Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalRound Hill Hotel and Villas
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
8.7
Service
8.5
9.3
Rooms
8.3
9.2
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.1
7.5
Romance
·
9.2
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
4.6 (716)
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
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
9.3
8.3
Rooms
9.2
8.7
Pools
8.2
–
Luxury
9.3
8.1
Value
7.5
9.0
Family
9.0
–
Romance
9.2
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.1
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
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
Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 30 min from MBJ
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 · Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- Iconic Jamaican luxury resort.
- Private beach and gated estate.
- Strong family and multigenerational villa product.
- Excellent service reputation.
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 · Round Hill Hotel and Villas
- All-inclusive is optional and expensive.
- Premium beverages and special dining can be excluded.
- Villa quality and amenities vary by assignment.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.