Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalRoyal Davui Island Resort
Overall
8.5
9.5
Beach
8.4
9.4
Food
8.3
9.4
Service
8.5
9.5
Rooms
8.3
9.5
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.1
8.4
Romance
·
9.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.5 (38)
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
–
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.3
Food
9.4
8.5
Service
9.5
8.3
Rooms
9.5
8.7
Pools
9.2
–
Luxury
9.4
8.1
Value
8.4
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.8
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
9.7
8.3
Adventure
9.3
8.3
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Royal Davui Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 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 · Royal Davui Island Resort
- Only 16 villas on a private island.
- All villas have private plunge pools.
- Meals and selected non-motorized lagoon activities included.
- Exceptional romance, quiet and snorkeling fit.
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 · Royal Davui Island Resort
- Fiji needs guide-country setup.
- Alcohol is not included in the standard meal-inclusive model.
- Diving, spa and signature experiences cost extra.
- Remote transfer logistics require planning.