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Hurawalhi Island ResortvsUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Overall
9.5
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.5
8.8
Service
9.5
8.8
Rooms
9.4
8.9
Luxury
9.4
8.8
Value
9.0
7.6
Romance
9.7
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (918) | Google Rating | 4.6 (5,295) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.8 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)9.7 | Romance | 8.9 |
| – | Nightlife | 6.8 |
| (better)9.5 | Quiet | 7.8 |
| – | Adventure | 8.0 |
| (better)8.9 | Wellness | 8.7 |
| (better)7.4 | Remote work | 6.4 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 13 and UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Adults-only locally inspired luxury
- Personal host concierge
- Art walks and tequila tastings
- Esencia spa with cenote pool
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros · UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Strong adults-only positioning with a polished, modern Mexican design identity.
- Spacious 624-square-foot entry-level rooms with terraces and upscale bathrooms.
- Five-restaurant dining program with strong multi-source praise.
- Three-pool layout gives guests a choice between more social and more relaxed areas.
- Strong spa, wellness, fitness, and hydrotherapy offering.
- High review volume and broad agreement across TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit, and professional travel sources.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons · UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Beach conditions can be affected by seasonal seaweed and Riviera Maya surf conditions.
- Not a town-walkable resort.
- Value can feel weaker when rates are high or when guests experience service inconsistency.
- Some guests report pressure around membership or vacation-club presentations.
- Wi-Fi evidence is mixed; Booking.com shows a weaker Free WiFi subscore than the resort’s general luxury positioning would suggest.
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