Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
8.4
9.5
Food
8.3
8.7
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
8.3
9.3
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.1
7.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.7 (736)
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
60 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.5
8.3
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
9.4
8.3
Rooms
9.3
8.7
Pools
8.3
–
Luxury
9.4
8.1
Value
7.4
9.0
Family
7.4
–
Romance
9.5
7.5
Nightlife
3.0
–
Quiet
9.6
8.3
Adventure
9.3
8.3
Wellness
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
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
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
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 · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
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 · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.