Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalMajestic Colonial Punta Cana
Overall
8.5
8.4
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
8.1
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.3
8.4
Value
8.1
8.2
Romance
·
8.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.8 (26,194)
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
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
8.1
8.5
Service
8.2
8.3
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Pools
8.8
8.1
Value
8.2
9.0
Family
8.6
–
Romance
8.3
7.5
Nightlife
8.4
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
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
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from PUJ
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 · Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Strong official all-inclusive depth.
- Large beach and pool footprint.
- Family section plus adults-only Colonial Club.
- Nightclub, sports bar, casino and entertainment.
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 · Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Restaurant reservations can fill quickly.
- Room-service coverage differs by category.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect Punta Cana beaches.