Head to head
Azura Benguerra IslandvsBarceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandBarceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Overall
9.2
8.7
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.1
8.6
Service
9.3
8.4
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Luxury
9.1
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Value
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8.3
Romance
9.6
8.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (127)
Google Rating
4.9 (42,995)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $131
No
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.5
9.1
Food
8.6
9.3
Service
8.4
9.2
Rooms
9.0
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Pools
8.9
9.1
Luxury
—
—
Value
8.3
8.2
Family
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9.6
Romance
8.8
9.4
Quiet
8.2
8.9
Adventure
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8.7
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
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Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros — Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
Pros — Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Large, modern adults-only resort with spacious suite-style rooms.
- Strong dining variety through both the adults-only resort and the broader Barceló Maya complex.
- Good couples and relaxed adult-trip fit.
- Excellent room product for the price compared with many Riviera Maya adults-only resorts.
- Access to sister-resort amenities adds scale, dining variety and activity options.
Cons — Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
Cons — Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Not Cancun proper and not walkable to a town center.
- Sargassum can affect the beach seasonally.
- Some guest complaints mention paid room service for non-Premium guests.
- The wider Barceló complex is large, so some amenities require internal transport or longer walks.
- Convention or group business can occasionally affect the adults-only atmosphere.