Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.3
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Value
8.1
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,608) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | – |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| 8.1 | Value | – |
| (better)9.0 | Family | 8.8 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 7 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 2 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 5.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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