Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

The short version

Akumal's bay is known for green sea turtles and snorkeling, and Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya puts you right on its beach. The resort is adults-only, with 434 smoke-free suites, some with swim-out access or a private plunge pool. Couples and honeymooners who like a choice of moods will find an infinity pool, a social pool and a quiet pool, six à la carte restaurants and a spa of about 18,000 square feet.

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Good to know

• Adults-only, with 434 smoke-free suites. Some have swim-out access or a private plunge pool.
• Set on Akumal Beach, on a bay known for green sea turtles and snorkeling.
• Nine places to eat: six à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a café and a grill.
• Three main pools (infinity, social and quiet), 11 smaller pools for the swim-out suites, and a spa of about 18,000 square feet.
• The resort is rated AAA Five Diamond, and its own page says it was named the #1 hotel in the world in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice awards.

Before you book

Allow about an hour for the drive south from Cancun International Airport.