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Bahia Principe Explore AkumalvsEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.4
Beach
8.4
9.5
Food
8.3
9.2
Service
8.5
9.5
Rooms
8.3
9.3
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.1
8.6
Romance
·
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,948) | Google Rating | 4.9 (190) (better) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1035 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Family | 8.8 |
| – | Romance | 9.4 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 9.3 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
Of the 12 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 2 and Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 10.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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