Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalDiamond Cliff Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
8.2
Beach
8.4
7.6
Food
8.3
8.0
Service
8.5
8.4
Rooms
8.3
8.5
Value
8.1
8.3
Romance
·
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.5 (4,419)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
From $36
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
7.6
8.3
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.4
8.3
Rooms
8.5
8.7
Pools
8.2
8.1
Value
8.3
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
8.2
7.5
Nightlife
8.5
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.1
–
Accessibility
5.8
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HKT
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 · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
- Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
- Excellent review volume and value signal.
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 · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is not the default product.
- Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
- Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.