Scores at a Glance
S Hotel Montego BaySecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.4
8.8
Service
8.8
9.1
Rooms
8.6
9.0
Value
8.2
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Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.6 (1,275) | Google Rating | 4.7 (4,934) (better) |
| From $209 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Value | – |
| – | Romance | 9.5 |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 8.7 |
| – | Wellness | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, S Hotel Montego Bay leads on 1 and Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 8.
Vibes
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| S Hotel Montego Bay | Measure | Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
S Hotel Montego Bay
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from MBJ
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Direct access to Doctor’s Cave Beach.
- Boutique scale with strong design appeal.
- Close to Montego Bay airport.
- Strong service sentiment across guest sources.
- Walkable Hip Strip location.
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 · S Hotel Montego Bay
- Fewer restaurants and resort activities than larger all-inclusives.
- Urban location may feel less secluded.
- Some Reddit discussion questions beach drink service and dining depth.
- Beach can feel busier because Doctor’s Cave is a popular public-area beach.
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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