Scores at a Glance
Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.3
8.7
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Value
·
8.1
Romance
9.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,915)
Google Rating
4.8 (3,750)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.9
9.0
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
8.6
–
Value
8.1
–
Family
8.3
9.5
Romance
8.5
8.7
Quiet
–
8.6
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
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
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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