Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalOBLU SELECT Sangeli
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.3
·
Value
8.1
8.8
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,445)
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
50 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.1
8.3
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.2
8.3
Rooms
–
8.7
Pools
–
8.1
Value
8.8
9.0
Family
8.5
–
Romance
9.3
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
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
OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 50 min from MLE
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 · OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- Very strong all-inclusive package with transfers included.
- Good dining, drinks, snorkeling and villa variety.
- Private-pool beach and overwater categories.
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 · OBLU SELECT Sangeli
- Spa and specialty dining entitlements can be offer-specific.
- Family-friendly atmosphere may not suit couples seeking adults-only everywhere.
- Manual review needed for exact kids-club age bands.