Scores at a Glance
Galley Bay Resort & SpaSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
9.2
9.4
Food
9.0
8.8
Service
9.0
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Romance
9.4
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (471)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
9.4
9.0
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.0
Pools
9.0
9.4
Romance
9.5
9.3
Quiet
8.7
8.4
Wellness
8.6
7.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only boutique all-inclusive.
- Three-quarter-mile beach and many rooms directly on the sand.
- Strong food and service reputation.
- Included Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment.
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 · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Premium dining can carry a supplement.
- Beach conditions can be rough at times.
- One main pool, so pool lovers may want a larger resort.
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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