Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.2
9.3
Beach
9.5
9.4
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
9.4
9.1
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.4
·
Value
7.4
·
Romance
9.5
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
Rates TBD
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
9.5
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
8.8
9.4
Service
9.1
9.3
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
9.0
9.4
Luxury
–
7.4
Value
–
7.4
Family
–
9.5
Romance
9.5
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
8.7
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
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 · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
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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