Head to head
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalvsDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,573)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.3
8.3
Food
7.8
8.5
Service
8.2
8.3
Rooms
8.7
8.7
Pools
9.0
8.1
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
9.1
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Romance
8.2
7.5
Nightlife
—
8.3
Adventure
—
8.3
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
LivelyAdventure
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Romance
Activities
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlifeKids
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
SpaWater sportsKids
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
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 — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- Excellent family amenities with kids and teens programming.
- Large suites with hot tubs on balconies or terraces.
- Strong pool complex and swim-up options.
- Scenic beach and jungle setting with wildlife sightings.
- Good fit for destination weddings and multi-generation trips.
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 — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- Remote location increases transfer time and limits off-property spontaneity.
- Food receives mixed reviews.
- Some guests report service or maintenance inconsistency.
- A full week can feel repetitive without excursions.