Scores at a Glance
Four Seasons Bora BoraSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.3
9.3
Beach
9.5
9.4
Food
·
8.8
Service
9.3
9.1
Rooms
9.1
9.0
Romance
9.6
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (912)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
From $1416
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Boutique
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
9.4
–
Food
8.8
9.3
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
–
Pools
9.0
9.6
Romance
9.5
–
Quiet
8.7
–
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Diving
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Overwater bungalows
- Mount Otemanu views
- Lagoon sanctuary snorkeling
- Polynesian spa rituals
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Iconic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views.
- High-service luxury experience with strong Reddit and review-platform sentiment.
- Excellent romance and overwater-bungalow fit.
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 · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Very high pricing makes value sensitive to room category and dining choices.
- A small number of guest reviews mention wear in some bungalows, so renovated-room confirmation is worthwhile.
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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