Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.1
9.3
Beach
8.9
9.4
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
8.9
9.0
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
8.8
·
Romance
9.3
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.0
9.1
Pools
9.0
9.1
Luxury
–
8.8
Value
–
9.3
Romance
9.5
7.8
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
8.7
7.8
Adventure
–
9.0
Wellness
8.6
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Strong food and service reputation for an all-inclusive.
- Adults-only beachfront setting.
- Large suite inventory with swim-up and rooftop options.
- Excellent fit for romance and relaxed social trips.
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 · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Sargassum can still affect the beach seasonally.
- Some recent guests describe food and drinks as good rather than truly gourmet.
- Room location matters for noise and pool preference.
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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