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Bahia Principe vs Excellence

Bahia Principe Explore AkumalBahia Principe2 resorts · ★ 4.8 average
Excellence Playa MujeresExcellence3 resorts · ★ 4.9 average

Bahia Principe and Excellence, 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 · Excellence ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Bahia PrincipeExcellence
2Resorts in our catalog3
★ 4.8Average guest rating★ 4.9
56,579Guest reviews analyzed58,875
$108–$133/night ppNightly rates$152–$280/night pp
1 of 2Adults-only resortsAll adults-only
2 of 2Five-star resorts3 of 3
Jamaica, MexicoWhereDominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico
8.4/10Overall score9.0/10
8.5/10Beach score8.5/10
8.2/10Food score8.5/10
8.3/10Service score8.9/10
8.3/10Rooms score8.8/10
8.6/10Pools score9.0/10
8.1/10Value score8.4/10
8.6/10Romance score9.2/10
7.5/10Nightlife score7.4/10
8.3/10Wellness score8.8/10

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 Excellence

  1. Excellence Playa MujeresExcellence Playa MujeresPlaya Mujeres, Mexico · ★ 4.9
  2. Excellence Oyster BayExcellence Oyster Baynull · ★ 4.9
  3. Excellence Punta CanaExcellence Punta Cananull · ★ 4.9
Full Excellence ranking

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