Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.5
9.3
Beach
9.4
9.4
Food
9.5
8.8
Service
9.5
9.1
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Luxury
9.4
·
Value
9.0
·
Romance
9.7
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
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
40 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
9.4
9.5
Food
8.8
9.5
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Pools
9.0
9.4
Luxury
–
9.0
Value
–
9.7
Romance
9.5
9.5
Quiet
8.7
8.9
Wellness
8.6
7.4
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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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