Scores at a Glance
Baglioni ResortBahia Principe Explore Akumal
Overall
9.4
8.5
Beach
9.1
8.4
Food
9.5
8.3
Service
9.6
8.5
Rooms
9.4
8.3
Luxury
9.5
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Value
8.8
8.1
Romance
9.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.4 (343) | Google Rating | 4.7 (25,808) (better) |
| From $467 | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 75 min |
All Scores
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Beach | 8.4 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.3 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.3 |
| 8.6 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| 9.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.8 | Value | 8.1 |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.4 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 7.5 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| (better)8.7 | Adventure | 8.3 |
| (better)8.8 | Wellness | 8.3 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Baglioni Resort leads on 9 and Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 4.
Vibes
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Baglioni Resort | Measure | Bahia Principe Explore Akumal |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Baglioni Resort
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pros · Baglioni Resort
- Very clear all-inclusive positioning
- Excellent food and service sentiment
- Private-pool and overwater villa options
- Quiet luxury atmosphere
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 · Baglioni Resort
- High price point
- House reef not consistently described as world-class
- Exact room count not verified
- Main arrival coordinate still needs manual review
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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