Scores at a Glance
Gili LankanfushiSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.2
9.3
Beach
9.3
9.4
Food
·
8.8
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
9.5
9.0
Romance
9.3
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (347) | Google Rating | 4.7 (4,934) |
| From $665 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Food | 8.8 |
| – | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.5 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| – | Pools | 9.0 |
| 9.3 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Quiet | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.6 |
Of the 6 measures we call, Gili Lankanfushi leads on 3 and Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 3.
Vibes
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | nature | – |
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Gili Lankanfushi
- Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
- Strong service and food praise in Reddit and media sources.
- Convenient speedboat transfer from Malé.
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 · Gili Lankanfushi
- Proximity to Malé can mean visible boat, seaplane or industrial traffic in some guest discussions.
- Dining breadth is smaller than at large Maldives mega-resorts.
- Travelers wanting formal, high-gloss luxury may find the aesthetic too casual.
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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