Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalSamabe Bali Suites & Villas
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.4
8.4
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.5
9.3
Rooms
8.3
9.4
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.1
8.1
Romance
·
9.3
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
4.7 (1,727)
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
8.4
8.3
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.3
8.3
Rooms
9.4
8.7
Pools
–
–
Luxury
9.2
8.1
Value
8.1
9.0
Family
8.4
–
Romance
9.3
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
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
Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 30 min from DPS
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 · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- Large suites and villas with private-pool options.
- Broad all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, room service and selected activities.
- Quiet Nusa Dua clifftop setting with beach access.
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 · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- All-inclusive is package-dependent rather than automatic.
- Bali travelers who like exploring local restaurants may not use the full package value.
- Beach access and terrain may not feel as simple as a flat beachfront resort.
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