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Bahia Principe vs Barceló

Bahia Principe Explore AkumalBahia Principe2 resorts · ★ 4.8 average
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyBarceló9 resorts · ★ 4.6 average

Bahia Principe and Barceló, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Bahia Principe ranking · Barceló ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Bahia PrincipeBarceló
2Resorts in our catalog9
★ 4.8Average guest rating★ 4.6
56,579Guest reviews analyzed174,083
$108–$133/night ppNightly rates$72–$302/night pp
1 of 2Adults-only resorts3 of 9
2 of 2Five-star resorts8 of 9
Jamaica, MexicoWhereAruba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Morocco
8.4/10Overall score8.3/10
8.5/10Beach score8.8/10
8.2/10Food score7.7/10
8.3/10Service score7.9/10
8.3/10Rooms score7.9/10
8.6/10Pools score8.6/10
8.1/10Value score8.0/10
8.6/10Romance score8.5/10
9.0/10Family score8.7/10
7.5/10Nightlife score8.1/10
8.3/10Wellness score8.2/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Bahia Principe

  1. Bahia Principe Explore AkumalBahia Principe Explore Akumalnull · ★ 4.7
  2. Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BayBahia Principe Escape Runaway Baynull · ★ 4.8
Full Bahia Principe ranking

Best of Barceló

  1. Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyBarceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Onlynull · ★ 4.9
  2. Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults OnlyBarceló Bávaro Beach - Adults Onlynull · ★ 4.8
  3. Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults only - All Inclusivenull
Full Barceló ranking

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