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
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9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | East Winds |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.7 (25,808) | Google Rating | 4.7 (164) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $293 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)75 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | East Winds |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 7.9 |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.4 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 9.5 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 4 and East Winds leads on 6.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | East Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | East Winds |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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