Scores at a Glance
LUX* Belle MareSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.1
9.3
Beach
9.1
9.4
Food
9.0
8.8
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
·
9.0
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (2,318) | Google Rating | 4.7 (4,934) |
| From $161 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)60 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Food | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 9.1 |
| – | Rooms | 9.0 |
| – | Pools | 9.0 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.5 |
| – | Quiet | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.6 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 5 measures we call, LUX* Belle Mare leads on 3 and Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 2.
Vibes
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
Activities
| LUX* Belle Mare | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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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