Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalEla Excellence Resort Belek
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.4
8.5
Food
8.3
8.6
Service
8.5
·
Rooms
8.3
·
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
4.7 (6,852)
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
–
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.5
8.3
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
–
8.3
Rooms
–
8.7
Pools
9.0
8.1
Value
–
9.0
Family
9.3
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
8.6
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
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
Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
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 · Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- Excellent family infrastructure
- Strong kids club and children's dining
- Large pool and waterpark inventory
- Officially clear all-inclusive inclusions
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 · Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- Can feel busy in peak periods
- Water sports cost extra
- Some à la carte access depends on reservations and operating schedules
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