Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalExplora Atacama
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.4
·
Food
8.3
8.2
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.3
8.4
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.1
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
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
75 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
–
8.3
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Pools
8.6
–
Luxury
8.8
8.1
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
–
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.3
8.3
Adventure
9.8
8.3
Wellness
8.7
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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 · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.