Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
8.2
9.4
Food
9.3
8.8
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
9.2
·
Value
7.8
·
Romance
9.2
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
9.4
9.3
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Pools
9.0
9.2
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
–
9.2
Romance
9.5
8.6
Quiet
8.7
8.8
Wellness
8.6
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Excellent food reputation.
- Adults-only luxury positioning.
- Strong butler and concierge product.
- Access to a wider Iberostar Paraíso complex.
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 · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Beach swimming can be less reliable than at the best Riviera Maya beaches.
- Seasonal sargassum affects the coastline.
- Quiet luxury rather than party energy.
- Some service failures appear in recent negative reviews.
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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