Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya TropicalSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.1
9.3
Beach
7.7
9.4
Food
7.5
8.8
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
·
9.0
Value
8.3
·
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (25,948)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
From $102
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
7.7
Beach
9.4
7.5
Food
8.8
–
Service
9.1
–
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
9.0
8.3
Value
–
8.6
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
–
Quiet
8.7
–
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Barceló Maya Tropical
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from CUN
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Barceló Maya Tropical
- Major Riviera Maya resort-complex access
- Strong family value
- Officially all-inclusive with multiple restaurants and bars
- Family room and Premium Level suite options
Pros · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Exceptional swimmable beach and snorkeling.
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury model.
- No-reservation à la carte dining.
- Strong romance and relaxed service reputation.
Cons · Barceló Maya Tropical
- Dining reservations and specialty vouchers require planning
- Beach conditions can be mixed by section and season
- Large-resort scale will not suit travelers seeking boutique quiet
Cons · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Not a hard-party resort.
- Preferred Club value depends on rate spread.
- Restaurant wait/check-in process can occasionally frustrate guests.