Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.4
·
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.3
8.7
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.1
7.6
Romance
·
8.7
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
4.5 (676)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.4
Beach
–
8.3
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
8.8
8.3
Rooms
8.7
8.7
Pools
8.5
–
Luxury
9.0
8.1
Value
7.6
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
8.7
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.3
8.3
Adventure
8.6
8.3
Wellness
9.7
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- One of the strongest wellness-focused all-inclusive models in the United States.
- Adults-only, quiet and intentional atmosphere.
- Meals, gratuities, resort credit and TUS shared transfer included.
- Large catalog of classes, hikes and wellness activities.
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Spa and private experiences can exceed the included credit.
- Recent Reddit feedback is polarized on service recovery and room value.
- Not suitable for families or nightlife-seekers.
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