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Hyatt Ziva Cancún
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UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
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Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Cancún, Mexico
Five-Star
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★ 4.5
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UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Five-Star
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★ 4.6
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Adults Only
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (7,481)
Google Rating
4.6 (5,124)
$300-500
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.5
8.6
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
8.9
9.0
Pools
8.9
8.6
Luxury
8.8
7.8
Value
7.6
9.3
Family
—
8.3
Romance
8.9
7.8
Nightlife
6.8
7.3
Quiet
7.8
8.0
Adventure
8.0
8.5
Wellness
8.7
8.0
Remote work
6.4
Vibes
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Lively
Quiet
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Romance
Quiet
Adventure
Activities
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Spa
Water sports
Nightlife
Kids
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Spa
Water sports
Diving
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
Beachfront infinity pool
Turquoise Tower suites
World-class nightlife nearby
Family & group friendly
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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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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