Scores at a Glance
Fairmont MayakobaHyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Overall
9.0
9.2
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
8.9
8.8
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Luxury
9.2
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Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
8.8
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,878)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,054)
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
–
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.1
8.9
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.0
9.0
Rooms
9.3
9.1
Pools
9.2
9.2
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.0
9.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
8.0
8.6
Quiet
8.0
8.8
Wellness
–
8.3
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Nightlife
Yes
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 · Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
- Top-tier adults-only all-inclusive in Cap Cana.
- Excellent room and swim-up suite inventory.
- Strong beach, pools, water park and lazy river mix.
- High review-platform sentiment.
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 · Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
- Premium pricing can make value subjective.
- Club benefits are useful but not universally worth the upgrade.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Coordinates are not verified as exact main entrance.