Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
9.5
8.8
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Luxury
·
8.7
Value
8.8
7.8
Romance
8.8
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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
4.6 (1,444)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.8
8.6
Food
8.5
9.2
Service
9.0
8.8
Rooms
8.9
7.8
Pools
9.3
–
Luxury
8.7
8.8
Value
7.8
8.0
Family
9.5
8.8
Romance
–
8.4
Quiet
8.0
8.4
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
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 · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana 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 · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.