Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaSandos Cancun
Overall
7.8
8.2
Beach
5.8
8.7
Food
7.4
7.6
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
7.6
8.1
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
—
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.7 (20,970)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
8.7
7.4
Food
7.6
8.2
Service
8.7
7.6
Rooms
8.1
8.2
Pools
8.6
7.8
Value
7.8
8.0
Family
—
—
Romance
8.5
—
Nightlife
8.2
—
Quiet
6.8
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
8.2
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Nightlife
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only
- Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
- Three infinity pools
- Good specialty dining options
- 24-hour room service
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — Sandos Cancun
- Buffet feedback is mixed
- Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
- Compact resort footprint
- Watersports and spa inclusions are limited