Akumal, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Rating8.0
Rating8.1
Rating8.1Non-motorized water sports, the lazy river, and the Mayan ruin snorkeling cove are all included. Kids Club (ages 4-6), Rap Club (7-12), and The Zone (teens 13+) run daily. Introductory scuba demonstrations at the pool are included. Diving, motorized water sports, tennis lessons, and off-site excursions carry extra charges. Bring an inflatable tube if the lazy river is a priority — tube availability runs short at peak times.
Main family pool with organized activities, swim-up bar access, and daytime entertainment. Most active during the day. Swim-up bar El Cenote adjacent.
Second main activity pool. Similar energy to the South pool. Useful when the South pool is crowded.
Adults-only designated pool — genuinely quieter than the activity pools. The most relaxed daytime pool option for couples or guests not interested in organized pool games.
Dedicated shallow area for children. Safe depth. Adjacent to kids club area for supervision convenience.
The resort's most mentioned pool feature — a hairpin-shaped river loop you float through. Tubes are provided but run short during peak season. Practical tip: bring your own inflatable or arrive early to the tube station to guarantee availability.
Approximately two miles of private beach on the Caribbean. Light sand with calm, clear warm water shielded by a coral reef — conditions are good for swimming. Non-motorized water sports included. Some rocky sections exist along the beach length; water shoes are useful for those areas. Beach bars and lounger service included.
A heart-shaped coral inlet with a preserved Mayan ruin at its center — accessible by snorkeling directly from the beach with no boat required. This is the property's most distinctive natural feature. Equipment is included. Best snorkeled during calm conditions in the morning before afternoon wind picks up. The combination of coral, fish, and a visible ruin in one spot is genuinely unusual for an all-inclusive beach.
Equipment provided, included. The Mayan ruin within the heart-shaped beach inlet is the standout location — accessible directly from shore, no boat. The coral around the ruin provides both fish sightings and a historically unusual backdrop.
From the beach. Included.
From the beach. Included.
Beginner scuba session in the pool. No certification required. Included — a practical way to try diving before committing to a paid open-water excursion.
Pool games. Walk-in. Included.
Instructor-led pool classes. Included.
Full gym. Free for all guests.
Courts available. Included for daytime play.
Courts available. Included. An unusual offering at a Mexican Caribbean all-inclusive.
Organized games on the beach. Walk-in. Included.
Bike use around the resort grounds. Practical for the property's size. Included.
Ages 4-6. Supervised daily activities 10 AM to 5 PM. Included.
Ages 7-12. Daily programming 10 AM to 5 PM. Included.
Evening theater performances. Included. Check the weekly entertainment schedule at the lobby.
Late-night adults disco. Included entry.
Latin dance instruction with the entertainment team. Included.
Cooking class format — local dish preparation. Included and genuinely entertaining.
Indoor casual activities. Walk-in. Included.
Archery and darts. Walk-in. Included.
Multi-purpose sports court. Walk-in. Included.
Open-water diving at Riviera Maya reef sites. Extra charge. Book through the watersports desk.
Fishing excursion. Extra charge.
Extra charge.
Instruction with a teaching pro. Extra charge.
Tulum ruins, cenotes, Chichen Itza, and Xcaret park through the concierge desk. Extra charge. The Akumal location gives this resort better access to Tulum than Cancun-area resorts — worth the day trip.
On-site dolphin encounter program. Extra charge.