Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalHammock Cove Antigua
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
9.1
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.3
9.4
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Hammock Cove Antigua |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,990) | Google Rating | 4.8 (217) (better) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $559 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Hammock Cove Antigua |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.7 |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.5 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 9.3 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 1 and Hammock Cove Antigua leads on 9.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Hammock Cove Antigua |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Hammock Cove Antigua |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Hammock Cove Antigua
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 30 min from ANU
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 · Hammock Cove Antigua
- All-villa, private plunge-pool format.
- Strong luxury and romance fit.
- High-touch, adults-only atmosphere.
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 · Hammock Cove Antigua
- Small resort with limited nightlife.
- Spa is extra.
- Local fees are payable separately.
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