Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalThe BodyHoliday
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.3
8.7
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.3
8.0
Value
8.1
8.6
Romance
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8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | The BodyHoliday |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (25,808) | Google Rating | 4.7 (497) |
| (better)From $108 | Price / Night (pp) | From $465 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)75 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | The BodyHoliday |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Beach | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.3 | Food | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Rooms | 8.0 |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 8.1 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.8 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | – |
| – | Quiet | 8.9 |
| 8.3 | Adventure | – |
| 8.3 | Wellness | 9.8 (better) |
Of the 10 measures we call, Bahia Principe Explore Akumal leads on 4 and The BodyHoliday leads on 6.
Vibes
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | The BodyHoliday |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Bahia Principe Explore Akumal | Measure | The BodyHoliday |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | Yes |
| 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
The BodyHoliday
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from UVF
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 · The BodyHoliday
- Daily spa treatment included.
- Extensive fitness, yoga, tennis, golf, sailing and wellness programming.
- Strong solo-traveler and active-couple fit.
- Excellent service and repeat-guest sentiment.
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 · The BodyHoliday
- Long UVF transfer.
- Rooms can feel simple relative to the price.
- Specialist spa treatments are extra.
- Not suitable for families with younger children.
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