Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalEast Winds
Overall
8.5
9.4
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
8.3
9.2
Service
8.5
9.5
Rooms
8.3
9.0
Value
8.1
8.8
Romance
·
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,372)
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
90 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.3
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.5
8.3
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Pools
7.9
8.1
Value
8.8
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.4
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.5
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
East Winds
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from UVF
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 · East Winds
- Only 30 cottage-style accommodations.
- Excellent service and food sentiment.
- Quiet romantic beach-garden setting.
- Strong inclusive activity list for a small resort.
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 · East Winds
- Limited pool and nightlife infrastructure.
- Not suitable for families with young children.
- Long transfer from UVF.
- Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.