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Bahia Principe vs RIU

Bahia Principe Explore AkumalBahia Principe2 resorts · ★ 4.8 average
Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasRIU5 resorts · ★ 4.4 average

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

By the numbers

Bahia PrincipeRIU
2Resorts in our catalog5
★ 4.8Average guest rating★ 4.4
56,579Guest reviews analyzed22,452
$108–$133/night ppNightly rates$272–$335/night pp
1 of 2Adults-only resorts1 of 5
2 of 2Five-star resorts5 of 5
Jamaica, MexicoWhereAruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
8.4/10Overall score8.2/10
8.5/10Beach score8.7/10
8.2/10Food score7.8/10
8.3/10Service score8.2/10
8.3/10Rooms score7.9/10
8.6/10Pools score8.4/10
8.1/10Value score7.9/10
8.6/10Romance score8.2/10
9.0/10Family score8.2/10
7.5/10Nightlife score8.1/10
8.3/10Wellness score7.7/10

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 RIU

  1. Hotel Riu Palace MaldivasHotel Riu Palace Maldivasnull · ★ 4.7
  2. Hotel Riu Palace ArubaHotel Riu Palace Arubanull · ★ 4.3
  3. Riu Palace ArubaRiu Palace ArubaPalm Beach, Aruba · ★ 4.3
Full RIU ranking

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