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Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BayvsPrincess Senses The Mangrove
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Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BayPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
8.3
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
8.1
8.2
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.3
8.6
Luxury
8.2
8.5
Value
·
8.3
Romance
8.6
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (31,827) | Google Rating | 4.4 (443) |
| From $133 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)75 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.3 |
| 8.1 | Food | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 8.2 | Luxury | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Value | 8.3 |
| 8.6 | Romance | 8.6 |
| 7.4 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)8.4 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.4 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay leads on 5 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 6.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from MBJ
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Pros · Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Adults-only resort with 24-hour all-inclusive structure.
- Three connected beachfront pools and swim-up bar.
- Broad activity set, including water sports and nearby golf access.
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
Cons · Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay
- Not a small or intimate resort.
- Some experiences and premium items cost extra.
- Restaurant access can vary by season and occupancy.
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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