Scores at a Glance
Fairmont MayakobaHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
9.0
9.5
Beach
8.4
9.4
Food
8.9
9.5
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
9.0
9.4
Luxury
9.2
9.4
Value
7.8
9.0
Romance
8.8
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,878)
Google Rating
4.9 (913)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.9
Food
9.5
9.1
Service
9.5
9.0
Rooms
9.4
9.1
Pools
8.8
9.2
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
9.0
9.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
9.7
8.6
Quiet
9.5
8.8
Wellness
8.9
8.3
Remote work
7.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Pros · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Cons · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded