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Azura Benguerra IslandvsBahia Principe Explore Akumal
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Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandBahia Principe Explore Akumal
Overall
9.2
8.5
Beach
9.4
8.4
Food
9.1
8.3
Service
9.3
8.5
Rooms
9.2
8.3
Luxury
9.1
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Value
·
8.1
Romance
9.6
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (128) | Google Rating | 4.7 (25,808) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.3 |
| – | Pools | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.1 |
| 8.2 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.6 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 7.5 |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| (better)8.9 | Adventure | 8.3 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.3 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Azura Benguerra Island leads on 8 and Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 1.
Vibes
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
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 · Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
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.
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