Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalGili Lankanfushi
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
8.4
9.3
Food
8.3
·
Service
8.5
·
Rooms
8.3
9.5
Value
8.1
·
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,608) | Google Rating | 4.8 (347) (better) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $665 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | – |
| 8.5 | Service | – |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| 8.1 | Value | – |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.3 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 8.7 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | – |
Of the 6 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 1 and Gili Lankanfushi leads on 5.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
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 · Gili Lankanfushi
- Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
- Strong service and food praise in Reddit and media sources.
- Convenient speedboat transfer from Malé.
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 · Gili Lankanfushi
- Proximity to Malé can mean visible boat, seaplane or industrial traffic in some guest discussions.
- Dining breadth is smaller than at large Maldives mega-resorts.
- Travelers wanting formal, high-gloss luxury may find the aesthetic too casual.
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