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Bahia Principe Explore AkumalvsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.4
9.4
Food
8.3
9.0
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
8.3
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.1
7.6
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,608) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 7.6 |
| 9.0 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Romance | 9.2 |
| (better)7.5 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| – | Quiet | 9.1 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.3 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 3 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 10.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
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 · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
- One of the strongest luxury resort products on Boracay.
- Excellent service and arrival transfer experience.
- Strong family facilities including Adventure Zone and family-friendly packages.
- Large spa village and strong wellness setting.
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 · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Expensive compared with most Boracay resorts.
- Not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
- Some guests may find the resort too removed from White Beach action.
- Pool count is less of a megaresort-style feature than the beaches, villas, and service.
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