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Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive ResortvsMeliá Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive ResortMeliá Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.4
7.7
Beach
7.2
7.5
Food
8.3
7.2
Service
8.1
7.7
Rooms
8.7
6.8
Value
8.0
7.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort | Measure | Meliá Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.4 | Overall Score | 7.7 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.6 (12,369) | Google Rating | 4.5 (16,867) |
| From $153 | Price / Night (pp) | From $123 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 9 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort | Measure | Meliá Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Beach | 7.5 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Food | 7.2 |
| (better)8.1 | Service | 7.7 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 6.8 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.0 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.6 |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.7 | Quiet | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort leads on 8 and Meliá Puerto Vallarta leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort | Measure | Meliá Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort | Measure | Meliá Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
- Full-service spa
- 9 min from CUN
Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
- Very short transfer from Cancun airport.
- Twelve dining venues, 24-hour room service and stocked minibar included.
- Strong family infrastructure with baby zone, kids club, teens room and splash pool.
Pros · Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- True all-inclusive in Marina Vallarta.
- Strong kids club and family activities.
- Large family-friendly pool.
- Close to airport and marina restaurants.
Cons · Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
- Beach conditions can be underwhelming compared with classic Cancun beaches.
- Secluded location means less easy off-property exploring.
- Peak-period crowding and service consistency need monitoring.
Cons · Meliá Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms can feel dated.
- Beach is relatively small.
- Restaurant reservations are limited.
- Some premium dinner items may cost extra.
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