Scores at a Glance
Hyatt Ziva CancúnSunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
7.0
Beach
9.2
7.8
Food
8.6
6.4
Service
8.9
7.5
Rooms
8.7
6.7
Luxury
8.6
—
Value
7.8
7.2
Romance
8.3
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
7.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (7,503)
Google Rating
3.9 (9,935)
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
15 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
7.8
8.6
Food
6.4
8.9
Service
7.5
8.7
Rooms
6.7
9.0
Pools
7.6
8.6
Luxury
—
7.8
Value
7.2
9.3
Family
8.0
8.3
Romance
—
7.8
Nightlife
7.4
7.3
Quiet
6.3
8.0
Adventure
—
8.5
Wellness
—
8.0
Remote work
6.6
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- Beachfront infinity pool
- Turquoise Tower suites
- World-class nightlife nearby
- Family & group friendly
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- True all-inclusive
- Kids club and teen space
- Beachfront Puerto Vallarta location
- No-reservations dining
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- Mixed recent food reviews
- Dated room and condition complaints
- Waterpark reliability questions
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual review