Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalFairmont Mayakoba
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.4
8.4
Food
8.3
8.9
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.3
9.0
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
·
8.8
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
4.7 (3,878)
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
45 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.4
8.3
Food
8.9
8.5
Service
9.1
8.3
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Pools
9.1
–
Luxury
9.2
8.1
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
9.0
–
Romance
8.8
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
8.6
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.3
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
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
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.