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Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Overall
9.3
8.6
Beach
9.4
9.0
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.1
8.6
Rooms
9.0
8.1
Luxury
·
8.2
Value
·
7.2
Romance
9.5
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (4,934) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,735) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $185 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 9.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.9 |
| – | Luxury | 8.2 |
| – | Value | 7.2 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.4 |
| (better)8.7 | Quiet | 7.7 |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 8.6 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 6.9 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 8 and Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte leads on 2.
Vibes
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya | Measure | Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Sea turtle conservation area
- Tropical coconut palm beach
- Eco-adventure excursions
- Brazilian cuisine & cocktails
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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
- Very strong family facilities, including Caretta Caretta Kids Club and programming for babies, children, and teenagers.
- Seven swimming pools, including dedicated children's pool facilities.
- Strong food reputation, especially breakfast and dinner buffet variety.
- Anantara Spa is a standout wellness feature and has recent award recognition.
- Walkable access to Praia do Forte village, Tamar Project, shops, and restaurants.
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 · Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
- Food, drinks, spa, and resort extras can feel expensive by local standards.
- Some rooms and public areas are described as dated or affected by dampness in recent guest feedback.
- The resort is large and spread out, so some room locations involve longer walks.
- Buffet areas and family-heavy periods can feel noisy.
- Service is often praised, but a minority of recent guest feedback reports inconsistency.
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