Head to head
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalvsIkos Aria
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalIkos Aria
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,573)
Google Rating
4.7 (668)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
From $378
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
75 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.3
Food
9.4
8.5
Service
9.4
8.3
Rooms
—
8.7
Pools
—
8.1
Value
8.2
9.0
Family
9.3
7.5
Nightlife
—
8.3
Adventure
—
8.3
Wellness
—
Vibes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
LivelyAdventure
Ikos Aria
QuietRomanceAdventure
Activities
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlifeKids
Ikos Aria
SpaWater sportsKids
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Ikos Aria
- Infinite Lifestyle all-inclusive
- Michelin-starred dining
- Private beach with water sports
- Dine-out at local restaurants
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 — Ikos Aria
- Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
- Beachfront setting with pools, kids facilities and upscale all-inclusive inclusions.
- Good fit for families and couples who want calm luxury rather than nightlife.
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 — Ikos Aria
- Premium pricing can feel high if travelers do not use the included experiences.
- Restaurant reservations can require planning.
- Not ideal for travelers who want to walk into a large town every night.