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Scores at a Glance
Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.3
9.3
Beach
9.4
9.4
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
·
7.6
Romance
9.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Overall Score | 9.3 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (4,934) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Beach | 9.4 |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.0 |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| – | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 9.2 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 8.7 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| 8.6 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 7 measures we call, Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 1 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 6.
Vibes
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
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.
Pros · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
- One of the strongest luxury resort products on Boracay.
- Excellent service and arrival transfer experience.
- Strong family facilities including Adventure Zone and family-friendly packages.
- Large spa village and strong wellness setting.
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.
Cons · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Expensive compared with most Boracay resorts.
- Not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
- Some guests may find the resort too removed from White Beach action.
- Pool count is less of a megaresort-style feature than the beaches, villas, and service.
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