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Scores at a Glance
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & SpaSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.4
9.3
Beach
8.2
9.4
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.7
9.1
Rooms
7.9
9.0
Value
8.2
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Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (5,258) | Google Rating | 4.7 (4,934) (better) |
| From $129 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.7 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.9 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Value | – |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.5 |
| 7.8 | Quiet | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.6 |
| 7.4 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa leads on 1 and Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 9.
Vibes
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Convenient beachfront Hotel Zone location close to the airport and town.
- Strong recurring praise for friendly staff and service.
- Better-than-average all-inclusive food feedback for its price tier.
- Good family amenities, including kids club, teen club, pool activities and beach access.
- Manageable resort size compared with mega-resorts.
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 · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Rooms and building structure can feel older than newer luxury all-inclusives.
- Pool area can get crowded during peak periods.
- Beach is pleasant and accessible but not the main reason to choose Puerto Vallarta over Caribbean beach destinations.
- Not walkable to Zona Romántica or the Malecón for most travelers.
- Some recent guest comments mention construction noise or facility-update periods.
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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