Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
Overall
7.8
7.8
Beach
5.8
9.2
Food
7.4
6.9
Service
8.2
7.8
Rooms
7.6
7.1
Value
7.8
7.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.6 (8,377)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
From $180
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
9.2
7.4
Food
6.9
8.2
Service
7.8
7.6
Rooms
7.1
8.2
Pools
—
7.8
Value
7.0
8.0
Family
8.1
—
Quiet
7.2
Vibes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- Exceptional Playa Norte and private-islet location.
- Calm, clear, highly swimmable water compared with many Cancun-area beaches.
- Strong snorkeling and scenery directly from the resort area.
- Walkable access to Isla Mujeres town, restaurants and bars.
- Good family fit for travelers prioritizing shallow water and beach access.
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- Food feedback is mixed and often weaker than the location feedback.
- Rooms and facilities are described as older or tired in some recent guest reviews.
- Value can feel questionable when rates are high because guests compare it with newer or more polished Cancun-area all-inclusives.
- Day-pass traffic, music and beach crowding can reduce the secluded feel at times.