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Value
8.8
·
Romance
8.8
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.7 (471)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
9.2
8.6
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.8
7.8
Pools
8.0
8.8
Value
–
8.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
9.4
8.4
Quiet
9.3
8.4
Wellness
8.4
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Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
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 · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only boutique all-inclusive.
- Three-quarter-mile beach and many rooms directly on the sand.
- Strong food and service reputation.
- Included Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment.
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 · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Premium dining can carry a supplement.
- Beach conditions can be rough at times.
- One main pool, so pool lovers may want a larger resort.
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