Scores at a Glance
Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
9.4
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.1
9.6
Rooms
9.0
9.5
Luxury
·
9.5
Value
·
8.2
Romance
9.5
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (4,934) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.8 |
| – | Luxury | 9.5 |
| – | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 6.8 |
| 9.5 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 8.7 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| 8.6 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
Of the 10 measures we call, Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 2 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 8.
Vibes
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
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 · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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