Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalPickalbatros White Beach Taghazout
Overall
8.5
8.6
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.3
8.4
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.3
8.9
Luxury
·
8.4
Value
8.1
8.5
Romance
·
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,894)
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
60 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.7
8.3
Rooms
8.9
8.7
Pools
9.1
–
Luxury
8.4
8.1
Value
8.5
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
8.7
7.5
Nightlife
8.0
–
Quiet
8.2
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
8.4
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 pools
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from AGA
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 · Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout
- Official Ultra All Inclusive model.
- Six outdoor pools, one indoor pool and three whirlpools.
- Strong room and cleanliness scores.
- Adults-friendly 16+ atmosphere.
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 · Pickalbatros White Beach Taghazout
- Beach swimming varies with Atlantic swell.
- Not suitable for families with younger children.
- Premium beverage exclusions need confirmation.