Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalPestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
Overall
8.5
8.3
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
8.3
7.6
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.3
8.0
Value
8.1
8.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,089)
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
8.8
8.3
Food
7.6
8.5
Service
8.2
8.3
Rooms
8.0
8.7
Pools
8.5
8.1
Value
8.3
9.0
Family
8.6
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
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
Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- 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 · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Direct access to Porto Santo's long beach.
- Strong family room and villa options.
- Four restaurants and three bars.
- Kids club, sports courts and multiple pools.
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 · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Themed dining is limited by stay length.
- Buffet feedback is mixed.
- Beach waves can be rough.
- Room service and spa treatments are extra.