Head to head
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalvsBarceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalBarceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,573)
Google Rating
4.8 (29,961)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
From $92
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.1
8.3
Food
7.7
8.5
Service
7.9
8.3
Rooms
7.8
8.7
Pools
8.9
8.1
Value
8.1
9.0
Family
9.1
7.5
Nightlife
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Quiet
7.1
8.3
Adventure
8.7
8.3
Wellness
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Vibes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
LivelyAdventure
Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
QuietAdventure
Activities
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlifeKids
Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
SpaWater sportsKids
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
- 6 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros — Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
- Excellent family activity infrastructure.
- Multiple pools and a children's water park.
- Access to neighboring Barceló Maya properties.
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.
Cons — Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
- Room service costs extra.
- Food and drink feedback is inconsistent.
- Large complex can mean walking, shuttles and crowding.