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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusivevsBahia Principe Explore Akumal
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Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveBahia Principe Explore Akumal
Overall
9.4
8.5
Beach
9.3
8.4
Food
9.3
8.3
Service
9.6
8.5
Rooms
9.5
8.3
Luxury
9.6
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Value
7.8
8.1
Romance
9.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.7 (25,601)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $108
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.4
9.3
Food
8.3
9.6
Service
8.5
9.5
Rooms
8.3
9.3
Pools
8.7
9.6
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.1
8.8
Family
9.0
9.6
Romance
–
–
Nightlife
7.5
9.7
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.3
–
Wellness
8.3
8.4
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
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 · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
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.