Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalMaxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
9.1
Service
8.5
·
Rooms
8.3
·
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.1
7.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,623)
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
–
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
9.1
8.5
Service
–
8.3
Rooms
–
8.7
Pools
9.2
–
Luxury
9.4
8.1
Value
7.4
9.0
Family
9.0
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
8.7
8.3
Wellness
–
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
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- 10 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
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 · Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Extensive official pool complex with heated options.
- Large entry-level suite sizes compared with many all-inclusive resorts.
- Strong family facilities and golf positioning.
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 · Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Premium pricing can make value highly season-dependent.
- Ultra All Inclusive boundaries for top-shelf labels and some activities require further manual confirmation.
- Large luxury resort footprint may not suit travelers seeking a boutique stay.