Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalMarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.3
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
8.1
·
Romance
·
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,024)
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
8.8
8.5
Service
8.7
8.3
Rooms
8.6
8.7
Pools
8.7
–
Luxury
8.5
8.1
Value
–
9.0
Family
8.9
–
Romance
8.5
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
8.5
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
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
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from CFU
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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Premium All Inclusive officially verified.
- Strong family programming and water park.
- Good food reputation and dine-around.
- Renovated 5-star resort product.
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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Pebbly beach entry.
- Babysitting and supervised childcare may cost extra.
- Airport shuttle is surcharge.
- Restaurant planning matters in peak season.