Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
6.4
9.4
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
8.8
·
Value
7.3
·
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (544)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
260 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
6.4
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Pools
9.0
8.8
Luxury
–
7.3
Value
–
–
Romance
9.5
9.1
Quiet
8.7
9.3
Adventure
–
–
Wellness
8.6
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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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