Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortSandos Cancun
Overall
9.5
8.2
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
9.5
7.6
Service
9.5
8.7
Rooms
9.4
8.1
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
7.8
Romance
9.7
8.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.7 (20,970)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.7
9.5
Food
7.6
9.5
Service
8.7
9.4
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Pools
8.6
9.4
Luxury
—
9.0
Value
7.8
9.7
Romance
8.5
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Nightlife
8.2
9.5
Quiet
6.8
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Adventure
7.8
8.9
Wellness
8.2
7.4
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros — Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only
- Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
- Three infinity pools
- Good specialty dining options
- 24-hour room service
Cons — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — Sandos Cancun
- Buffet feedback is mixed
- Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
- Compact resort footprint
- Watersports and spa inclusions are limited