Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalHeritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Overall
8.5
8.7
Beach
8.4
8.4
Food
8.3
8.5
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.3
8.2
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
8.1
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,634)
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
50 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.4
8.3
Food
8.5
8.5
Service
8.7
8.3
Rooms
8.2
8.7
Pools
8.4
–
Luxury
8.5
8.1
Value
8.2
9.0
Family
9.0
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
8.8
8.3
Wellness
9.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
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
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
- Strong kids club hours and family programming.
- Golf, spa and Bel Ombre estate access.
- Large review base and strong service sentiment.
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Package rules can be confusing.
- Some premium dining and golf benefits vary by plan.
- South-coast beach conditions can be more variable than sheltered lagoons.