Scores at a Glance
Paradisus Gran CanariaSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
8.5
9.4
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
8.7
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.8
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Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (1,746)
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
–
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Pools
9.0
8.8
Luxury
–
8.6
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
–
Quiet
8.7
8.4
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Paradisus Gran Canaria
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Paradisus Gran Canaria
- Beachfront all-inclusive in Spain.
- Strong food quality and restaurant range.
- Fresh renovated room product.
- Good fit for families and couples.
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 · Paradisus Gran Canaria
- Restaurant reservations can be frustrating.
- The Reserve benefits matter, so standard rooms may feel less premium.
- Atlantic surf can make swimming variable.
- Not an adults-only resort unless booking The Reserve experience.
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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