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Fairmont Mayakoba
Fairmont Mayakoba
Five-Star·4.7
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

Fairmont MayakobaHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
8.9
8.5
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.9
Luxury
9.2
8.7
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,878)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,444)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
15 min

All Scores

8.4
Beach
8.8
8.9
Food
8.5
9.1
Service
9.0
9.0
Rooms
8.9
9.1
Pools
9.3
9.2
Luxury
8.7
7.8
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
9.5
8.8
Romance
8.6
Quiet
8.0
8.8
Wellness
8.3
Remote work
8.1

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Fairmont Mayakoba

  • 10 pools
  • 8 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 45 min from CUN

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up suites
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 15 min from PUJ

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 Ziva Cap Cana

  • Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
  • Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
  • Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.

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 Ziva Cap Cana

  • Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
  • Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
  • Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
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