Scores at a Glance
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness ResortBahia Principe Explore Akumal
Overall
9.0
8.5
Beach
9.5
8.4
Food
8.6
8.3
Service
9.2
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.3
Value
8.8
8.1
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,057)
Google Rating
4.7 (25,601)
From $120
Price / Night (pp)
From $108
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
9.2
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.3
7.8
Pools
8.7
8.8
Value
8.1
8.0
Family
9.0
8.8
Romance
–
–
Nightlife
7.5
8.4
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.3
8.4
Wellness
8.3
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Exceptional beach and shore snorkeling.
- All rooms are positioned close to the ocean.
- Strong service and cleanliness sentiment.
- 24-hour complimentary room service.
Pros · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Excellent family infrastructure and water-park access.
- Large pool and dining variety for a resort-complex vacation.
- Strong review mass and consistent all-inclusive verification.
Cons · Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
- Seasonal sargassum can be significant.
- Pool experience is not the main draw.
- No verified kids club.
- Coordinates need exact main-entrance verification.
Cons · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Large scale can feel impersonal or logistically tiring.
- Restaurant reservations can be a recurring frustration.
- Beach conditions are seasonally variable.