Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.1
9.3
Beach
7.4
9.4
Food
8.0
8.8
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
7.6
9.0
Value
7.9
·
Romance
7.6
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (9,066)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
From $38
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
7.4
Beach
9.4
8.0
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.1
7.6
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Pools
9.0
7.9
Value
–
8.2
Family
–
7.6
Romance
9.5
7.8
Nightlife
–
6.4
Quiet
8.7
7.8
Adventure
–
7.6
Wellness
8.6
7.5
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
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 · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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.
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