Scores at a Glance
Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
9.3
9.3
Beach
9.4
8.7
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.1
·
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Value
·
8.7
Romance
9.5
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,915)
Google Rating
5.0 (5,368)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.7
8.8
Food
9.2
9.1
Service
–
9.0
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Pools
9.2
–
Value
8.7
9.5
Romance
9.4
8.7
Quiet
–
8.6
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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