Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalPunta Cana Princess
Overall
8.5
8.0
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
7.0
Service
8.5
7.8
Rooms
8.3
7.1
Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
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8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.5 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,608) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) |
| From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)8.3 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.1 |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 7.8 |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.6 |
| (better)7.5 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.2 |
| – | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 7 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 3.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | Yes |
| 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
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
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 · Punta Cana Princess
- Direct beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
- Adults-only 18+ positioning with a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
- Five restaurants, swim-up bar, beach bar, spa, tennis, water sports, and casino shuttle access.
- Access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess expands available facilities.
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 · Punta Cana Princess
- Rooms are commonly described as dated or in need of refurbishment.
- Food feedback is inconsistent, especially around buffet quality.
- Wi-Fi is mixed: official free basic Wi-Fi is available, but guest sources report reliability issues.
- Nightlife is limited on-site; the disco is accessed through Avalon Casino rather than inside the hotel.
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