Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalDream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.5
9.0
Rooms
8.3
8.8
Luxury
·
8.6
Value
8.1
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.9 (877)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
64 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.0
8.3
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Pools
8.4
–
Luxury
8.6
8.1
Value
–
9.0
Family
8.0
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
8.6
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
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 · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive plan is clearly published.
- Large suites with ocean-view options.
- Strong early guest signals for staff and food.
- Spa, gym, PADI dive centre and 24-hour room service.
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 · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Thin Reddit and still-maturing review base.
- Only one main restaurant and bar verified on official pages.
- Uroa beach swimming varies by tide.