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Hyatt Ziva Cancún
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JAZ Makadina
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Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Cancún, Mexico
Five-Star
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★ 4.5
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JAZ Makadina
Five-Star
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★ 4.9
Scores at a Glance
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
JAZ Makadina
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
9.2
9.0
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
8.9
9.2
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Luxury
8.6
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Value
7.8
8.7
Romance
8.3
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (7,503)
Google Rating
4.9 (10,504)
From $254
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
9.0
8.6
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.2
8.7
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Pools
8.4
8.6
Luxury
—
7.8
Value
8.7
9.3
Family
8.8
8.3
Romance
—
7.8
Nightlife
—
7.3
Quiet
—
8.0
Adventure
8.7
8.5
Wellness
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Beachfront infinity pool
Turquoise Tower suites
World-class nightlife nearby
Family & group friendly
JAZ Makadina
2 pools
2 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
35 min from HRG
Pros — Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Excellent Punta Cancún location with water on three sides and strong beach access.
Very high review volume with broad positive consensus across TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
Strong family infrastructure, including KidZ Club, mini water park, teen club, kids pool, and multi-generational appeal.
Three infinity pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool for Turquoize guests.
Large all-inclusive dining and bar footprint with 18 total restaurants, lounges, food trucks, and bars listed by Hyatt.
Strong Wi-Fi evidence from Booking.com, with a Free WiFi subscore of 9.7.
Walkable access to nearby Hotel Zone nightlife, restaurants, and beaches.
Pros — JAZ Makadina
True all-inclusive product
Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
Strong service feedback
Family rooms and kids facilities
Water park access
Cons — Hyatt Ziva Cancún
High rates can create value pressure, especially for guests who do not use the upgraded room or family amenities.
Not ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, adults-only resort unless they book Turquoize and still accept the larger family-resort environment.
Some guest feedback mentions cabana pricing, upsells, and premium items despite the all-inclusive positioning.
Dining receives mostly positive feedback, but some guests find select restaurants or buffet timing inconsistent.
Wedding groups, evening entertainment, and pool activity can create noise variability depending on room location.
Cons — JAZ Makadina
Minibar may cost extra
Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
Premium drink scope needs confirmation
Nightlife is low-key
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