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Scores at a Glance
Secrets Akumal Riviera MayaWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.3
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.6
Food
8.8
8.1
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
9.0
8.0
Value
·
8.2
Romance
9.5
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (4,915)
Google Rating
4.4 (530)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $234
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.1
9.1
Service
8.3
9.0
Rooms
8.0
9.0
Pools
7.6
–
Value
8.2
–
Family
7.6
9.5
Romance
8.5
8.7
Quiet
8.6
8.6
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
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 · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
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 · Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Limited dining variety.
- Some room locations are less desirable.
- Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.
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