Scores at a Glance
JAZ MakadinaUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
9.0
8.5
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.5
8.9
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.7
7.6
Romance
·
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (10,511) | Google Rating | 4.6 (5,295) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Food | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.9 |
| – | Nightlife | 6.8 |
| – | Quiet | 7.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Adventure | 8.0 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
| – | Remote work | 6.4 |
Of the 9 measures we call, JAZ Makadina leads on 7 and UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya leads on 2.
Vibes
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JAZ Makadina | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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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