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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsHyatt Ziva Cancún

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Four-Star·4.6
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Cancún, Mexico
Five-Star·4.5
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaHyatt Ziva Cancún

Quick Stats

7.4
Overall Score
9.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,726)
Google Rating
4.5 (7,491)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
From $254
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
90 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.2
Beach
9.2
6.9
Food
8.6
7.4
Service
8.9
6.6
Rooms
8.7
7.5
Pools
9.0
Luxury
8.6
7.0
Value
7.8
7.8
Family
9.3
Romance
8.3
Nightlife
7.8
Quiet
7.3
Adventure
8.0
Wellness
8.5
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
LivelyQuiet

Activities

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
SpaWater sportsKids
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 90 min from MBJ

Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  • Beachfront infinity pool
  • Turquoise Tower suites
  • World-class nightlife nearby
  • Family & group friendly

Pros — Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

  • Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting.
  • Broad included-feature list for families.
  • Room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and non-motorized watersports are included.

Pros — Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  • Excellent Punta Cancún location with water on three sides and strong beach access.
  • Very high review volume with broad positive consensus across TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
  • Strong family infrastructure, including KidZ Club, mini water park, teen club, kids pool, and multi-generational appeal.
  • Three infinity pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool for Turquoize guests.
  • Large all-inclusive dining and bar footprint with 18 total restaurants, lounges, food trucks, and bars listed by Hyatt.
  • Strong Wi-Fi evidence from Booking.com, with a Free WiFi subscore of 9.7.
  • Walkable access to nearby Hotel Zone nightlife, restaurants, and beaches.

Cons — Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

  • Recurring complaints about room condition and maintenance.
  • Food consistency and restaurant availability can disappoint.
  • Some reports of concierge or sales pressure.

Cons — Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  • High rates can create value pressure, especially for guests who do not use the upgraded room or family amenities.
  • Not ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, adults-only resort unless they book Turquoize and still accept the larger family-resort environment.
  • Some guest feedback mentions cabana pricing, upsells, and premium items despite the all-inclusive positioning.
  • Dining receives mostly positive feedback, but some guests find select restaurants or buffet timing inconsistent.
  • Wedding groups, evening entertainment, and pool activity can create noise variability depending on room location.
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