Scores at a Glance
Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.0
9.1
Rooms
8.9
9.0
Luxury
8.7
·
Value
7.8
·
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,444)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Pools
9.0
8.7
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
–
9.5
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
8.0
Quiet
8.7
–
Wellness
8.6
8.1
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
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 · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
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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